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Below are historic endeavors with and for the community and how you can take part in our services outside the therapy room.

2017

Mr. Juan Gerardo Galván-Rodríguez presented at the Annual Upbring Fosterparent Conference on adolescent development held on 14 November 2017.

Mr. Juan Gerardo Galván-Rodríguez being recognized by The Burke Foundation fostercare agency for exceptional psychotherapeutic service to fosterchildren and fosterparents alike at their Annual Fosterparent Recognition Dinner held on 9 November 2017.

Mr. Juan Gerardo Galván-Rodríguez participated as an invited speaker at the 14th Annual Mental Health & Substance Abuse Awareness Symposium! His presentation will endeavor to define A "Normal" Personality from a psychological perspective, in contrast to personality disorders.

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Mr. Galván-Rodríguez participated in the Area Health Education Center's quarterly Community Conversations on Teen and Young Adult Mental Health on 3 October 2017. Presentation title: "Why Teens Seek Risky Behaviors" and the neurological factors and development of the brain.

Mr. Galván-Rodríguez was an invited judge for the 29th Annual United Independent School District Science Fair - Behavioral Sciences category.

2016

Individualized Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) Seminar: Mr. Juan Gerardo Galván-Rodríguez was invited and offered an exclusive seminar on brain functioning. Mr. Galván-Rodríguez utilized neuropsychiatrist, Daniel J. Siegel, M.D.'s, interdisciplinary model and tailored seminar to groups needs.

2016 C.A.P.S. Annual Spring Festival: Mr. Juan Gerardo Galván-Rodríguez was invited to participate in the Border Region Behavioral Health Center: The Child, Adolescent and Parent Services Program's (CAPS) annual spring festival. Mr. Galván-Rodríguez showcased smart games and plastinated brain. Provided psychoeducation on both smart games and brain functioning to both children and parents alike.

Celiac Sadness: The Emotional Side of a Celiac Diagnosis, Laredo, TX, USA, 20 October 2016: Seminar will aim to explore the emotional and metal aspects of a celiac disease diagnosis and adhering to a gluten free lifestyle. Sadness, depression, and anxiety are common among those having to follow a gluten free diet for life, for medical reasons. Also to be discussed is how one can overcome these feelings and cope with your new lifestyle.The CDF Laredo Support Group is a regional support group of the Celiac Disease Foundation, dedicated to the national mission of CDF.

2015

Invited speaker, Mr. Galván-Rodríguez, presented to parents and staff at Power Christian Academy (Laredo, TX, USA) on the systemic approach in assisting children thrive in and out of the academic setting.

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Pro8News Interview, Laredo, Texas, US, 31 August 2015: Juan Gerardo Galván-Rodríguez, in his home office with Pro8News’ Renée Santos, providing interpersonal-neurobiological rationale for partners that engage in extra-marital affairs on Ashley Madison website and other social media outlets. More so, how to recognize signs of an affair as well as methods to assist couples heal after an affair.

4th Annual Portico Street Festival, Laredo, TX, USA, 10 November 2015: Our booth endeavored to offer two services to the public: psychological information for caregivers on how to raise psychologically balanced and healthy children (as well as individuals) & for entertainment purposes we will have various "smart games" for the public to play throughout the festival.

2014 & Before

OLLU Lake Currents, 20 October 2003

Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) publication that announced Juan Gerardo Galván-Rodríguez's presentation at the annual Baccalaureate Program Director's Annual Meeting in Reno, Nevada.

En-Route to Rural School, Mangalore, India, 2003

Juan Gerardo Galván-Rodríguez and colleagues with local tribesman en-route through jungle terrain to a rural primary school on the outskirts of Mangalore, India to conduct evaluation on children’s mental health status.

Rural School, Mangalore, India, 2003

Pupils in a rural primary school on the outskirts of Mangalore, India who will participate in a mental health status evaluation.

Sacred Heart’s Higher Primary School (English Medium), Kulshekar, Mangalore, India, 2003

Juan Gerardo Galván-Rodríguez and fellow pupils at wherein Juan Gerardo Galván-Rodríguez offered micro and mezzo clinical services.

