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Speaking and Workshops 

Open to participating in webinars, panels, interviews, or providing thoughtfully designed workshops for groups and organizations on various mental health issues. Below are brief descriptions of workshops I have created and presented. Have an idea for a workshop? Contact me below 

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Underdiagnosed Grief in Illness

This workshop expands upon the notion of disenfranchised grief and the interplay of loss for individuals and families struggling to cope with an illness. Participants will be able to identify the six types of underdiagnosed grief in illness, and how to apply an assessment framework to work with patients and families. 

Underdiagnosed Grief | Undiagnosed Grief In Illness (riverao1.wixsite.com)

Punching Bag: The intersection of body and stress.

This workshop will focus on the intersection of body and mind when dealing with stress in our lives. By the end of the presentation, participants will walk away with an understanding of the psychological and physical connection of stress and resources to assist them. 

Offering and Rates:

A specialized workshop for targeted audiences to include selected speaking topics from above.

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1 Hour Workshops: $500-1500

Half Day Seminar: $4,000-$7,000

Full Day Seminar- inquire for rates 

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Health Literacy: It is a Social Justice Issue

This workshop is designed for healthcare organization who seek to improve their understanding of the role of health literacy, social determinants of health, and psychosocial needs. Participants will obtain valuable information and be more equipped to address health literacy gaps.

The differentiation of Perinatal OCD 

Participants will learn how to identify the hallmark symptoms of Perinatal OCD, specifically intrusive thoughts about harm, and how these differ from typical parental worries. This session is designed to provide mental health professionals with a deeper understanding of Perinatal OCD and how to distinguish it from typical concerns during pregnancy and the postpartum period.

This isn't a stage: Exploring Grief 

This workshop will over the history of grief counseling, and how we have come to understand that grief is not a stage. By the end of the presentation, participants will obtain valuable tools and resources to assist them while they embark on their healing journey. 

About

My name is Olivia Rivera-Marmara 

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey with over 20 years of experience working in the field of health social work. I have worked with all age ranges, including pediatric, maternal health, adults, and older adults. I have also worked in outpatient and inpatient settings, emergency room, intensive care units, and in palliative care. 

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I specialize in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Perinatal OCD, Grief Counseling, PTSD, Perinatal Anxiety and Mood Disorders, and Generalized Anxiety. 

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Education:

Doctor of Social Work- Rutgers University

Master of Social Work- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Bachelor of Art- George Washington University​

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Academia:

Moravian University, Full-time Assistant Professor MSW Program 

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Certification

Certification in Clinical Supervision since 2017 

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Trained in: 

Exposure and Response Prevention

Inference-based Cognitive Therapy

Cognitive Processing Therapy 

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy 

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Perinatal Anxiety and Mood Disorders 

  • Has the journey to parenthood become filled with anxiety and stress?

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PTSD

  • Do you replay certain moments over and over in your mind, even when you try not to?

  • Have you started avoiding people, places, or situations that remind you of something painful?

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OCD 

  • Has your life become overwhelmed with intrusive thoughts?

  • Do you find yourself spending so much of your time doing complusions to alleviate the neverending anxiety?

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