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View Session Recording The Northeast and Caribbean Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) at Rutgers University will provide monthly webinars to support you in developing your school-based mental health services and supports. During these sessions, the MHTTC, in collaboration with school mental health experts and New Jersey district exemplars will focus on the core features of effective school mental health practices.

View Slide Deck Intersecting Realities and the Diversity within the Hispanic/Latinx Community: Implications for Research and Practice in Mental Health Explore the intersectionality and cultural diversities within the Hispanic and Latinx community and how it impacts mental health services with a focus on cultural considerations and trauma histories. Presenter: Dr. Azara Santiago Rivera serves as the Coordinator of the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology at Felician University, Lodi, New Jersey. Also, she earned the status of Emeritus Professor and was the Director of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program in the Department of Psychology at Merrimack College. Before joining the Merrimack community, she held academic appointments at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP) as the chair of the Counseling Department in August 2011 and became dean of academic affairs in August 2013 until 2015. Dr. Santiago-Rivera served as the associate dean of the School of Education, University at Albany (NY) from 2001―2004. Among outcomes of her work were initiatives to advance early career faculty with a focus on publishing, teaching strategies and tenure and promotion processes. In addition, she also held faculty positions as a professor, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2004―2011) and assistant and associate professor, University at Albany [NY] (1992―2004). Her publications and research interests include multicultural competencies in the counseling profession, bilingual therapy, Latinx adults and depression, and the impact of environmental contamination on the biopsychosocial well-being of Native Americans. Her current work involves assessing depression in Latinx adults and the challenges associated with the use of translated measures from English to Spanish. She is a coauthor of 3 books, over 50 peer reviewed articles and book chapters, and has given over 120 presentations/workshops at local, national and international conferences, universities, and organizations. She has held leadership positions in professional organizations such as the Vice-President of the Latino Interest Network of the Association of Multicultural Counseling and Development (AMCD), and the President of Counselors for Social Justice (CSJ) within the American Counseling Association. She is a past- President of the National Latino/a Psychological Association. She is the Founding Editor of the Journal of Latinx Psychology (APA journal) and is a Fellow of Divisions 45 and 17 of APA. In 2014, Dr. Santiago-Rivera received the APA Presidential Citation for outstanding contribution to the profession. Currently, Dr. Santiago Rivera is the President of the Latino Mental Health Association of New Jersey and the Treasurer-Elect of the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education.

View Session Recording Intersecting Realities and the Diversity within the Hispanic/Latinx Community: Implications for Research and Practice in Mental Health Explore the intersectionality and cultural diversities within the Hispanic and Latinx community and how it impacts mental health services with a focus on cultural considerations and trauma histories. Presenter: Dr. Azara Santiago Rivera serves as the Coordinator of the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology at Felician University, Lodi, New Jersey. Also, she earned the status of Emeritus Professor and was the Director of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program in the Department of Psychology at Merrimack College. Before joining the Merrimack community, she held academic appointments at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP) as the chair of the Counseling Department in August 2011 and became dean of academic affairs in August 2013 until 2015. Dr. Santiago-Rivera served as the associate dean of the School of Education, University at Albany (NY) from 2001―2004. Among outcomes of her work were initiatives to advance early career faculty with a focus on publishing, teaching strategies and tenure and promotion processes. In addition, she also held faculty positions as a professor, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2004―2011) and assistant and associate professor, University at Albany [NY] (1992―2004). Her publications and research interests include multicultural competencies in the counseling profession, bilingual therapy, Latinx adults and depression, and the impact of environmental contamination on the biopsychosocial well-being of Native Americans. Her current work involves assessing depression in Latinx adults and the challenges associated with the use of translated measures from English to Spanish. She is a coauthor of 3 books, over 50 peer reviewed articles and book chapters, and has given over 120 presentations/workshops at local, national and international conferences, universities, and organizations. She has held leadership positions in professional organizations such as the Vice-President of the Latino Interest Network of the Association of Multicultural Counseling and Development (AMCD), and the President of Counselors for Social Justice (CSJ) within the American Counseling Association. She is a past- President of the National Latino/a Psychological Association. She is the Founding Editor of the Journal of Latinx Psychology (APA journal) and is a Fellow of Divisions 45 and 17 of APA. In 2014, Dr. Santiago-Rivera received the APA Presidential Citation for outstanding contribution to the profession. Currently, Dr. Santiago Rivera is the President of the Latino Mental Health Association of New Jersey and the Treasurer-Elect of the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education.

