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SUMMARY:Foster Kids & the Baker Act
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n \n\nComplimentary Webinar on the use of the Baker Act and medication management in the Florida Foster Care System. \n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nJoin us for a complimentary Zoom Webinar. \n  \nIn Florida\, there are currently about 19\,000 children in foster care. The average age is 10. About 50% will not complete high school and almost 95% will never earn a college degree. With nearly 400\,000 foster kids in the foster care system in the United States\, 75 % of 17 y-olds have changed schools over 5 times. \n  \n  \nMillions from taxpayer funds are invested in this system every year\, yet there are still numerous foster kids lacking stability\, good health and guidance in order to “age-out” of the system safely and thrive in life. \n  \nHas privatizing the foster care system really helped protect these vulnerable kids? \n  \nThis conversation shine a light on what Florida foster kids go through. \n  \n  \nAs Case Workers\, Guardian Ad Litem\, Caregivers and even Foster Parents\, you all deserve to be part of this conversation. \n  \nSpecific Learning Objectives: \n  \n• Understand what happens to foster kids when they are in the foster care system. \n  \n• Hear examples on how certain parents\, guardians and caregivers have navigated this system for the benefit of foster kids. \n  \n• Identify the basic children’s rights impacted in foster care. \n  \n• Learn about the laws regarding involuntary psychiatric examinations and medication prescription within the foster care system. \n  \n  \n  \nHost: \nThe Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Florida (CCHR) is a non-profit\, non-political\, non-religious mental health watchdog organization dedicated to the restoration of human rights in the mental health industry. \n  \n  \n  \nSaturday\, July 30th\, 2022 at 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM \n  \nSubmit your questions to: info@cchrflorida.org \n  \n  \n  \n© 2022 CCHR Florida. All Rights Reserved. CCHR\, CCHR logo\, and Citizens Commission on Human Rights are trademarks and service marks owned by Citizens Commission on Human Rights
URL:https://cchrflorida.org/event/foster-kids-advocate-speak-up-about-abuses-happening-in-the-foster-care-system/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Samuel Guillard":MAILTO:execdir@cchrflorida.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220723T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220723T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214837
CREATED:20220709T020758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220709T020807Z
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SUMMARY:Holistic Solutions to Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Complimentary Webinar on holistic solutions for an improved mental health. Hear from an expert pharmacist. \n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nJoin us for a complimentary Webinar. \n  \nSubstance abuse certainly includes the misuse of opioids\, which has led to a massive addiction problem around the globe. Pamela Seefeld is a pharmacognosist dealing with that and more. \n  \nPharmacognosy is the study of medicinal plants. Pamela Seefeld is all about replacing drugs with natural remedies. In her presentation\, she delves into scientific facts about the effects certain medication can have on the body. \n  \nIf you\, or someone you know\, have been prescribed psychotropic medication\, you definitely want to participate to this event. \n  \n  \n  \nSpecific Learning Objectives: \n  \n1. Learn about certain alternatives to achieve good mental health. \n2. Get familiarized with effective formulas increasing one’s well being. \n3. Be able to identify key action steps when facing mental distress. \n4. Learn about the effect of drugs to the body. \n  \n  \n  \nOur Guest Speaker: \n  \nPamela Seefeld\, Registered Pharmacist\, has been a practicing pharmacist and pharmacognosy consultant for 30 years. Pamela is a 1990 University of Florida graduate of the College of Pharmacy. She took a particular interest in pharmacognosy\, the study of medicinal plants. She has been involved in metabolic support\, vitamin therapeutics and medicinal natural products for a number of years. She insists on thorough and complete references in her work\, and lectures on pharmacognosy. \n  \nHost: \n  \nThe Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Florida (CCHR) is a non-profit\, non-political\, non-religious mental health watchdog organization dedicated to the restoration of human rights in the mental health industry. \n  \n  \nSaturday\, July 23\, 2022 at 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM \nZoom Webinar \n  \n  \nThis live webinar is designed for: \n· Healthcare professionals \n· Registered Nurses \n· Case Managers \n  \nSubmit your questions to: info@cchrflorida.org \n  \n© 2022 CCHR Florida. All Rights Reserved. CCHR\, CCHR logo\, and Citizens Commission on Human Rights are trademarks and service marks owned by Citizens Commission on Human Rights
