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Mental Health
Teenage Mental Health and COVID
Presenter: Paul Kurkjian, M.D. Dr Kurkjian graduated from the University of San Diego, majored in Psychology, and double minored in Biology and Chemistry. Dr. Kurkjian obtained his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Kurkjian completed his Adult Psychiatric Residency training at UCLA. He is double board certified in Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry by the American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry.
Providing self-compassion using Art Therapy, HeartMath®, and the Havening Touch®
Presenters: Megan Barr, M.A., ATR & Hope Carter, ATR-BC, LPCC, Certified Havening Techniques Practitioner. For this presentation the facilitators would kindly ask for the participants to have something to write with and draw on.
Holistic Health Self-Care Strategies
Presenter: Melissa M. Estrada, L.Ac. Melissa is a California Board Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist, Mindfulness Educator, and Youth Mental Health First Aid Trainer.
Music Therapy and Mental Health
Presenter: Jessica Brizuela, MT-BC. Jessica is a harpist, board certified music therapist, certified neurologic music therapist, and certified hospice and palliative care music therapist. Besides being a music therapist, Jessica is a well-established performer, having worked worldwide, and with such iconic rock bands such as Journey. Jessica uses her skills to serve patients in a fun, therapeutic, humanistic, and enjoyable manner.
Breastfeeding and Maternal Mental Health
Online - Breastfeeding and Maternal Mental HealthPresenter: Smadar Rubinsky, LCSW, CLE. Smadar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Lactation Educator for the Huntington Hospital Maternal Wellness Program. Smadar has earned a master’s degree in medical Anthropology from the University College of London and a Master’s in clinical social work from New York University. She blends traditional psychoanalysis with solution focused therapy. Smadar is a strong supporter and advocate for the Maternal Mental Health community.
YOGA
Presenter: Pamela Weatherspoon, MBA. During the month of May, the Della Martin Center will be providing free virtual presentations dealing with mental health. Topics include suicide awareness, teenage mental health, holistic self-care, as well as music/art therapy. All presentations will be offered via zoom.
Grief and COVID
Online - Grief and COVIDPresenter: Steve Scharf, M.A. Steve has worked at Huntington Hospital for the past eleven years in the role of Chaplain. Steve achieved his degree from Fuller Theological Seminary located in Pasadena. Before his work with Huntington, Steve worked with the city’s faith community living and servicing the poor and marginalized. He has served in the Philippines, Los Angeles, and the slums of Caracas, Venezuela.
Virtual Talk on Suicide Prevention in the LGBTQ+ Community
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Huntington Hospital will present a virtual Noon talk on suicide prevention within the LGBTQ+ Community. Presenter: Camila Camaleón She/Her/Ella, Board President, SGV LGBTQ+ Center.
Compassion Fatigue in the Mental Health Field
Presenter: Rene Carrillo, LCSW. During the month of May, the Della Martin Center will be providing free virtual presentations focusing on mental health.
Maternal Wellness
Presenter: Smadar Rubinsky, LCSW. During the month of May, the Della Martin Center will be providing free virtual presentations focusing on mental health. Presentations will be held via zoom and accessible with the log in information below.