Worry and anxiety are regular parts of life, but they can also be indications that your child needs more support. The recognition of anxiety disorders in young people has increased significantly over the past 10 years. Approximately 30% of children and adolescents will experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their young lives. Knowing the signs and seeking professional help when needed will help to interrupt a progression that can lead to depression, poor school performance, and substance use.

La preocupación y la ansiedad son partes habituales de la vida, pero también pueden ser indicaciones de que su hijo necesita más apoyo. El reconocimiento de los trastornos de ansiedad en los jóvenes ha aumentado significativamente en los últimos 10 años. Aproximadamente el 30% de los niños y adolescentes experimentarán un trastorno de ansiedad en algún momento de su vida. Conocer las señales y buscar ayuda profesional cuando sea necesario ayudará a interrumpir una progresión que puede llevar a la depresión, bajo rendimiento escolar y consumo de sustancias.

View Slide Deck This webinar will provide information on the current statistics and recent trends in suicide. Tips and resources will be provided to aid in helping someone who is suicidal. Session Objectives: Describe recent statistics about suicide across numerous demographic populations Describe recent trends in suicide Compare suicide prevalence to other common forms of mortality in the U.S. Differentiate between different types of suicidality Provide tips for helping someone who is suicidal Resources and sources for additional training Presenter: Kenneth Kinter, MA, LPC, is an Assistant Professor at Rutgers University and has been employed by Rutgers/UMDNJ since 2004. He has taught Group Dynamics in the Associates Degree Program. His current responsibilities include the implementation of evidence-based practices as well as staff training and development at Ancora Psychiatric Hospital and the Ann Klein Forensic Center. He and his wife have a private practice in Bordentown, NJ working with individuals, couples, and families. He is also an Adjunct Professor at Seton Hall University. He is currently completing his doctoral dissertation at Rowan University. His past work experience includes: screening centers, partial care programs, and a county jail. He has also done numerous presentations for (US)PRA, NJPRA, as well as several community mental health agencies. Occasionally, he plays bass guitar and sleeps.

View Slide Deck The Northeast and Caribbean Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) at Rutgers University provides monthly webinars to support you in developing your school-based mental health services and supports. During these sessions, the MHTTC, in collaboration with school mental health experts and New Jersey district exemplars will focus on the core features of effective school mental health practices.

View Session Recording This webinar will provide information on the current statistics and recent trends in suicide. Tips and resources will be provided to aid in helping someone who is suicidal. Session Objectives: Describe recent statistics about suicide across numerous demographic populations Describe recent trends in suicide Compare suicide prevalence to other common forms of mortality in the U.S. Differentiate between different types of suicidality Provide tips for helping someone who is suicidal Resources and sources for additional training Presenter: Kenneth Kinter, MA, LPC, is an Assistant Professor at Rutgers University and has been employed by Rutgers/UMDNJ since 2004. He has taught Group Dynamics in the Associates Degree Program. His current responsibilities include the implementation of evidence-based practices as well as staff training and development at Ancora Psychiatric Hospital and the Ann Klein Forensic Center. He and his wife have a private practice in Bordentown, NJ working with individuals, couples, and families. He is also an Adjunct Professor at Seton Hall University. He is currently completing his doctoral dissertation at Rowan University. His past work experience includes: screening centers, partial care programs, and a county jail. He has also done numerous presentations for (US)PRA, NJPRA, as well as several community mental health agencies. Occasionally, he plays bass guitar and sleeps.

View Session Recording The Northeast and Caribbean Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) at Rutgers University provides monthly webinars to support you in developing your school-based mental health services and supports. During these sessions, the MHTTC, in collaboration with school mental health experts and New Jersey district exemplars will focus on the core features of effective school mental health practices.

