FRIDAY NIGHT GUEST LECTURE SERIES 2023-24: Yasmin Roberts Memorial Lecture 

Continuing education information to follow 

There was a period in the United States during the 1930s and 40s that was marked by a vibrant interest in how the fields of cultural anthropology and psychoanalysis could inform each other. By the 1990s the psychoanalytic landscape had changed considerably, and any interest in cultural psychoanalysis appeared to have all but vanished. Candidates entering analytic training during this period faced two pernicious biases that converged into a type of conventional wisdom with a deleterious impact on training: On the one hand there was the implicit belief that any interest by a candidate in cultural issues suggested a less serious interest in psychoanalysis; and on the other, there was the belief that psychoanalysis was simply irrelevant to the suffering of minoritized populations. In this presentation, after revisiting the decline of cultural psychoanalysis in the United States, the author will discuss the treatment of a patient presenting with a culture bound syndrome known as ataque de nervios. The treatment serves as a challenge to biases within psychoanalysis and about psychoanalysis. The presentation will conclude by arguing for a new paradigm of cultural theorizing.

Target Audience

______ Introductory ______ Intermediate ___x___ Advanced

Learning Objectives

1. Describe the history of the early movement of cultural psychoanalysis in the United States.

2. Identify historical antecedents and current misconceptions that contribute(d) to the marginalization of Latinx populations from psychoanalysis.

3. Critique a culture-bound syndrome, known as ataque de nervios.

   Register here: https://education.austenriggs.org/content/vanishing-culture-psychoanalysis-history-and-new-directions-chris-christian-phd-live

Trauma is structured and cleared in layers. It has neurobiological underpinnings that need to be accurately mapped to be successfully treated. During this presentation, participants will learn the structure of trauma and an evidence-based technique from the field of energy psychology for rapidly clearing trauma from the conscious mind, unconscious mind, and body.

Register here: Let’s Talk Resilience as a Three-Pronged Approach! (naadac.org)

The COVID-19 pandemic challenged the behavioral health workforce to learn how to pivot and utilize flexibility when navigating the training and coaching of its workforce. The concept of pivoting intertwines with another relevant clinical skill: resilience. Resilience is defined by the American Psychological Association (APA) as “the process and outcome of successfully adapting to difficult or challenging life experiences, especially through mental, emotional, and behavioral flexibility and adjustment to external and internal demands (APA, 2012).” As a provider, practicing and teaching this skill to individuals in treatment can be beneficial in supporting recovery while also positively impacting the goal of preserving the lives of those touched by opioid use disorder. This presentation will shed light on the message of hope and healing associated with resilience.

Register here: Let’s Talk Resilience as a Three-Pronged Approach! (naadac.org)

Part of the 2024 Virtual Roundtable Series, 
Minding the Gaps: Addressing Mental Health Through the Life Cycle 

This roundtable focuses on two- and three-generation approaches to child and parent mental health. When adults become parents, they are in a dynamic developmental phase just as their infant and child is. In this roundtable, we will discuss the developmental and mental health needs for parents during the pre and postpartum period, innovations in programs for pregnant families, and policy implications for improving access to mental health services during this critical developmental period. 

Target Audience

__X___ Introductory                X Intermediate                ______ Advanced

Learning Objectives

1. Participants will be able to describe the developmental changes associated with the transition to parenthood. 

2. Participants will be able to identify two mental health needs of parents during the postpartum period 

3. Participants will be able to list two policy implications for improving access to mental health care during the prepartum and/or postpartum period. 

   Register here: https://education.austenriggs.org/content/roundtable-2-addressing-parent-and-early-childhood-mental-health-moderated-linda-mayes-md

FRIDAY NIGHT GUEST LECTURE SERIES 2023-24

Continuing education to follow

Despite a tendency to avoid the warnings, times of crisis summon clinicians to emerge from comfortable consulting rooms. Daily engaged with human suffering, they now face the inextricably bound together crises of global warming and massive social injustices. Considering historical and emotional causes of climate unconsciousness and of compulsive consumerism, we argue that only a radical ethics of responsibility to be “my other’s keeper” will truly wake us up to climate change and bring psychoanalysts to actively take on responsibilities. Linking climate justice to radical ethics by way of psychoanalysis, we here consider relevant aspects of psychoanalytic expertise, referring to work on trauma, mourning, and the transformation of trouble into purpose.

