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October 4, 2018 - Supporting the Behavioral Health Needs of the LBGTQ Community - Sofia Khalo Imperial Valley LGBTQ Resource Center Board Member & Queens of the Imperial Valley Coordinator Amanda Venuti Imperial Valley LGBTQ Resource Center Volunteer& Queens of the Imperial Valley Assistant Coordinator Amanda Brooke Driscoll Imperial Valley LGBTQ Resource Center Volunteer 41% of people who identify as transgender report attempting suicide. LGBTQ People have a unique set of mental health needs as a result of prejudice, discrimination and anti-gay violence, at times beginning in their families of origin. Our guests discuss in depth the struggles of the LGTBQ Community, sharing stories of their resiliency, gaining acceptance, and finding safety. Tune in as we discuss ways to support the mental health needs of the LGBTQ Community.
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October 11, 2018 - Trauma-Informed Behavioral Health - Lynne Marsenich, LCSW Consultant and Trainer Trauma-Informed care is a commitment that Imperial County Behavioral Health is undertaking 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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October 18, 2018 - Real Play: How it Promotes Intellectual, Social and Emotional Development – Peter Gray, PHD Research Professor Emeritus Boston College In this talk, Dr. Peter Gray compellingly brings attention to the reality that over the past 60 years in the United States there has been a gradual, but overall dramatic decline in children's freedom to play with other children, without adult direction. Over this same period, there has been a gradual but overall dramatic increase in anxiety, depression, feelings of helplessness, suicide and narcissism in children and adolescents.
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October 25, 2018 - The World Mental Health Day Summit: The Value of Lived Experience - A Selection of Presenters, Community Members, Interagency Partners and ICBHS experts Imperial County annually celebrates World Mental Health Day with a series of informative workshops, recovery-based entertainment, and community-specific information during a day-long event at Imperial Valley College. Join the Let’s Talk About It Hosts as we speak to presenters, guests, and other community members about the local value of collective community behavioral health support.
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August 2, 2018 – The Whole-Brain Child: Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind - Dr. Dan Siegel, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry UCLA School of Medicine Founder and Co-Director of the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center Your toddler throws a tantrum in the middle of a store. Your preschooler refuses to get dressed. Your fifth-grader sulks on the bench instead of playing on the field. Do children conspire to make their parent’s lives endlessly challenging? No-it’s just their developing brain calling the shots! Daniel J. Siegel, neuropsychiatrist and author of the bestselling book Mindsight, explains the new science of how a child’s brain is wired and how it matures.
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August 9, 2018 - Mindfulness - Ellen Langer, Ph.D. Social Psychologist Professor 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 it’s benefits to our health.
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August 16, 2018 - Youth and Young Adult (YAYA) Clinic Overview - Maricruz Bermudez, LMFT Supervising Mental Health Counselor Youth and Young Adult Services Teenagers. Sometimes it seems we can’t get them to do simple chores, how can we convince them to participate in mental health treatment? One in four youth and young adults suffers from treatable mental health conditions that affect all aspects of their lives. As it turns out, youth are pretty savvy: when they find themselves getting positive results, from better grades to happier lives, mental health treatment shifts from “meh” to “lit”. Join us as we discover what makes the life-changing difference.
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August 23, 2018 - Coping Cat Therapy for Childhood Anxiety Disorders - Phillip C. Kendall, Ph.D., ABPP Professor of Psychology Director of the Child and Adolescent Anxiety 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 employed by Imperial County Behavioral Health to 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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August 30, 2018 - Children and Adolescent Clinic Overview - Jose Lepe Behavioral Health Manager Children Services One in four children suffer from treatable mental health conditions every day in our community. These conditions affect grades, self-esteem, social relationships and can affect lifetime outcomes if not treated. Yet many do not seek treatment. Let’s introduce the community to Imperial County Behavioral Health’s Children and Adolescent Services. Walk with us through a virtual tour, as our guide Jose Lepe seeks to share the ease, comfort and care of accessing behavioral health support for our children.
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