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SUMMARY:Independence Day
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SUMMARY:Monthly Senior Visitors Volunteer Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly Senior Visitors volunteer meeting. Our dedicated volunteers connect with older adults in our community through the Senior Visitors program at Mental Health America of Fredericksburg. Together\, we combat loneliness\, promote mental well-being\, and build lasting friendships. \nIf you are a current volunteer\, an invitation link has been sent to your email inbox. If you are experiencing any difficulties\, please reach out to the Senior Visitors Program Lead with any questions or concerns. \nCall us at (540) 371-2704 or click here for more information on how to become a volunteer with Senior Visitors.
URL:https://mhafred.org/event/monthly-senior-visitors-volunteer-meeting-3/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Senior Visitors
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SUMMARY:Monthly Senior Visitors Volunteer Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly Senior Visitors volunteer meeting. Our dedicated volunteers connect with older adults in our community through the Senior Visitors program at Mental Health America of Fredericksburg. Together\, we combat loneliness\, promote mental well-being\, and build lasting friendships. \nIf you are a current volunteer\, an invitation link has been sent to your email inbox. If you are experiencing any difficulties\, please reach out to the Senior Visitors Program Lead with any questions or concerns. \nCall us at (540) 371-2704 or click here for more information on how to become a volunteer with Senior Visitors.
URL:https://mhafred.org/event/monthly-senior-visitors-volunteer-meeting-4/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Senior Visitors
ORGANIZER;CN="Mental Health America of Fredericksburg":MAILTO:mhafred@mhafred.org
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SUMMARY:TRAINING - The Science of Well-Being for adults\, free & online from Yale University
DESCRIPTION:Cutting through the hype\, what self-care practices can actually help? After a brief introduction to research-based self-care and mental wellness\, create your own plan with goals. \nJoin MHAfred staff and partnering organizations at this free Yale University training through Coursea. This online self-paced presentation opens on June 14\, 2024\, but enrollment is open until the course ends in three weeks. The estimated time to complete the entire course is 6 hours each week. \nIn this course\, you will engage in various challenges designed to increase your happiness and build more productive habits. In preparation for these tasks\, Professor Laurie Santos revealed misconceptions about happiness\, annoying features of the mind that lead us to think the way we do\, and the research that can help us change. You will ultimately be prepared to incorporate a specific wellness activity into your life successfully.  \nTHE SCIENCE OF WELL-BEING WAS PRODUCED IN PART DUE TO THE GENEROUS FUNDING OF THE DAVID F. SWENSEN FUND FOR INNOVATION IN TEACHING. \nNEW TEEN VERSION AVAILABLE HERE: https://www.coursera.org/learn/the-science-of-well-being-for-teens
URL:https://mhafred.org/event/training-the-science-of-well-being-free-online-from-yale-university/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T000000
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SUMMARY:TRAINING - For Teens - How to be Happy\, Less Stressed\, and Thrive
DESCRIPTION:MHAfred recommends this online self-paced mini-course tailored for high schoolers. It provides a concise introduction to Positive Psychology\, which explores the factors contributing to happiness. With this knowledge\, teens can set personal goals for enhancing well-being and developing healthier habits. The course runs for six weeks and requires just three hours each week. Registration is open until the course ends in mid-August. Free to Coursera members\, a free 7-day trial and course can be completed within that timeframe.  \nFollow the web link in this MHAfred calendar posting for registration and a video presentation from Dr. Laurie Santos\, professor of the popular Yale course Psychology and the Good Life. She explains why she developed this course for teens and what you can expect. \nFrom the professor: A recent survey found that 37% of teens say they have poor mental health. This 6-week course aims to curb this mental health crisis by combining the best insights from Dr. Laurie Santos’ popular Yale course Psychology and the Good Life. In this course\, you will explore what the field of psychology teaches us about how to be happier\, how to feel less stressed\, and how to thrive in high school and beyond. The lessons and short weekly ‘happiness homework’ assignments will ultimately prepare you to put these scientific findings into practice. The ultimate goal is for you to feel better and build healthier habits.  \nNote: This course is not affiliated with Yale University and does not offer grades\, credits\, or student status. THE SCIENCE OF WELL-BEING FOR TEENS WAS PRODUCED IN PART DUE TO THE GENEROUS FUNDING OF THE ARTHUR M. BLANK FAMILY FOUNDATION AND THE JOHN TEMPLETON FOUNDATION. \nParents\, teachers\, and professionals supporting teenagers may also find the course relevant and beneficial.
