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Transcript (click the Download button above) Clinical supervision is the type of supervision that helps a mental health practitioner (e.g. counselor, social worker, psychologist) to do their job in a better way.  This podcast conversation with Dr. Tom Bartholomew, Ph.D.  highlights the importance of clinical supervision for practitioners working with people with severe mental health conditions. Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3wwc0Pi Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3XD6RB6 Resources:   https://necmhttc.org/towardwellness/clinical-supervision/  

Recording Slides (click on Download button above) Advanced Skills in Supported Employment Webinar Series- Session 2: A Strengths-Based Approach to Assisting Job Seekers with Gaps in Employment Description This webinar is for practitioners in Supported Employment, Supported Education, Assertive Community Treatment, or others providing vocational rehabilitation services. We will address the challenge many job seekers potentially encounter when they haven't worked for some time or may have left jobs due to less than favorable reasons--gaps in work history and how to explain them to employers. This can make developing resumes, completing applications, and feeling confident during job interviews difficult. We will explore different strategies and resources to assist job seekers in describing gaps in work history.   Objectives Participants will: 1. Describe various responses when addressing work history gaps.  2. Identify strategies and resources to assist job seekers in describing work history gaps. 3. Review tools to assist job seekers in completing applications and resumes to best explain work history gaps.

Recording Slides (Click the Download button above) Supporting Recovery for People Aging with Serious Mental Health Conditions Session 3: Approaches to Expand Strengths and Support Challenges as People Age with Serious Mental Health Conditions March 30, 2023 Summary: People aging with serious mental health conditions (SMHC) experience age-related challenges, yet they also bring experience, problem-solving, and resilience to each day. This session will explore some of these strengths and challenges, discuss motivating strategies and build new resources and social supports. Learning Objectives: • Explore the strengths and challenges of people aging with serious mental health conditions (SMHC) • Identify specific strategies that can help engage and motivate people aging with SMHC • Discuss strategies to build resources and social supports

View Recording Slides (click Download from above) Advanced Skills in Supported Employment Webinar Series- Session 1: Inclusive Work Culture- Assessing for Fit March 22, 2023 This webinar is for practitioners in Supported Employment, Supported Education, Assertive Community Treatment, or others providing vocational rehabilitation services. Examining work culture provides an opportunity to gather important material about the company to assist job seekers. Work culture includes how employees interact with one another, the values of an organization, as well as characteristics such physical space and the hierarchical structure. We will discuss various ways to assess work culture in order to provide job seekers with valuable information about this critical component of a workplace.     

View Recording Slides (click Download above) Introduction to Classroom Well-Being Information and Strategies for Educators (WISE) and Cultural Inclusiveness an Equity (CIE) WISE March 23, 2023 This free, 1 hour training will introduce participants to the on the mental health literacy package, Classroom WISE, and the new companion training course, Cultural Inclusiveness and Equity WISE.    

View Recording Slides (Click Download above) Supporting Recovery for People Aging with Serious Mental Health Conditions  Session 2: Best Practices in Psychiatric Rehabilitation for People Aging with Serious Mental Health Conditions March 23, 2023 This session will explore specialized psychiatric rehabilitation programs for people aging with serious mental health conditions (SMHC) and discuss practices to empower and promote mental health in people aging with SMHC such as shared-decision making. Learning Objectives: • Identify the strengths and challenges of people aging with serious mental health conditions (SMHC) • List examples of psychiatric rehabilitation programs for people aging with SMHC • Clarify the benefits of peer-delivered services for people aging with SMHC    Session 1: Psychiatric Rehabilitation Philosophy and Goals to Promote Recovery for Older Adults

