September 5, 2019 - Psychological Impacts of a Polarized Culture - Kirk J. Schneider, Ph.D. Author, Past President of the Society for Humanistic Psychology of the American Psychological Association

What do a school shooter, a corporate swindler, and a bullheaded ideologue have in common? They all converge on what Dr. Kirk Schneider terms “the polarized mind.” The polarized mind, which is the fixation on one point of view to the utter exclusion of competing points of views, is killing us-and has been for millennia.
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September 12, 2019 – The Mental Health Support of Pet Ownership - Devon Apodaca, Executive Director Humane Society of Imperial County

The mental health benefits of owning a dog or cat have been proven by many scientific studies. Animals help bring joy, a sense of companionship and responsibility. Join Devon Apodaca, the Executive Director of the Imperial County Humane Society as we celebrate the mental health support of pet ownership.
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September 19, 2019 - Mindfulness - Dr. Ellen Langer, Ph.D. Social Psychologist Professor in the Psychology Department at Harvard University

What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is defined as placing ones attention to the internal and external experiences occurring at the present moment. Join us as leading Mindfulness researcher, Dr. Langer explains how Mindfulness works and its benefits to our health.
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September 26, 2019 - The Superstars: Live at World Mental Health Day - Sergio Alberti Music Instructor Wellness Center Imperial County Behavioral Health

For the past two years, the World Mental Health Day celebration has been punctuated by a lunch hour performance by the Imperial County Behavioral Health Wellness Center Band, The Superstars. Preparing for their third year, we meet with band director Sergio Alberti and talk about the work that goes into the performance, aspects of personal recovery through music, and the joy of performing for our community.
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October 3, 2019 - Trauma-Informed Substance Treatment - Tonier Cain CEO & Author of Healing Neen

Tonier “Neen” Cain’s joyous spirit and astonishing inner-strength leaps through the radio directly into listeners hearts, inspiring renewed hope and compassion for those still living on the fringes. Her recovery, focused on trauma-informed treatment is a story that inspires all.
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August 8, 2019 - Vista Sands: Positive Behavior Support for Elementary Age Children - William Murguia Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist Children Services-ICBHS Calexico.

Positive Behavior Support (PBS) is a behavior management system used to understand what maintains an individual’s challenging behavior. People’s inappropriate behaviors are difficult to change because they are functional; they serve a purpose for them. These behaviors are supported by reinforcement in the environment. In the case of students and children, often adults in a child’s environment will reinforce his or her undesired behaviors because the child will receive objects and/or attention because of his behavior.
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August 15, 2019 – First Step to Success-Early Intervention - Jessica Pineda Program Supervisor Jessica Martinez-Smith Associate Clinical Social Worker Psychiatric Social Worker Children Services

First Step to Success is an early intervention that helps children who are at risk for developing or who demonstrate anti-social or aggressive behaviors get off to the best possible start in school. This intervention is appropriate for students Pre-K through 3rd grade. First Step to Success incorporates the use of a trained behavior coach who works with each student and his or her class peers, teacher, and parents for approximately 50 to 60 hours over a 3-month period.
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August 22, 2019 - Adolescent Habilitative Learning Program (AHLP) - Jessica Aviles Program Supervisor Brian Phillips Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician Youth and Young Adult Services

R By providing a combination of mental health support and educational services to adolescents enrolled in secondary schools whose emotional/behavioral disturbances prevent them from learning and functioning in a regular classroom, AHLP seeks to resolve problem behaviors, restore successful educational trajectories in brief periods and provide lifetime mental health self-management skills. Join us as Jessica Aviles and Brian Phillips talk in depth about the program and its positive impact in the community.
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August 29, 2019 - Too Good for Drugs - Perla Varela & Michelle Villarreal Community Service Workers Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Adolescent Services

Research indicates that relationship is a critical factor in achieving mental health outcomes. LGBTQ youth, subject to discrimination and lack of acceptance in many environments, must feel welcome, safe, and supported in order to achieve the best treatment outcomes. ICBHS is committed to providing this level of connection to all individuals who enter treatment. Join us as we talk about building trust, safety, and a caring environment for the LGBTQ youth in our community who may be seeking treatment for a Behavioral Health concern.
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