Join Dr. Rork with Wyoming Psychiatry & Consultation clinic and The Mental Wellness Collaborative for virtual rounds tailored for Teton County providers addressing community mental health needs. Connect via Zoom with peers and experts. Collaborate, seek guidance, and expand your network. Unite to support each other and those we serve!

The third Friday of every month.

The goal of this group is to support all immigrants in reducing anxiety by exploring a variety of coping skills and discussing current topics. We hope to address immigrants' unique stressors in our communities while fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.

Thursdays 1-1:50 PM via Zoom

December 12th & 19th

January 9th, 23rd, & 30th

February 6th & 13th

Get in touch with questions and for the Zoom link (307) 734-6040 info@tetonbehaviortherapy.com

Group led by Teton Behavior Therapy’s Oliver Dev & Idel Enriquez

Dyslexia Screening Event: Does your child struggle with reading or spelling? Free, private dyslexia screening for rising 1st through 11th-grade students. The screening assesses your child’s risk of dyslexia and is administered by a certified dyslexia specialist. Space is limited, and an appointment is required.

Appointments can be made at https://ascendacademics.youcanbook.me/

Location:  The Mental Wellness Collaborative, 690 S. Highway 89, Jackson, WY, Suite #201. TMWC is located above the Jackson Hole Land Trust. Please wait in the TMWC lobby; Kristin will find you at your appointment time. 

Please get in touch with Kristin at 307-690-0833 or KVito@Ascend-Academics.com with any questions.

*The screener is designed to measure the risk of a reading disability. It is not a formal evaluation, and a diagnosis is not provided.

*December 13, 2024 12:00-1:00pm with Diane K. Hudson, Ph.D, BCBA

Topic: “Supporting Siblings” IN PERSON AND ZOOM

ZOOM meeting ID: 814 2703 7344 password: 709353 or in-person at: Suite 201, 690 S Highway 89, Jackson

Email: grandstepstherapy@gmail.com for more info

Request to join our facebook group: JH Parent Connections

The goal of this group is to support all immigrants in reducing anxiety by exploring a variety of coping skills and discussing current topics. We hope to address immigrants' unique stressors in our communities while fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.

Thursdays 1-1:50 PM via Zoom

December 12th & 19th

January 9th, 23rd, & 30th

February 6th & 13th

Get in touch with questions and for the Zoom link (307) 734-6040 info@tetonbehaviortherapy.com

Group led by Teton Behavior Therapy’s Oliver Dev & Idel Enriquez

Please Join Yvette Werner, LCSW, for education & support in a community of women. Let’s talk about:

● Perimenopause and the menopause transition: symptoms, strategies for managing them and communicating with doctors and loved ones

● Aging in a culture that celebrates youth

● Parenting

● Empty nesting

● Relationships

The second Monday of every other month at 12 pm

Free & open to the public

Questions & RSVP to yvette@yvettewerner.com

Spanish interpretation available upon advanced request.

The Redefining Wellness Discussion Group meets the first Wednesday of every month at 12:00pm - 1:00pm to discuss articles, book chapters, podcasts, and other forms of media focused on redefining what ‘wellness’ means to us. Our goal is to discuss how we can remove weight as a metric of health and focus more on the things that make us feel truly ‘well’. Each month’s topic and link to the media form will be held on this page. Each participant is encouraged to read or listen to the piece of media prior to the discussion group and come ready to discuss - and bring your lunch with you! No sign up or commitment is necessary.

This discussion group is held at The Mental Wellness Collaborative in Jackson, WY and led by Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Dietitian Mary Ryan, RDN, CEDRD, LCSW.

Spanish interpretation available upon advanced request.

ECHO for Families is a community that provides opportunities for learning, advocacy, and mentorship with families that have a child with developmental disabilities, autism, or other special healthcare needs. This network allows families to receive professional support and brainstorm evidence-based solutions or share successes with other families around the state and nation.

The UW ECHO for Families is the first ECHO network that provides information directly to families and can be accessed anywhere in the state.

