January 2012

Jan 31: PANDAS
PANDAS is the acronym for Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal infections. It is believed that sometimes a strep infection may be the root cause of some mental health diagnosis in children. Some children with PANDAS are initially diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or a tic disorder. It is thought to be the body's immune reaction to infection, not the Strep infection itself that causes symptoms.

February 2012

Feb 7: Dr. Alan Wolfelt, Mourning Hope Grief Center
Dr. Alan Wolfelt, a noted author, educator, and grief counselor will be visiting the Mourning Hope Grief Center in Lincoln, Neb. later in February. Dr. Wolfelt directs the Center for Loss and Life Transition in Ft. Collins, Colo. He will share with Not Alone listeners how to integrate our grief into our lives, and how helping professionals enhance one’s ability to support people impacted by death, especially death by suicide.

Feb 14: Moe Armstrong
Moe Armstrong shares his wisdom regarding Peer Support, especially for other veterans.

Feb 21: R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Back by popular demand, the theatrical group, R.E.S.P.E.C.T. will address dating violence in adolescents. Parents will find this a great conversation opener with their teens.

Feb 28: Carolyn Rooker, Director of Voices for Children
Carolyn Rooker, Director of Voices for Children Carolyn Rooker, Director of Voices for Children, will be talking about current legislative issues that especially affect the well-being of Nebraska's children.