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SUMMARY:Chronically Online: Understanding and Supporting Youth in Today's Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nJune 7\, 2024 | 9:00 am – 11:00 am CST | 2 CEHs | $30 | Live Webinar  \nContent Warning: Discussions of youth accessing pornography & other adult content \n  \nDescription: \nWhen young people don’t see the need to access the internet carefully\, they may experience harm or exploitation with lasting negative impacts. Presenters will discuss what youth are currently using to connect online\, the impact of youth accessing pornography\, and share tangible tips on supporting youth by engaging in open conversations about safe social media use and equip them with critical thinking skills to safely navigate the digital landscape. \nMany adults\, whether parents\, caregivers or youth service professionals\, struggle to understand how youth are currently accessing the internet and what that can all encompass. Every adult can benefit from learning more about what youth are doing online and how we can support them in making safer and healthier decisions in their online interactions. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand what youth are currently using to connect online & the impact of youth accessing pornography\nGain tangible tips on supporting youth by engaging in open conversations about safe social media use and equip them with critical thinking skills to safely navigate the digital landscape\n\nCarly Hiti – Safe Harbor Youth Advocate\, Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault (PAVSA)\n \nLevel: Basic | For: School system professionals\, parents & caregivers | Ages Addressed: early teens – young adults \n  \nAbout the Presenter\nCarly Hiti is the Safe Harbor Youth Advocate at a sexual assault program in Duluth\, MN. Carly provides supportive services to youth who have experience sexual violence including childhood sexual abuse\, sex trafficking\, and sexual exploitation. She has experience working with homeless and runaway youth involved in child protection matters in a shelter setting. Carly has been a certified Sexual Assault Advocate since 2016\, is certified in providing Youth Mental Health First Aid\, and frequently collaborates with prosecution\, child protection\, law enforcement\, and juvenile corrections to connect and support youth in a variety of settings.
URL:https://macmh.org/event/chronically-online-understanding-and-supporting-youth-in-todays-digital-age/
CATEGORIES:Live Webinar,Training Series
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SUMMARY:Children's Story Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us this spring at MACMH’s Annual Story Walk!\nCelebrate Mental Health Awareness Month with MACMH’s Annual Story Walk! Practice mindfulness\, spend time together and get moving outside! \nFeaturing the children’s book Watch Me Grow by local author Josalyn Thomas\, take a stroll around the lake and follow a story of growth\, patience\, and plant life. Stop and read each page that will be stationed along the path.  \nLet us know you’re coming HERE! \nAlso at the Story Walk: \n\nMeet the author of Watch Me Grow\, Josalyn Thomas.\nContribute to a collective Story Walk craft project. \nPartake in a children’s book exchange. Bring a pre-loved book you’re ready to part with (or many!) and take home a new story or two.  \nCuddle up in the reading corner if you need a space to relax.  \nand enjoy Como Lake Park!\n\nWe look forward to seeing you! \n         \nFollow MACMH on Facebook and Instagram for weather-dependent updates as the event draws near.   \nCheck out what you missed here.
URL:https://macmh.org/event/childrens-mental-health-story-walk/
LOCATION:Como Lakeside Pavilion\, 1360 Lexington Pkwy N\, St. Paul\, 55103\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240505T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240505T140000
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SUMMARY:Sound Mind Project Spring Concert
DESCRIPTION:A choir dedicated to supporting the mental health of youth in our community\, join the Sound Mind Project for its spring concert. \nThe suggested donation of $25 will support MACMH! A portion of the proceeds collected will benefit the work the MN Association for Children’s Mental Health does with families\, children\, caregivers\, and professionals. \nAbout Sound Mind Project\nThe Sound Mind Project\, founded in 2022\, is a community choir that seeks to raise awareness and funds to support causes that directly work with youth in need of mental health support. \n​Through our music and the donations the Sound Mind Project receives at concerts\, it seeks to raise awareness and support for the mental health needs of youth in our communities. \nWith proceeds from its concerts in 2022 the Sound Mind Project donated a guitar and festival drums to the music therapy program supporting the new inpatient mental health unit at Children’s Minnesota. It also donated $2\,000 to Mental Health Connect\, a local organization helping to connect people with the resources they need. \nIn 2023 the Sound Mind Project donated $1\,000 to Twin Cities Music Therapy Services as well as tubanos and a guitar to Children’s Minnesota. \n 
URL:https://macmh.org/event/sound-mind-project-spring-concert/
LOCATION:St. Michael’s Lutheran Church\, 1660 County B Road W\, Roseville\, MN\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240501
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SUMMARY:Child & Adolescent Conference
DESCRIPTION:Click here for details on the event.
