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  To view resources from this training, please click DOWNLOAD Click here to watch the recording Event Description Many school-age students receive their mental health care in schools.  As a vital part of the mental health system, school districts must prepare their staff to provide high quality mental health services to students.  School districts must also partner with community organizations to provide a continuum of mental health care to our students.  This training will assist both school staff and community partners in understanding how to establish these partnerships, address barriers and collaborate in mental health workforce development. Learning Objectives 1.Participants will learn strategies for mental health workforce development 2.Participants will learn about important procedures for formalizing school-community mental health partnerships. 3.Participants will learn about strategies for joint advocacy for mental health services for children 4. Participants will learn strategies to address the barriers to school-community mental health partnerships. Trainer Andria Amador, Ed.D NCSP Andria Amador is the Senior Director of Behavioral Health Services for the Boston Public Schools (BPS).  Andria has dedicated her career to urban school psychology and began her career as a school psychologist before becoming an administrator.  Andria, along with her staff and partners, have developed the Comprehensive Behavioral Health Model (CBHM).  CBHM is a multi-tiered system of supports designed to support the behavioral health needs of students across a continuum of prevention, early-intervention and intensive services.  Implementation of CBHM requires BPS school psychologists to expand their scope of service delivery to include all NASP Domains of Practice.  Andria had the pleasure of serving as the Past President of the Massachusetts School Psychology Association.  She is the Delegate Representative for the Northeast for the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and is also the coordinator of the NASP Supervision Interest Group.

  To view resources from this session, click DOWNLOAD Click here to watch the recording Event Description Social determinants of health are the contexts and conditions in which people live. The scholarly literature has documented that social determinants and inequities among them contribute to disparities in health and wellness. This webinar will discuss social determinants of health as defined by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, as well as the effects of disparities on mental health and an individual's quality of life. Trainer Dr. Cynthia Guzmán Dr. Cynthia E. Guzmán is a licensed psychologist who has devoted her career to addressing health disparities in underserved communities, primarily in Indian Country for the past 12 years. She has experience with program design, development, and implementation of programs that address co-occurring disorders as well as primary care/mental health integration. Aside from clinical work and the supervision of other trainees, Dr. Guzmán considers herself a servant leader and enjoys developing community assessments, policy and procedure writing, as well as implementing culturally safe interventions at the community level. Dr. Guzmán is a proud member of the American Psychological Association, Society for Indian Psychologists and currently serves as the 2022 National Latinx Psychological Association Past President.

  To view resources from this training, click DOWNLOAD Click here to watch the recording Event Description This presentation will describe how to recognize and facilitate grief and mourning in individual psychotherapy on the basis of Worden’s (2018) model. Normal grief will be described, including the necessary tasks of mourning. Normal grief will be distinguished from complicated grief, including how to assess for more complicated grief. Principles for facilitating grief counseling in both normal and complicated grief and mourning, and common therapist barriers to addressing grief in counseling, will be discussed. Trainer Dr. Melanie Wilcox, PhD, ABPP Dr. Melanie Wilcox is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences, Institute of Public and Preventive Health, and Department of Psychiatry at Augusta University. She is also a licensed psychologist and board certified in counseling psychology and works part-time in private practice providing both therapy and assessment via telehealth. Her clinical areas of expertise include culturally responsive and trauma-informed care as well as substance abuse and addiction. Her research focuses on culturally response and antiracist psychotherapy and training, racial and socioeconomic inequity in higher education, and racial and social justice more broadly. She is in her final year as a member of the American Psychological Association’s Board of Educational Affairs, which she chaired in 2020, and is currently President Elect-Elect of APA Division 17, the Society of Counseling Psychology.