Register here: https://education.austenriggs.org/content/climate-emergency-psychoanalysis-and-radical-ethics-donna-orange-phd-psyd-live

This CE event is intended to help participants:

1. Understand the natural opiates that are present in poppy seed plants.
2. Understand how to interpret a urine drug screen to confirm poppy seed ingestion
3. Learn the patterns of misuse that may lead to OD or OUD from poppy seed exposure
4. Describe how poppy seed opiates have evolved and can present with different opiate profiles
Register here: Partnering with Purpose - The Poppy Seed Dilemma registration - Webex

Up to 4 CE credits will be issued to those attending this virtual opportunity.

Description: In this workshop, attendees will learn about increasing culturally responsiveness in both Mental Health and Substance Use therapy through an Indigenous lens. This includes working to expand knowledge on awareness and inclusivity, understanding the importance of listening to the individual, and utilizing culture to assist in healing. 

Learning Objectives: Attendees will be able to...  

• Understand the importance of using a cultural lens  

• Understand the importance of being culturally responsive  

• Increase knowledge of areas for self-learning  

• Learn about the Ethics of being culturally responsive  

• Understand the importance of serving our clients by providing the best services and knowing when to refer out  

  Register here: https://wafca.memberclicks.net/index.php%3Foption=com_jevents&task=icalevent.detail&evid=369&year=2023&month=11&day=002&uid=6ed02ff4d759c8a88c86029bdd970b30

Since 2020, “The Summer of Racial Reckoning,” professionals across fields and industries began to pay laser-like attention to issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice. Assessment professionals in various settings have struggled and, in some cases, plainly stated that these topics are too political to have relevance for our work. This counterpoint only illuminates the dearth of intensive resources to aid professionals in understanding that identity and all its intersectional factors is what is necessary for a comprehensive and holistic approach to assessment that truly considers the complexities of the individuals we serve. From the clinical interview to the final report, to the feedback session – who told the first story and the last story about the person assessed has the potential to create small and rippling or large and impactful change in that person’s life. Sometimes, impacts can include harm by what is unconsidered/unconfronted about who we are, how we were trained, where we work, and what we bring to the table. The identity of the assessor matters just as much as that of the person in front of us and requires a nuanced introspection of self and self in relation to “other,” that can be uncomfortable and necessarily challenges the status quo

Register here: https://education.austenriggs.org/content/what-first-story-and-last-story-and-are-they-only-stories-intersectionality-assessment

Many caregivers may feel overwhelmed when their child or adolescent exhibits explosive or aggressive behavior, and may turn to mental health service providers for guidance and assistance. In this webinar, participants will learn about where these challenging behaviors come from, and what they can do to support both young people and their caregivers in addressing them.  

Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) is the non-punitive, non-adversarial, trauma-informed model of care originated by Dr. Ross Greene. In this webinar, he  will focus on problems (and solving them) rather than on the modifying behaviors that are being caused by those problems using his CPS approach. Additionally, he will discuss the advantages of collaborative (rather than unilateral) problem solving and the importance and feasibility of proactive interventions (Plan B of the CPS model). 

By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to: 

• Recognize contributing factors to childhood aggressive behavior

• Define the five paradigm shifts of the Collaborative and Proactive Solution (CPS) model and its purpose for attending to problematic behavior in youth 

• Recognize the skills that are involved in helping kids respond to problems and frustrations

• Describe the three basic mechanisms by which adults handle unsolved problems and unmet expectations in kids (Plans A, B, and C) and what is accomplished by each

• Explain the three steps of Plan B

• Describe how to effectively implement Plan B and the various roadblocks that can occur in implementation (and how to overcome them)

About the presenter:

Ross Greene, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, the originator of the Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) model, and author of the books The Explosive Child, Lost at School, Lost & Found, and Raising Human Beings. Dr. Greene served on the faculty at Harvard Medical School for over 20 years, and is now Founding Director of the non-profit Lives in the Balance, adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychology at Virginia Tech, and adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Science at University of Technology Sydney in Australia. He originated and executive produced the award-winning, feature-length documentary film The Kids We Lose, released in 2018.