URL:https://macmh.org/event/child-adolescent-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:FREE Pop-Up Training: Mind-Body Tools You Can Use
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nMarch 15\, 2024 | 9:00 am – 11:00 am CST | 2 CEHs | FREE | Live Webinar \nDescription: \nParticipants will learn about evidenced-based skills in mindfulness\, breathwork\, and self-regulation that can help them reduce stress\, burnout\, and provide a healthy presence in their classroom or work environment. \nLearning Objectives:  \n\nUnderstand the vagus nerve and its role in supporting optimal wellbeing for helping professionals\nDevelop a foundational understanding of polyvagal theory and felt-safety\nPractice evidence-based breathwork techniques to support nervous system balance\n\nDr. Niki Elliot – Founder/CEO\, Mindful Leaders Project \nLevel: Basic | For: Everyone | Ages Addressed: All \n  \nAbout the Presenter\nFor more than 25 years\, Dr. Niki’s professional life has been dedicated to improving conditions for students who struggle to live and learn in traditional settings. She sees the innate spark of genius in them and moves mountains to help educators\, parents\, health professionals\, and social service providers transform personal and systemic practices that perpetuate trauma and underperformance. \nDr. Niki has taught students from elementary through post-graduate education. She considers herself to be a holistic educator who acknowledges that we bring minds\, bodies\, and spirits to the teaching and learning process. She believes in incorporating evidence-based mindfulness practices and other evidence-based mind-body wellness techniques in learning spaces. Dr. Niki coaches educators and parents to balance themselves and the energy they bring to children in order to establish the kinds of trusting and healing relationships that are foundational to effective teaching and learning. \nCurrently\, she serves as director of the Center for Neurodiversity\, Learning\, and Wellness in the LaFetra College of Education at the University of La Verne. There\, she teaches pre-service and in-service teachers how to incorporate educational neurobiology\, mindfulness\, breathwork\, mind-body techniques\, and healing-centered engagement in their own lives. As a result of the programming she spearheads\, educators are equipped to provide compassionate advocacy and support for students who struggle with learning differences or the damaging impact of trauma.
URL:https://macmh.org/event/free-pop-up-training-mind-body-tools-you-can-use/
CATEGORIES:Live Webinar,Training Series
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240314
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SUMMARY:DSM-5-TR Updates for Child and Adolescent Assessment: Application and Future Directions
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nMarch 13\, 2024 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm CST | 3 CEHs | $45 | Live Webinar | Clinical Content \nThis webinar is approved for 2 hours of clinical content. \n  \nDescription: \nThis presentation will highlight DSM-5-TR changes to diagnostic criteria relevant for youth. It will consider the impact of these changes on clinical practice. It will also explore advantages and disadvantages of our existing diagnostic system and discuss the future of dimensional diagnostic approaches – including proposed evaluation methods and cultural considerations.  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand changes to DSM-5-TR relevant for youth.\nIdentify advantages and disadvantages of the DSM-5-TR diagnostic system.\nLocate and use various evaluation methods.\n\n  \nDr. Adrienne VanZomeren\, Ph.D.\, L.P. – Owner & Clinical Psychologist\, AVZ Psychology \nLevel: Basic | For: Education/Mental Health/Healthcare Professionals\, Students | Ages Addressed: 6+ \n  \nAbout the Presenter\nDr. Adrienne VanZomeren\, Ph.D.\, LP\, is a clinical psychologist and owner of AVZ Psychology LLC – a private practice focused on diagnostically complex assessment\, and evidence-based psychotherapy for teens and young adults with anxiety\, depression\, obsessive-compulsive disorder\, chronic pain\, and other conditions. She also currently serves part-time as a member of the diagnostics team at Groves Learning Organization. Additionally\, she creates and delivers didactic workshops for pre-doctoral psychology interns. Formerly\, she taught undergraduate courses at the University of St. Thomas\, Century College\, and the University of Minnesota and contributed to developmental psychopathology research. She has also served as the content creator and facilitator for a local nonprofit. A former college athlete and biologist\, Dr. VanZomeren has also taught yoga and served in various roles outside of clinical psychology throughout her life. Dr. VanZomeren earned her Ph.D. at the University of Minnesota Institute of Child Development and completed her clinical internship at Harvard Medical School/Boston Children’s Hospital. She is deeply committed to collaborative\, integrative\, and personalized clinical care as well as evidence-based assessment\, treatment\, and instruction. She views her work as an opportunity to translate information into digestible formats that can have broader impacts on collective mental health. As a first-generation college student born in Detroit\, MI\, Dr. VanZomeren is a proponent of diversity\, equity\, and inclusion in education and mental health care. \nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrienne-vanzomeren-phd-03b74579/ \nX: https://twitter.com/adriennevanz \n Website: https://www.avzpsychology.com/
URL:https://macmh.org/event/dsm-5-tr-updates-for-child-and-adolescent-assessment-application-and-future-directions/
