Let's Talk About It September 4th, 2025: Too Good for Drugs is a 12-session, evidence-based program that teaches students essential life skills. Guest Danny Gutierrez explains its benefits and how schools can adopt it. - Danny Gutierrez
Community Service Worker
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Let's Talk About It September 11th, 2025: Since the pandemic, Fentanyl has affected people of all ages. Recovery is a personal journey, with treatment tailored to each individual. Join us as Edu Pizano speaks on Recovery Services. -  Edu Pizano    Behavioral Health Therapist
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Let's Talk About It September 18th, 2025: The Adolescent SUD Treatment Services program supports ages 12–18 through community partnerships and local resources. Hear from Christen Magaña on how the program is helping local youth. - Christen Magaiia   Program Supervisor
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Let's Talk About It September 25th, 2025: The Adult SUD Treatment Services program offers professional support for lasting recovery. Join Certified SUD Counselor Jacob Welch as he shares how the program helps adults on their path to healing. - Jacob Welch   Certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor
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Let's Talk About It October 2nd, 2025: Substance use impacts people of all ages, often straining individuals and their loved ones. But with the right support, recovery is possible. Hear Reymundo Gonzalez share his powerful journey of healing. - Reymundo Gonzalez  Behavioral Health Therapist
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Let's Talk About It July 10, 2025: Men’s Mental Health - Claudia Quintanilla, Behavioral Health Therapist Imperial County Behavioral Health, Adults Division

Men often face unique barriers when seeking mental health support, which makes education and outreach especially important. Join us as we speak with Behavioral Health Therapist, Claudia Quintanilla about the importance of addressing men’s mental health, the cultural factors that influence it, and how we can better support the men in our lives on their journey toward healing and resilience
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Let's Talk About It July 17, 2025:  Dialectical Behavior Therapy - Daphna Peterson, LCSW DBT, Christopher Conley, MSW, RSW-DBT Clinician Portland DBT Institute

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) equips clients with a set of skills to manage intense emotions and reduce conflict in relationships. This therapy focuses on four areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT is an evidence-based treatment program incorporating individual therapy, group therapy, and a therapist consultation team. This comprehensive approach is an addition to the stability of evidence based practices embraced by Behavioral Health. Join us to hear more
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Let's Talk About It July 24, 2025: Mindfulness and Horses -  Jennifer Cohen Harper, Founder and CEO-Little Flower Yoga

Mindfulness invites us to disconnect from media distractions and become fully present, tuning into the sights, sounds, and sensations of the moment. It helps clear the mind of stress, worries, and overthinking, allowing for deeper relaxation and awareness. Horses, naturally attuned to the present, are susceptible to our subtle body language and emotions. When we combine mindfulness with time spent around horses, their presence can guide us toward emotional awareness and healing from past trauma. Jennifer Cohen Harper highlights this powerful practice, noting its rise during the pandemic lockdown as a meaningful way for people to reconnect with nature and themselves
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Let's Talk About It July 31, 2025:  Laughter Yoga -  Mayra L. Reyes, LCSW, Laughter Ambassador, Laughter Yoga

Laughter Yoga is a unique wellness practice that combines intentional, sustained laughter with yogic breathing techniques. Rooted in the idea that voluntary laughter offers the same physical and psychological benefits as natural laughter, this joyful approach promotes well-being, reduces stress, and boosts mood. Join us for a conversation with a certified Laughter Ambassador, Mayra Reyes, as we explore the techniques behind Laughter Yoga and the powerful benefits it can bring to your daily life
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