To view resources from this session, click DOWNLOAD Click here to watch the recording Event Description The training will cover the following learning objectives: - Identify stigma around mental health. - Understand stigma as a barrier to early intervention among youth seeking mental health services. - Discuss causes and solutions to mental health stigma among adolescents. Trainer Bobbi Perkins Bobbi Perkins joined the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) in September 2021 as a Technical Expert Lead with the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program and as the Project Director for the Mountain Plain Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Center. Prior to joining WICHE, she worked at the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Division (BHDDD) since 2014. In this role, she represented MT as the Single State Authority (SSA) for substance use disorder continuum of care and was responsible for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Block Grants and SAMHSA discretionary grants (Partnership for Success, State Opioid Response, FEMA Crisis Counseling, Pregnant and Post-Partum Women Pilot). Through this work she worked with partners and experts in the field to identify prevention, treatment and recovery support needs for individuals and families at risk for or struggling with substance, opioid, and stimulant use disorders. Collaboratively, she designed training and technical assistance to enhance access to evidence-based treatment across the behavioral health continuum. Bobbi has worked in the EMS, healthcare, and public health systems since 1995 and earned an undergraduate degree in Organizational Communication from Montana State University, a certificate in Public Health Management from the University of Washington, and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in public health and public administration through the University of Montana.

  Event Description January 8 An Integrated Approach to Primary Care Behavioral Health: Part 1 This session will discuss the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model for addressing behavioral health concerns in a primary care setting. PCBH is an integrated care model that is team-based and focused on population health. Participants will learn about gaining agency buy-in, creating space for workflow, developing a collaborative, team-based approach to behavioral health, and the type of skills and training a behavioral health provider may need to be successful in a primary care consultation model.   To view resources from this training, please click DOWNLOAD Click here to watch the recording   January 15 An Integrated Approach to Primary Care Behavioral Health: Part Two In this continuation from session one, participants will become familiar with the clinical aspects of PCBH work. This will include screening for behavioral health concerns, learning how to conduct brief visits with targeted interventions, documentation, collaborative care work with consulting psychiatrists, the use of SBIRT, and other strategies.   To view resources from this training, please click DOWNLOAD Click here to watch the recording Trainer Robin Landwehr Robin is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) who holds a Master of Science degree in mental health counseling from Capella University, and a Doctor of Behavioral Health (DBH) degree from Arizona State University. She currently serves as the Integrated Care Director at a Federally Qualified Health Center, and has a small private practice.  During her career, Robin has been fortunate enough to be involved in numerous writing projects and trainings, practiced as part of a collaborative care team, and provided clinical supervision. Her experience as a clinical counselor includes assisting individuals struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, health behaviors, substance abuse, and other issues. She is a certified instructor in the Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) and Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) suicide prevention programs.  

  To view resources from this training, please click DOWNLOAD Click here to view the recording Event Description Even though you're an expert at helping everyone else, it doesn't mean you always take care of yourself. Join Dr. Rebecca Marshall, a life and wellness coach with a Ph.D. in cognitive psychology, for an one-hour workshop filled with practical tools to help you feel better during the end of the year chaos. Explore (and practice!) evidence-based strategies for nervous system regulation, mindful self-compassion, and other wellness practices to navigate the year-end demands and welcome the new year with calm. Prioritize yourself and step into 2023 with a renewed sense of calm and vitality. We hope to see you at our last Workshop Wednesday training in 2023. Trainer Rebecca Shisler Marshall, PhD, CCC-SLP Dr. Rebecca Marshall is an expert in integrative wellness, mindfulness, and stress reduction. Drawing upon a rich blend of scientific knowledge and the innate wisdom of the body, mind, emotions, and spirit, she published her first book, Whole Body Upgrade. As a former stress addict who personally experienced burnout and its subsequent recovery, Rebecca's work centers on an integrative approach of nervous system regulation, holistic rest, and spiritual exploration. She understands firsthand the profound impact that well-being can have, not only on individuals but also on entire communities. With her initial training rooted in speech-language pathology and cognitive experimental psychology, Rebecca has spent over two decades researching mindfulness and integrative wellness. In addition to her academic training, she has also completed extensive training as a life and wellness coach, mindfulness and yoga instructor, reiki master, shamanic practitioner, and integrative change worker to further enrich her integrative approach to wellness