URL:https://mhafred.org/event/the-science-of-well-being-for-teens/
LOCATION:Online – The Science of Well-Being for Teens\, United States
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Supporting the Mental Health Needs of Individuals Living with Sickle Cell Disease
DESCRIPTION:Join MHAfred staff who will be attending this SAMHSA training: \nIn observance of National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month\, the HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health\, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)\, and the Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs are excited to host a virtual event titled “The Thriving Warrior: Supporting the Mental Health Needs of Individuals Living with Sickle Cell Disease.” \nAs life expectancy for individuals with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) has increased\, there is a concomitant surge in the need and demand for resources to enhance quality of life\, including mental health. Psychiatric disorders\, especially depression and anxiety\, are common in both children and adults with SCD and can be exacerbated by chronic and/or acute medical issues\, socioeconomic factors\, and the trauma and ongoing toll of receiving stigmatizing\, biased care. In this panel\, you will hear from warriors across the lifespan who will share their experiences\, opportunities\, and challenges in addressing their mental health and building the necessary resiliency\, self-care\, and support systems. \nEvent: SCD and mental health panel—Two warrior TED Talks followed by a facilitated panel discussion with 3 additional warriors/spouse of a warrior. \nModerator: Marsha Treadwell\, Ph.D.\, Professor in Residence\, Department of Pediatrics\, Division of Hematology\, UCSF School of Medicine; Co-Director\, UCSF Sickle Cell Center of Excellence; Jordan Fund Endowed Chair\, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland
URL:https://mhafred.org/event/webinar-supporting-the-mental-health-needs-of-individuals-living-with-sickle-cell-disease/
LOCATION:WEBINAR – online
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Healing School Communities in the Context of Faith-Based Bullying
DESCRIPTION:During BIPOC mental health awareness month\, join MHAfred staff for day one of this webinar series – Healing School Communities in the Context of Faith-Based Bullying\, exploring bullying & belonging with attention to faith-based experiences of stigma\, contention\, conflict\, and policies and programs that foster religious literacy\, thereby enhancing school culture and climate. The series is intended for students\, families\, educators\, and school mental health professionals who are navigating the ongoing impact of faith-based bullying on student and staff mental health. \nOn July 23rd and 25th\, 2024\, we will examine recent data (quantitative and qualitative) that can help us drive school mental health leadership\, policies\, and programs that foster safety for students and staff\, specifically those who are experiencing high levels of xenophobia\, exclusion\, scapegoating\, and more.
URL:https://mhafred.org/event/webinar-healing-school-communities-in-the-context-of-faith-based-bullying/
LOCATION:WEBINAR – online
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SUMMARY:Webinar – Healing School Communities in the Context of Faith-Based Bullying\, day two
DESCRIPTION:During BIPOC mental health awareness month\, join MHAfred staff for day two of this webinar series – Healing School Communities in the Context of Faith-Based Bullying\, exploring bullying & belonging with attention to faith-based experiences of stigma\, contention\, conflict\, and policies and programs that foster religious literacy\, thereby enhancing school culture and climate. The series is intended for students\, families\, educators\, and school mental health professionals who are navigating the ongoing impact of faith-based bullying on student and staff mental health. \nOn July 23rd and 25th\, 2024\, we will examine recent data (quantitative and qualitative) that can help us drive school mental health leadership\, policies\, and programs that foster safety for students and staff\, specifically those who are experiencing high levels of xenophobia\, exclusion\, scapegoating\, and more. \nREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
URL:https://mhafred.org/event/webinar-healing-school-communities-in-the-context-of-faith-based-bullying-day-two/
LOCATION:WEBINAR – online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240729T130000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Peer Services - An Overview of “The National Model Standards for Peer Support Certification" (Session 1)
DESCRIPTION:The National Model Standards for Peer Support Certification” is the first substantive document on peer support published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration since the 2015 landmark publication of “SAMHSA’s Core Competencies for Peer Workers in Behavioral Health Services.” A lot has changed (as evidenced by the depth and breadth of the content areas packed into the 35 pages of the Standards); and all but one state now have state-run or state-endorsed peer certification programs. \nThe first session\, held on July 29 (1-2:30pm ET)\, will be an overview of the 11 standards and introduction to a matrix that groups can use to determine their compliance with the standards and whether or not the standards apply to their state/organization. Then we will do a deep dive into the two standards that have generated the most discussion among the stakeholders we have been in contact with since the release of the standards in 2023. The second session\, held on August 5 (1-2:30pm ET)\, will review Standard 7: Recovery. For the third session\, held on August 12 (1-2:30pm ET) facilitators will discuss Standard 11: Peer Supervision. \n\nAt the end of Session 1\, participants will be able to:\n\n\nDefine what National Model Standards are generally\, including whether they are mandated under federal law\, can states tie funding to them\, is there a timeline for their implementation\, etc.\nDescribe the purpose and/or goal of each of the 11 standards\nDescribe the purpose of the matrix\, and when and how it should be used.\n\nTo learn more or register\, follow the website link below. For additional sessions in the series\, please visit here. 
URL:https://mhafred.org/event/webinar-peer-services-an-overview-of-the-national-model-standards-for-peer-support-certification-session-1/
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