January 31, 2019 - Teen Challenge: Stress, Anger Management & Mindfulness  - Dalia Pesqueira, LMFT Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Program Supervisor Youth and Young Adults Services

Youth and young adults face an emerging world of cellphones, social media, academics, relationships, and parents, all while experiencing the biological changes and challenges of adolescence. Debilitating stress or anger, internalized or externalized can result. Mindfulness techniques, framed towards youth, can help.
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February 7, 2019 - Relationships: Am I in a Healthy Relationship? - Andrea Platero Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor Mental Health Counselor Youth and Young Adults El Centro MHSA FSP

Adolescence contains a number of life challenges, including the beginnings of romantic relationships. With youth and young adults therapist Andrea Platero, we examine the modern context of young love, including social media, consider common concerns and share helpful strategies in supporting the young ones through their first romantic relationships.
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February 14, 2019 - Smartphones: Have They Taken Over Your Youth’s Life? – Jonathan Fonseca Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker Psychiatric Social Worker Youth and Young Adults Brawley Anxiety and Depression/MHSA FSP

According to the Pew Institute 75% of teens and 95% of young adults send text messages, with the average being 60 text messages per day. Smartphone ownership in teenagers is over 95%. 45% of U.S. teens describe their online time through smartphones as nearly constant. Most subscribe to a variety of social media platforms. Join us as we discuss possible mental health consequences of smartphone use.
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February 21, 2019 – Healthy People Win - Jean Steel, MS President of “happypeoplewin” Wellness Mind/Body Health Author &Presenter

Based on the philosophy that every person deserves to be happy at home and at work, Jean Steel brings Imperial County an hour of lived experience, evidence-based tips, laughter, appreciation, gratitude, and a well-rounded self-management strategy for cultivating and then enjoying the happiness we all deserve.
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February 28, 2019 - Identifying and Treating Eating Disorders - Dr. Aalamgeer Ibrahim Psychiatrist

When you become so preoccupied with food and weight issues that you find it harder and harder to focus on other aspects of your life, it may be an early sign of an eating disorder. Studies suggest that 1 in 20 people will be affectedat some point in their lives. Ultimately without treatment, eating disorders can take over a person’s life and lead to serious, potentially fatal medical complications.
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January 3, 2019 - Children Services-Prevention and Early Intervention Program for Trauma Exposed Children - ChristineGarcia, LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker Psychiatric Social Worker Children Services ICBHS-El Centro

The Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) program engages at risk childrenbefore the development of serious mental illness or serious emotional disturbance; a potential result of trauma exposure. Please join us as we discuss trauma exposure and our Prevention and Early Intervention Program for children with Christine Garcia.
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January 10, 2019 - Therapeutic Riding and Mental Health – Marsha Boutwell Owner BMB Boarding & Animal Plus

Therapeutic Riding offers physical, social, and spiritual benefits to people with disabilities. For those who have cognitive and/or behavioral disabilities, communication skills may improve through interaction with the horse and instructor. Behavioral Health has an ongoing therapeutic riding program for youth and young adults; join us as we speak with instructor Marsha Boutwell about her local program.
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January 17, 2019 - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Family/Peer Supporter  - A’Sheka Jordan NAMI San Diego Career Pathways Program Manager

The role of Family/Peer Supporter is an emerging profession in behavioral health services for those individuals with “lived experience”. NAMI offers a Family/Peer webinar training to better prepare interested individuals for a role in recovery. Join us as NAMI Program Manager A’Sheka Jordan, discusses organization and the development of Family/Peer Supporters in the Imperial Valley.
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January 24, 2019 - Little Flower Yoga for Kids  - Jennifer Cohen Harper, MA Founder of Little Flower Yoga, Inc.

Little Flower Yoga is dedicated to making yoga and mindfulness available to children and teenagers. It challenges students to learn in new ways, make connections, and recognize their capacity to achieve. Join us as founder Jennifer Cohen Harper explores the role of mindfulness and focused movement in improved behavior and academic performance.
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January 31, 2019 - Teen Challenge: Stress, Anger Management & Mindfulness - Dalia Pesqueira,LMFT Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Program Supervisor Youth and Young Adults Services

Youth and young adults face an emerging world of cell phones, social media, academics, relationships, and parents, all while experiencing the biological changes and challenges of adolescence. Debilitating stress or anger, internalized or externalized can result. Mindfulness techniques, framed towards youth, can help.
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