Cigna Announces Free Consumer & Caregiver Resources – Focus on Autism, Addiction, Eating Disorders & Children’s Mental Illness

Gettysburg, PA, Aug. 01, 2017 -- Starting July 13, Cigna is launching the Cigna Behavioral Awareness Series – a series of consumer and caregiver resources. The new resources, which features a series of free web briefings facilitated by industry experts, will focus on the latest research and best practices in autism, addiction, eating disorders, and children’s mental health.

The schedule for the expert-lead web briefings is:

• All About Autism:
  • Oral Medication — Melissa L. Olive, BCBA-D, PhD (1:00pm – 2:00pm EST – July 13, 2017) 
  • How To Teach Communication Skills — Mary Knowles, BCBA (1:00pm – 2:00pm EST – August 10, 2017)
  • Important Skills For Sexual Education — Carly Graf, BCBA (1:00pm – 2:00pm EST – September 14, 2017)
  • ABC Data Recording & Consequence-Based Strategies For Behavior Change — Anthony Hamedi, BCBA (1:00pm – 2:00pm EST – October 12, 2017)
• Coping With Substance Use:
  • Introduction To Women For Sobriety (WFS) — Adrienne Miller (1:00pm – 2:00pm EST – July 19, 2017)
  • Women & Alcohol: Guidelines For Healthy Choices — Jennifer Faringer & Beverly Haberle (August 16, 2017)
  • Substance Use Disorder: Standing Up To Stigma — Gary Mendell (1:00pm – 2:00pm EST – September 20, 2017)
• The Truth About Eating Disorders:
  • Fun In The Sun: ED Summer Support Tips For Surviving Swimsuit Season — Delisa Deutsch, LPC-S, CEDS (1:00pm – 2:00pm EST – July 25, 2017)
  • Eating Disorders & Type 1 Diabetes (ED-DMT 1): Diagnosis, Prevention, & Treatment — Allison Marek, LCSW, CDWF (1:00pm – 2:00pm EST – August 22, 2017)
  • The Role Of Nutrition Therapy & Education In The Recovery Process — Ashlee Benson, MS, RD, LD/N (1:00pm – 2:00pm EST – September 26, 2017)
• Behavioral Awareness For Children & Families:
  • Brain Informed Behavioral Interventions — Dr. Dan Matthews (1:00pm – 2:00pm EST – July 20, 2017)
  • The Adolescent World: Unlocking The Pieces — Dr. Deborah Purge (1:00pm – 2:00pm EST – August 17, 2017)
  • Adolescent Suicide Prevention — Clark Flatt (1:00pm – 2:00pm EST – September 21, 2017)

To learn more about these free web briefings and register, visit: https://www.cigna.com/personal/health-and-well-being/behavioral-awareness-series/

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ABOUT Cigna

Cigna works with employers and organizations around the world helping employees stay healthy and on the job. We work closely with brokers and consultants to develop innovative programs, help individuals and families improve their health, well-being and sense of security—and lower their medical costs. And, Cigna provides access to a global network of local physicians and hospitals—as well as 24/7/365 live customer service. Learn more at www.cigna.com

ABOUT OPEN MINDS

OPEN MINDS is a national strategic advisory firm specializing in the sectors of the health and human service industry serving individuals with complex support needs: mental health; addiction treatment; children & family services; intellectual & developmental disabilities; chronic disease management; long term care; social services; correctional health care, reentry & diversion; and juvenile justice.

Founded in 1987 and based in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the 75+ associates believe by providing the latest market intelligence and management best practices to organizations serving the health and social support needs of the most vulnerable consumers, those organizations will be better able to provide efficient and effective services. Learn more at www.openminds.com.

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