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Let's Talk About It November 2024

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Let's Talk About It November 7, 2024: Mental Health of Family Caregivers - Sarah Enz, J.D., Public Administrator, Guardian, Conservator, Area Agency on Aging Director

Care-giving, for elderly and other individuals with care-giving needs, is a selfless act of love that is a critical element to our community. The question is who cares for the caregivers? Caregivers face a challenge of providing support to increasing needs. As the need of caregivers continues to grow, caregivers are being pushed to their limits both physically and mentally. Join us as Sarah Enz, Director of the Area Agency on Aging shares ways to determine if caregivers need additional support along with resources and self care tips.
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Let's Talk About It November 14, 2024:  Coping Cat Therapy for Childhood Anxiety Disorders -  Phillip C. Kendall, Ph.D., ABPP, Professor of Psychology, Director of the Child and Adolescent Anxiety and Disorders Clinic Temple University

Anxiety is a growing source of concern for our children and youth. Over 30% of youth report anxiety-related problems in their lives affecting school, friends, family and their self-regard. Coping Cat is an evidenced-based therapy model utilized by Imperial County Behavioral Health to help solve anxiety problems in youth. Join us as the developer of Coping Cat, Dr. Phillip Kendall, describes how and why Coping Cat works.
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Let's Talk About It November 21, 2024: Mindfulness -  Dr. Ellen Langer, Ph.D., Social Psychologist Professor in the Psychology Department at Havard University

What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is defined as placing one's attention to the internal and external experiences occurring at the present moment. There are numerous benefits to mindfulness which can lead to a healthier mental health journey. Join us as leading Mindfulness researcher, Dr. Langer explains how Mindfulness works and its benefits to our health.
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Let's Talk About It November 28, 2024: The Superstars: Lived at World Mental Helath Day - Sergio Alberti, Music Instructor, Wellness Center Imperial County Behavioral Health

 Imperial Valley College in collaboration with Imperial County Behavioral Health annually celebrate World Mental Health Day in October. This event has been known for their lunch hour performance by Imperial County Behavioral Health Wellness Center Band, The Superstars. Preparing for their annual performance, we have met with band director Sergio Alberti to talk about the work that goes into their performance, aspects of personal recovery through music, and the joy of performing for our community. 
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