CATEGORIES:Clinical Content,Live Webinar,Training Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240219T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240219T190000
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED Revive: A Black History Month Community Event
DESCRIPTION:This event has been postponed until further notice.\nA free Black History Month community event focused on reviving emotional and spiritual wellness in the Village. \nHonor the shoulders of our ancestors that we stand on. Celebrate those who continue their legacies. Equip future generations to carry on those legacies. \nWhen: Monday\, February 19\, noon to 7 p.m.\nWhere: Capri Theater\, 2027 W Broadway\, Minneapolis\, MN 55411 \nGive HERE\nEngage with various local non-profits serving our community’s youth and families. Learn about their services. Get to know local small business owners. Experience captivating performances by local talent. Enjoy a live performance of “The Meeting\,” a power play paying homage to Malcolm X and Martin Luther King\, Jr. View “Laurel Avenue\,” a groundbreaking film released in 1993 depicting a family in the Rondo neighborhood. Engage with community panelists during a Q&A. Indulge in food and refreshments provided by local food vendors. \n“The Meeting”\nIn 2023\, the Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health sponsored the play performance at eight local area schools in front of approximately 1\,500 students and faculty. Following the 20-minute performance is a 40-minute Q&A session. During this session\, performers engage with the audience on the things Martin and Malcolm fought for and how some of those things still affect our society today. This creates a safe dialogue with young people and those who work with young people to discuss mental health. At the Revive event\, the Q&A will be hosted by a panel of community members\, bringing awareness to how the day-to-day stresses of life affect our youth and children’s mental health and their caregivers. We remind the community that it takes a Village\, and together\, we are stronger. \nThis event is brought to you by Armor Bearers of Christ Church and sponsored by the Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health and Westbone Productions. 
URL:https://macmh.org/event/black-history-month-revive-event/
LOCATION:Capri Theatre\, 2027 W. Broadway\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55411\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240209T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240219T235900
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SUMMARY:Black History Month Social Media Giveaway
DESCRIPTION:You help us make MACMH mighty!  \nIn honor of all your support and in celebration of Black History Month\, two lucky winners will be sent books written and/or illustrated by Black creatives honoring the experiences of Black children. These stories are perfect to share with the children in your life\, no matter the month!  \nYou could win:\n     \nHow to enter on Facebook\n\nFind\, like & comment on our giveaway post.\nBe sure to follow Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health on Facebook if you don’t already!\nSubscribe to our newsletter here. \n\nHow to enter on Instagram\n\nLike our giveaway post.\nTag 3 friends in the comments.\nFollow @macmh_org on Instagram.\n\nContest Rules\n\nThe promoter of this giveaway is the Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health\, whose registered office is at 23 Empire Drive\, Suite 1000\, St. Paul\, Minnesota\, 55103.\nThe competition is open to residents of the United States aged 18 years or over.\nThere is no entry fee and no purchase necessary to enter this giveaway.\nBy entering this competition\, an entrant indicates their agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions.\nThe contest will be held on Facebook and Instagram\, where additional entry details for the competition can be found.\nOnly one entry per person per social media platform will be accepted. Multiple entries from the same person will be disqualified.\nThe open date for contest entry is Friday\, February 9\, at 7 a.m. The closing date for entry will be midnight on Monday\, February 19. After this date\, no further entries will be permitted.\nNo responsibility can be accepted for entries received after the closing date.\nThis giveaway is in no way sponsored\, endorsed\, or administered by\, or associated with Meta.\nThe promoter reserves the right to cancel or amend the competition and terms and conditions without notice for any reason. Any changes to the competition will be notified to entrants as soon as possible by the promoter.\nThe promoter is not responsible for inaccurate prize details supplied to any entrant by any third party connected with this competition.\nThe prize is as stated and no cash or other alternatives will be offered. Prizes are not transferable. Prizes are subject to availability and the promoter reserves the right to substitute any prize with another of equivalent value without giving notice.\nWinners will be chosen at random by software from all entries received and verified by the promoter and or its agents.\nThe competition and these terms and conditions will be governed by United States law and any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the United States.\nThe winner agrees to the use of their name and image in any publicity material\, as well as their entry. Any personal data relating to the winner or any other entrants will be used solely in accordance with current U.S. data protection legislation and will not be disclosed to a third party without the entrant’s prior consent.
