Self-Improvement

Our society increasingly is recognizing that the victims of a disaster need support to recover from the trauma associated with the disaster event. Disasters include natural disasters such as severe storms, floods, and wild land fires as well as manmade events such as mas shootings or other acts of violence.  Trauma from disasters can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health problems, and can put victims at higher risk of substance abuse.

Persons involved in both the juvenile and adult justice systems commonly are struggling with mental disorders, substance use disorders, or both.  This show will recognize and promote a trend to directly address mental and substance use disorders in these individuals through treatment and recovery support.

This show will underscore the need to understand the culture of specific communities as critical to success in providing recovery services.  Overcoming language barriers and appreciating the health-related beliefs and practices held by various diverse communities is becoming increasingly important with the rapidly changing demographics in our nation.  A "community" is defined here broadly, encompassing racial and ethinic groups as well as other clearly defined groups such as faith communities and military families.

Daniel Rockers, PhD, Psychologist, hosts, Patricia Bach, PsyD, Rn, President of Psychologists in Long Term Care, Mariko Yamada, Assembly Member 4th District, and Irving Hellman, PhD, Psychologist, ElderCare Adviser.

topics discussed include: the positive role of psychologists in the process of aging.

Peer recovery support in behavioral health is a powerful and essential component of the recovery process. More recently, however, the recognition of the importance of peer support has led to more structured and intentional applications of this recovery support approach.  For example, many peer "recovery support specialists" and "recovery coaches" have received training on the most effective ways to help peers in recovery.

"How can we become people of nonviolence?" by John Dear, S.J., Peace & Nonviolence Advocate, Author, Jesuit Priest, Nobel Peace Prize Nominee.  Co-sponsored by Davis Community Church and Cal Aggie Christian Association.

Recorded by Davis Media Access, Sunday, February 9, 2014 at Davis Community Church Fellowship Hall.

OLLI, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, presents Jane Matteson and her lecture 'Getting Organized.'