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A virtual experience with support from a DBHDS Grant
November 16, 2021
WATCH: State of the Commonwealth: The Covid-19 Impact on Mental Health Services
Keynote presentation by Alison G. Land, FACHE, Commissioner, Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS).
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WATCH: Workshop 1 - Grief and Loss during the COVID-19 Pandemic, presented by: Allyson England Drake,M.Ed., CT
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WATCH: Workshop 2 - Panel Presentation: Pandemic Impact on Various Populations & Ages
Panel Members:
Cerrene Cervantes, Ph.D., National, State and Local Mental Aid Educator, Trainer and Presenter
Kelly Henderson, Ph.D., Executive Director, Formed Families Forward
Amanda Lynch, MA, Trauma-Informed Training & Prevention Specialist, Greater Richmond SCAN
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November 17, 2021
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How Polyvagal Theory Explains the Disruptive Influence of the Pandemic on Mental Health
Keynote Presentation by Stephen W. Porges, Ph.D.
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Links from his presentation:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33192715/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2ZJ0NJ4d0g
https://www.polyvagalinstitute.org/mission-and-team
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WATCH: Reframing Self Care: Lessons from the Pandemic
Keynote Presentation by Paula Jurczak, RCC, RSW, DIR Clinician and Training Leader/Self-Regulation Consultant
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