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To view resources from this training, please click DOWNLOAD Click here to watch the recording Event Description This presentation will help attendees (1) understand the nuances in refugee/immigrant/newcomer experiences and backgrounds, (2) critically examine the intersections of race and immigration in the U.S. historical context, and (3) explore strategies to support refugee and newcomer immigrant students in K-12 settings. Trainer Marie L. Tanaka   Dr. Marie L. Tanaka (she/her/ella) is a multilingual Japanese-Korean American, cisgender daughter of immigrants. Dr. Tanaka earned her doctorate from the University of Arizona’s school psychology program where she minored in Social, Cultural, Critical Theory. She has several years of experience instructing newcomer immigrant middle school students and has taught adolescents abroad as part of a Fulbright scholarship. In Arizona, she mentored as part of the Refugee Youth Mentorship Program and volunteered at Casa Alitas, a program that assists migrant families and asylum seekers arriving in the U.S. At the UofA, Dr. Tanaka initiated a partnership between her doctoral program and the Immigrant Student Resource Center on campus so under/graduate students with DACA, undocumented status, and/or from mixed-family status backgrounds could receive high-quality, culturally relevat mental health services. Dr. Tanaka’s research has covered various topics including the examination of (1) how middle school teachers both support and unknowingly undermine racially/ethnically minoritized newcomer immigrant student growth and (2) experiences of Black Indigenous Women of Color graduate students in school psychology doctoral programs. In her free time, she enjoys caring for plants and dogs, learning languages, and playing through acroyoga. She values rest, community, accountability, and genuineness.

  To view resources from this session, click DOWNLOAD above Click here to watch the recording Event Description Multitiered systems of support (MTSS) have gained traction in schools as a population-based approach to meet the needs of all students, especially in the areas of academic intervention and behavior supports. Many MTSS practices are promising for school mental health practice, and can allow mental health supports to be incorporated in existing school structures. In this presentation, an MTSS approach to school-based mental health prevention and intervention techniques will be discussed. Participants will learn about strategies that support all, some, and few students based on levels of need, including a focus on universal prevention strategies, data-based decision making, and intervention modalities and strategies in each tier. Trainer Miranda Zahn, NCSP Miranda Zahn, PhD, NCSP, is an Assistant Professor of School Psychology at the University of South Dakota. She conducts research, training, and technical assistance in school-based mental health services with attention to public health approaches to early detection and intervention. In addition, Miranda is a school psychologist and school mental health provider at Nebraska’s Educational Service Unit #1, where she provides training and systems consultation to schools.

Series Description We invite you to take a few minutes this summer to explore the benefits of developing or expanding a personal mindfulness practice, by joining us for our bi-weekly experiential mindfulness training. This is a great opportunity to try different activities and practices, and to acquire mindful tools and skills to apply in your everyday life either personally or professionally!    Studies show the practice of mindfulness can reduce stress levels, help us manage our emotions and reactions, tune in better to how we and others are feeling, and cultivate compassion for ourselves and others. This helps us make wiser choices, can boost our relationships, and mean we feel happier and calmer.    According to the American Psychological Association (APA) a mindfulness practice can help with the ability to relate to others and oneself with kindness, acceptance, and compassion.  By connecting to themselves, individuals have reported having stronger social connections and reduced feelings of loneliness and isolation.    This series of Mindful Monday sessions will feature a wide range of evidence-based practices from different disciplines, related to Self-Compassion, Intentional Visualization, and Creativity.     This is a 30-minute interactive training that begins on June 26th and will run every other week through September 25th, 2023,     Each month will have a specific theme/focus with exercises from that discipline. 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 July 10th - Compassion 1   To view resources from this session, click DOWNLOAD above Click here to watch the recording July 24th - Compassion 2  To view resources from this session, click DOWNLOAD above Click here to watch the recording August 21st - Intentional Visualization 1 To view resources from this session, click DOWNLOAD above Click here to watch the recording August 28th - Intentional Visualization 2 To view resources from this session, click DOWNLOAD above Click here to watch the recording   September 11th - Creativity 1  To view resources from this session, click DOWNLOAD above Click here to watch the recording  September 25th - Creativity 2 To view resources from this session, click DOWNLOAD above Click here to watch the recording    Participants only need to register once to be able to attend any number of sessions. The same link will be used for all sessions. Upon completion of your registration, you will receive the session link in a confirmation email.  Trainer Genevieve Berry

  To view resources from this session, click DOWNLOAD above Click here to watch the recording Event Description Are you ready to transform your approach to behavior? Join us for a dynamic professional development session focused on building a culture of accountability and empathy through Restorative Justice. In this engaging workshop, you will learn effective strategies to shift from punitive measures to empowerment, equipping you to guide students toward taking responsibility for their actions. Gain insights into reducing recurrent challenging behaviors, fostering student self-regulation and empathy, and cultivating open lines of communication and collaboration. Explore how to delve deeper into the root causes of challenging behavior, allowing you to tailor interventions that address underlying issues. Discover the transformative potential of restorative circles, a powerful tool for facilitating reflection on behaviors and facilitating impactful conversations for change. Trainer Casey Dupart, PsyD, BCBA, CCTP Casey Dupart is an accomplished K12 Administrator, School Psychologist, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who has built a versatile career across K12 environments.  She has supported students across various settings living in Italy, Maryland, Texas, North Carolina, Utah, and Hawai’i.