Mientras que la gente solía pensar que la depresión sólo ocurría en adultos, ahora sabemos que los niños y adolescentes también pueden experimentar depresión. De hecho, en promedio, aproximadamente el 3% de los niños de 3 a 17 años tienen un diagnóstico de depresión. Esa tasa aumenta en un 6-10% durante la adolescencia. Si bien muchos niños experimentan estados de ánimo decaídos, los síntomas de la depresión no deben ignorarse.

El suicidio es una preocupación seria y real entre los niños y adolescentes. El suicidio es la segunda causa principal de muerte entre los jóvenes de 10 a 24 años. Los intentos de suicidio a menudo están relacionados con otras condiciones de salud mental, pero no siempre. Particularmente entre los niños más pequeños, los intentos de suicidio pueden ser impulsivos. Las señales de advertencia de suicidio o declaraciones de suicidio siempre deben tomarse en serio y ser evaluadas por un profesional de la salud mental. Los sentimientos suicidas se pueden tratar con la intervención y el apoyo apropiados.

La preocupación y la ansiedad son partes habituales de la vida, pero también pueden ser indicaciones de que su hijo necesita más apoyo. El reconocimiento de los trastornos de ansiedad en los jóvenes ha aumentado significativamente en los últimos 10 años. Aproximadamente el 30% de los niños y adolescentes experimentarán un trastorno de ansiedad en algún momento de sus jóvenes vidas. Conocer las señales y buscar ayuda profesional cuando sea necesario ayudará a interrumpir una progresión que puede conducir a la depresión, el bajo rendimiento escolar y el consumo de sustancias.

Duelo: logremos empatía mientras cuidamos de nuestra salud mental

Duelo: logremos empatía mientras cuidamos de nuestra salud mental, Segunda Parte

La importancia de las emociones para prevenir las autolesiones

La ansiedad: Como se percibe en la adolescencia y niñez

Identifiquemos el mejor contacto con nuestros pacientes: considerando las comorbilidades diagnósticas

Conozcamos las estrategias y mejores prácticas en las técnicas de reducción de crisis

View Presentation Slides Session Description: Identify and discuss the barriers that prevent members of the Hispanic and Latinx community from seeking and accessing mental health services.  Presenter: Dr. Jesselly De La Cruz, BA in Political Science (Rider University), MSW (Rutgers University), and DSW (Rutgers University), is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in NJ. She completed a Post-Graduate Certificate in Family Therapy at The Multicultural Family Institute, Inc. in Highland Park, NJ. Having originated from an underprivileged background and being a child of an immigrant family herself, Dr. De La Cruz’s education and work has been motivated by her desire to support traditionally underserved populations. Towards that overarching goal, she has worked with Latino advocacy nonprofit agencies. She currently serves as Executive Director for the Latino Action Network Foundation. Her clinical experience includes providing emergency screening of persons in mental health crisis at an inner-city hospital, outpatient and in-home child and family therapy, and clinical consultation for nursing homes with primarily Spanish-speaking residents. In addition, she has extensive experience working in the prevention of child sexual abuse by conducting forensic evaluations, individual, group and family therapy at an intensive outpatient program for court mandated youth who have been sexually abused and/or have fire setting behaviors. Currently, Dr. De La Cruz coordinates the psychological treatment of child sexual abuse survivors and their non-offending families in Hudson County, NJ. As a Practitioner Scholar, her research interests focus on systemic approaches to the prevention and treatment of sexual abuse, and the healing of intergenerational trauma in families through the use of mindfulness-based psychotherapies, play therapy, multi-systemic family therapy, as well as the political empowerment of Latinos in NJ. 