He and his colleagues consult extensively to families, general and special education schools, inpatient and residential facilities, and systems of juvenile detention. His research has been funded by, among others, the Stanley Research Institute, the National Institutes on Mental Health (NIMH), the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), and the U.S. Department of Education. He lives in Freeport, Maine.

Register here (will need to create an account): https://registration.nytac.org/event/?pid=1&id=2110

It is estimated that one in five youth will suffer from some type of mental health disorder by age 18. Anxiety is one of the most common mental health disorders, affecting 31.9% of youth, and is often associated with other mental health concerns like depression and suicide (Merikangas, 2010). There are modular youth treatments that build youth skills to address these concerns. This training will provide resources to mental health and school professionals on identifying anxiety in youth and understanding different symptoms as they relate to typical developmental trajectory. The training will also provide strategies to address worry in youth, especially youth of color, with free resources to help in the identification and treatment of anxiety disorders. An important emphasis will focus on culturally adaptive anxiety and how to best meet youth needs. TRAINING OBJECTIVES 1. Identify signs of anxiety in students 2. Understand developmentally appropriate anxiety, stress, and worry symptoms 3. Provide practical tips to assessing and addressing anxiety 4. Distinguish clinical anxiety from worry in youth 5. Address developmental and cultural adaptations to anxiety treatment

Register here: https://und.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAtdOispjIrH9G-w-3TNoM_zba7JU9C7mdV#/registration

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) has no one-size-fits-all approach to treatment. As a clinician, you may find yourself in challenging situations regarding diagnoses and the need for specialized treatment regarding OCD and associated anxieties. As a patient, you may understand the need for individualized treatment and tailored treatment that works for you. For both, it may be difficult to know how to address OCD and its related disorders with those around you. How can we navigate OCD as providers, patients, or sometimes both?

In this previously recorded session, Elizabeth McIngvale, PhD, LCSW, talks about the nuances and complexities of obsessive compulsive disorder, addresses advocacy in and out of the doctor’s office, and answers questions about OCD.

Register here: https://home.mcleanhospital.org/webinar-27

Continuing Education Information to follow - Estimated  3 CE/CME credit

According to the National Institutes of Health, almost 20% of children and young people ages 3-17 in the United States have a mental, emotional, developmental, or behavioral disorder, with suicidal behaviors among high school students having risen over 40% in the last 15 years. These trends were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and have had a differential impact on systemically marginalized populations. About half of young children in the USA live in or near poverty, also a social driver of family mental health. While individual treatment is an important approach to addressing the crisis, community-wide efforts aimed at systemic intervention and prevention are essential. In this conference we will learn about creative approaches to building community-based partnerships to support at risk families and youth. We will examine the social and structural determinants of health and consider approaches to health equity improvement including how community narratives can build collaboration.

Speakers:

Marcella Nunez-Smith, MD, MHS, Inaugural Associate Dean for Health Equity Research, Yale School of Medicine

Megan V. Smith, DrPH, MPH, Senior Director, Community Health Transformation at Connecticut Hospital Association

Clara Blustein Lindholm, Director of Research Interpretation for the Culture Change Project at the FrameWorks Institute

Learning Objectives

1. After attending this conference participants will be able to describe the relationship between maternal mental health and early childhood mental health. 

1. After attending this conference, participants will be able to describe the benefits of creating a framing narrative for addressing substance misuse in adolescents in the local community. 

1. After attending this conference, participants will be able to describe the social determinants of mental health. 

1. After attending this conference, the participants will be able to list three ways that disparities in access to care in childhood have long-term effects. 

1. After attending this conference, the participants will identify two ways to strengthen the social safety net for children and families. 

   Register here: https://education.austenriggs.org/content/2024-riggs-yale-conference-building-community-partnerships-address-strains-social-safety-net

Participants will increase awareness about sexual orientation, gender identity, and how personal biases impede care and ultimately identify how to develop an environment that is LGBT user effective.

