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The fourth June issue of our newsletter commemorates Juneteenth and features upcoming Northwest MHTTC and partner events and webinars, our new podcast episode and other resources.

Recording of the event The Connection Between Migraines and Mental Health in the Black Community, originally held on June 1, 2023.   Presentation Slides

  Trauma-informed care is not just for the behavioral health professional, but rather a client-centered approach that should be used by all.  To access resources from this presentation, click DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording Event Description This webinar is geared toward providers who would like foundational information about trauma informed care and how to apply this approach with their interactions with people they serve, including the Indigenous population. Trauma informed care is not just for the behavioral health professional, but rather a client centered and compassionate approach that benefits the entire healthcare organization and the communities they serve. In this webinar we will cover the basic tenets of trauma informed care, understand the impact of trauma, recognize the signs and symptoms of trauma, as well as learn some strategies on to how to avoid re-traumatizing individuals. Trainer Cynthia Guzman 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.

  This report is based on the research and the results of an intensive technical assistance (ITA) series hosted by our valued partners at the Wisconsin Association of Family & Children's Agencies (WAFCA). The report outlines the initial data of a multi-year intensive series being conducted with the participation of several schools in Wisconsin. For more information about the data presented in this report, please email [email protected].      For more information about the Wisconsin Association of Family & Children's Agencies, visit wafca.org.   

Asian American and Pacific Islander populations (AAPI) are an integral part of the American diaspora and represent a wide range of diversity. There are approximately 50 distinct ethnic groups speaking over 100 languages, with connections to Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Filipino, Vietnamese, Korean, Hawaiian, and other Asian and Pacific Islander ancestries. Learn key facts about the mental health experiences within Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. Consider ways you can promote recovery and resilience through culturally relevant practices that meet the needs of diverse populations. This product is part of the Mental Health Matters Lead with Equity series. Check out other products in this series:   Equitable School Practices to Support Youth Mental Health   Supporting LGBTQ Students in Schools   Supporting Diverse Educators

The focus of this session is to develop knowledge of educational supports and resources that contribute to student success and satisfaction. Utilization of campus and community resources, academic accommodations, and skill development strategies will be discussed. View the session recording.   Session 1: Exploring a Student's Educational Preferences Session 2: SEd Services that Support Entry into an Educational Program

This training is intended for mental health providers to improve knowledge and awareness of blindness and visual impairments, potential psychosocial impacts, and recommendations when working with individuals with low or no vision. View the webinar recording here.

ABOUT THIS RESOURCE This summary describes the goals, processes, challenges and results Northwest MHTTC and partners faced implementing an evidence-based lifestyle intervention at a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC) as well as lessons and considerations that can be applied to other implementation projects.    ADDITIONAL RESOURCES All materials created for the STRIDE lifestyle intervention implementation project including self-paced courses, a curriculum package and more information about the STRIDE lifestyle intervention.   Terms of use and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) disclosure statement

The focus of this session is to identify practitioner strategies to support the exploration of educational interests and the development of academic goals. Participants will learn how to assess interests, values, and preferences to inform students’ educational choices. View the session recording here.   Session 2: SEd Services that Support Entry into an Educational Program Session 3: Supporting Students to Thrive in Higher Education

The focus of this session is to develop knowledge of assisting students in accessing and entering the educational program of their choice. The main areas of focus will be on funding education, securing transportation, preparing applications, and completing entrance interviews. View the session recording here.   Session 1: Exploring a Student's Educational Preferences Session 3: Supporting Students to Thrive in Higher Education

The third June issue of our newsletter features Pride Month resources, upcoming Northwest MHTTC and partner events and webinars, our new podcast episode, resources and SAMHSA Notice of Funding Opportunities.

During this interactive, virtual training, participants learned more about the current state and federal funding utilized in New York for behavioral health in schools. Participants will identify needs, gaps, and opportunities to garner buy-in and leverage existing funding to implement and sustain school behavioral health efforts.

The one-hour Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance virtual series provides an opportunity for participants to: Gain skills on strength-based approaches in partnership with Native People to enhance Native behavioral health, and Discuss ways that Native brilliance is demonstrated and supports behavioral health, and Learn about Native brilliance examples to share with behavioral health and other health care staff, as well as with local Tribal Nation citizens The concept of Native psychological brilliance will be celebrated through Native music videos and Native spoken word performances as part of each session of the Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance series.   April's topic was "Native Post-Traumatic Growth from Decolonized Perspective." View a recording of this 4/25/23 event here.