  To view resources from this session, click DOWNLOAD Click here to view the recording Event Description Many behavioral health providers had to rapidly shift to the use of telehealth services in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic to continue offering care to clients in need. In this “post”-pandemic era, new research is highlighting that technology is here to stay in the behavioral health workforce, but with the rapid transition of virtual services, many staff report minimal training and guidance as to how to best use such technology within their organization and in the delivery of client services. While research indicates that telehealth perceptions from staff are favorable and telehealth is seen as generally useful, both urban and rural providers report training needs related to clinical care and administrative functions. This workshop will explore strategies to help increase digital literacy for clients and to effectively engage clients in remote services. Additionally, this workshop will explore several avenues of reducing barriers to telehealth care for rural and under-resourced areas, such as increasing access to the required technology and how to ensure technology-based services are structured to be reimbursable. Trainer Ashley Fortier, PsyD Dr. Ashley Fortier is a Psychologist Candidate in Colorado and currently serves as a Technical Assistance Lead within the Behavioral Health Program at the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE). She works with various stakeholders across states and organizations in the West to further behavioral health program development and workforce initiatives. Her professional mission is to increase behavioral health care accessibility, effectiveness, and capacity in rural and frontier regions. She collaborates on a variety of research projects and publications in the areas of rural behavioral health, trauma-informed care, child and adolescent suicidology, and innovations in psychology practice. Much of Dr. Fortier’s clinical experiences focused on delivering mental health care to survivors of trauma and abuse, patients with severe and persistent mental illness, incarcerated juveniles and adults, and those experiencing acute behavioral health crises. Dr. Fortier received her B.S. in Psychology and Criminal Justice from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst as well as her M.A. and Psy.D. in Clinical Forensic Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology-Los Angeles.

  To view resources from this training, please click DOWNLOAD Click here to watch the recording Event Description Learn about the COMET™ conversation. Join our panelists, Maret Felzien, Kristen Curcija, MPH, and Dr. Jack Westfall, as they present an insightful mental health model designed for rural and agricultural communities that teaches communities how to address difficult issues before they become mental health crises. Developed by the High Plains Research Network, COMET™ (Changing Our Mental and Emotional Trajectory) is a community training that teaches community members how to support a friend or neighbor in a vulnerable space by helping them shift their mental health trajectory back to a place of wellness and away from the path of a mental health crisis. The COMET™ model aligns with rural cultural values of neighbor helping neighbor and communities being their own best resource. The holidays can be stressful, and this conversation reminds us how we can identify those stress points within our community and how we all can be supportive in a natural way to engage a friend, a neighbor, or an acquaintance when you are concerned about their well-being. Trainers Maret Felzien Maret is a native to northeastern Colorado and recently retired from a long career working to support underserved and underprepared students at the local 2-year college. Currently she assists with the daily operations of the family dry-land farm and cattle ranch. She became involved with community engagement and primary care practice- and community-based research  20 years ago working with High Plains Research Network (HPRN) and its Community Advisory Council. This group informs, advises, and co-creates health research to strengthen primary care across rural eastern Colorado. The research conducted in these rural communities has been fun, meaningful, and successful, and most importantly, has shown positive impact on the health of the communities. Her community engagement work and advocacy has grown from this experience to include work at the state and national level; additionally, she continually collaborates on research teams and with projects as a patient/community voice or leader, an advocate, and even sometimes as a co-investigator in research and primary care advocacy. Kristen Curcija Kristen Curcija, MPH, is a Research Services Senior Professional at the University of Colorado Department of Family Medicine and has been with the department for over 7 years. Her work focuses on practice-based and public health research, particularly in rural regions. She supports the High Plains Research Network and its Community Advisory Council. Originally from a small town in central Illinois, Kristen enjoys learning about the unique experiences of rural clinics and communities in eastern Colorado because the stories resonate with things she is familiar with. Her research experience and interests include diabetes, loneliness, drug and alcohol screening, treatment for opioid use disorder, and improving mental health in rural communities. Kristen has experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection, management, and analysis through survey administration and key informant interviews.  She holds a Master’s degree in Public Health from Benedictine University and a Bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from Kansas State University. Jack Westfall Jack Westfall is a family doctor in Colorado. He completed his MD and MPH at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, an internship in hospital medicine in Wichita, Kansas, and his Family Medicine Residency at the University of Colorado Rose Family Medicine Program. After joining the faculty at the University of Colorado Department of Family Medicine, Dr Westfall started the High Plains Research Network, a geographic community and practice-based research network in rural and frontier Colorado. He practiced family medicine in several rural communities including Limon, Ft Morgan, and his hometown of Yuma, Colorado. He added Medication Assisted Treatment to his clinical care in 2016.The work of the HPRN and its participatory, Community Advisory Council has included funding from the CDC, NIH, AHRQ, and numerous state and local foundations. After retiring from the University of Colorado School of Medicine, he worked for several years as the Director for Whole Person Care at Santa Clara County Health and Hospitals in San Jose, California. He served for several years as the Director of the Robert Graham Center for policy research in primary care and family medicine in Washington DC. He continues to consult and collaborate on primary care practice-based research, community-based participatory research,  integrated primary care and behavioral health, and the interface between primary care, public, and community health.