Register here: https://web.cvent.com/event/6f76133e-1b6c-4d93-a78d-23bfbbcaf524/summary

Duration: 3 hours

Location: Zoom

Event Details:

Youth and families can experience a crisis for a variety of reasons. Understanding how trauma impacts young people and their families can help us better prevent and respond to escalated situations. This 3-hour interactive workshop will combine lecture, large group discussions, breakout rooms, and other elements to help attendees better understand the connection between a young person’s past traumatic experiences and their behavior in the present, specifically in times of crisis and high stress. Participants will have the opportunity to think through trauma-informed approaches to de-escalation and learn practical tips and strategies they can use to prevent and respond to escalations.

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Understand the link between trauma sensitivity to stress and escalated behaviors that can lead to crises

• Identify individual trauma-sensitive and trauma-informed de-escalation practices to utilize with youth, children, and families at different stages of crises

• Discuss prevention and follow up strategies that can help to reduce the likelihood of crises developing.

About the presenters

Jackie Garlock is the Assistant Director of Training Development for the Community Technical Assistance Center of New York (CTAC) supported by NYU McSilver to provide training and assistance to behavioral health providers across New York State. Jackie has worked extensively in the nonprofit sector developing and deploying training and technical assistance, as well as working as a clinician and therapist. She has specialized in child well-being, care for new and expecting parents, and trauma-informed care. She has an MSW from the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration and a BA in Sociology from Tufts University.

Daniel Tanh brings compassion and insight from experiences working in OnTrackNY, PROS, and ACT programs, leading the Jewish Board’s Confronting Structural Racism initiatives, and organizing with the New York Coalition for Asian American Mental Health. As McSilver’s Assistant Director of Learning Innovation, he supports the training and growth needs of the New York mental health workforce through the Community Technical Assistance Center (CTAC) and Youth ACT Technical Assistance Center (YTAC). Whether clinician, consultant, or citizen, he incorporates social justice within expanded conceptualizations of mental health. He focuses on how the intersection of societal ideologies, community institutions, interpersonal interactions, and internalized beliefs impact individual and community wellness. A Philadelphia native, he received his BA in Biological Basis of Behavior and Science, Technology, and Society from the University of Pennsylvania. He received his MSW from the NYU Silver School of Social Work with a focus on evidence-based practices in mental health.

Register here (Will need to create an account): https://calendar.ctacny.org/event/?id=2097

About This Webinar

Bullying is often a precursor to other forms of youth violence. Violence-based behaviors may include identity-based bullying, gender-based harassment, and sexual harassment. Educating youth about bullying prevention is a part of prevention safety. 

This webinar reviews two decades of research and practice on bullying and cyberbullying, including definitional issues, prevalence, risk, and protective factors associated with different forms of bullying. Additionally, this presentation discusses rates of these behaviors and identifies common targets of intervention. 

Learning Objectives 

By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:

• Define bullying and cyberbullying

• Understand the subgroups of youth at risk for bullying involvement

• Identify risk and protective factors associated with bullying and its developmental changes into other forms of violence

• Recognize the effectiveness of school-based interventions

  Register here: https://oneop.org/learn/160014/

Virtual reality (VR) is an immersive technology that creates a simulated experience. Unlike traditional media, such as television or computer screens, VR offers a three-dimensional (3D) experience. One of the remarkable aspects of VR is Social VR, which allows individuals to interact with each other in 3D virtual spaces in real-time. This interaction is facilitated through the use of 360-degree immersive content and head-mounted displays, providing a sense of presence and realism in virtual interactions. Dr. Clingan's presentation will delve into the current state of VR technology, particularly focusing on its application in treating substance use disorders. The presentation will explore how VR can be utilized in therapeutic settings, offering insights into both the proven benefits and potential applications of VR that have yet to be fully explored or tested. This exploration will include examining how VR can simulate various environments and scenarios, which could be instrumental in developing new treatment strategies for substance use disorders.

Register here: https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_r6rpspUCSpW2vY7tFvCopw#/registration

Family members, friends, neighbors, professionals, and other community members play a critical role as allies in supporting recovery. Research shows that creating a meaningful life in recovery requires access to healthcare, safe and affordable housing, educational opportunities that may have been missed during periods of drug use, and employment that allows people in recovery to support themselves and their families and contribute to society. Recovery capital refers to the resources, both internal and external, that an individual can draw upon in order to overcome substance use and maintain recovery. The session will begin with a presentation on the recovery ecosystem and recovery capital and will then identify real world examples of ways allies in communities have supported recovery by changing the community environment and creating opportunities to boost recovery capital.