View Session Recording Session Description: Identify and discuss the barriers that prevent members of the Hispanic and Latinx community from seeking and accessing mental health services.  Presenter: Dr. Jesselly De La Cruz, BA in Political Science (Rider University), MSW (Rutgers University), and DSW (Rutgers University), is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in NJ. She completed a Post-Graduate Certificate in Family Therapy at The Multicultural Family Institute, Inc. in Highland Park, NJ. Having originated from an underprivileged background and being a child of an immigrant family herself, Dr. De La Cruz’s education and work has been motivated by her desire to support traditionally underserved populations. Towards that overarching goal, she has worked with Latino advocacy nonprofit agencies. She currently serves as Executive Director for the Latino Action Network Foundation. Her clinical experience includes providing emergency screening of persons in mental health crisis at an inner-city hospital, outpatient and in-home child and family therapy, and clinical consultation for nursing homes with primarily Spanish-speaking residents. In addition, she has extensive experience working in the prevention of child sexual abuse by conducting forensic evaluations, individual, group and family therapy at an intensive outpatient program for court mandated youth who have been sexually abused and/or have fire setting behaviors. Currently, Dr. De La Cruz coordinates the psychological treatment of child sexual abuse survivors and their non-offending families in Hudson County, NJ. As a Practitioner Scholar, her research interests focus on systemic approaches to the prevention and treatment of sexual abuse, and the healing of intergenerational trauma in families through the use of mindfulness-based psychotherapies, play therapy, multi-systemic family therapy, as well as the political empowerment of Latinos in NJ. 

View Presentation Slides  Session Description: Helping professionals, such as counselors, teachers, and health professionals, are critically important to the workforce, yet we are also at great risk for helping others more than we help ourselves! In this 6 part series, we invite YOU to sit down, take a breath, replenish yourself and restore by considering strategies to help you flourish. Together, we’ll explore the importance of making our own well-being a priority, think about our work/life balance, remember our purpose, take actions to flourish, and use our strengths within a framework of healthy positivity. This 6-week collection (webinar and podcast series) will be led by experts in supporting personal recovery, wellness, and positive psychology with practical approaches that build up to a comprehensive flourishing plan. Join us for this series designed to support your flourishing. Presenter:  Michelle Zechner, PhD, MSW, LSW, CPRP, Assistant Professor at Rutgers, Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Programs, has focused her career on the promotion of health and wellness for people with mental health conditions, their families, and the staff who support them for over 25 years. She has worked in a variety of settings including: academia, outpatient mental health programs, family advocacy organization, psychiatric hospitals, nursing homes, and training services. She conducts research, teaches and mentors students, and consults with state psychiatric hospitals on the implementation of evidence-based mental health practices. She is also involved in family advocacy in New Jersey.

View Session Recording  Session Description: Helping professionals, such as counselors, teachers, and health professionals, are critically important to the workforce, yet we are also at great risk for helping others more than we help ourselves! In this 6 part series, we invite YOU to sit down, take a breath, replenish yourself and restore by considering strategies to help you flourish. Together, we’ll explore the importance of making our own well-being a priority, think about our work/life balance, remember our purpose, take actions to flourish, and use our strengths within a framework of healthy positivity. This 6-week collection (webinar and podcast series) will be led by experts in supporting personal recovery, wellness, and positive psychology with practical approaches that build up to a comprehensive flourishing plan. Join us for this series designed to support your flourishing. Presenter:  Michelle Zechner, PhD, MSW, LSW, CPRP, Assistant Professor at Rutgers, Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Programs, has focused her career on the promotion of health and wellness for people with mental health conditions, their families, and the staff who support them for over 25 years. She has worked in a variety of settings including: academia, outpatient mental health programs, family advocacy organization, psychiatric hospitals, nursing homes, and training services. She conducts research, teaches and mentors students, and consults with state psychiatric hospitals on the implementation of evidence-based mental health practices. She is also involved in family advocacy in New Jersey.

View Session Recording The Northeast and Caribbean Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) at Rutgers University will provide monthly webinars to support you in developing your school-based mental health services and supports. During these sessions, the MHTTC in collaboration with school mental health experts and New Jersey district exemplars will focus on the following core features of effective school mental health: Developing your Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Needs Assessment and Resource Mapping Establishing Universal Prevention Establishing Tiered Supports (Tier 2 & Tier 3) System Partners Risk Assessment Funding Comprehensive School-based Mental Health Staff Self-Care

View Presentation Slides The Northeast and Caribbean Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) at Rutgers University will provide monthly webinars to support you in developing your school-based mental health services and supports. During these sessions, the MHTTC in collaboration with school mental health experts and New Jersey district exemplars will focus on the following core features of effective school mental health: Developing your Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Needs Assessment and Resource Mapping Establishing Universal Prevention Establishing Tiered Supports (Tier 2 & Tier 3) System Partners Risk Assessment Funding Comprehensive School-based Mental Health Staff Self-Care