Recording Slides (click the download button above) Supporting Recovery for People Aging with Serious Mental Health Conditions Session 1: Psychiatric Rehabilitation Philosophy and Goals to Promote Recovery for Older Adults                                                                                                                                                                                                  March 16, 2023 Summary: Many people are aging with serious mental health conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and we are still learning about the services that can support their mental health recovery. This session will offer an overview of the population, discuss psychiatric rehabilitation goals for people aging with serious mental health conditions, and explore mental health recovery as we age. Objectives: • Summarize important considerations when supporting people aging with serious mental health conditions (SMHC)  • Evaluate and apply psychiatric rehabilitation goals for people aging with SMHC • Define mental health recovery and offer examples of mental health recovery goals for people aging with SMHC   Session 2: Best Practices in Psychiatric Rehabilitation for People Aging with Serious Mental Health Conditions

View Recording Slides (use the Download link above) Understanding Human Trafficking for Mental Health Professionals  Session 2: Trauma Bonding, Coercive Control, and Vulnerable Populations March 9, 2023 In this session, participants will learn about the relational dynamics involved in human trafficking and the intersection of human trafficking and vulnerable populations.  Facilitator: Dr. Sophia Jones is a Training and Consultation Specialist with Rutgers-Behavioral Health- Behavioral Research and Training Institute for the Children’s System of Care Training & Technical Assistance Program and an adjunct faculty member at Rutgers University. Dr. Jones has over 18 years of experience in the behavioral health field, specializing in culturally competent focused crisis intervention and service plans. She brings years of experience working with children and families diagnosed with mental illness from the New Jersey System of Care. Dr. Jones continues to advocate for health equity and equal access to mental health services. She specializes in healthcare professional and corporate development training programs focused on Working with Families Living in Poverty, Health Disparities, Health and Public Policy, Anti-Racism, Human Trafficking, Cultural Competence, Implicit Bias, Effective Team Building, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, The Culture of Hip-Hop, Developing Rapport with Children and Families and Safety in the Community. Dr. Jones earned a doctorate from Seton Hall University and is a strong advocate against Human Trafficking.    Session 1: Understanding the Foundation of Human Trafficking

Listen to the Podcast Here Resources Transcript (Click on Download above) In this episode we talk about the Employment is important for mental health recovery.  This conversation with Joni Dolce, Employment Specialist and trainer at Rutgers University, highlights the value of work for people living with serious mental illness. This podcast is part of the podcast series, Mind Care Matters for the Spring of 2023.  

View Recording Handout (click on the Download button to download) Understanding Human Trafficking for Mental Health Professionals  Session 1: Understanding the Foundation of Human Trafficking In this session, participants will explore what human trafficking is, identifying signs and the different forms of human trafficking. Facilitator: Dr. Sophia Jones is a Training and Consultation Specialist with Rutgers-Behavioral Health- Behavioral Research and Training Institute for the Children’s System of Care Training & Technical Assistance Program and an adjunct faculty member at Rutgers University. Dr. Jones has over 18 years of experience in the behavioral health field, specializing in culturally competent focused crisis intervention and service plans. She brings years of experience working with children and families diagnosed with mental illness from the New Jersey System of Care. Dr. Jones continues to advocate for health equity and equal access to mental health services. She specializes in healthcare professional and corporate development training programs focused on Working with Families Living in Poverty, Health Disparities, Health and Public Policy, Anti-Racism, Human Trafficking, Cultural Competence, Implicit Bias, Effective Team Building, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, The Culture of Hip-Hop, Developing Rapport with Children and Families and Safety in the Community. Dr. Jones earned a doctorate from Seton Hall University and is a strong advocate against Human Trafficking.    Session 2: Trauma Bonding, Coercive Control, and Vulnerable Populations

View Recording Slides (Click on the Download Button) Session 1- An introduction to MI and the Spirit of MI By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Define motivational interviewing (MI) and its use in behavioral health services.  Identify the intersection of MI and professional values. Describe the role of providers in facilitating change.  Describe the four elements that make up the spirit of MI and how each contributes to behavior change.  

Mental health is a critical component of our lives. This Season 2, Mind Care Matters podcast series, produced by the Northeast and Caribbean MHTTC, explores topics of interest to those people who support and help others such as health and behavioral health service providers. Podcast episodes for Season 2 available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Coordinating website can be found here. Podcast episodes for Season 1 available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. More information on Season 1 can be found here.