Series Description We are excited to announce that Christina Ruggiero, RP is returning to lead our fall Mindful Monday series entitled, Mindful Monday – Experiential Mental Health Practice. The Mindful Monday series continues to be extremely popular as we explore different mindfulness practices, related to overall well-being, resilience, and mental health. According to studies conducted by the National Institute of Health (NIH), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, mindfulness practices may help people manage stress, cope better with serious illness, and reduce anxiety and depression.  Many people who practice mindfulness report an increased ability to relax, a greater enthusiasm for life and improved self-esteem. Mindfulness practices are varied and can last anywhere from a couple of minutes to an hour or more. Vishen Lakhiani, Meditation Expert and CEO of Mindvalley, states “You can take a one- to three-minute dip into peacefulness, and you can see remarkable results. The biggest benefits are going to happen in the first few minutes.” This is a 30-minute interactive training that begins on October 9th and will run every other week through December 4th, 2023. This series of Mindful Monday sessions features a wide range of evidence-based practices from different disciplines and topics, including, sound healing, self-compassion, creativity, and setting boundaries. Each training will feature exercises from different mindfulness disciplines. At the beginning of each session, participants will spend a few minutes grounding and learning about the practice for that day and then spend approximately 15-20 minutes in experiential practice, leaving a few minutes at the end for reflection and discussion. Dates October 9th - Sound Healing To view resources from this session, click DOWNLOAD Click here to watch the recording October 23th - Grounding To view resources from this session, click DOWNLOAD Click here to watch the recording November 6 - Creativity and the Inner Critic To view resources from this session, click DOWNLOAD Click here to watch the recording November 20 - Self-Compassion HEAL Acronym To view resources from this session, click DOWNLOAD Click here to watch the recording December 4 - Boundary Meditation To view resources from this session, click DOWNLOAD Click here to watch the recording Trainer Christina Ruggiero, RP

  To view resources from this training, please click DOWNLOAD Click here to view the recording Event Description This presentation will provide an overview of the practice of psychological tele-assessment. Necessary foundations to the practice of tele-assessment will be reviewed and the research on equivalence will be presented. For those practitioners interested in incorporating tele-assessment into their practice, next steps for pursuing competency in psychological tele-assessment will be discussed. Trainer Melanie Wilcox, Ph.D., ABPP Dr. Melanie Wilcox is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences, Institute of Public and Preventive Health, and Department of Psychiatry at Augusta University. She is also a licensed psychologist and board certified in counseling psychology and works part-time in private practice providing both therapy and assessment via telehealth. Her clinical areas of expertise include culturally responsive and trauma-informed care as well as substance abuse and addiction. Her research focuses on culturally response and antiracist psychotherapy and training, racial and socioeconomic inequity in higher education, and racial and social justice more broadly. She is in her final year as a member of the American Psychological Association’s Board of Educational Affairs, which she chaired in 2020, and is currently President Elect-Elect of APA Division 17, the Society of Counseling Psychology.

  To view resources from this session, click DOWNLOAD Click here to watch the recording Event Description This presentation will provide an overview of protective and risk factors for both individuals and communities in the phases of disaster. Trainer Andrew McLean, MD, MPH Dr. McLean is Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He obtained his medical degree from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine, completed a psychiatry residency at the University of Wisconsin, and an M.P.H. degree from the University of Minnesota. He has been recognized as a UND School of Medicine Distinguished Alumnus, has received the American Psychiatric Association Bruno Lima award for outstanding contributions to Disaster Psychiatry, and has been conferred with numerous teaching excellence awards. Dr. McLean previously was the Medical Director of the ND Department of Human Services. He has served on numerous clinical, administrative, and regulatory boards, including medical licensing and professional health programs. He has lectured internationally on pertinent behavioral and public health issues. Dr. McLean has a particular interest in collaborative models of care. He also is interested in individual and community resilience.