Sacred Heart’s Higher Primary School (English Medium), Kulshekar, Mangalore, India, 2003

Fellow pupils at wherein Juan Gerardo Galván-Rodríguez offered micro and mezzo clinical services.

Community Needs Assessment, Devi Nager-Kunjathbail, Rural Community, Mangalore, India, 2003

Juan Gerardo Galván-Rodríguez with one of the pupils at the local "anganvadi" (day care center) wherein Juan Gerardo Galván-Rodríguez and colleagues conducted a needs assessment of a rural community in Devi Nager-Kunjathbail, Mangalore, India.

Community Needs Assessment, Devi Nager-Kunjathbail, Rural Community, Mangalore, India, 2003

Juan Gerardo Galván-Rodríguez with children of the local "anganvadi" (day care center) wherein Juan Gerardo Galván-Rodríguez and colleagues conducted a needs assessment of a rural community in Devi Nager-Kunjathbail, Mangalore, India.

Community Needs Assessment,  Devi Nager-Kunjathbail, Mangalore, India, 2004

Juan Gerardo Galván-Rodríguez with colleagues (Sister Julie, Prema Cutina) and other community leaders being recognized for contributions to the Devi Nager-Kunjathbail rural community.

Community Needs Assessment,  Devi Nager-Kunjathbail, Mangalore, India, 2004

Juan Gerardo Galván-Rodríguez with colleagues (Sister Julie, Prema Cutina) after being recognized for contributions to the Devi Nager-Kunjathbail rural community.

Mother Teresa's Home for the Dying and Destitute, India, 2004

Offering clinical services and other volunteer services to aid the Missionary Sister's of Charity.

Center for Community Problem Solving at New York University and the Center for Urban Epidemiologic Studies at New York Academy of Medicine, New York, NY, U.S.A., 2005

Juan Gerardo Galván-Rodríguez and fellow Bilingual and Bicultural Pilot Study Researchers en-route to compile information through direct-contact from New York City Mexican immigrants regarding their experiences (physical health, mental health, social support, employment, language) in order to aid in designing and improving programs that address problems faced by Mexican communities in New York City.

Scholarship Recipient Attendee, Psychotherapy Networker Symposium, Washington, D.C., U.S.A., 2006

Juan Gerardo Galván-Rodríguez attending the annual symposium dedicated to providing advances within the realm of psychology and psychotherapy.

Scholarship Recipient Attendee, Psychotherapy Networker Symposium, Washington, D.C., U.S.A., 2006

Juan Gerardo Galván-Rodríguez co-presenting with Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy founder, Dr. Albert Ellis.

Invited Attendee, American Family Therapy Academy (AFTA), Chicago, Ill, USA, 2007

Attended annual conference with fellow colleagues (Oscar Ocasio, PhD & Miguel Vilaró-Coló, MD) dedicated to providing advancing systemic thinking and practices for families in their social context through diversity in its membership and through continuous dialogue and collaborative interchange.

Invited Attendee, American Family Therapy Academy (AFTA), Chicago, Ill, USA, 2007

Juan Gerardo Galván-Rodríguez with Dr. Pauline Boss (and husband) who is an educator and researcher who is widely recognized for her groundbreaking research on what is now known as the theory of ambiguous loss.

Advertisement, New York City, NY, USA, Summer 2007

Advertisement promoting Vera Institute of Justice's innovative project, Adolescent Portable Therapy, whose goal is to reduce substance abuse and recidivism in New York City youth.

Recognition Letter, The Bronx, New York, NY, 8 February 2008

Letter recognizing Juan Gerardo Galván-Rodríguez's speaking engagment for the Map for Like Program at the Bronx Leadership Academy II's school for inner-city youth.

Psychology Guest Lecturer, Laredo, TX, USA, 2010

Juan Gerardo Galván-Rodríguez guest lecturing in high school psychology courses at the Dr. Dennis D. Cantu Health Science Magnet School, Martin High School, for the Laredo Independent School District (LISD).