View Session Recording The Northeast & Caribbean Mental Health Technology Transfer Center invites school leadership, faculty, and staff to participate in a training on the mental health literacy package, Classroom WISE, and the new companion training course, Cultural Inclusiveness and Equity WISE.     Classroom WISE Overview  Classroom WISE is a FREE 3-part training package that assists K-12 educators and school personnel in supporting the mental health of students in the classroom. Developed by the Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) Network in partnership with the National Center for School Mental Health (NCSMH), this package offers strategies and skills to engage and support student mental health needs in the classroom.    Cultural Inclusiveness and Equity WISE Overview  CIE WISE is a 2-hour, self-paced online course designed to promote cultural self-awareness and understanding of the impacts of social injustices on students. Learners will also be equipped with culturally inclusive and equitable strategies to promote student well-being and support students experiencing adversity, distress, and mental health concerns in the classroom.    Intended Audience  K-12 school leaders  K-12 teachers  School personnel    Webinar Learning Objectives  Increase understanding of Classroom WISE and CIE WISE development, structure, and content.   Learn strategies to promote student well-being and support students experiencing adversity, distress, and mental health challenges in the classroom.   Identify talking points and implementation ideas to support Classroom & CIE WISE utilization in schools or districts.  

View Session Recording Long COVID is used to describe the lingering symptoms that many are left managing long after recovering from the illness itself. Some of the symptoms include those related to depression, anxiety, fatigue, PTSD, and brain fog (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2022). The experience of these symptoms may affect attainment of important recovery goals, such as working, attending school, living independently, socializing, and overall emotional wellbeing. Behavioral health practitioners are in key positions to support individuals to better manage the functional implications and impact of long COVID symptoms, particularly those related to emotional wellbeing and attainment of community goals. The techniques and supports used in psychiatric rehabilitation are designed to assist people in finding hope and purpose after loss and illness. This workshop will explore established psychiatric rehabilitation tools and strategies to support individuals in establishing recovery goals, learning skills, and developing supports to live a meaningful and purposeful life. At the end of this two-part webinar, attendees will be able to: Define long COVID and its related symptoms and functional implications Review current research on the impact of long COVID on mental health Describe the benefits of using a recovery framework when addressing long COVID Explore psychiatric rehabilitation strategies that are assistive in the attainment of recovery goals despite symptoms of long COVID

View Session Recording Long COVID is used to describe the lingering symptoms that many are left managing long after recovering from the illness itself. Some of the symptoms include those related to depression, anxiety, fatigue, PTSD, and brain fog (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2022). The experience of these symptoms may affect attainment of important recovery goals, such as working, attending school, living independently, socializing, and overall emotional wellbeing. Behavioral health practitioners are in key positions to support individuals to better manage the functional implications and impact of long COVID symptoms, particularly those related to emotional wellbeing and attainment of community goals. The techniques and supports used in psychiatric rehabilitation are designed to assist people in finding hope and purpose after loss and illness. This workshop will explore established psychiatric rehabilitation tools and strategies to support individuals in establishing recovery goals, learning skills, and developing supports to live a meaningful and purposeful life. At the end of this two-part webinar, attendees will be able to: Define long COVID and its related symptoms and functional implications Review current research on the impact of long COVID on mental health Describe the benefits of using a recovery framework when addressing long COVID Explore psychiatric rehabilitation strategies that are assistive in the attainment of recovery goals despite symptoms of long COVID

As the restrictions necessitated by the pandemic begin to lessen, we see the significant mental health impacts that remain. At the Northeast and Caribbean Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) we have established and strengthened collaborations with behavioral health and educational organizations to address the increasing mental health needs of our region. These collaborations led to the delivery of informative trainings, supportive implementation projects, comprehensive guides, engaging online courses, facilitative toolkits, user-friendly products, and helpful podcasts. Review some of our annual highlights below!