December 4: Supporting Mental Health for Caregivers: Family and Statewide Resources

Presenter: Parent Panel

Located at Jackson Elementary School’s Commons. Soupgiving is an opportunity to connect with fellow Jacksonites before the busy, and sometimes challenging, holiday season. A FREE community gathering for all. During this free event, enjoy free heartwarming soups from local restaurants, a moment to connect with friends old and new, live music, a collaborative art project, and activities and crafts for kids. For more information, contact Kate Schelbe at 307-739-1026 or kschelbe@tetonbha.org

Dyslexia Screening Event: Does your child struggle with reading or spelling? Free, private dyslexia screening for rising 1st through 11th-grade students. The screening assesses your child’s risk of dyslexia and is administered by a certified dyslexia specialist. Space is limited, and an appointment is required.

Appointments can be made at https://ascendacademics.youcanbook.me/

Location:  The Mental Wellness Collaborative, 690 S. Highway 89, Jackson, WY, Suite #201. TMWC is located above the Jackson Hole Land Trust. Please wait in the TMWC lobby; Kristin will find you at your appointment time. 

Please get in touch with Kristin at 307-690-0833 or KVito@Ascend-Academics.com with any questions.

*The screener is designed to measure the risk of a reading disability. It is not a formal evaluation, and a diagnosis is not provided.

ECHO for Families is a community that provides opportunities for learning, advocacy, and mentorship with families that have a child with developmental disabilities, autism, or other special healthcare needs. This network allows families to receive professional support and brainstorm evidence-based solutions or share successes with other families around the state and nation.

The UW ECHO for Families is the first ECHO network that provides information directly to families and can be accessed anywhere in the state.

November 20: Supporting Mental Health for Caregivers

Presenter: TBA

Join us for a special Redefining Wellness event at Astoria. Tanya Mark, local health and wellbeing coach, intuitive eating counselor, and body-positive facilitator, will join Mary Ryan to facilitate a conversation on self-love. With self-love, we treat our bodies with the honor they deserve for the brilliant work they do to keep us alive. The event will begin with Mary and Tanya’s brief presentation, an interactive discussion, and then a complimentary soak.

Space is limited, so email carolyn@astoriapark.org to sign up for FREE today! 

Join Dr. Rork with Wyoming Psychiatry & Consultation clinic and The Mental Wellness Collaborative for virtual rounds tailored for Teton County providers addressing community mental health needs. Connect via Zoom with peers and experts. Collaborate, seek guidance, and expand your network. Unite to support each other and those we serve!

The third Friday of every month.

Meet & connect with other parents of kids with special needs. Share ideas, resources, support, meet guest speakers

*November 12, 2024 12:00-1:00pm with Marika Vaden, Ed.S., NCSP

VIRTUAL ONLY ZOOM meeting ID: 814 2703 7344 password: 709353

Email: grandstepstherapy@gmail.com for more info

Request to join our facebook group: JH Parent Connections

The Redefining Wellness Discussion Group meets the first Wednesday of every month at 12:00pm - 1:00pm to discuss articles, book chapters, podcasts, and other forms of media focused on redefining what ‘wellness’ means to us. Our goal is to discuss how we can remove weight as a metric of health and focus more on the things that make us feel truly ‘well’. Each month’s topic and link to the media form will be held on this page. Each participant is encouraged to read or listen to the piece of media prior to the discussion group and come ready to discuss - and bring your lunch with you! No sign up or commitment is necessary.

This discussion group is held at The Mental Wellness Collaborative in Jackson, WY and led by Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Dietitian Mary Ryan, RDN, CEDRD, LCSW.

Spanish interpretation available upon advanced request.

ECHO for Families is a community that provides opportunities for learning, advocacy, and mentorship with families that have a child with developmental disabilities, autism, or other special healthcare needs. This network allows families to receive professional support and brainstorm evidence-based solutions or share successes with other families around the state and nation.

The UW ECHO for Families is the first ECHO network that provides information directly to families and can be accessed anywhere in the state.

November 6: Sleep Tips and Tricks

Join us for information on how to set children up for success in their slumber. Skills will include setting a bedtime routine, limiting distractions before bed, and sticking to the routine to best benefit the household.

Presenter: Emily Miller, University of Wyoming (UW) Psychology Department

Come join several experts in ketamine treatment for a discussion about Ketamine treatment for mental health. Questions we will answer include:

• -What is Ketamine used for?

• -What are the different types of Ketamine administration?