Register here: https://www.naadac.org/professionals-and-community-members-webinar

Social determinants of health are the contexts and conditions in which people live. The scholarly literature has documented that social determinants and inequities among them contribute to disparities in health and wellness. This webinar will discuss social determinants of health as defined by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, as well as the effects of disparities on mental health and an individual's quality of life. Register here: https://und.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJctfuqorDkvGtXC2Ar_ZFJTCIDN54rDRAc-#/registration

This training will discuss strategies to identify patients experiencing a stimulant overdose and will focus on particular strategies for the care of a patient experiencing an acute psychosis secondary to psychostimulant ingestion. The warning signs of psychostimulant overdose and strategies to mitigate the harm associated with it will be discussed. De-escalation of patients experiencing psychosis secondary to psychostimulant intoxication in the clinic and community setting will be reviewed. Objectives: - Summarize the role of psychostimulants in the overdose epidemic and recognize population disparities. - Recognize differences in the neurobiological response of different stimulant use. - Identify commonly used stimulants and their routes of use. - Identify overamping events in the community and hospital setting and recognize strategies that might be used as effective de-escalation techniques for this population Justin Alves, MSN, FNP-BC, ACRN, CARN, CNE (he/him) Clinical Nurse Educator Justin is a clinical nurse educator with Boston Medical Center's Grayken Center for Addiction Training and Technical Assistance, where he contributes to peer-reviewed publications, evidence-based clinical guidelines, development and delivery of continuing education programs, and other resources for providers supporting patients with substance use disorders. He has expertise in infectious diseases and their co-occurrence with substance use disorders, community outreach, and harm reduction. He currently sits on the stimulant work group for the Opioid Response Network (ORN), the advisory board of the New England Addiction Technology Transfer Center, and the item writing committee for the Addictions Nursing Certification Board (ANCB). He also holds certification as a Certified Addiction Registered Nurse (CARN).

Register HERE: https://und.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUldOqurz4vHdTJNa4zL8eFhrrKt6Qk3KId#/registration

About This Webinar

Mobile health apps (apps) are playing an increasingly important role in healthcare. Discover how these innovative tools empower Registered Dietitian Nutritionists to lead data-driven discussions, drive personalized care and help improve outcomes. In this interactive webinar, you will learn about the types and features of apps, the latest research on their potential benefits, and the challenges facing wider adoption. Through real-life case studies, learn the art and science of integrating apps into clinical practice. Don’t miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of personalized nutrition care and evolving realm of digital health!

Learning Objectives:

• Identify benefits of mobile health apps for promoting positive health behaviors and enhancing clinical practice

• Review potential challenges including privacy, security and safety that may limit adoption

• Discuss strategies for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists to integrate apps into clinical practice

  Register here: https://oneop.org/learn/160000/

FRIDAY NIGHT GUEST LECTURE SERIES 2023-24

Continuing education information to follow

This presentation will focus on South Korean television series known as “K-drama,” a genre that tells stories in 16-20 one-hour episodes. The stories focus on individuals in crisis, who resolve their issues in several steps that lead to a deeper engagement with their friends and family. This “team” then is able to tackle larger problems of the society. This optimistic drama form offers insight, drawn from the syncretic philosophical and religious traditions of Korea, into the recovery of individuals and groups, from an array of traumas and social upheavals. Implications for cross-cultural understanding and considerations for US mental health systems will be discussed.

Register here: https://education.austenriggs.org/content/tao-k-drama-reflections-displacement-trauma-and-recovery-mindy-thompson-fullilove-md-hon-aia#group-tabs-node-course-default1

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a proven approach for treating substance use disorders (SUD). This training is designed to provide a detailed overview of the ways in which DBT enhances SUD treatment by providing tools for mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance. DBT goes beyond traditional approaches, promoting self-acceptance, tackling co-occurring mental health disorders, and empowering individuals to prevent relapse. DBT fosters a holistic, evidence-based approach to addressing emotional and psychological factors contributing to substance misuse. DBT also places a special emphasis on long-term recovery, building engagement, trust, and collaboration while providing insights into managing triggers and cravings for sustained sobriety.

