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Emotional Healing: Instant Gratification / Long Term Rewards

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By DR. TED WIARD
Golden Willow Retreat

Whenever there is loss, there is a tendency for high impulsivity, in which behaviors are often highly impulsive and reactive.

There is a reason for this type of behavior, and this type of behavior is common and related to what the brain does after loss. When there is loss, the brain moved into survival mode as the foundation of one’s reality of themselves and the world around them has changed.

The loss of this foundation causes the brain to react due to consciously, or unconsciously, thinking the person is dying, not only the definition of how they perceived themselves. Read More

NMPED COVID-19 Update: Confirming 39 New Positive Cases – 30 Staff, 9 Students Across New Mexico’s Public Schools

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NMPED News:

SANTA FE — The Public Education Department Oct. 27 announced 39 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours.

Rapid response has been initiated, and all pertinent information has been verified with the schools and school districts.

The following new cases have been reported:

  • Seven cases in Bernalillo County. Four of the infected individuals are staff members who were last on school property Oct. 9, 20 and 21. The other three infected individuals are students who were last on campus Oct. 13 and 20.
  • One case in Cibola County. The infected individual is a student who was last on school
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New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Extends Utility Disconnections Of Residential Customers Moratorium

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PRC News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) at its open meeting Oct. 21 adopted a final rule change that revises three rules pertaining to disconnection of residential gas, electric and water.

This allows the Commission to issue subsequent temporary orders prohibiting disconnection of residential utility customers in New Mexico during any public health emergency.

During the meeting, the Commission approved the subsequent second temporary Order that extends the moratorium on disconnections of residential utility customers until Jan. 6, 2021.

In light of the Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 590 New Cases, Total Now At 43,169 With 4 New Deaths And 21,063 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 590 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 44 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update includes 4 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:

  • 141 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 1 new case in Catron County
  • 15 new cases in Chaves County
  • 2 new cases in Cibola County
  • 7 new cases in Curry County
  • 163 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 14 new cases in Eddy County
  • 1 new case in Grant County
  • 1 new case in Guadalupe
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Chart 227: COVID-19 In New Mexico Oct. 27, 2020

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This chart shows the overall COVID-19 risk in New Mexico by county. The nonprofit organization Covid Act Now monitors daily diagnoses, infection rates, testing positivity, ICU headroom and contacts traced. The overall COVID-19 risk is based on these five metrics. Map: mapchart.net. Source: covidactnow.org/us/nm/. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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Governor; Behavioral Health Officials Highlight Resources For Staying Safe, Reducing Stress During COVID-19

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state behavioral health officials today highlighted resources to support New Mexicans during the ongoing health emergency.

“For many, the pandemic is a source of fear, anxiety, and uncertainty – but there is plenty we can do to take care of ourselves and our loved ones,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “And it’s essential that we take time for genuine self-care. That’s how we’ll find the calm and stability to weather this time – together.”

“Even when we’re quarantining, we’re still all in this together,” said New Mexico Behavioral Health Collaborative Read More

So Far 450 Local And Regional Area Adults Certified Through JJAB Youth Mental Health First Aid Classes

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JJAB News:

Youth Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based, nationally recognized course designed for adults who work with youth, ages 10-18. 

The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and provides information on how to identify symptoms of different types of mental illness. 

Additionally, the training covers a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in crisis and non-crisis situations.

Los Alamos JJAB began offering Youth Mental Health First Aid courses in 2016. Of the 450 participants that have received certification Read More

Hundreds Of New Mexico Doctors, Nurses And Health Care Practitioners Plead: ‘Help us protect you’

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Courtesy/NMDOH
STATE News:
SANTA FE – More than 350 doctors, nurses and health care practitioners and providers from all across New Mexico this week signed an open letter urging New Mexicans to double down on safe practices and personal caution to slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect the state’s health care and hospital resources. 
The letter will run as an advertisement in 19 newspapers across the state over the coming week. 
“New Mexico’s health care professionals understand the urgency of this moment, with the virus spreading throughout our state and illnesses multiplying rapidly,”
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Weather Closes COVID-19 Testing Sites Tuesday … Clients Will Be Notified And Rescheduled

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NMDOH News:

SANTA FE – Many COVID-19 testing sites will be closed Tuesday, Oct. 27, due to inclement weather.

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) would like to inform the public of cancellations due to the potential for snow and or unfavorable weather statewide.

Each registered client will receive a phone call as well as a text message providing information of the closures. Alerts also also be posted on social media, the www.cv.nmhealth.org and www.nmhealth.org websites.

Testing locations and some alternate sites are as follows:

  • Los Alamos: No alternate locations everyone will be
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LAPSF Helping Teachers Stand Up To Challenges This Year

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A teacher’s makeshift standing desk. Courtesy/LAPSF

Smiling LAMS teacher Brent Collum after receiving a standing desk from LAPS Foundation. Courtesy/LAPS

By Jenny McCumber
Executive Director
LAPS Foundation

Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation always looks for opportunities to help support our school staff, especially this year with so many operational changes. 

We want to use the generous donations from our community to make a difference and positively impact our schools for a successful year of learning in 2020-2021. We are focused on flexibility this year and meeting needs of the Read More