• -When should a client be referred for Ketamine treatment?

• -Are there skills my client should have prior to starting Ketamine treatment?

Bring your inquisitive minds and burning questions about Ketamine! THIS EVENT IS ONLY OPEN TO MENTAL HEALTH THERAPISTS

ZOOM: HTTPS://ZOOM.US/J/92092962761 ID: 920 9296 2761

Presented by:

• -Sue Wolff, PMHNP, Lupine Mental Health

• -Hannah Meier, PMHNP, Deep Roots Mental Health

• -Aimee Racette, CRNA, Jackson Hole Ketamine Clinic

Please RSVP:to sue@lupinementalhealth.com

Dyslexia Screening Event: Does your child struggle with reading or spelling? Free, private dyslexia screening for rising 1st through 11th-grade students. The screening assesses your child’s risk of dyslexia and is administered by a certified dyslexia specialist. Space is limited, and an appointment is required.

Appointments can be made at https://ascendacademics.youcanbook.me/

Location:  The Mental Wellness Collaborative, 690 S. Highway 89, Jackson, WY, Suite #201. TMWC is located above the Jackson Hole Land Trust. Please wait in the TMWC lobby; Kristin will find you at your appointment time. 

Please get in touch with Kristin at 307-690-0833 or KVito@Ascend-Academics.com with any questions.

*The screener is designed to measure the risk of a reading disability. It is not a formal evaluation, and a diagnosis is not provided.

ECHO for Families is a community that provides opportunities for learning, advocacy, and mentorship with families that have a child with developmental disabilities, autism, or other special healthcare needs. This network allows families to receive professional support and brainstorm evidence-based solutions or share successes with other families around the state and nation.

The UW ECHO for Families is the first ECHO network that provides information directly to families and can be accessed anywhere in the state.

October 23: Strength-Based Approaches

Participants will learn strategies for incorporating strength-based approaches and about identifying their child's strengths and communicating strengths and areas for support.

Presenter: Theresa Andrzejewski, University of Wyoming (UW) Psychology Department

Join Dr. Rork with Wyoming Psychiatry & Consultation clinic and The Mental Wellness Collaborative for virtual rounds tailored for Teton County providers addressing community mental health needs. Connect via Zoom with peers and experts. Collaborate, seek guidance, and expand your network. Unite to support each other and those we serve!

The third Friday of every month.

Please Join Yvette Werner, LCSW, for education & support in a community of women. Let’s talk about:

● Perimenopause and the menopause transition: symptoms, strategies for managing them and communicating with doctors and loved ones

● Aging in a culture that celebrates youth

● Parenting

● Empty nesting

● Relationships

The second Monday of every month at 12 pm

Free & open to the public

Questions & RSVP to yvette@yvettewerner.com

Spanish interpretation available upon advanced request.

ECHO for Families is a community that provides opportunities for learning, advocacy, and mentorship with families that have a child with developmental disabilities, autism, or other special healthcare needs. This network allows families to receive professional support and brainstorm evidence-based solutions or share successes with other families around the state and nation.

The UW ECHO for Families is the first ECHO network that provides information directly to families and can be accessed anywhere in the state.

October 9: Fixation and Coping with Negative Feelings

This session offers an overview of supporting youth with how to identify and name negative feelings and how to cope when experiencing negative feelings. We will also emphasize practical tools to use when experiencing negative emotions.

Presenter: Meisa Khaireddin, University of Wyoming (UW) Psychology Department

The Redefining Wellness Discussion Group meets the first Wednesday of every month at 12:00pm - 1:00pm to discuss articles, book chapters, podcasts, and other forms of media focused on redefining what ‘wellness’ means to us. Our goal is to discuss how we can remove weight as a metric of health and focus more on the things that make us feel truly ‘well’. Each month’s topic and link to the media form will be held on this page. Each participant is encouraged to read or listen to the piece of media prior to the discussion group and come ready to discuss - and bring your lunch with you! No sign up or commitment is necessary.

This discussion group is held at The Mental Wellness Collaborative in Jackson, WY and led by Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Dietitian Mary Ryan, RDN, CEDRD, LCSW.

Spanish interpretation available upon advanced request.

