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This Psychoeducation Meeting is being offered to provide information, support, and guidance for any loved one of a current or past patient of the Della Martin Center. Any members of the community seeking guidance with their mental health journey are also welcome.
Presenter: Natalie Simons, LCSW. Natalie has been employed with Huntington Hospital for six years. For the past two years her focus has been on the Intensive Outpatient Program and Maternal Wellness as a Licensed Program Therapist, at the Della Martin Center.
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.
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.
Presenter: Melissa M. Estrada, L.Ac. Melissa is a California Board Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist, Mindfulness Educator, and Youth Mental Health First Aid Trainer.
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.
Presenter: 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.