Illness Management and Recovery (IMR) is an evidence-based, manualized program designed to improve recovery outcomes for people with serious mental illnesses. It uses psychoeducational, cognitive behavioral, and motivational interventions and techniques to support the establishment and achievement of personally meaningful recovery goals. Participants work toward their mental health recovery by learning skills to manage their illness such as coping with symptoms and reducing stress; psychoeducation to increase knowledge of practical facts about mental health conditions and increase social connections to support community integration; behavioral tailoring to offer reminders to take medication; and cognitive behavioral approaches to challenge defeatist thinking and promote a hopeful view of recovery. Research suggests that participation in IMR improves recovery, reduces psychiatric symptoms and distress, and lowers risk of rehospitalization. To assess quality of implementation there are two fidelity scales available measuring programmatic fidelity and clinician level treatment adherence.   The Northeast and Caribbean MHTTC in the Rutgers Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions believes IMR is a critical intervention that supports recovery from serious mental illnesses. It aligns with the values of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and the belief that recovery is possible. The Northeast and Caribbean MHTTC has expertise in IMR as a result of the Department’s role as a training and TA center for IMR within the New Jersey state psychiatric hospital system for over 15 years and participation in NIH funded research on the practice and related tools.

Employment is a key goal for many individuals with mental health conditions. However, their participation in the workforce remains low. The Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Model of Supported Employment (SE) was developed to address this low workforce participation. A key consideration in employment pursuits is education. Supported Education (SEd) is a promising practice that helps individuals who are pursuing post-secondary education or training successfully complete their studies. SEd and SE can be used in combination to enhance career development. Research has found that SE improves competitive employment, hours worked, and monthly earnings, as well as non-vocational outcomes. SEd improves school self-efficacy, educational status, grade point average, and completion of credits. Despite this, very few individuals participating in behavioral health services have access to these career services.   The Northeast and Caribbean MHTTC in the Rutgers Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions believes employment is a critical element of recovery from serious mental illnesses. It aligns with the values of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and the belief that recovery is possible. The Northeast and Caribbean MHTTC has expertise in SE and SEd with faculty publishing extensively, receiving federal research grants, and leading a technical assistance center on these topics.

Since deinstitutionalization in the 1960s and 1970s, finding permanent housing in the community has been a top priority for those living with a serious mental health condition. Living in the community provides opportunities for recovery including employment, education, social relationships, and community inclusion. However, there are barriers for this population to not only obtaining housing but remaining stably housed. Providing support to people with mental health conditions living in the community can aid in skill building that is essential to living independently. Permanent Supportive Housing is an evidence-based practice that has been shown to help people live in the community by building independent living skills.   The Northeast and Caribbean MHTTC in the Rutgers Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions believes Permanent Supportive Housing is a critical intervention that supports recovery from serious mental illnesses. It aligns with the values of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and the belief that recovery is possible. The Northeast and Caribbean MHTTC has expertise in Supportive Housing as a result of the Department’s role as a training and TA center on Supporting Housing within New Jersey, multiple staff with experience providing evidence-based housing services, and researchers conducting studies on the topic.

