Let's Talk About It December 2024

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Let's Talk About It December 5, 2024:  Ecotherapy: Finding Peace in a Changing Climate -  Maia Kiley, LMFT, Certified in Ecotherapy

Concerned about climate change? Disconnected from nature? Feeling sad or worried most days? Climate related anxiety and depression are increasingly being identified as a part of the mental health crisis experienced primarily in youth and young adult populations. Ecotherapy is a guided nature-based mindfulness process intended to support easing some worry and sadness while maintaining and enhancing the love of planet and place that so many feel. Join us as Eco-therapist, and licensed clinician, Maia Kiley shares tools and tips for embracing self and planet.
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Let's Talk About It December 12, 2024: The Path of the Butterfly - Dulce Lopez, Psy.D. Psychologist Motivational Speaker 

This week’s guest, Psychologist Dulce Lopez, Psy.D. shares her life philosophy with us all. “The METAMORPHOSIS of the butterfly is utilized as a metaphor to describe the ongoing transformation/ transmutation that we experience throughout our lifetimes... The premise and foundation of my soul-work is to HEAL through LOVE. When we choose to walk the path of love...our whole world changes.” Join us for this amazing story that can help any of us to reclaim our human magic, kindness towards ourselves and others, and put the struggles we all face into perspective.
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Let's Talk About It December 19, 2024: Future Farmers of America and Mental Health - Michelle Taylor Future Farmers of America Teacher Brawley Union High School - Haleigh-FFA Student Advisor - Addison - FFA Student Recorder

The youth organization, Future Farmers of America (FFA), helps students learn about all aspects of agriculture, and about the wellbeing of animals. The student led organization prepares students in different areas such as animal science, plant science, woodworking, welding and plumbing. The activities that students participate also help support student mental health. With this knowledge members get to grown plants or take care of an animal which eventually the student will show at the annual Imperial Valley Mid-Winter Fair.
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Let's Talk About It December 26, 2024: Link Crew: Using Student Mentoring to Support Connection and Wellbeing at Central Union High School -  Union High School Staff: Stephanie Valenzuela, LCSW, Therapist ICOE. Ramona Campos & Irma Avelar, Counselors. Teresa Gonzalez, Link Crew Coordinator/ Teacher. Haydee Rodriguez, Teacher

Central Union High School shares with us their system of connection that supports incoming Freshman using selected upperclassman student mentors. The Link Crew system provides wellness and wellbeing coaching through activities designed to provide inclusion to arriving freshmen and identifies support needs that can be accessed at various levels of support, including counseling and professional treatment with an emphasis on behavioral health and wellness. Join us and an incredible team from Central Union to learn more about this innovative and caring system.
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Let's Talk About It January 2, 2024:  Right Hand Club of Calexico High School - Eva Lara, LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker Calexico Unified School District

The Right Hand Club at Calexico High School is where students represent students as spokespersons to better enhance each other’s experience in school, socially, academically, and extra-curricular activities. The club and its students serve as advocates and bring valuable resources to their fellow students. Join us as we speak with their advisor and leader about their passion which is resulting in making the behavioral health of their campus more valued and improving students outcomes.
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