NAMI Missouri presents Mental Health Stigma: Changing the Conversation. This presentation covers harmful practices and perceptions related to mental illness throughout history and in popular culture today. We’ll explore why these stigma-perpetuating representations are so harmful and how we can begin to change the conversation surrounding mental illness and mental health.
Suicide slipped into the top ten as far as causes of death in the United States (CDC, 2016). Deaths among school-aged children and teens continue to be on the rise; so much so, that suicide has statistically risen to the second leading cause of death among people aged 10-34. Suicide traumatizes those left in its…
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Description: Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is the most empirically supported intervention for children exposed to trauma. This presentation will provide a brief history of TF-CBT, introduce the basic structure and components of the model, and review the research base supporting is efficacy. Time will also be spent talking about different applications of TF-CBT for special…
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Traumatic crisis such as September 11th, natural disasters such as Hurricane Katrina and pandemics like COVID-19 can exacerbate traumatic stress symptoms, increase isolation and increase the risk of relapse and psychiatric decompensation for clients with mental Illness, substance use disorders and Co-occurring Disorders. Topics covered in this webinar includes: the relationship between catastrophes, traumatic stress…
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Working with challenging clients is always a reality in the mental health field. This interactive training will give mental health professionals an opportunity to discuss best practices and approaches for getting to the root of challenging client behaviors. Participants will also consider how to address them with compassion and empathy. The training will also discuss…
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At the heart of effective therapeutic approaches with clients is the awareness of what motivates a client to change. This entails surfacing what is most meaningful for the client and providing effective resources. It is critical that the client claims ownership of the treatment plan. In this workshop, we will explore and discuss holistic approaches…
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