View Session Recording Webinar Description: This webinar will support the implementation of a recovery-oriented system of care that aligns with Hispanic and Latino/é cultural values. The goal of mental health services is to cultivate an environment in which individuals with lived experiences of mental health concerns feel comfortable seeking care, engaging in treatment, and supported on their journey towards recovery. Understanding the various barriers to recovery-oriented reform (individual, cultural, and structural), developing recovery-oriented competencies, and communicating recovery-oriented messages within Hispanic and Latino/é communities can enhance a recovery-oriented system of care.   Presenters: Oscar F. Rojas Perez, Darice Orobitg, Katty Rivera, Caribel Sanbria Velez, Graziela Reis, Maria E. Restrepo-Toro, and Kristine Irizarry   Intended Audience: Mental health practitioners, peer providers, individuals with lived experience, and family members.   Learning Objectives: Understand structural challenges to supporting mental health recovery in Hispanic and Latino/é communities. Recognize recovery-oriented staff competencies to enhance and promote recovery with Hispanic and Latino/é individuals. Identify strategies on how to integrate Hispanic and Latino/é cultural elements and values with principles of recovery. Learn from a peer leader about the impact of peer support mental health services in supporting recovery among Hispanic and Latino/é communities.   This interactive webinar is a collaboration among the following Mental Health Technology Transfer Centers: New England, Northeast & Caribbean, and National Hispanic and Latino.   *Latiné (pronounced la·ˈ​ti·​ne) is a gender-neutral form of the word Latino, created by LGBTQIA+, gender non-binary, and feminist communities in Spanish speaking countries. The objective of the term Latiné is to remove gender from the Spanish word Latino, by replacing it with the gender-neutral Spanish letter é.

Download presentation slides Webinar Description: This webinar will support the implementation of a recovery-oriented system of care that aligns with Hispanic and Latino/é cultural values. The goal of mental health services is to cultivate an environment in which individuals with lived experiences of mental health concerns feel comfortable seeking care, engaging in treatment, and supported on their journey towards recovery. Understanding the various barriers to recovery-oriented reform (individual, cultural, and structural), developing recovery-oriented competencies, and communicating recovery-oriented messages within Hispanic and Latino/é communities can enhance a recovery-oriented system of care.   Presenters: Oscar F. Rojas Perez, Darice Orobitg, Katty Rivera, Caribel Sanbria Velez, Graziela Reis, Maria E. Restrepo-Toro, and Kristine Irizarry   Intended Audience: Mental health practitioners, peer providers, individuals with lived experience, and family members.   Learning Objectives: Understand structural challenges to supporting mental health recovery in Hispanic and Latino/é communities. Recognize recovery-oriented staff competencies to enhance and promote recovery with Hispanic and Latino/é individuals. Identify strategies on how to integrate Hispanic and Latino/é cultural elements and values with principles of recovery. Learn from a peer leader about the impact of peer support mental health services in supporting recovery among Hispanic and Latino/é communities.   This interactive webinar is a collaboration among the following Mental Health Technology Transfer Centers: New England, Northeast & Caribbean, and National Hispanic and Latino.   *Latiné (pronounced la·ˈ​ti·​ne) is a gender-neutral form of the word Latino, created by LGBTQIA+, gender non-binary, and feminist communities in Spanish speaking countries. The objective of the term Latiné is to remove gender from the Spanish word Latino, by replacing it with the gender-neutral Spanish letter é. Other related resources: Walking in Recovery Cards (English) Caminando en Recuperación (Español) Trajetória de Recovery (Portuguese)

Illness Management and Recovery (IMR) is an 11-module manualized program designed to support people living with severe mental health conditions effectively manage mental health symptoms and achieve personally meaningful goals. The program uses psychoeducational, cognitive behavioral, and motivational interventions and techniques to support persons diagnosed with mental health conditions to set and achieve recovery goals (Mueser, 2013).

View Webinar Recording   On July 16, 2022 the three-digit number for suicide and mental health crises, 988, went live. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a network of more than 200 state and local call centers supported by the US Department of Health and Human Services through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). 988 is part of a broader crisis continuum which includes the hotline, mobile crisis, and crisis stabilization. This webinar gives more information about 988, who should call, why to call, what happens when you call, how it differs from 911, and what the larger mental health crisis response system can do. 

Download Presentation Slides   On July 16, 2022 the three-digit number for suicide and mental health crises, 988, went live. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a network of more than 200 state and local call centers supported by the US Department of Health and Human Services through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). 988 is part of a broader crisis continuum which includes the hotline, mobile crisis, and crisis stabilization. This webinar gives more information about 988, who should call, why to call, what happens when you call, how it differs from 911, and what the larger mental health crisis response system can do.