  To view resources from this session, click DOWNLOAD Click here to watch the recording Event Description This workshop will provide foundational information regarding self-injurious behavior (SIB), including definitions, causes, prevalence, and an overview of evidence-based treatments for SIB (CBT and DBT).  The workshop will also introduce participants to the HIRE model: a tool for the informal assessment of SIB developed by Buser and Buser (2013).  Participants will also receive instruction in developing a school wide protocol for assessing/supporting self-injurers.   Learning Objectives At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to: Describe 3 reasons why individuals self-harm Apply the HIRE model (Buser and Buser, 2013) to assess self-injurious behavior Describe the most effective therapeutic approaches to working with youth who self-injury Develop a school protocol for SIB   Trainer Wendy Price, Psy. D., NCSP Dr. Price completed her doctorate in School Psychology at William James College, following a year-long clinical internship at Walden Behavioral Care (a residential eating disorders clinic). For the past 20 years, Dr. Price has worked as a school psychologist at Whitman-Hanson Regional High School, in Whitman, MA. In her role, Dr. Price is involved in a number of activities, including: assessment, counseling, consultation, supervision of school psychology interns, and mentoring of staff. She is also a Crisis Team and Student/Teacher Assistance Team member. She is also an Adjunct Lecturer at UMASS Boston. Dr. Price has traveled around the country, presenting to associations and school districts on positive psychology, eating disorders, and self-injurious behaviors. Dr. Price has been involved in leadership at both the state and national level, and was the NASP President in 2020-2021.

  To view the white paper, please click DOWNLOAD above   Description The Mountain Plains Leadership Academy staff and trainers collaborated to produce a white paper, Lessons in Rural Leadership, that summarizes lessons learned from conducting the Mountain Plains MHTTC Leadership Academy for the past four years. Currently, there does not exist a specialized leadership program tailored to the unique needs of individual rural behavioral health leaders.  Lessons in Rural Leadership provides an insightful commentary on the complex nature of leadership in rural communities. The paper presents a treatise on internal and external challenges individuals face when taking on a leadership role and the strategies the Academy staff have developed to address these challenges and support new and emerging leaders in rural communities. The key challenges identified include resources and access to resources, staffing, and “battlefield commissions” or rapid promotion without formal preparation or training. Understanding these challenges was critical to developing a program that delivered needed support rapidly. The paper also includes several program components participants identified as instrumental in supporting their leadership development. The paper concludes with two stories from Leadership Academy participants who have become facilitators at the Leadership Academy. Authors Genevieve Berry Bob Dare Lindsey McCarthy Josh B. Spinney, LPC Ivory Tubbs, PhD

  Series Description This three-part series focuses on understanding the cognitive impairments associated with mental illness and the impact on participation and performance in everyday life. The series will provide an overview of cognitive impairment and its influence on participation, the evaluation process and intervention approaches.     October 3  Session 1:  Cognitive Impairment and Influence on Performance  The purpose of session 1 is to provide an overview of the types of cognitive impairments associated with DSM-5 diagnoses and the impact of these impairments on participation and performance in daily life.   To view resources from this session, click DOWNLOAD Click here to watch the recording   October 10 Session 2:  Evaluation of Cognitive Impairment The purpose of session 2 is to provide an understanding of reason for referral for evaluation and the purpose of the evaluation process.   To view resources from this session, click DOWNLOAD Click here to watch the recording   October 24 Session 3:  Interventions for Cognitive Impairment The purpose of session 3 is to provide an understanding of types of intervention approaches including compensation, environmental modification or remediation.   To view resources from this session, click DOWNLOAD Click here to watch the recording   Trainers Jessa Hulteng, PhD, OTR/L Jessa Hulteng is an assistant professor in occupational therapy at the University of North Dakota. She teaches courses related to mental functions and interventions to promote occupational performance. Jessa has advanced knowledge in neurorehabilitation and functional cognition.   Taylor LaVoi, MOT, OTR/L Taylor LaVoi is an occupational therapist currently working at Sanford Health in Fargo, North Dakota on the inpatient psychiatric unit. Their background is in neurorehabilitation with experience in various settings including: acute hospitalization, outpatient, skilled nursing rehabilitation, and orthopedic care. Taylor takes pride in the opportunity to serve on the ethics committee at Sanford in Fargo. They’re grateful for the privilege to serve members of the community through occupational therapy services.   Sarah Nielsen, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA Sarah Nielsen is professor and chair at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND, in the Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine and Health Sciences.  Sarah has over 20 years of experience working with children, youth and young adults with mental health issues in communities and schools. Her clinical practice included developing and implementing trauma-informed approaches and cognition in mental health care.