URL:https://cchrflorida.org/event/pharmacist-expert-explains-holistic-solutions-to-mental-health/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Samuel Guillard":MAILTO:execdir@cchrflorida.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220709T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220709T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214837
CREATED:20220627T155606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T155614Z
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SUMMARY:The Baker Act Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Complimentary Webinar on the Florida Mental Health Law\, the Baker Act. Hear from a Legal expert. \n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nJoin us for a complimentary Zoom Webinar. \n  \nThe Baker Act in Florida allows a child\, an adult or an elder to be involuntarily sent for a psychiatric examination. \n  \nThis webinar is designed to provide mental health providers with a thorough understanding of the Florida Mental Health Act (Baker Act) including its history\, use\, impact on human rights and actions to take while protecting vulnerable persons and their rights. \n  \nSpecific Learning Objectives: \n1. Understand the legal context and intentions of the Baker Act. \n2. Be able to describe the laws regarding involuntary examinations. \n3. Be able to identify the basic human rights impacted by the Baker Act and the Act’s unintended consequences. \n4. Obtain action steps to protect yourself\, your children\, and all those impacted by the Baker Act. \n  \nOur guest speaker: \nCarmen Miller has been a private attorney in the Tampa Bay area for many years. She is an expert on the Baker Act and served for over 8 years as an Asst. Public Defender for the 13th Judicial District\, Hillsborough County. \n  \nHost: \nThe Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Florida (CCHR) is a non-profit\, non-political\, non-religious mental health watchdog organization dedicated to the restoration of human rights in the mental health industry. \n  \nSaturday\, July 9th\, 2022 at 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM \n  \nThis live webinar is designed for: \n· Mental Health Counselors \n· Clinical Social Workers \n· Marriage Family Therapists \n· Master Social Workers \n  \n  \nSubmit your questions to: info@cchrflorida.org \n  \n© 2022 CCHR Florida. All Rights Reserved. CCHR\, CCHR logo\, and Citizens Commission on Human Rights are trademarks and service marks owned by Citizens Commission on Human Rights
URL:https://cchrflorida.org/event/attorney-explains-the-mental-health-law-in-florida/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Samuel Guillard":MAILTO:execdir@cchrflorida.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214837
CREATED:20220516T193514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T193514Z
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SUMMARY:Holistic Solutions to Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Complimentary Webinar on holistic solutions for an improved mental health. Hear from an expert pharmacist.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nJoin us for a complimentary Webinar. \n  \nSubstance abuse certainly includes the misuse of opioids\, which has led to a massive addiction problem around the globe. Pamela Seefeld is a pharmacognosist dealing with that and more. \n  \nPharmacognosy is the study of medicinal plants. Pamela Seefeld is all about replacing drugs with natural remedies. In her presentation\, she delves into scientific facts about the effects certain medication can have on the body. \n  \nIf you\, or someone you know\, have been prescribed psychotropic medication\, you definitely want to participate to this event. \n  \n  \n  \nSpecific Learning Objectives: \n  \n1. Learn about certain alternatives to achieve good mental health. \n2. Get familiarized with effective formulas increasing one’s well being. \n3. Be able to identify key action steps when facing mental distress. \n4. Learn about the effect of drugs to the body. \n  \n  \n  \nOur Guest Speaker: \n  \nPamela Seefeld\, Registered Pharmacist\, has been a practicing pharmacist and pharmacognosy consultant for 30 years. Pamela is a 1990 University of Florida graduate of the College of Pharmacy. She took a particular interest in pharmacognosy\, the study of medicinal plants. She has been involved in metabolic support\, vitamin therapeutics and medicinal natural products for a number of years. She insists on thorough and complete references in her work\, and lectures on pharmacognosy. \n  \nHost: \n  \nThe Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Florida (CCHR) is a non-profit\, non-political\, non-religious mental health watchdog organization dedicated to the restoration of human rights in the mental health industry. \n  \n  \nSaturday\, June 18\, 2022 at 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM \nZoom Webinar \n  \n  \nThis live webinar is designed for: \n· Healthcare professionals \n· Registered Nurses \n· Case Managers \n  \nSubmit your questions to: info@cchrflorida.org \n  \n© 2022 CCHR Florida. All Rights Reserved. CCHR\, CCHR logo\, and Citizens Commission on Human Rights are trademarks and service marks owned by Citizens Commission on Human Rights