Register here: https://uclahs.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcufuquqzoiGNO-rPcp-sq2D9rX0Kmjw2Ye#/registration

Dr. Matthew A. Robinson Shares Knowledge and Debunks Myths About PTSD and Related Conditions

When it comes to recognizing and addressing trauma and trauma-related disorders, it’s important to separate fact from fiction. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for example, is often associated exclusively with the horrors of war, but it’s a myth that only veterans of combat develop the condition. In reality, PTSD can impact anyone who has witnessed or experienced traumatic, life-threatening, or life-changing events.

Misconceptions also surround dissociative identity disorder (DID), once known as multiple personality disorder. While misleading media portrayals might suggest that most people with DID jump between personas and personalities, in reality, only a very small portion of those with the disorder exhibit this behavior.

So how can we learn to recognize the symptoms of psychological trauma? What are the best options for effective treatment? And how can we best understand if we have experienced a traumatic event?

In this previously recorded session, Matthew A. Robinson, PhD, provides an overview of PTSD, DID, and other trauma-related disorders, debunks common myths about these conditions, and covers the evidence-based treatment methods to ensure that people are able to manage their symptoms and live rewarding lives.

Register here: https://home.mcleanhospital.org/webinar-134

Part of the 2024 Virtual Roundtable Series, 
Minding the Gaps: Addressing Mental Health Through the Life Cycle 

In 2021, US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy described experiences of loneliness as “a dark thread through our nation’s most pressing public health challenges” (Murthy, 2021, Public Health Reports, 136[6]). Rates of loneliness across the globe have increased across age and demographic groups steadily over the past two decades, despite concomitant changes in communication technology and virtual interconnectedness. How do we account for the growing prevalence of feelings of isolation, disconnect, longing, and loss, which contribute not only to mental health challenges but also basic experiences of stability and safety within our families, communities, and sense of being a person in the world?

In this panel, three experts in the field of social (dis)connection will share their perspectives on the rise of loneliness as a public health crisis. Dr. Niobe Way has devoted her career to examining social connectedness conceptualized through developmental, cultural, and psychological lenses, with a particular focus on how adolescent identity development. Her presentation will explore the roots, consequences, and solutions to loneliness as a crisis of connection. Dr. Paula Pietromonaco brings decades of expertise in the study of close family and other interpersonal relationships, examining how social perceptions, behaviors, and physiological responses to conflict and stress influence the capacity to experience social connection and emotional intimacy during adulthood. Dr. Blessing Ojembe will share her interdisciplinary expertise and perspective on loneliness and social isolation in Black older adults, highlighting the interplay between time, place and interaction, the contributing and contextual factors of race, age, disempowerment, marginalization, health, and immigration status. Each presenter will discuss factors which affect loneliness across the lifespan and engage in a moderated discussion with attendees about potential pathways towards addressing social disconnection at both individual and community levels.    

1. Cacioppo, J. T., & Cacioppo, S. (2018). The growing problem of loneliness. The Lancet, 391(10119), 426.

2. Lewis, K. C., Roche, M. J., Brown, F., & Tillman, J. G. (2022). Reduced social contact and attachment insecurity as predictors of loneliness during COVID-19: a two-month experience sampling study. Personality and Individual Differences, 195, 111672.

3. Murthy, V. H. (2021). COVID-19 pandemic underscores the need to address social isolation and loneliness. Public Health Reports, 136(6), 653-655.

   Register here: https://education.austenriggs.org/content/roundtable-1-loneliness-and-human-need-connection-across-lifespan-moderated-katie-lewis-phd

Sex Addiction and Sexually Compulsive Behaviors: Managing Stigma and Misconceptions in Clinical Practice

Ashley Whitted, MS, LPC, CSAT

-Examine common misconceptions around sex addiction

-Discussion social and cultural components to stigmas around sexually compulsive behaviors. Explore professional implications for managing misconceptions and stigmas in treating sex addiction and sexually compulsive behaviors

Register here: https://web.cvent.com/event/0d444ebf-67d6-4a3b-b167-1d3650360eb6/regProcessStep1

This webinar will deepen understanding of the connection between Black American life experience and the social and political determinants of health and mental health. Assessment resources will be provided which will help the clinician correlate clinical presentation and recovery with mitigating social variables. In addition, the presenter will review evidence based clinical as well as political interventions and practices. This webinar is in recognition of International Quality of Life Month (January), which celebrates living at maximum physical, mental, emotional and social capacity.