  To view resources from this session, click DOWNLOAD Event Description The purpose of this session is to provide the participant with increased awareness and knowledge about transgender and gender diversity, in general; gaining insight into specific school experiences of transgender and gender diverse students; and considering strategies participants can employ to support transgender and gender diverse students in their work in education and other settings. Learning will be supported through direct instruction and videos to support webinar content. Learning Objectives: To enhance participant's awareness of gender identity and gender diversity matters in schools from multiple perspectives. To enrich the participant's knowledge base or to assist the participant in beginning to construct a knowledge base regarding gender diversity. To highlight strategies participants can employ to support transgender, and gender diverse students.   Trainer Todd A. Savage, Ph.D., NCSP Todd A. Savage, Ph.D., NCSP is a professor in the school psychology program at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls (UWRF); he is also a past president of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). Dr. Savage's scholarly research interests include culturally responsive practice; social justice matters; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) issues in education; and school safety and crisis prevention, preparedness, and intervention.

  To view resources from this session, click DOWNLOAD Event Description This session is designed for all adults working with larger groups (like a whole staff or classroom) to be able to understand the importance of meeting scripts in dispelling rumors and myths after a crisis, how to triage out those in need of more interventions from a larger group, and Stabilization if needed (techniques will also be covered). Trainer Leslie Baunach, MA/CAS, NCSP Leslie Baunach, NCSP, was a school psychologist with Oahu Central School District for over 10 years. She is currently the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Delegate for the state of Hawaii and a Delegate Representative for the West Region on the NASP Board of Directors. Leslie has previously served on the Hawaii Association of School Psychologists (HASP) board of directors as Treasurer and President, and has headed up the legislative platform for nine years, currently serving as the HASP legislative co-chair. Leslie serves as the Executive Director of the School Psychology Support Network, which supports school psychologists nationally. Leslie became a NASP PREPaRE trainer in 2015 and has conducted PREPaRE workshops for the Hawaii DOE, HASP, Northern Marianas Islands schools, and Punahou School in Honolulu.

  To view resources from this session, click DOWNLOAD Click here to watch the recording Event Description In this workshop, we'll explore innovative strategies to engage and connect with conservative men in our communities. Discover effective approaches to make mental health services more appealing and accessible to men, while respecting their values and preferences. Gain valuable insights and guidance on fostering a safe and supportive environment where men can open up and receive the help they need. Together, we will redefine strength in the context of men's mental health, ensuring that every member of our rural communities receives the care and support they deserve. Join us in this important mission to make a lasting impact on men's mental wellness in rural settings. Trainer Andrew Jordan Thayer, PhD, LP Dr. Jordan Thayer brings a perspective on men's mental health that is deeply rooted in a life journey that's taken him across the United States. Raised in the heart of Wyoming, he understands the values and principles that resonate with traditional American men, as well as the benefit of studying and learning from the values and principles of other conceptualizations of masculinity to improve the lives of men, particularly young men, and teens, across the country. With a background in human psychology, Jordan believes in the usefulness and importance of mental health organizations and practices in transforming lives. As a former teacher and now a Licensed Psychologist, he has dedicated his career to challenging ingrained beliefs and behavior patterns, and he has done this work in various rural communities across the country. Throughout his journey, Jordan has supported children, families, and educators in overcoming challenges, including anxiety and depression. He has established and directed school-based mental health clinics, worked in pediatric and general hospital settings, and currently runs a private practice specializing in supporting teenagers, adults, and young professionals. He is also a co-founder of Benessere Consulting Group and Thayer Organizational & Psychological Services, consultancies that work in collaboration with Continua Consulting Group. Driven by his expertise in psychology, education, and consultation, Jordan is committed to helping teens, young adults, and particularly men across the country.

