August 10, 2017 - Imperial County Behavioral Health: Children’s Outpatient Services  - Rene Felix Program Supervisor  and Stephanie Grijalva Psychiatric Social Worker Children Services  ICBHS -  El Centro

The Children Outpatient Services is committed to serving children with severe emotional, mental and/or behavioral problems and their families to prevent the development of serious mental illness. Services are provided to children with a mental health disorder such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, adjustment disorder, bipolar, etc. As a result of the mental health disorder their lives are impaired or are at risk of being impaired at home, school or the community.
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August 17, 2017 - Youth and Young Adult Programs: Clinic Overview - Luz Marina Vasquez  And Norma Avila Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician Youth & Young Adults Services ICBHS - El Centro

These services are integrated, individualized, and developed to promote individual and family-centered recovery, resiliency, and wellness for individuals 14-25 years old. The program focuses on the individual’s strengths and unique needs in an effort to promote healthy and stable living.
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August 24, 2017 - Mental Health Support at Imperial Valley College - Guadalupe Garcia, LMFT Clinical Mental Health Counselor IVC Student Health Center

IVC Students, are you anxious about life? Depressed about grades? Imperial Valley College provides mental health services and referrals to Imperial County Behavioral Health if more support appears necessary. Come and join us as Guadalupe Garcia shares this resource.
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August 31, 2017 - The Behavior Code: Supporting Youth in School - Jessica Minahan, M.Ed. Behavior Analyst, Author and Special Educator

Built on the premise that teachers can only control a few variables-such as the classroom environment and their own behavior-in the lives of students with challenging behavior, preventative accommodations and how teachers respond to students’ behavior are discussed.
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July 6, 2017 - Psychological Impacts of a Polarized Culture – Kirk  J. Schneider, PhD Author, 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 utter exclusion of competing point of view, is harming us-and has been for millennia.
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July 13, 2017 - Betrayal Blindness and Institutional Betrayal - Jennifer Freyd, PhD Professor of Psychology University of Oregon

How can a person seemingly be blind to extremely abusive experiences, forgiving their abusers even though their personal lives and wellness are left shattered? Join us as psychologist, teacher, author and researcher, Dr. Jennifer Freyd reviews the research and challenges associated with intrapersonal abuse and trauma.

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July 20, 2017 - Quality Behavioral Healthcare for LGBT Populations - Scott McClure, PhD National Institute of Corrections (NIC)  Contract Consultant Trainer Evidence-Based  Correctional Practices

Research suggests 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 shares their training plan to provide quality behavioral healthcare for our brothers and sisters in the LGBT community.
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July 27, 2017 - Friends, Family, Facebook: Friends or Foes? - Juan Jose Flores, LMFT Manager Crisis and Engagement Services ICBHS

Are the people in your life keeping you afloat or weighing you down?  Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Juan Jose Flores, helps us explore, decide, and manage our relationships.
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August 3, 2017 - Tai Chi and Mental Health - Marco Calderon Sifu Tai Chi Instructor Youth and Young Adult Services ICBHS – El Centro

Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese low-impact martial art, practiced by over 3 million people in the U.S. for its health benefits. Studies indicate that Tai Chi has been associated with psychosocial wellbeing, by reducing stress, anxiety and depression. Longtime local Tai Chi instructor, Marco Calderon, now provides classes for  Youth and Young Adult groups at Behavioral Health Services.  Join us as he shares his technique insights with us.
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