URL:https://cchrflorida.org/event/a-registered-pharmacist-talks-about-psych-drugs/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Samuel Guillard":MAILTO:execdir@cchrflorida.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214837
CREATED:20220516T154054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T154103Z
UID:11013-1654952400-1654957800@cchrflorida.org
SUMMARY:The Baker Act Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Complimentary Webinar on the Florida Mental Health Law\, the Baker Act. Hear from a Legal expert.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nJoin us for a complimentary Zoom Webinar. \n  \nThe Baker Act in Florida allows a child\, an adult or an elder to be involuntarily sent for a psychiatric examination. \n  \nThis webinar is designed to provide mental health providers with a thorough understanding of the Florida Mental Health Act (Baker Act) including its history\, use\, impact on human rights and actions to take while protecting vulnerable persons and their rights. \n  \nSpecific Learning Objectives: \n1. Understand the legal context and intentions of the Baker Act. \n2. Be able to describe the laws regarding involuntary examinations. \n3. Be able to identify the basic human rights impacted by the Baker Act and the Act’s unintended consequences. \n4. Obtain action steps to protect yourself\, your children\, and all those impacted by the Baker Act. \n  \nOur guest speaker: \nCarmen Miller has been a private attorney in the Tampa Bay area for many years. She is an expert on the Baker Act and served for over 8 years as an Asst. Public Defender for the 13th Judicial District\, Hillsborough County. \n  \nHost: \nThe Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Florida (CCHR) is a non-profit\, non-political\, non-religious mental health watchdog organization dedicated to the restoration of human rights in the mental health industry. \n  \nSaturday\, June 11th\, 2022 at 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM \n  \nThis live webinar is designed for: \n· Mental Health Counselors \n· Clinical Social Workers \n· Marriage Family Therapists \n· Master Social Workers \n  \n  \nSubmit your questions to: info@cchrflorida.org \n  \n© 2022 CCHR Florida. All Rights Reserved. CCHR\, CCHR logo\, and Citizens Commission on Human Rights are trademarks and service marks owned by Citizens Commission on Human Rights
URL:https://cchrflorida.org/event/free-webinar-on-the-baker-act/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Samuel Guillard":MAILTO:execdir@cchrflorida.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214837
CREATED:20220518T162318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T162318Z
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SUMMARY:Foster Kids and the Baker Act
DESCRIPTION:Complimentary Webinar on the use of the Baker Act and medication management in the Florida Foster Care System.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nJoin us for a complimentary Zoom Webinar. \n  \nIn Florida\, there are currently about 19\,000 children in foster care. The average age is 10. About 50% will not complete high school and almost 95% will never earn a college degree. With nearly 400\,000 foster kids in the foster care system in the United States\, 75 % of 17 y-olds have changed schools over 5 times. \n  \n  \nMillions from taxpayer funds are invested in this system every year\, yet there are still numerous foster kids lacking stability\, good health and guidance in order to “age-out” of the system safely and thrive in life. \n  \nHas privatizing the foster care system really helped protect these vulnerable kids? \n  \nThis conversation shine a light on what Florida foster kids go through. \n  \n  \nAs Case Workers\, Guardian Ad Litem\, Caregivers and even Foster Parents\, you all deserve to be part of this conversation. \n  \nSpecific Learning Objectives: \n  \n• Understand what happens to foster kids when they are in the foster care system. \n  \n• Hear examples on how certain parents\, guardians and caregivers have navigated this system for the benefit of foster kids. \n  \n• Identify the basic children’s rights impacted in foster care. \n  \n• Learn about the laws regarding involuntary psychiatric examinations and medication prescription within the foster care system. \n  \n  \n  \nHost: \nThe Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Florida (CCHR) is a non-profit\, non-political\, non-religious mental health watchdog organization dedicated to the restoration of human rights in the mental health industry. \n  \n  \n  \nSaturday\, June 4th\, 2022 at 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM \n  \nSubmit your questions to: info@cchrflorida.org \n  \n  \n  \n© 2022 CCHR Florida. All Rights Reserved. CCHR\, CCHR logo\, and Citizens Commission on Human Rights are trademarks and service marks owned by Citizens Commission on Human Rights \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://cchrflorida.org/event/webinar-discussion-on-the-foster-care-system-in-florida/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Samuel Guillard":MAILTO:execdir@cchrflorida.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214837