  To view resources from this training, please click DOWNLOAD Event Description This session is designed for providers (usually mental health) who are working with a student/child/person in crisis. Learn how to connect, listen, stabilize, ground, and refer out when/if needed. Trainer Leslie Baunach, MA/CAS, NCSP Leslie Baunach, NCSP, was a school psychologist with Oahu Central School District for over 10 years. She is currently the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Delegate for the state of Hawaii and a Delegate Representative for the West Region on the NASP Board of Directors. Leslie has previously served on the Hawaii Association of School Psychologists (HASP) board of directors as Treasurer and President, and has headed up the legislative platform for nine years, currently serving as the HASP legislative co-chair. Leslie serves as the Executive Director of the School Psychology Support Network, which supports school psychologists nationally. Leslie became a NASP PREPaRE trainer in 2015 and has conducted PREPaRE workshops for the Hawaii DOE, HASP, Northern Marianas Islands schools, and Punahou School in Honolulu.

To view resources from this session, click DOWNLOAD Click here to watch the recording Event Description Research consistently finds that a comprehensive approach to violence prevention offers the greatest potential for preventing violence. This presentation describes the current violence problem, defines the key components of a comprehensive approach to violence prevention, and provides ways to implement this approach in schools and communities. Trainer Beverly Kingston, Ph.D. Beverly Kingston, Ph.D., is director and senior research associate at the Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her research focuses on addressing the root causes of violence by creating the conditions that support healthy human development throughout the life course. She has led several multi-million-dollar school and community initiatives and research studies funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and National Institute of Justice, among others, that focus on implementing a comprehensive public health approach to violence prevention. She has published articles on using comprehensive public health models to address youth violence, school safety, neighborhood social factors, and health and the built environment.

  To view resources from this session, click DOWNLOAD Click here to watch the recording Event Description This presentation will focus on advances in culturally responsive clinical supervision. Fundamental concepts and definitions in cultural responsiveness more broadly such as privilege, oppression, and intersectionality, as well as common points of misunderstanding, will be reviewed. Multicultural Orientation and structural approaches will be briefly introduced as they apply to clinical supervision, and the research on culturally responsive clinical supervision will be discussed. Trainer Melanie Wilcox, Ph.D., ABPP Dr. Melanie Wilcox is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences, Institute of Public and Preventive Health, and Department of Psychiatry at Augusta University. She is also a licensed psychologist and board certified in counseling psychology and works part-time in private practice providing both therapy and assessment via telehealth. Her clinical areas of expertise include culturally responsive and trauma-informed care as well as substance abuse and addiction. Her research focuses on culturally response and antiracist psychotherapy and training, racial and socioeconomic inequity in higher education, and racial and social justice more broadly. She is in her final year as a member of the American Psychological Association’s Board of Educational Affairs, which she chaired in 2020, and is currently President Elect-Elect of APA Division 17, the Society of Counseling Psychology.

  To view resources from this training, please click DOWNLOAD Event Description This session is designed for anyone working with kids/others in crisis. Topics covered include self-care basics and suggestions, burnout signs to look for in coworkers, and examines the overall importance of support systems during a crisis. There will also be time to collaborate in small groups to prepare a self-care plan and share ideas that have worked well, with each other. Trainer Leslie Baunach, MA/CAS, NCSP Leslie Baunach, NCSP, was a school psychologist with Oahu Central School District for over 10 years. She is currently the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Delegate for the state of Hawaii and a Delegate Representative for the West Region on the NASP Board of Directors. Leslie has previously served on the Hawaii Association of School Psychologists (HASP) board of directors as Treasurer and President, and has headed up the legislative platform for nine years, currently serving as the HASP legislative co-chair. Leslie serves as the Executive Director of the School Psychology Support Network, which supports school psychologists nationally. Leslie became a NASP PREPaRE trainer in 2015 and has conducted PREPaRE workshops for the Hawaii DOE, HASP, Northern Marianas Islands schools, and Punahou School in Honolulu.

