Treating teenagers who struggle with pervasive emotion dysregulation and are at high risk for suicidal behavior and self-injury can be overwhelming and challenging for therapists. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), an evidenced based treatment initially created to treat adults with suicidal behaviors and Borderline Personality Disorder, has been adapted to help teenagers learn to manage their…
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The Story of George Floyd, Philonise Floyd On June 20, 1981, Philonise O’Neil Floyd, was the fourth child born to the late, Mrs. Larcenia “Ms. Cissy” Jones on Fort Hood army base. Raised in the Third Ward area of Houston, Texas. He attended Jack Yates High School and Texas Southern University pursuing a degree in Criminal…
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The goal of this presentation is to provide foundational information to help employees focus on and fully grasp the different types of sexual harassment in the workforce. Attendees will be able to identify the impact of sexual harassment, know how to report an incident, and understand their protections under the law. This presentation is interactive…
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There is no doubt among us that we are all living in unprecedented and anxious times. The Global pandemic have left us all deeply impacted in many different ways. We struggle to make a new normal when everything is changing. This Presentation will introduce the ACT model to help those who are facing anxiety and…
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This training is developed for behavioral health professionals who are required to meet licensure and re-licensure continuing education hours in suicide assessment, referral, intervention and management skills. Objectives: Develop skills to ask clients about suicideAssess for suicide using evidence-based toolsCollaborative with clients in the development of a safety and treatment plan Presenter: Katie Ellison, MA…
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Oftentimes the front-line workers in mental health are faced with helping patients manage and navigate medication-related issues, despite not being the provider that prescribes the medications. The seminar will use an active learning case-based approach to review the common issues that arise and develop some strategies for managing these issues. Over the past few years…
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