October 8, 2020 - October 8, 2020 - Student’s Mental Health (Social-Emotional) During Distance Learning - Adrienne Rodriguez Assistant Principal of Student Services Harmony Rivera School Psychologist Dr. Terry Fernandez, PsyD  School Psychologist Central Union High School

During this pandemic, we have all had to adapt to new standards of interaction and learning. With this in mind, we have discovered that there are many obstacles during distance learning. Not to fear because there are different resources available for parents and students.  Joins us as Adrienne Rodriguez, Harmony Rivera, and Dr. Fernandez talk about the different support resources for parent and students that the school has during this pandemic and throughout the school year.
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October 15, 2020 - October 15, 2020 - Playing for Change: Music’s Transformation Power - Mark Johnson Chairman of the Board Playing for Change Foundation

Playing for Change was created to connect the world’s people through music. The idea for this project came from a common belief that music has the power to break down boundaries, overcome distances between people and create positive change.
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October 22, 2020 - October 22, 2020 - Mental Health Resiliency in Times of Pandemic - Bren Manaugh, LCSW-S, CPHQ, CCTS Behavioral Health Consultant Health Management Associates

The wide variety of stressors associated with the COVID-19 Pandemic, health, economic, social relationships, and others call upon us all to gather our resources and tap into our mental health resiliency to support ourselves, our friends and families, and our community through the challenges of pandemic life. Join us as Behavioral Health Consultant and national stress and trauma expert Bren Manaugh discusses how to access, utilize, and share our inner resiliency in the face of the challenges of the moment.
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October 29, 2020 - October 29, 2020 - Quality Behavioral Healthcare for LGBT Populations  - Scott McClure, PhD National Institute of Corrections (NIC) Contact Consultant Trainer Evidenced-Based Correctional Practices

Research suggest that LGBT individuals face health disparities linked to societal stigma, discrimination, and denial of their civil and human rights. Discrimination against LGBT persons has been associated with high rates of psychiatric disorders, substance abuse, and suicide. Experiences of violence and victimization are frequent for LGBT individuals, and have long-lasting effects on the individual and the community. Join us as ICBHS share their plan to provide quality behavioral healthcare for our brothers and sisters in the LGBT Community.
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September 10, 2020 - Parenting for Mental Health During The Pandemic - Stephanie Ramirez, LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervising Therapist Children Services

There is no written guide to healthy parenting during a pandemic. We’re building the plane of family management in a pandemic as we fly it. Now that school is going to resume via distance learning, we’re sure the experiment will continue. Join us as we sit down and talk with Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Children's Behavioral Health Therapist Stephanie Ramirez about what we’ve learned about parenting and supporting our children so far and how to apply these emerging best practices of pandemic-parenting in ways that are balanced and effective. 
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September 17, 2020 - Trauma-Informed Behavioral Healthcare - Lynne Marsenich, LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker Consultant and Trainer

Trauma-Informed care is commitment that Imperial County Behavioral Health undertakes to support the recovery of persons impacted by trauma who seek our services. Join us as we explore what trauma-informed care is and how Behavioral Health is adapting in response to consumer needs.
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September 24, 2020 - Anorexia and Bulimia-Signs, Symptoms & Treatment - Maricruz Bermudez, LMFT Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Supervising Therapist Youth and Young Adult Services

Eating disorders can affect anyone regardless of age and socioeconomically status. Family members may be suffering through this and not know it-and/or-not comprehend what they are going through. Not eating enough or eating too much all at once? This may be a sign of an eating disorder. Join us as Maricruz Bermudez talks more in depth about the various eating disorders and the treatment available.
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October 1, 2020 - Madness: A Bipolar Life - Marya Hornbacher Author, Professor and Journalist

“Madness will push you anywhere it wants. It never tells you where you’re going, or why. It tells you it doesn’t matter, it persuades you. It dangles something sparkly before you, shimmering like that water patch on the road up ahead. You will drive until you find it, the treasure, the thing you most desire.” –Marya Hornbacher “Madness: A Bipolar Life”
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