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• Fall 2018: Community Conversation Series, Session 1

  • When
    09/24/2018
  •  
    8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    Rhode Island College, Alger 110
  • Registered
    58 registrants

  Register

  
  

  We are pleased to announce RIAIMH’s Fall 2018 and Spring 2019
  Community Conversation Series

  
  

  Integrating Diversity-Informed Infant Mental Health Tenets Into Practice: Starting with Self-Awareness

  
  

  Addresses RIAIMH IMH Competency Domains: 1) Cultural Competence and 2) Self-Awareness

  Session 1: September 24, 2018

  Susan Dickstein, PhD. 

  Exploring the Intersection of Infant Mental Health and Diversity Informed Tenets: An Introduction

  We explore how culture (beliefs, values, attitudes, biases, and experiences) powerfully shapes relationships and behaviors related to the promotion of infant mental health. We consider the importance of self-awareness for providing culturally-sensitive services.  

  Approved by:
  NASW 2.0 CEUs in Cross-Cultural Practice
  NEMSD - 2.0 hours CNEs 
  CELP 2.0 contact hours

  Please note: The full Fall Series has 3 Sessions. We hope you will be joining us for all three. This registration form is for Session 1 only. Session 2 and Session 3 are on October 22 and November 26, 2018. Each Session requires its own registration. Please join us!

  Session 2: October 22, 2018
  

  Omar Bah, MPA, MA

  Refugee Children's Mental Health: Influence of Culture and Trauma

  This session will explore the cultural nuances to mental health access within refugee families -- the vulnerabilities, stigma, and understanding of the American healthcare system, concept of refugee children's mental health, nutrition, stress management, and general approaches to healthcare. We will examine the adjustment challenges of refugees once they settle in the United States with emphasis on past trauma, and new stressors.

  CELP approved.  NASW CEUs and CNEs pending approval
  

  Session 3: November 26, 2018
  

  Ana Novais, MA, Executive Director of Health, RI Department of Health

  more details to follow soon!  SAVE THE DATE!

  CELP approved.  NASW CEUs and CNEs pending approval
  

  
  

  Location of all sessions:  

  Rhode Island College, Alger Hall 110 (note new location!)

  Time:

  8 am (registration) 

  8:30-10:30 (program)

  Cost:

  Members = Free
  Non-Members = $25/session
  Rhode Island College students = pre-day, or day-of registration accepted
  *show valid RIC ID at registration table

  CEUs are an additional $20/session
  *Register and pay for CEUs at the door on the day of the event  

  Please join us!!!

  
  

  With thanks to our Sponsor, the Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities at Rhode Island College. 
  

            

  
  

                    

  To see all upcoming Professional Development Opportunities, see our Calendar

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• Parent-Child Interactive Therapy: An Overview

  • When
    10/04/2018
  •  
    8:15 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    2400 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886

  The Rhode Island Psychological Association is hosting this continuing education workshop presented by Joshua Masse, PhD. The workshop will provide a theoretical, empirical, and clinical overview of the Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) model. 4 CE credits are available. Learn more and register.

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• Fall 2018: Community Conversation Series, Session 2

  • When
    10/22/2018
  •  
    8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    Rhode Island College, Alger Hall 110
  • Registered
    18 registrants

  Register

  
  

  We are pleased to announce RIAIMH’s Fall 2018 and Spring 2019
  Community Conversation Series

  
  

  Integrating Diversity-Informed Infant Mental Health Tenets Into Practice: Starting with Self-Awareness

  
  

  Addresses RIAIMH IMH Competency Domains:
  1) Cultural Competence and 2) Self-Awareness

  
  

  Session 2: October 22, 2018

  Omar Bah, MPA, MA

  Refugee Children's Mental Health: Influence of Culture and Trauma

  This session will explore the cultural nuances to mental health access within refugee families -- the vulnerabilities, stigma, and understanding of the American healthcare system, concept of refugee children's mental health, nutrition, stress management, and general approaches to healthcare. We will examine the adjustment challenges of refugees once they settle in the United States with emphasis on past trauma, and new stressors.
  

  Approved by:
  CELP 2.0 contact hours
  

  Pending Approval by:
  NASW 2.0 CEUs in Cross-Cultural Practice
  NEMSD - 2.0 hours CNEs 

  
  

  PLEASE NOTE: The full Fall Series has 3 Sessions. We hope you will be joining us for all three. This registration form is for Session 2 only.  Session 1 and Session 3 are on September 24 and November 26, 2018. Each Session requires its own registration. Please join us!!!
  