URL:https://macmh.org/event/black-history-month-social-media-giveaway/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240210
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SUMMARY:Growing the Strengths of Youth: A Trauma-Sensitive Strength-Based Approach to Youth Development
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nFebruary 9\, 2024 | 9:00 am – 11:00 am CST | 2 CEHs | $30 | Live Webinar \n  \nDescription: Today’s youth report increasing levels of stress\, anxiety\, and depression\, leading to a crisis in well-being. Youth need opportunities to identify and develop their strengths and fill their toolboxes with skills to handle life stressors. Research has indicated that youth who can name their strengths and values and affirm their positive characteristics have reduced stress levels and an increased positive outlook on life. They can aspire to growth and well-being with positive experiences to develop these skills for resilience. In this session\, adults working with youth will learn how stress affects learning and the importance of connecting with students using positive characteristics. Participants will actively participate in activities they can take and use to teach youth the skills needed to lessen the stressors in their lives and identify their innate strengths. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify the three levels of stress and recognize the effects of stress on the systems of the body\nDemonstrate one or more tools used for self-regulation\nIdentify strength-based strategies to assist youth in increased well-being\n\n  \nLevel: Basic | For: Everyone | Ages Addressed: 6 years – Adulthood \nKathy Magnusson\, M.ed – Founding Director\, Wildewood Learning \n  \nAbout the Presenter \nKathy Magnusson\, M.Ed.\, is the visionary founding director of Wildewood Learning\, a speaking and training company. As a respected speaker\, trainer\, and educator\, Kathy has made a global impact by working with educators and youth service professionals worldwide. Kathy holds a master’s degree in education from the University of Minnesota and is a licensed middle and high school teacher. Over the years\, she has pursued advanced training in trauma-sensitive practices\, non-violent communication\, and strengths-based education and leadership.  \nAs a certified Sources of Strength trainer\, Kathy has been instrumental in promoting mental health and well-being in youth. Additionally\, she has been an approved expert trainer and course writer through Archive\, delivering training to early childhood educators and daycare professionals in northwestern Minnesota since 2020. With a career spanning over 25 years\, Kathy has dedicated herself to supporting young people and those who serve them. Her top five Strengths of Connectedness\, Input\, Learner\, Ideation\, and Arranger have driven her transformative work. One of Kathy’s primary missions is to create safe and effective learning environments that draw upon the strengths of both adults and youth. Her tailored\, trauma-informed\, strengths-based approach provides individuals with the knowledge and tools to uncover their unique brilliance.  \nBeyond empowering others\, Kathy focuses on supporting education and youth service professionals in developing their own emotional intelligence and communication skills to foster positive relationships. She firmly believes that a ripple effect occurs when perceptions change\, transforming the learning experience for all involved. Kathy lives on a farm in northern Minnesota with her husband and has four young adult children. When she is not hanging out with her family or dogs\, you can find Kathy in her “calm place\,” serenely kayaking or relaxing with a good book at the family lake cabin. \nWebsite: https://wildewoodlearning.com/ \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wildewoodlearning \nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-magnusson-ab17a939/ \nYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wildewoodlearning
URL:https://macmh.org/event/growing-the-strengths-of-youth-a-trauma-sensitive-strength-based-approach-to-youth-development/
CATEGORIES:Live Webinar,Training Series
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240203
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SUMMARY:Building Cultural Competency: Understanding & Treating Mental Health for Hmong in America
