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September
Wed 23
How Porn Rewires Our Brains, and What to Do About It
Learn about the impact pornography has on the developing and adult brain, and how parents and couples can respond, with Dr. Crystal Collier. The average age of first exposure to pornography is 9-10 and the first search for pornography is age 10-11. This presentation will describe the effect of youth pornography use on the developing brain, as well as its effects in adults. Parents will learn what pornography use prevention looks and sounds like, and what couples can do if…
Find out more »Thu 24
Ways of Transforming Through Wilderness: Pandemic, Loss, Grief
Learn about how to understand your body's response to various types of loss and grief, and how to heal, with Rev. Dr. Tim VanDuivendyk. Everyone experiences loss and the effects of pandemic differently. This also means that we are helped differently in coping with loss, pandemic and grief. This seminar will focus on ways of transforming through your loss and grief toward healing and hope. Come join us for this free webinar from the Hope and Healing Center & Institute.…
Find out more »Mon 28
Aging with Grace: Understanding Living Options
Learn more about living arrangements as we age and what our options will be, both inside and outside our home, with Dr. Peggy Determeyer. Studies show that most of us prefer to remain in our own homes as we age, but we may need help to do so or may need to consider alternatives. We will present the different living options for seniors, including considerations for obtaining help inside and outside the home. Come join us for this free presentation…
Find out more »Tue 29
Trained Church Network Monthly Call: Building your Mental Health Ministry
For more information, please contact gatewaytohope@mentalhealthgateway.org
Find out more »Wed 30
How to Avoid Ethical Pitfalls – Mental Health Professionals
The following CEU event is geared towards Mental Health Professionals: There is no doubt that navigating the waters of ethical responsibilities in your place of work or practice can seem tricky and sometimes daunting. By being proactive, addressing potential conflicts, and discussing them with colleagues, we can avoid the sticky situations that lead to ethics board hearings, lawsuits, and more. In this training you will review the ethical pitfalls that many mental health professionals encounter and how to avoid them.…
Find out more »October
Mon 5
Aging with Grace: Paying for Aging
Preparing for our lives as we get older requires understanding the costs that arise and how to plan. Learn more with Dr. Peggy Determeyer. Aging comes with its own challenging financial issues considering costs and income needs for everything from living arrangements to possible elder care. Individuals and families will learn how to define their financial goals and execute them, and we will present some of the considerations in paying for our golden years. Come join us for this free…
Find out more »Mon 5
Mindfulness Group
Join us for a weekly virtual mindfulness group in October. The group meets each Monday from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM. Mindfulness focuses on staying in the present moment and relating to one’s thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations in a nonjudgmental manner. Mindfulness has been shown to be beneficial in reducing feelings of stress and depression, as well as improving one’s overall physical health. This closed 4 week group will focus on learning the basics of mindfulness and how it can be…
Find out more »Thu 8
Real OCD: Unmasking the Reality of Living with OCD
Understand better the realities of those impacted by Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and helpful resources, with Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale. This presentation will provide an overview of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) to better understand the realities of those impacted by the disorder. Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale will discuss how to identify OCD and understand evidenced-based treatment. Participants will be able to define OCD, recognize symptoms, define treatment methods, and be able to understand how to access resources. Come join us for this free webinar…
Find out more »Mon 12
The SAVVY Caregiver Class
Caregiving, especially for someone dealing with dementia, is often a new role and requires special skills and knowledge. The Savvy Caregiver Class, presented through The Amazing Place, is an innovative, free, program for understanding the changes your loved one is experiencing throughout the disease’s progression. During the six-week, two-hour class sessions, we help caregivers understand dementia, its effects on behavior, and provide personalized strategies for caregiving and related decision-making. Research has demonstrated caregivers who participated in this program improve their…
Find out more »Tue 13
Monthly Grief Support Group
Join us for a virtual monthly grief support group. The group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. For more information:
Find out more »Thu 15
Community Dialogues: What are the Ethical and Practical Implications of Pharmacogenomics?
Community Dialogues provide the opportunity for a group of 12 to 15 individuals to discuss current bioethics issues in an online group setting led by a trained facilitator. If you are interested in learning about a new area of medical innovation and discussing the ethical and practical implications, the Community Dialogue on Pharmacogenetics will be held from 2:00 to 5:00 PM on six consecutive Thursdays, beginning on October 15, 2020. A preliminary information meeting for interested participants will be held…
Find out more »Wed 21
Teen Suicide and Self-Harm: Practical Tips for Youth Ministers and Staff
Learn about the roles of faith leaders in suicide prevention in adolescents during this joint program between HHCI and The Menninger Clinic. In this presentation, participants will learn about the role of faith leaders in suicide prevention in adolescents. Why an adolescent might become suicidal, as well as, how to respond to adolescents expressing suicidal thoughts will be discussed. Participants will learn how to effectively assess adolescents for suicidal risk, how to intervene, and work with parents to establish safety…
Find out more »Thu 22
The Pointer Study: Evaluating Risk for Cognitive Decline in United States
Learn about The Alzheimer's Association U.S. Study to Protect Brain Health Through Lifestyle Intervention to Reduce Risk (U.S. POINTER). The Alzheimer's Association U.S. Study to Protect Brain Health Through Lifestyle Intervention to Reduce Risk (U.S. POINTER) is a two-year clinical trial to evaluate whether lifestyle interventions that simultaneously target many risk factors protect cognitive function in older adults who are at increased risk for cognitive decline. U.S. POINTER is the first such study to be conducted in a large group…
Find out more »Wed 28
Behavioral Modification Approaches for Autism
The following CEU event is geared towards Mental Health Professionals: This workshop will focus on the application of behavioral modification approaches to the neurodevelopmental disorder autism. There will be a brief review of the history, fundamental concepts, and the development of different types of approaches. We will review both assessment and treatment issues, providers, settings, and the level of empirical validation of methods. We will examine how to differentiate types of referral issues and when behavioral methods are primary, augmentative,…
Find out more »November
Wed 4
Raising Children to Care for Their Mind, Build Resilience & Manage Stress
Learn strategies for helping your children cope with stress and manage their emotions in a healthy way and more, with Dr. Kristi Wolfe. This has been an interesting year, to say the least! Our kids have been asked to deal with so many changes, disruptions, and uncertainties in their lives. We all want to make sure they are able to maintain their mental health through these types of stressful situations, but it can be difficult to know exactly how to…
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