ECHO for Families is a community that provides opportunities for learning, advocacy, and mentorship with families that have a child with developmental disabilities, autism, or other special healthcare needs. This network allows families to receive professional support and brainstorm evidence-based solutions or share successes with other families around the state and nation.

The UW ECHO for Families is the first ECHO network that provides information directly to families and can be accessed anywhere in the state.

September 25: Supporting Emotion Dysregulation in Youth

This session offers an overview of emotion regulation in youth, focusing on understanding its importance, identifying key emotion regulation strategies, and providing effective support for youth. Signs of dysregulation and challenges related to emotion regulation will also be discussed. Though the focus of this presentation will be on supporting youth, emotion regulation strategies are relevant and important across the lifespan and may also apply to adults and caregivers more broadly.

Presenter: Kate Breitenfeldt, University of Wyoming (UW) Psychology Department

Join Dr. Rork with Wyoming Psychiatry & Consultation clinic and The Mental Wellness Collaborative for virtual rounds tailored for Teton County providers addressing community mental health needs. Connect via Zoom with peers and experts. Collaborate, seek guidance, and expand your network. Unite to support each other and those we serve!

The third Friday of every month.

Training objectives include how to:

• Measure current professional quality of life using the ProQol assessment

• Discuss professional and personal effects of chronic stress

• Define Compassion Fatigue, Secondary Traumatic Stress, and Burnout

• Develop personal plan for enhancing Professional Quality of Life

Pre-registration required, email: elizabeth@jacksonholetherapy.com

Dinner will be provided. Minimum of 5 participants needed

Meet & connect with other parents of kids with special needs. Share ideas, resources, support, meet guest speakers

*July 15, 2024 12:00-1:00pm with Jessica Eastman, OTR/L & guest:

             Adriene Henderson, Executive Director of Teton Adaptive Sports   

*August 23, 2024 12:00-1:00pm with Marika Vaden, Ed.S., NCSP 

              Topic: “IEP prep for school

*September 16, 2024 5:00-6:00pm with Diane K. Hudson, Ph.D, BCBA 

              Topic: “Supporting Siblings”

Email: grandstepstherapy@gmail.com for more info

Request to join our facebook group: JH Parent Connections

In person at 690 S. Hwy 89 suite 201, or via zoom (with the group) ZOOM meeting ID: 851 4504 0998 password: 136696

ECHO for Families is a community that provides opportunities for learning, advocacy, and mentorship with families that have a child with developmental disabilities, autism, or other special healthcare needs. This network allows families to receive professional support and brainstorm evidence-based solutions or share successes with other families around the state and nation.

The UW ECHO for Families is the first ECHO network that provides information directly to families and can be accessed anywhere in the state.

September 11: Understanding Therapy Options and Supports Relating to Autism and Advanced Healthcare Needs: A Parent's Guide for Supporting Youth

This presentation will provide a practical overview of different types of therapeutic supports relating to autism and advanced healthcare needs, with a specific focus on (1) distinguishing between different types of services across multiple domains (e.g., general goals of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech/language therapy, mental health supports), (2) identifying different types of mental health supports, specifically, and (3) sharing practical resources for families.

Presenter: Christina McDonnell, University of Wyoming (UW) Psychology Department

The Redefining Wellness Discussion Group meets the first Wednesday of every month at 12:00pm - 1:00pm to discuss articles, book chapters, podcasts, and other forms of media focused on redefining what ‘wellness’ means to us. Our goal is to discuss how we can remove weight as a metric of health and focus more on the things that make us feel truly ‘well’. Each month’s topic and link to the media form will be held on this page. Each participant is encouraged to read or listen to the piece of media prior to the discussion group and come ready to discuss - and bring your lunch with you! No sign up or commitment is necessary.

This discussion group is held at The Mental Wellness Collaborative in Jackson, WY and led by Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Dietitian Mary Ryan, RDN, CEDRD, LCSW.

Spanish interpretation available upon advanced request.

The Mental Wellness Collaborative is excited to support Jackson Hole Land Trust and their “WELLNESS CLASSES on the BLOCK.” Join us for a summer-long series of wellness offerings, located at: the Greenspace on the Block (155 East Broadway).

Fridays - Twice a month 1-2pm

June 7 and June 21

July 19 and July 26

August 16 and August 30

All classes are free of charge.