CREATED:20220328T200941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220328T200950Z
UID:10997-1651320000-1651323600@cchrflorida.org
SUMMARY:Holistic Solutions to Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Complimentary Webinar on holistic solutions for an improved mental health. Hear from an expert pharmacist.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nJoin us for a complimentary Webinar. \n  \nSubstance abuse certainly includes the misuse of opioids\, which has led to a massive addiction problem around the globe. Pamela Seefeld is a pharmacognosist dealing with that and more. \n  \nPharmacognosy is the study of medicinal plants. Pamela Seefeld is all about replacing drugs with natural remedies. In her presentation\, she delves into scientific facts about the effects certain medication can have on the body. \n  \nIf you\, or someone you know\, have been prescribed psychotropic medication\, you definitely want to participate to this event. \n  \n  \n  \nSpecific Learning Objectives: \n  \n1. Learn about certain alternatives to achieve good mental health. \n2. Get familiarized with effective formulas increasing one’s well being. \n3. Be able to identify key action steps when facing mental distress. \n4. Learn about the effect of drugs to the body. \n  \n  \n  \nOur Guest Speaker: \n  \nPamela Seefeld\, Registered Pharmacist\, has been a practicing pharmacist and pharmacognosy consultant for 25 years. Pamela is a 1990 University of Florida graduate of the College of Pharmacy. She took a particular interest in pharmacognosy\, the study of medicinal plants. She has been involved in metabolic support\, vitamin therapeutics and medicinal natural products for a number of years. She insists on thorough and complete references in her work\, and lectures on pharmacognosy. \n  \nHost: \n  \nThe Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Florida (CCHR) is a non-profit\, non-political\, non-religious mental health watchdog organization dedicated to the restoration of human rights in the mental health industry. \n  \n  \nSaturday\, April 30\, 2022 at 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM \nZoom Webinar \n  \n  \nThis live webinar is designed for: \n· Healthcare professionals \n· Registered Nurses \n· Case Managers \n  \nSubmit your questions to: info@cchrflorida.org \n  \n© 2022 CCHR Florida. All Rights Reserved. CCHR\, CCHR logo\, and Citizens Commission on Human Rights are trademarks and service marks owned by Citizens Commission on Human Rights
URL:https://cchrflorida.org/event/mental-health-tips-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Samuel Guillard":MAILTO:execdir@cchrflorida.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220416T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214837
CREATED:20220328T194718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220328T194725Z
UID:10995-1650114000-1650119400@cchrflorida.org
SUMMARY:The Baker Act Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Complimentary Webinar on the Florida Mental Health Law\, the Baker Act. Hear from a Legal expert.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nJoin us for a complimentary Zoom Webinar. \n  \nThe Baker Act in Florida allows a child\, an adult or an elder to be involuntarily sent for a psychiatric examination. \n  \nThis webinar is designed to provide mental health providers with a thorough understanding of the Florida Mental Health Act (Baker Act) including its history\, use\, impact on human rights and actions to take while protecting vulnerable persons and their rights. \n  \nSpecific Learning Objectives: \n1. Understand the legal context and intentions of the Baker Act. \n2. Be able to describe the laws regarding involuntary examinations. \n3. Be able to identify the basic human rights impacted by the Baker Act and the Act’s unintended consequences. \n4. Obtain action steps to protect yourself\, your children\, and all those impacted by the Baker Act. \n  \nOur guest speaker: \nCarmen Miller has been a private attorney in the Tampa Bay area for many years. She is an expert on the Baker Act and served for over 8 years as an Asst. Public Defender for the 13th Judicial District\, Hillsborough County. \n  \nHost: \nThe Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Florida (CCHR) is a non-profit\, non-political\, non-religious mental health watchdog organization dedicated to the restoration of human rights in the mental health industry. \n  \nSaturday\, April 16th\, 2022 at 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM \n  \nThis live webinar is designed for: \n· Mental Health Counselors \n· Clinical Social Workers \n· Marriage Family Therapists \n· Master Social Workers \n  \n  \nSubmit your questions to: info@cchrflorida.org \n  \n© 2022 CCHR Florida. All Rights Reserved. CCHR\, CCHR logo\, and Citizens Commission on Human Rights are trademarks and service marks owned by Citizens Commission on Human Rights
