Lunch and Learn

Aurora Vista del Mar Hospital is dedicated to serving Ventura & surrounding counties as the primary resource in the Mental Health field. Involvement with community health fairs, professional association events and sponsoring of various trainings for other service providers are an important part of the hospital mission.

On a quarterly basis, Vista del Mar Hospital offers a workshop for area Mental Health Professionals covering topics related to dealing with mental illness, social aspects, and professional issues/challenges. These workshops are called Lunch and Learn and are held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. and the speaker will begin at 12:00 p.m.

 

 

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Psychotherapy & Addiction- Wendy Cardone, LMFT

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

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Wendy Cardone, a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist and Certified Addiction Specialist, will discuss the factors leading to addiction along with the characteristics of addicted persons.  In addition Wendy will look at the 12 step model in relation to psychotherapy, spirituality and religion.  Motivational interviewing will be discussed as a tool to initiate the change process.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Suicide Assessment & Response to Risk- Randy Wood, Ph.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

As Mental Health Professionals it is a responsibility to refresh our knowledge on Suicide Assessment & Response.  Please join us as Dr. Randy Wood shares his expertise.  You can never be too prepared.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Psychotropic Medications- Steven Ruths, M.D.

Medical Director Aurora Vista del Mar Hospital

Dr. Ruths will give a general overview of the psychotropic medications currently being used to treat a variety of mental disorders as well as those used for detoxification.  Newly approved medications appropriate to the mental health setting will also be discussed.  Come join us for an informative hour.

 

This course meets the qualifications for 1 hr of CEU credits for MFT & 1 for LCSW as required by the Board of Behavioral Sciences of California-PCE 412 Ca. Board of Nursing Provider #12997.

If you or a colleague would like to present in your area of expertise, we would love to have you as our speaker at a future Lunch and Learn event. All that is required is a copy of your curriculum vitae and an outline of the presentation you would like to give. Once the topic is deemed appropriate, we will schedule you for the next available presentation.

Thank you for your interest and we look forward to seeing you at the next Lunch and Learn.

Please RSVP in advance. Space is limited! Contact Business Development (805) 653-6434 X243 or email Jetta Zellner We suggest carpooling with a friend or colleague. Parking is limited. Click here for a PDF of the schedule.

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