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
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.
Your Implicit Bias is Showing
Let's talk about implicit bias in the healthcare setting. What are they? How do they show up? What can we do about them? Should we ignore them? This introductory workshop will look to answer this and more questions.
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 Grief Counseling, Perinatal Bereavement, 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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Part-Time Lecturer:
Rutgers School of Social Worker and Rutgers Newark School of Art and Sciences
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