  
  

  Session 1: September 24, 2018

  Susan Dickstein, PhD. 

  Exploring the Intersection of Infant Mental Health and Diversity Informed Tenets: An Introduction

  We explore how culture (beliefs, values, attitudes, biases, and experiences) powerfully shapes relationships and behaviors related to the promotion of infant mental health. We consider the importance of self-awareness for providing culturally-sensitive services.  

  Approved by:
  NASW 2.0 CEUs in Cross-Cultural Practice
  NEMSD - 2.0 hours CNEs 
  CELP 2.0 contact hours

  
  

  Session 3: November 26, 2018
  

  Ana Novais, MA, Executive Director of Health, RI Department of Health

  More event information details to follow soon! 
  SAVE THE DATE

  CELP  approved 2.0 CEUs.  NASW CEUs and CNEs approvals pending

  
  

  Location of all sessions:  
  

  Rhode Island College, Alger Hall 110 (note new location!)

  Time:

  8:00-8:30 am (Check-in and Welcome) 
  

  8:30-10:30 am (Program)

  Cost:

  Members = Free
  Non-Members = $25/session
  Rhode Island College students = register early or day-of registration accepted
  *show valid RIC ID at registration table

  CEUs are an additional $20/session
  *Register and pay for CEUs at the door on the day of the event  

  With thanks to our Sponsor, the Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities at Rhode Island College. 
  

            

  
  

  To see all upcoming Professional Development Opportunities, see our Calendar

  Show details
• Fall 2018: Community Conversation Series, Session 3

  • When
    11/26/2018
  •  
    8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    Rhode Island College, Alger Hall 110
  • Registered
    2 registrants

  Register

  
  

  We are pleased to announce RIAIMH’s Fall 2018 and Spring 2019
  Community Conversation Series

  
  

  Integrating Diversity-Informed Infant Mental Health Tenets Into Practice: Starting with Self-Awareness

  
  

  Addresses RIAIMH IMH Competency Domains: 
  1) Cultural Competence and 2) Self-Awareness

  
  

  Session 3: November 26, 2018
  

  Ana Novais, MA, Executive Director of Health, RI Department of Health

  More event information details to follow soon! 
  SAVE THE DATE

  Approved by:
  CELP 2.0 contact hours

  Pending Approval by:
  NASW 2.0 CEUs in Cross-Cultural Practice
  NEMSD - 2.0 hours CNEs 
  

  
  

  PLEASE NOTE: The full Fall Series has 3 Sessions. We hope you will be joining us for all three. This registration form is for Session 2 only.  Session 1 and Session 2 are on September 24 and October 22, 2018. Each Session requires its own registration. Please join us!!!

  
  

  Session 1: September 24, 2018
  

  Susan Dickstein, PhD. 

  Exploring the Intersection of Infant Mental Health and Diversity Informed Tenets: An Introduction

  We explore how culture (beliefs, values, attitudes, biases, and experiences) powerfully shapes relationships and behaviors related to the promotion of infant mental health. We consider the importance of self-awareness for providing culturally-sensitive services.  

  Approved by:
  NASW 2.0 CEUs in Cross-Cultural Practice
  NEMSD - 2.0 hours CNEs 
  CELP 2.0 contact hours

  
  

  Session 2: October 22, 2018
  

  Omar Bah, MPA, MA

  Refugee Children's Mental Health: Influence of Culture and Trauma
  This session will explore the cultural nuances to mental health access within refugee families -- the vulnerabilities, stigma, and understanding of the American healthcare system, concept of refugee children's mental health, nutrition, stress management, and general approaches to healthcare. We will examine the adjustment challenges of refugees once they settle in the United States with emphasis on past trauma, and new stressors.

  Approved by:
  

  CELP 2.0 contact hours

  Pending approval by:
  NASW 2.0 CEUs in Cross-Cultural Practice
  NEMSD - 2.0 hours CNEs 
  

  
  

  Location of all sessions:  

  Rhode Island College, Alger Hall 110 (note new location!)

  Time:

  8:00-8:30 am (Check-in and Welcome)
  8:30-10:30 am (Program)

  Cost:

  Members = Free
  Non-Members = $25/session
  Rhode Island College students = register early or day-of registration accepted
  *show valid RIC ID at registration table

  CEUs are an additional $20/session
  *Register and pay for CEUs at the door on the day of the event  

  Please join us!!!

  
  

  With thanks to our Sponsor, the Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities at Rhode Island College. 
  

            

  To see all upcoming Professional Development Opportunities, see our Calendar

  Show details