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PeJkwMETQ5uZPi_FykMz7Q#/registration

About This Webinar

Throughout OneOp’s “That’s the Ticket” series, our expert presenters have covered how essential attachment relationships are for infant and early childhood mental health (IECMH)! Over the course of this series, we’ve heard your requests for more information on this important topic! Therefore, this webinar addresses what you, our participants, have asked for – implementing the information provided into practice.

This session discusses ideas, strategies, and resources for fostering healthy attachment. Presenters also share ideas for supporting, sustaining, or repairing when attachment might be disrupted, such as during deployment or in situations where a caregiver and child might be separated. Join us and add to your “attachment” toolbox with ideas for ensuring young children and families can develop and experience healthy attachment relationships.

Learning Objectives:

In this webinar we will:

• Identify ideas, strategies, and resources for fostering healthy attachment.

• Describe ideas for supporting, sustaining, or repairing when attachment might be disrupted.

• Reflect on how the shared ideas, strategies, and resources can be embedded into their own practice.

  Register here: https://oneop.org/learn/160010/

In the year 2000, the Trafficking Victims Protection Act was passed at the federal level redefining human trafficking in the United States and initiating new efforts to address human trafficking. Since then, many new federal and state laws, policies, funding streams, and projects have been adopted in an effort to create and support a comprehensive system of care to identify and provide short and long term services for children and adults who have experienced human trafficking. Mental health providers are a vital part of that comprehensive system of care. This presentation will provide foundational information on human trafficking pertinent to clinicians, identification and reporting considerations, and resources to support this work. It will also highlight a recent project aimed at integrating policies, practices, and strategies addressing mental and behavioral health and human trafficking.

Register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CrONjd8xSoq3sjCZrLk5RA#/registration

Dr. Lisa Coyne Answers Questions on Social Media Habits

“Like” it or not, social media has an effect on our mental health. Not only does it provide a lens in which you can see what you’re missing out on, having a filter put on appearances and life events can make it hard to tell what’s real and what isn’t. Is it possible to break the habits of social media consumption? And even more importantly, how do we know when to log off and take care of ourselves?

In this previously recorded session, Lisa W. Coyne, PhD, discusses the impact of social media on our mental health, shares how to set ground rules for digital consumption for you and your loved ones, and answers questions about loosening the grasp social media has on so many of us.

Register here: https://home.mcleanhospital.org/webinar-32?hsCtaTracking=c0854391-e498-4b25-8af2-86b062d58832%7C9f60ed5f-f692-4254-93ca-40ab2f8c24bf#register

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that begins as sunlight dwindles in the fall and continues into the dark winter months. These “winter blues,” which are more common among people with ADHD, cause feelings of sadness and depression, sap energy and motivation, and bring changes to sleep patterns. Reduced sunlight in the winter is thought to disrupt the body’s internal clock, leading to:

• Feelings of depression

• A drop in serotonin, the brain’s feel-good chemical

• A disruption in melatonin levels, which play a role in sleep disturbances

Chronotherapy is a SAD treatment that works by resetting the biological clock in the brain to alter the sleep-wake cycle and to lift mood. This can be done in combination with treatment modalities including sleep-hygiene, melatonin, and light therapy. New research is also illuminating the effect of light therapy on ADHD symptoms as well as SAD. In one study from prof. Kooij’s team involving delayed sleep phase syndrome, the most common sleep disturbance in adults with ADHD, chronotherapy with melatonin reduced ADHD symptoms by 14 percent.

In this webinar, you will learn:

• How to recognize seasonal mood changes and their effects on ADHD symptoms

• The ways in which late sleep patterns affects circadian rhythm and SAD

• How chronic sleep deprivation affects your health

• About therapies and strategies to improve mood, energy, and sleep during the winter months

  Register here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/seasonal-affective-disorder-depression-adhd/