URL:https://cchrflorida.org/event/baker-act-webinar-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Samuel Guillard":MAILTO:execdir@cchrflorida.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214837
CREATED:20220221T203055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220221T203103Z
UID:10981-1648206000-1648220400@cchrflorida.org
SUMMARY:Baker Act Defense Attorney Symposium & Summit VIII
DESCRIPTION:Attorney Class on the Florida Baker Act\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nThe Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Florida presents the Baker Act Defense Attorney Symposium & Summit VIII \n  \nB.A.D.A.S.S. VIII – Virtual Class for Defense Attorneys \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n1. DISCUSS strategies to effectively serve families and to eradicate violations of the law. \n2. GET EDUCATED on the mental health statutes\, significant changes and case law. \n  \n3. LEARN successful actions for defending the rights of citizens being held under a Baker Act. \n  \nHear From Baker Act experts. \n  \nTESTIMONY \n“It was absolutely great. I obtained really useful information. I have cases that I could be taking regarding these violations but never really was sure how to proceed and now I feel that I have people that I can contact to refer or assist me. I am happy to see that I can be mentored through a case or two until I have the process down. I am so glad I was able to make it. I’m telling all my colleagues that they must come to the next BADASS. ” – J.W. attorney \n  \nWHEN: FRIDAY\, MARCH 25 2022 11:00AM – 3:00PM \n  \nZoom Webinar. \n  \nTo Register or for More Information: \n  \ninfo@cchrflorida.org – 1(800) 782-2878
URL:https://cchrflorida.org/event/legal-education-on-the-florida-mental-health-law/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Samuel Guillard":MAILTO:execdir@cchrflorida.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214837
CREATED:20220225T032800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T032812Z
UID:10983-1647694800-1647703800@cchrflorida.org
SUMMARY:The Baker Act Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Complimentary Webinar on the Florida Mental Health Law\, the Baker Act. Hear from a Legal expert.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nJoin us for a complimentary Zoom Webinar. \n  \nThe Baker Act in Florida allows a child\, an adult or an elder to be involuntarily sent for a psychiatric examination. \n  \nThis webinar is designed to provide mental health providers with a thorough understanding of the Florida Mental Health Act (Baker Act) including its history\, use\, impact on human rights and actions to take while protecting vulnerable persons and their rights. \n  \nSpecific Learning Objectives: \n1. Understand the legal context and intentions of the Baker Act. \n2. Be able to describe the laws regarding involuntary examinations. \n3. Be able to identify the basic human rights impacted by the Baker Act and the Act’s unintended consequences. \n4. Obtain action steps to protect yourself\, your children\, and all those impacted by the Baker Act. \n  \nOur guest speaker: \nCarmen Miller has been a private attorney in the Tampa Bay area for many years. She is an expert on the Baker Act and served for over 8 years as an Asst. Public Defender for the 13th Judicial District\, Hillsborough County. \n  \nHost: \nThe Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Florida (CCHR) is a non-profit\, non-political\, non-religious mental health watchdog organization dedicated to the restoration of human rights in the mental health industry. \n  \nSaturday\, March 19th\, 2022 at 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM \n  \nThis live webinar is designed for: \n· Mental Health Counselors \n· Clinical Social Workers \n· Marriage Family Therapists \n· Master Social Workers \n  \n  \nSubmit your questions to: info@cchrflorida.org \n  \n© 2022 CCHR Florida. All Rights Reserved. CCHR\, CCHR logo\, and Citizens Commission on Human Rights are trademarks and service marks owned by Citizens Commission on Human Rights
URL:https://cchrflorida.org/event/baker-act-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Samuel Guillard":MAILTO:execdir@cchrflorida.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220122T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220122T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214837
