Sessions
A Healthy Mind is the Greatest Treasure to Find - Alice Miles - Armstrong 259B
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Sat
Alice Miles is a Certified HeartMath Practitioner and BSW who has a rich professional history of working in behavioral therapy with children who have autism and other learning disabilities, domestic violence, and mental health services. She's been described as the "Miss Frizzle of Mental Health" providing insight into diverse topics of mental health. Currently, she works as a therapist providing counseling services for military members and their families. She is also a Teen Dating Violence Spokesperson. She finds meaning in empowering youth to share their voices. Working with a diverse population has given Alice more understanding of the unique differences among cultures. Alice focuses on providing resources for adolescence to maintain and improve their mental health and recognizes that it takes the whole family to rebuild and maintain their well-being. Her dedication to her community has motivated her to meet the strongest need she recognizes: Increasing knowledge and understanding of what mental health is and its connection to the well-being of adolescents and adults.