The one-hour Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance virtual series provides an opportunity for participants to: Gain skills on strength-based approaches in partnership with Native People to enhance Native behavioral health, and Discuss ways that Native brilliance is demonstrated and supports behavioral health, and Learn about Native brilliance examples to share with behavioral health and other health care staff, as well as with local Tribal Nation citizens The concept of Native psychological brilliance will be celebrated through Native music videos and Native spoken word performances as part of each session of the Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance series.   May's topic was "Healing Family Trauma Connected with Misuse of Drugs and Alcohol." View a recording of this 5/23/23 session here. 

  Learning Objectives: Identify symptoms of selective mutism with comorbid generalized anxiety disorder. Describe evidenced-based treatment interventions for selective mutism in an integrated primary care practice. Report the factors that contribute to Complex ADHD. Discuss practice guidelines for interdisciplinary behavioral and medication treatments for complex ADHD in a primary care practice. Explain the nuances to diagnosis and how evidence-based treatment changes for children with comorbid PTSD and ADHD vs either disorder alone.   Presented by: Cynthia Ellis, MD, and Terri Matthews, PhD, APRN-NP, BCBA-D Dr. Cynthia Ellis is a Professor of Pediatrics and Psychiatry at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in the Department of Developmental Medicine at the Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation. She is board certified in Pediatrics, Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrics and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities. Dr. Ellis received her medical degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center and completed residency training in Pediatrics and fellowship training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Medical College of Virginia/VCU. She has been practicing in the field of Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrics for over 20 years. She has extensive clinical, research, and educational experience with children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and behavioral/emotional disorders. Her clinical expertise is in the psychopharmacological management of children with developmental disabilities and other behavioral disorders. She has also published extensively in the field. Dr. Ellis is the Director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute’s MCH-funded LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities) and ALA (Autism Leadership Academy) Interdisciplinary Training Programs. Dr. Ellis has served as the medical director for numerous public school and interdisciplinary community-based programs and as a research consultant in the field of developmental disabilities. She also participates in a number of other leadership positions on committees and boards.   Dr. Mathews is an associate professor in the College of Nursing. Dr. Mathews received her bachelor's degree in nursing from University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE; her master’s degree in nursing from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and her doctoral degree in Developmental and Child Psychology from the University of Kansas. Dr. Mathews clinical specialty is child and adolescent psychiatric mental health nursing. She is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Licensed Psychologist. Dr. Mathews joined the faculty at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing in 2008.     Learn more about this series: Tele-Behavioral Health Consultation (TBHC) Primary Care Webinar Series    

This resource seeks to guide Brazilian families residing in Massachusetts on the importance of recognizing what trauma is, learning about the different forms of violence, understanding how recovery strategies help to promote resilience, discussing stigma, and providing information about the network of services available to the Brazilian community. The guide is a result of a series of technical assistance requests to develop webinars, community conversations, and presentations at conferences about mental health, trauma, and recovery. It represents 4 years of collaboration between New England MHTTC and Federation for Children with Special Needs.  

The second June issue of our newsletter features Men's Health Month resources, upcoming Northwest MHTTC and partner events and webinars and spotlights resources.

  The Great Lakes Current is the e-newsletter of the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC.   The June 2023 issue honors National Pride Month, National PTSD Awareness Month, and Men's Health Month by sharing events and resources on these topics. As always, you will find links to all upcoming events and trainings hosted by the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC!  

