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April
Wed 1
Trauma, Shame, and Addiction: How Did We Get Here…and How Do We Change? (POSTPONED INDEFINITELY)
***Due to COVID-19 precautions, this event has unfortunately been postponed indefinitely. We will update status when available. ABOUT THE PROGRAM As the opioid epidemic continues to unfold on the American landscape, our society is experiencing the loss of the flower of a generation. Studies reveal that alcohol use remains an even larger and growing public health problem than opioids. Marijuana use has become so casual as to usher itself into mainstream America, an innocuous choice for some perhaps, but…
Find out more »Mon 6
Aging with Grace: Paying for Aging (POSTPONED INDEFINITELY)
***Due to COVID-19 precautions, this event has unfortunately been postponed indefinitely. We will update status when available. ABOUT THE PROGRAM 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. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL ATTENDEES PRIOR TO THE EVENT…
Find out more »Wed 8
Anxiety and Depression in Young Adults (POSTPONED INDEFINITELY)
***Due to COVID-19 precautions, this event has unfortunately been postponed indefinitely. We will update status when available. ABOUT THE PROGRAM This presentation will review how to identify and respond to symptoms of anxiety and depression in young adults. Consideration will be given to common stressors that individuals face when progressing from adolescence to young adulthood that may contribute to the onset or escalation of mental health concerns. Strategies will be discussed for how families can respond effectively and compassionately.…
Find out more »Mon 13
HHCI BUILDING CLOSED
In observance of Easter, the HHCI offices will be closed on Monday, April 13 and Tuesday, April 14. We will be open on Wednesday, April 15 at 8 am.
Find out more »Wed 15
The Executive Parent: Parenting a Child with Autism (POSTPONED INDEFINITELY)
***Due to COVID-19 precautions, this event has unfortunately been postponed indefinitely. We will update status when available. ABOUT THE PROGRAM This presentation will give a description of autism, associated conditions, areas of treatment and planning for development, education and transition into adulthood. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL ATTENDEES PRIOR TO THE EVENT Check in will begin 15 minutes prior to the program beginning. Due to video filming, late attendees will be asked to view the presentation in the Green Room. PARKING AND…
Find out more »Thu 16
Considerations in Planning a Funeral
ABOUT THE PROGRAM Planning a funeral is frequently done with a short timeline, which adds to stress and may increase costs. It helps to know what to expect, and HHCI’s McGee Fellow and CBAC Director Dr. Peggy Determeyer will outline all of the things to consider, whether for yourself or a loved one. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL ATTENDEES PRIOR TO THE EVENT Check in will begin 15 minutes prior to the program beginning. PARKING AND BUILDING LOCATION The best…
Find out more »Wed 22
Leaving an Ethical Will: Celebrating Your Non-Legal Legacy
ABOUT THE PROGRAM An Ethical Will is a personal document that you can create to communicate your values, experiences, and life lessons to your family. Come learn how to consider the non-legal legacies we leave to our families. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL ATTENDEES PRIOR TO THE EVENT Check in will begin 15 minutes prior to the program beginning. PARKING AND BUILDING LOCATION The best way to locate our building is to search 5025 Riverway Drive, Houston TX 77056 in…
Find out more »Wed 22
Introduction to Play Therapy (POSTPONED INDEFINITELY)
***Due to COVID-19 precautions, this event has unfortunately been postponed indefinitely. We will update status when available. ABOUT THE PROGRAM Join us for an introduction to using play therapy with your younger clients (and maybe their older relatives, too!). This 90-minute presentation will include a description of what play therapy is, what it isn’t, and some ideas for adding it to your practice. This CEU event is geared towards Mental Health Professionals. CEU Credit Hours Available: 1.5 Hours Cost: Free…
Find out more »May
Wed 13
Understanding Eating Disorders: It's Not About Food and Weight
ABOUT THE PROGRAM Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses marked by disturbances to a person’s eating and exercise behaviors as well as body image. Eating disorders affect people of all ages, racial/ethnic backgrounds, body weights and genders. This interactive lecture will cover the different types of eating disorders, the factors that contribute to the development of eating disorders, the different types of treatment available and what recovery looks like. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL ATTENDEES PRIOR TO THE EVENT Check…
Find out more »Thu 14
Understanding Parkinson’s
ABOUT THE PROGRAM Parkinson’s Disease is the second most common age-related neurological disorder behind Alzheimer’s Disease, yet it doesn’t get nearly the same amount of discussion. Come learn about some of the characteristics and common treatments. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL ATTENDEES PRIOR TO THE EVENT Check in will begin 15 minutes prior to the program beginning. PARKING AND BUILDING LOCATION The best way to locate our building is to search 5025 Riverway Drive, Houston TX 77056 in your GPS…
Find out more »Mon 25
HHCI BUILDING CLOSED
In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, the HHCI offices will be closed on Monday, May 25. We will be open on Tuesday, May 26 at 8 am.
Find out more »June
Mon 1
The SAVVY Caregiver Class
ABOUT THE PROGRAM 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…
Find out more »Wed 3
Anxiety and Depression in Young Adults
ABOUT THE PROGRAM This presentation will review how to identify and respond to symptoms of anxiety and depression in young adults. Consideration will be given to common stressors that individuals face when progressing from adolescence to young adulthood that may contribute to the onset or escalation of mental health concerns. Strategies will be discussed for how families can respond effectively and compassionately. In addition, guidance will be offered for determining when symptoms of anxiety and depression may be significant enough…
Find out more »July
Fri 3
HHCI BUILDING CLOSED
In observance of the Fourth of July holiday, the HHCI offices will be closed on Friday, July 3. We will be open on Monday, July 6 at 8 am.
Find out more »Tue 7
Book Discussion: Being Mortal by Atul Gawande
ABOUT THE PROGRAM This program will be a virtual, small group, four week discussion centered around Atul Gawande’s book Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End. The book has eight chapters that break roughly into aging, senior living, health care decision-making, and end-of-life planning, which will structure the four week outline. Participants are expected to have their own copy of the book. You can purchase a digital or physical copy here. ABOUT THE BOOK “Medicine has triumphed in modern times, transforming…
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