To view resources from this session, click DOWNLOAD Click here to watch the recording Event Description Suicide continues to be one of the leading causes of death for transition aged youth (15-24 years old). Increases in suicide rates for students aged 5 to 15 also have been observed over the last several years. Suicide Awareness is the first step in preventing youth suicide and supporting youth at risk of suicide.   This webinar will focus on the following learning objectives: 1. Increase awareness of the myths and stigma behind suicide 2. Identify common risk and protective factors for youth at risk of suicide. 3. Identify warning signs for youth at risk of suicide. Trainer Rachel Navarro, Ph.D., LP

To view resources from this session, click DOWNLOAD Click here to watch the recording Event Description The medicine wheel is a well known Indigenous Intervention.  The areas in this sacred circle include emotional, mental, physical and spiritual.  Often the spiritual connection is minimized or avoided because many may not feel comfortable or knowledgeable to address this area and or confuse it with religion. This is an essential component to address when looking at suicide prevention. To help the individual to identify and align their actions, beliefs and values is an essential component to achieve balance and healing.   For this presentation we will focus on Exploring what is the spirit of healing How to honor the spirit of the youth and Identity strategies to help them honor their spirit as well   Trainer LaVonne Fox Peltier, PhD LaVonne is the Vice President of Academic Affairs at the Turtle Mountain Tribal Community College in Belcourt, ND. She was born and raised on the Turtle Mountain Chippewa reservation. She has considerable experience working with children, youth, and young adults with mental health issues in mental health facilities. Her focus and passion areas are developing Indigenous culturally based interventions to address mental health issues. She also stresses the need to focus on strength-based approaches versus commonly used deficit-based practices.

  To view resources from this training, please click DOWNLOAD Recording coming soon! Event Description Being an ally is a continuous action, not a badge of honor. Allyship in action not only promotes inclusion, belonging, and equitable practices, it also contributes to the social, emotional, physical, and mental wellness of each individual within our various communities. Ijeoma Oluo writes, “when we identify where our privilege intersects with somebody else’s oppression, we’ll find our opportunity to make real change.” In this workshop, we will explore the core foundations of authentic allyship, such as understanding marginality and privilege across various dimensions of diversity, the emotional intelligence needed to better understand when to listen and when to speak up, and creating authentic partnerships to enact meaningful change. While the primary focus of this workshop is on K-12 educational institutions, the content is applicable to higher education and corporate spaces as well. This will be an interactive workshop with time for self-reflection and group conversations, so please bring something to write with and try to log on using your computer rather than a mobile device. Trainers Rana Razzaque   Dr. Rana Razzaque’s commitment to improving opportunity, access, and inclusion for all children has driven her educational and professional journey. This commitment has deepened over time due to her own lived experiences and the continuous learning she seeks out on a variety of topics related to equity and inclusion, the persistent disparities for marginalized communities, and the deep need to build understanding and empathy through courageous conversations with people from multiple perspectives. Rana was born in Bangladesh, raised in Maryland, spent her adolescence in Texas, and spent a couple of years in Arizona before moving to Denver in 2011. In the warmer months, you might find Rana hiking with her husband, Rob, and her dog Eeyore. She also loves reading (especially fiction and poetry), trying out new recipes to cook, going to concerts, boxing, and indoor rock climbing (even though she is afraid of heights). Rana received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in English Literature from the University of Texas at Austin and Arizona State University, respectively, and focused her thesis research on the impact of literary influence on colonizing South Asia in the 17th century. In 2017, she earned her Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Denver and focused her dissertation research on how mindfulness influences the culturally responsive practices of educators. Rana has served as Social Emotional Learning Partner in Denver Public Schools, Program Development Coordinator with Sources of Strength, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Specialist at Jeffco Public Schools, and is now the Director of Opportunity, Access, and Inclusion at Englewood Schools in Colorado. Her work intersects culturally responsive and sustaining practices with social-emotional learning and transformative educational leadership. Rana’s mission is to ensure that youth and educators have an intentional focus on honoring diverse cultures and identities, utilizing challenges as opportunities to build resilience, and holistically supporting themselves and others to equitably reach their highest potential.   Jessica Havens   As a veteran educator, Jessica has years of experience in a myriad of roles: HS Teacher, Youth Facilitator and Adjunct Professor. In 2012, she received her M.A. in Women and Gender Studies from DePaul University in Chicago with a focus on both anti-racist white identity development and the intersections of race and gender. She has spent the most recent decade doing diversity, equity and inclusion work as an Institutional DEI Consultant, Strategist and Facilitator. She brings a strong intersectional lens to all of her work, helping people and institutions think holistically about how identity (race, class, gender, sexuality, religion, ability) impacts how we see and move through the world. To learn more about her work, approach & testimonials, visit her website: www.jessicahavens.com