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From Awareness to Action
May 2022 Biodyne Mindset Newsletter

CGI Joins Second National ‘Mental Health Action Day’ to Drive Culture of Mental Health from Awareness to Action on May 19, 2022


Setting the theme of ‘Connection,’ Cummings Graduate Institute and more than 1500 companies and organizations drive calls to action to address the surge of loneliness and isolation felt by millions as a result of the pandemic. 

Today, May 19th, is #MentalHealthAction Day. Convened by MTV Entertainment Group, Mental Health Action Day was created with an open-source model that has effectively united and galvanized brands, organizational leaders, and cultural leaders to seamlessly integrate the message and spirit into their existing branding and voice. 

This year’s Mental Health Action Day theme, planned in partnership with TaskForce, is Connection as people of all ages continue to seek out ways to cope with loneliness stemming from the pandemic and turn to peer counseling to support their emotional wellbeing when struggling with isolation. Today, Cummings Graduate Institute and all Mental Health Action Day Partners encourages people to take their first steps towards mental health action — whether for themselves, for their loved ones or to advocate for systemic changes. 

Take a moment today to take action on your own mental health. From taking a moment for yourself, finding support, or connecting with a friend, taking action on your mental health can be easy. If you don’t know where to start, take action at MentalHealthIsHealth.us.
Self-Care for Mental Health Professionals Webinars with CE Credits Now Available

Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies (CGI) in partnership with Sala Hilaire, LCSW, MAC, CAMS, CGP and Vickie Ogunlade, PhD, LCSW of the Healing Consultants LLC proudly offers a new continuing education webinar on the topic of self-care for mental health providers.

This 3-part webinar series invites mental health professionals to explore self-care, while understanding the need to practice skills related to the mind, body and spirit and the impact of stress, fatigue, and trauma. Participants will gain insights germane to the ethical responsibility of self-care practice. Several approaches to managing stress will be identified. Practical skills will be highlighted. Each participant will have the opportunity to create a wellness toolbox and a personal self-care plan in support of their mental health.

All webinars in the Self-Care for Mental Health Professionals: 3-Part Self-Study series are available on-demand and are eligible for ASWB and NBCC CE credits.
Webinars in the Self-Care for Mental Health Professionals series are available a la carte or as a bundle, which offers cost savings.

Explore the webinar series.

A New Streamlined Pathway for Students to Earn Both the MHL and DBH Degrees

Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies (CGI) is excited to announce the launch of a new pathway to a doctoral degree for prospective Master of Healthcare Leadership students. The Master of Healthcare Leadership (MHL) to Behavioral Health Degree (DBH) pathway, referred to as the MHL to DBH pathway, enables students to seamlessly transition from their master’s coursework to their doctoral studies at CGI. 

MHL to DBH pathway benefits include application and program fee waivers for the DBH program, an expedited admissions process for the DBH program after completion of the MHL program, the ability to complete both the MHL and DBH in as short as four (4) years, and a tuition lock.

In addition to MHL to DBH pathway benefits, enrolled pathway students also receive access to the same student services and institutional benefits as students enrolled in academic degree seeking programs. These include but are not limited to:

  • No GRE required
  • 100% online instruction
  • No internship or residency requirements
  • Mentorship program access
  • Reading and writing support
  • Access to the Resource Center for Student Veterans & Military-Connected Students
  • Military Tuition Discount & application fee waivers
  • Institutional scholarship opportunities
  • CGI’s competitive tuition rate
  • No out-of-state tuition
  • No hidden fees
  • Flexible tuition payment options
  • Employer tuition reimbursement accepted

To apply for admission into the MHL to DBH pathway, prospective students should complete the MHL admissions application and indicate their interest in the MHL to DBH pathway within the application.

Learn more about the MHL to DBH pathway.

Featured Podcast Episode
Maternal Mental Health through a Trauma Informed Lens with DBH student Allison Earl, LPC

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Featured Partner
The Behavior Web

The Behavior Web offers training in Applied Behavior Analysis and consulting on practical behavioral approaches to improve the standard of care and empower all professionals who provide behavioral services. Their procedures range from the use of large-scale Behavioral Economics strategies to person-centered, trauma-informed individualized plans. The Behavior Web was founded by DBH alumna, Dr. Liliane De Aguiar-Rocha, as a result of the success of her culminating project research and studies at CGI.

To learn more about Dr. Rocha and The Behavior Web, visit http://thebehaviorweb.com.

To learn more about Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies and future continuing education offerings in partnership with The Behavior Web, subscribe to our continuing education newsletter.

Complete Your Admissions Application!

Apply by June 24, 2022 to join the Fall 2022 cohort of our academic programs.

Doctor of Behavioral Health

Master of Healthcare Leadership

Integrated Behavioral Health Certificate

Trauma Informed Care Certificate

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Congratulations to DBH candidate, Ellen Fink-Samnick ACSW LCSW CCM CCTP CRP DBH-C, on achieving the Social Worker of the Year award from NASW Virginia & Metro DC Chapters!

Scholarship Opportunities


CGI offers institutional scholarships to both returning and first-year students enrolled in degree-seeking programs.

Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines:

Wednesday, June 15, 2022 for Summer 2022

Wednesday August 31, 2022   for Fall 2022

Rolling deadline for Professional Development Scholarships


Learn more about scholarships at CGI.
 
About the CGI Student Experience

CGI alumni and program leaders share their experience of being a member of the CGI community. High quality service and personable, caring, and friendly faculty and staff are the standard, not the exception.
AZ Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month

On May 2nd, Arizona passed a proclamation declaring the month of May as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month!

Our CEO, Cara English, DBH attended and captured this photo with Jennie Bever of 4th Trimester AZ, Representative Dr. Amish Shah, Michelle Lacy of Women's Health Innovations of Arizona, and Cindy Herrick of 2020 Mom.
Eating Disorders Diagnosis and Treatment Webinars CE Webinars Now Available

Eating disorders are on the rise in the world. During the pandemic, people were left alone with food and oftentimes turned to food for comfort and a sense of connection.

We invite mental health clinicians to explore the new Fight. Recover. Repeat. webinar series.

Part 1: Diagnosing Eating Disorders with Compassion

Part 2: Healing Eating Disorders with Compassion

Part 3: Healing Body Image with Compassion.

Webinars in the Fight. Recover. Repeat. series are available a la carte or as a bundle, which offers cost savings.


Learn more.

Revisiting the CGI Archives

Recommended Reading: 
Minority Maternal Health: Healthcare’s Greatest Failure

By Dr. Fanike-Kiara Olugbala Young, DBH, LCSW


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