CREATED:20211219T204617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211219T204617Z
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SUMMARY:Holistic Solutions to Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Complimentary Webinar on holistic solutions for an improved mental health. Hear from an expert pharmacist.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nJoin us for a complimentary Webinar. \n  \nSubstance abuse certainly includes the misuse of opioids\, which has led to a massive addiction problem around the globe. Pamela Seefeld is a pharmacognosist dealing with that and more. \n  \nPharmacognosy is the study of medicinal plants. Pamela Seefeld is all about replacing drugs with natural remedies. In her presentation\, she delves into scientific facts about the effects certain medication can have on the body. \n  \nIf you\, or someone you know\, have been prescribed psychotropic medication\, you definitely want to participate to this event. \n  \n  \n  \nSpecific Learning Objectives: \n  \n1. Learn about certain alternatives to achieve good mental health. \n2. Get familiarized with effective formulas increasing one’s well being. \n3. Be able to identify key action steps when facing mental distress. \n4. Learn about the effect of drugs to the body. \n  \n  \n  \nOur Guest Speaker: \n  \nPamela Seefeld\, Registered Pharmacist\, has been a practicing pharmacist and pharmacognosy consultant for 25 years. Pamela is a 1990 University of Florida graduate of the College of Pharmacy. She took a particular interest in pharmacognosy\, the study of medicinal plants. She has been involved in metabolic support\, vitamin therapeutics and medicinal natural products for a number of years. She insists on thorough and complete references in her work\, and lectures on pharmacognosy. \n  \nHost: \n  \nThe Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Florida (CCHR) is a non-profit\, non-political\, non-religious mental health watchdog organization dedicated to the restoration of human rights in the mental health industry. \n  \n  \nSaturday\, January 22\, 2021 at 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM \nZoom Webinar \n  \n  \nThis live webinar is designed for: \n· Healthcare professionals \n· Registered Nurses \n· Case Managers \n  \nSubmit your questions to: info@cchrflorida.org \n  \n© 2021 CCHR Florida. All Rights Reserved. CCHR\, CCHR logo\, and Citizens Commission on Human Rights are trademarks and service marks owned by Citizens Commission on Human Rights
URL:https://cchrflorida.org/event/mental-health-tips/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Samuel Guillard":MAILTO:execdir@cchrflorida.org
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SUMMARY:The Baker Act Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Complimentary Webinar on the Florida Mental Health Law\, the Baker Act. Hear from a Legal expert.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nJoin us for a complimentary Zoom Webinar. \n  \nThe Baker Act in Florida allows a child\, an adult or an elder to be involuntarily sent for a psychiatric examination. \n  \nThis webinar is designed to provide mental health providers with a thorough understanding of the Florida Mental Health Act (Baker Act) including its history\, use\, impact on human rights and actions to take while protecting vulnerable persons and their rights. \n  \nSpecific Learning Objectives: \n1. Understand the legal context and intentions of the Baker Act. \n2. Be able to describe the laws regarding involuntary examinations. \n3. Be able to identify the basic human rights impacted by the Baker Act and the Act’s unintended consequences. \n4. Obtain action steps to protect yourself\, your children\, and all those impacted by the Baker Act. \n  \nOur guest speaker: \nCarmen Miller\, Esq. is a private attorney practicing in the Tampa Bay area. She is an expert on the Baker Act and served for over 8 years as an Asst. Public Defender for the 13th Judicial District\, Hillsborough County. \n  \nHost: \nThe Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Florida (CCHR) is a non-profit\, non-political\, non-religious mental health watchdog organization dedicated to the restoration of human rights in the mental health industry. \n  \nSaturday\, January 15th\, 2022 at 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM \n  \nThis live webinar is designed for: \n· Mental Health Counselors \n· Clinical Social Workers \n· Marriage Family Therapists \n· Master Social Workers \n  \n  \nSubmit your questions to: info@cchrflorida.org \n  \n© 2021 CCHR Florida. All Rights Reserved. CCHR\, CCHR logo\, and Citizens Commission on Human Rights are trademarks and service marks owned by Citizens Commission on Human Rights
URL:https://cchrflorida.org/event/baker-act-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Seminar,Webinar,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Samuel Guillard":MAILTO:execdir@cchrflorida.org
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