  ABOUT THIS EPISODE Carol Dickey joins us to discuss how the stigma attached to mental health disorders is entrenched within the child-serving systems and extends to the family members of children living with complex behavioral health challenges. GUEST Carol Dickey, MBA, MS  Carol Dickey is a parent of five children and a passionate advocate for behavioral health system transformation through elevation of the family voice and an interaction over intervention approach to service delivery. Drawing on more than three decades of experience in health-services administration and agency leadership, her advocacy efforts are driven by her family’s experiences within the child-serving systems. They are inspired by the stories of frustration, hurt, and helplessness shared by countless families so often forced to survive in crisis.   HOST Christina N. Clayton, LICSW, SUDP, Northwest MHTTC Co-Director Christina Clayton has been working in the behavioral health field since 1993 working with people and programs addressing severe mental health issues, substance use, co-occurring issues, chronic homelessness, integrated care, outreach, physical health, trauma and diversity/equity/inclusion topics. Christina has education and licenses/credentials in clinical social work, mental health and substance use.  She is also a Clinical Assistant Professor and Field Instructor for the University of Washington School of Social Work (MSW ’97).  Learn more about MHTTC Staff & Faculty   LEARN MORE Webinar recording, slides, & resources: "More than a DSM Code: Addressing Stigma Experienced by Families" PODCAST SERIES Discover other episodes in the Putting It Together series here. Terms of use and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) disclosure statement

This is a recording of Part 1: Self-Harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention in Childhood and Early Adolescence, that took place on April 18, 2023. To raise awareness and support prevention of suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STBs) in children, our Region 9 partnered with Dr. Meagan O’Malley, Frances Marion LCSW and Jessica Palacio LCSW to release Self-Harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention in Childhood and Early Adolescence: A Resource for Elementary School Educators and School-Based Professionals (March, 2023) Led by the authors of this guide, this webinar video is available to provide elementary school personnel with critical knowledge and resources to help recognize, assess and respond to the warning signs of STBs in such a way that harm may be reduced and children are kept safe. Part 1 of the series offers an interactive walk through the guide with exercises and scenarios to support optimum use of the guide. Viewers of this video can benefit from the following learning objectives: Gain a deeper understanding of the risk factors and warning signs of suicide in elementary age children. Explore the protective factors against suicide, as well as tiered, school-based approaches to prevention and intervention. Learn strategies to communicate with parents/caregivers of elementary age children at risk for suicide.

This is a recording of Part 2: Young Children & Suicide Prevention for Parents and Caregivers To raise awareness and support parent and caregiver’s prevention of suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STBs) in children, our Region 9 partnered with Dr. Meagan O’Malley, Frances Marion LCSW and Jessica Palacio LCSW to release Our Young Children & Suicide Prevention: A Resource for Parents and Caregivers  (March, 2023) This resource is for schools and mental health providers to distribute to parents and caregivers so they are equipped with the tools to recognize the warning signs of STBs, and, when necessary, intervene early and effectively to keep their child safe. In Part 2 of the series, the authors of this guide walked school personnel through how to use the guide, discussed some of the risk factors for suicide, and provided coaching models for ways parents can talk with children about suicide in an age-appropriate way, as well as actions to take in securing professional help if a child is in danger. Viewers of this video can benefit from the following learning objectives: Gain a deeper understanding of risk factors and warning signs of suicide in young children. Learn developmentally appropriate ways parents and caregivers can talk with their children about suicide. Learn action steps parents and caregivers can take in responding to suicide risk in their children, including how to make their environments safer and connect children to professional support.

  Primary care can serve as a key entry point for children exposed to trauma to receive access to mental health services. This toolkit accompanies Screening and Assessing for Trauma in Primary Care.   Learn more about the series: Implementing Trauma-Informed Practices in Pediatric Integrated Primary Care    

About this Resource:  In this on-demand recording Dr. Sierra Carter provides an overview of the field of racism-related stress and trauma among Black Americans. Developmental considerations are discussed as well as challenges and clinical issues that arise with identifying racism-related stress or racial trauma symptoms. Methods to identify, process, and heal from racism-related stress and trauma are also explored.    To download presenter materials (pdf), please click here.     

This is a recording of Part 1 of the Trans 101 Workshop Series - Foundations of Knowledge & Action on May 17, 2023. In Part 1, the trainer, Arc Telos Saint Amour reviewed common terms and explored examples of how anti-transgender prejudice intersects with other forms of oppression. The session modeled how to navigate conversations with transgender and non-binary people using up-to-date and affirming language. The trainer reviewed essential guidelines for supporting transgender and non-binary people in all spaces. Viewers of this recording will learn strategies that can be implemented immediately for affirming of the transgender and non-binary community! Learning objectives include: An accurate explanation on the difference between sex assigned at birth, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation. Examples of affirming and supportive language, and examples of language that can be considered disrespectful, a microaggression, or non-affirming. Potential strategies for personally and professionally being able to better support transgender and non-binary people.