Events

The Pursuit of Happiness

Topics covered in this virtual skill-building presentation includes definitions of happiness; research on what contributes to happiness and the surprising findings on the things that do not lead to happiness; the science of happiness; laughter and happiness; happiness and mental health; happiness as an addictions recovery tool; helping clients move beyond A tendency towards perfection…
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Free

Human Trafficking for Health Care Providers

Description: This three hour presentation is designed to equip health care professionals with an understanding of what human trafficking is and the skills to identify physical, behavioral and contextual indicators for both victims and exploiters. Heidi Olson, SANE Program Manager for Children’s Mercy Hospital expands on this information through presentation of how victims typically present…
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$49

Guardianship 101

A guardian is responsible for decisions concerning health care and living arrangements for theperson deemed incapacitated. A conservator is responsible with managing the person’s incomeand assets and paying bills. This program will review the Guardianship and Conservatorship lawsand the legal process, as well as address the impact of the 2018 legislation and teach attendeesadvocacy tips.…
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Mental Health Stigma: Changing the Conversation

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.

$49

In the Aftermath of Pediatric Suicide and Loss: A Survey of Before and After

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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$69