The Resilient Veteran

Maximizing Therapeutic Alliance in Suicide Risk Assessment, Management, and Treatment
2021-09-22 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Join this 60-minute webinar on suicide risk assessment, prevention, and treatment Hosted by Northwest MHTTC. At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:

Describe two key aspects of the Aeschi model of psychotherapeutic care for suicidal patients
Define management vs. treatment of suicidality
Describe the therapeutic value of the clinical narrative

Suicide Support Group Facilitator Training
2021-09-15 - 2021-09-17
Training on Sept 15-17, 2021, at the Best Western in Harrisburg, PA.

Pawsitive Vibes Only Doga
2021-08-15 08:30 - 10:00
Pawsitive Vibes Only Doga

UPMC Park, 110 E 10th St, Erie, PA

What’s DOGA? YOGA + DOGS = DOGA

It’s time to get outside for an uplifting and fun yoga event, held outdoors with enough space to stay physically distant, but brought together through Pawsitive Vibes Only, Erie’s premier DOGA event. UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor is organizing this unique event with Hamot Health Foundation, UPMC Health Plan, and certified instructor, Joshua Will.
Joshua Will, yoga instructor of Willpower Wellness
WILLPOWER Wellness offers individual/group yoga classes and wellness coaching that will empower you for change. With a compassionate yet direct approach, WILLPOWER Wellness will help you find direction and take action towards your goals.

Event Details

Tickets are $30 each.
One ticket includes you and your canine best friend, plus a gift for your dog.
One hour yoga session begins at 9 a.m. Please bring your own mat.
Doors open at 8:30 a.m. — leave time to participate in our basket raffle.
Lots of free on-street parking available close to the ballpark.
All yoga enthusiasts ages 12+ invited to participate with or without a socially friendly dog.

For event questions or to make a donation, please contact Katie King at 814-877-7922.

Tickets and Sponsorships
Tickets are $30 each. One ticket includes a one-hour yoga session for you and your canine best friend led by Joshua Will, yoga instructor of Willpower Wellness, plus a gift for your dog.
Group Rates — Group discounts are available for four (4) or more people.

Targeting Suicidal Behavior in the Context of Moral Injury
2021-08-11 14:00 - 15:00
Exposure to morally injurious events is emerging as a risk factor for suicidal behavior.
During this month’s lecture, Lauren Borges, PhD, will discuss how clinicians and health care teams can conceptualize and effectively target suicidal behavior in the context of moral injury.
Following this live, knowledge-based webinar, clinicians and health care teams will be able to:

Describe a conceptual model of moral injury and suicide risk.
Discuss Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Moral Injury (ACT-MI) as an approach to targeting moral injury and suicidal behavior.
Discuss the results of a case study where ACT-MI was applied to moral injury and suicidal behavior.

Location: This is a virtual lecture series.
Audience: The primary target audience for this activity consists of physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers and pharmacists.