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nFebruary 2\, 2024 | 9:00 am CST | 4 CEHs | $60 | Live Webinar  | Cultural Competency Content \nThis webinar is expected to be approved for 4 hours of cultural competency content \n  \nDescription: The Hmong are a growing population in the United States\, with approximately 90\,000 living in Minnesota. Most have immigrated since the mid-1970s from Southeast Asia to escape the effects of the Vietnam War. Historically\, the Hmong people struggle with intergenerational trauma\, poverty\, and persecution. This workshop is a comprehensive\, in-depth assessment of the Hmong American community\, their uniqueness as a culture\, their societal struggles\, and their mental health issues. Furthermore\, this course will also invite participants to become multilingual in their ability to treat patients\, as they also become more self-aware of their own cultural biases along with the biases of others. This workshop will advocate for cultural humility\, recognizing the value in each culture’s strengths\, utilizing them in the appropriate opportunities to endorse collaboration across all races\, ethnicities and nationalities. Finally\, effective and culturally competent applicational strategies will be introduced and discussed. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nTo gain an in-depth and comprehensive knowledge and awareness of the unique cultural/societal issues that the Hmong community in the United States has\, which also impacts their mental health\nTo be able to identify strengths in the Hmong community with regards to addressing mental health concerns.\nTo be able to provide effective and culturally competent strategies in helping the Hmong and their families to appropriately deal with mental health\, relational\, and societal issues.\n\n  \nMaria Moua\, MA\, LMFT – Founder & Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist\, Maria Moua Therapy LLC \nLevel: Intermediate | For: Mental Health Professionals | Ages Addressed: All \n  \nAbout the Presenter\nMaria Moua is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She is also a certified perinatal/postpartum counselor. As a first-generation American born in the United States and a daughter of Hmong refugee immigrants\, she is passionate about working in the community and helping people strive and grow into their best potential. She’s been practicing in the mental health field for over 13 years\, with a foundation of her work being in intensive in-home family-systems therapy\, multisystemic therapy\, and Children’s Crisis. Maria is also the coordinator for the Hmong MFT Support Group. Maria currently runs her private practice\, Maria Moua Therapy LLC. \nWebsite: https://mariamouatherapy.com \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085386173990
URL:https://macmh.org/event/building-cultural-competency-understanding-treating-mental-health-for-hmong-in-america/
CATEGORIES:Cultural Competency,Live Webinar,Training Series
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SUMMARY:Stay in School Celebration
DESCRIPTION:When: January 6\, 2024\, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.\nWhere: West Minnehaha Recreation Center\, 685 W. Minnehaha Avenue\, St. Paul\, Minnesota\, 55104 \nCost: Free  \n Our children have worked hard!  Let’s help them finish with success.   \n MACMH has partnered with Jacquelyn Thomas\, Uplift MN\, MN Association for Children’s Mental Health\, National Parents Union\, Feeding the Dream\, Free College Money\, Fannie Education Alliance and St. Paul Public Schools on a first-of-its kind\, annual event – Stay in School Celebration.  \n This event will replenish families with backpack and school supplies; provide resources to support families; and celebrate and motivate our children and their families to thrive in education.   \n Join us for workshops\, motivational speakers\, music\, a book giveaway\, free breakfast and lunch\, and so much more.   \n We are seeking support from businesses and organizations to help bring this first annual event to the community. Our goal is to supply resources and support to underrepresented and underserved communities\, focusing on the African American/Black families in the city of St. Paul.   \n Registration: https://shorturl.at/dizE6   \n To donate or sponsor: Reach out to Jacquelyn Thomas at 651-285-7185 | villagemamajacquie@gmail.com \nOR visit https://www.givemn.org/donate/Minnesota-Association-For-Children-s-Mental-Health and indicate that your donation is for the “Stay in School Celebration.” \nOR mail a check to MACMH\, 23 Empire Dr. Ste. 1000\, St. Paul\, MN 55103  \n As a donor or sponsor\, your contribution will be recognized throughout the event. Donation deadline is December 20\, 2023.  
URL:https://macmh.org/event/stay-in-school-celebration/
LOCATION:West Minnehaha Recreation Center\, 685 W. Minnehaha Avenue\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55104\, United States
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