  Learn key risk and protective factors contributing to school refusal using a Multi-Tiered System of Support framework. To view resources from this session, click DOWNLOAD above Click here to watch the recording Event Description During this presentation, we will delve into the critical topic of chronic absenteeism and explore effective prevention and assessment strategies. Through this session, you will gain valuable insights on how to support students experiencing school refusal within a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework. We will discuss practical approaches to embedding interventions that foster resilience and promote continuous school attendance. Additionally, you will learn how to identify key risk and protective factors contributing to school refusal, equipping you with valuable knowledge to address these challenges more effectively. Trainer Casey Dupart   Casey Dupart is an accomplished K12 Administrator, School Psychologist, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who has built a versatile career across K12 environments.  She has supported students across various settings living in Italy, Maryland, Texas, North Carolina, Utah, and Hawai’i.  

  Learn about evidence-based diagnostic and treatment approaches to Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. To access resources from this presentation, click DOWNLOAD above Click here to watch the recording Event Description 2 to 3% of the population meets the criteria for having a diagnosis of a psychotic disorder.  However, there are varying types and treatments.  This session will provide an overview of diagnostic and treatment approaches. Trainer Andrew McLean   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.

  Managing grief in the modern era workplace can be complex. To view resources from this training, please click DOWNLOAD above Click here to watch the recording Event Description Modern western culture has long struggled to deal well with grief, and workplace productivity demands and social scripts further complicate our responses to grief. Yet, our modern era is replete with grief: The COVID-19 pandemic, addiction crises, worsening racial and other injustices, increasing employment and financial insecurity, and more. In this webinar, we will identify the ways in which grief presents in the workplace in behavioral health and primary care, the barriers to responding well to grief, and how to develop more compassionate and responsive approaches to managing grief. Learning Objectives Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to: Name at least two sources of grief in the workplace Identify at least two barriers to responding well to grief Explain how to respond more compassionately and responsively to grief Trainer Melanie Wilcox 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.  

  Older adults are accessing behavioral health and substance use services in increasing numbers. This trend is expected to increase. Event Description To view resources from this training, please click DOWNLOAD above Click here to watch the recording This increase is due to a number of factors, these include the aging of baby boomers who have been more open to addressing behavioral health issues in the past and are doing so now as older adults. Baby boomers comprise a generation that used substances in their youth and continue to do so and may now be encountering challenges related to their usage. The pandemic has also had a negative impact on older adults as the result of increased social isolation leading to increased mental health and substance use issues. A significant number of older adults seek assistance through primary care and contact with a variety of health care providers. The advent of integrated healthcare has presented the opportunity to offer older adults assistance with these issues within the context of the health care delivery system. A number of brief evidence-based approaches have been developed that can be delivered in health-related settings and the response to these approaches has been positive. This webinar will highlight common behavioral health and substance use disorders encountered by the older adult population and provide approaches that can be employed by healthcare and community-based professionals. Learning Objectives At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to: • Describe the aging process as it relates to the physical, emotional, and social areas of development • Identify and explain common behavioral health and substance use issues that older adults encounter during the aging process • Identify misconceptions of aging and stigma and how it impacts addressing behavioral health and substance use among older adults • Identify brief strategies that can be used to address behavioral health and substance use issues and can be employed by practitioners in healthcare and community-based agencies. Trainer Kenneth Flanagan Dr. Kenneth Flanagan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work at the University of North Dakota. He currently serves as a curriculum developer for the Mountain Plains Mental Health and Addiction Technology Transfer Centers.  Dr. Flanagan holds a license as a clinical social worker and provides counseling and behavioral management services with a clinical focus on depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and chronic pain. He received his MSW and Ph.D. from The Ohio State University. Dr. Flanagan has held a range of clinical and administrative positions in healthcare and community-based organizations.

  Self-care among those who help trauma-affected individuals is a critical part of their success and the success of their clients. To view resources from this presentation, please click DOWNLOAD above Click here to watch the recording Event Description This webinar will discuss elements of trauma informed leadership with a particular focus on how to promote self-care among those who help trauma-affected individuals. Whether you are a teacher, counselor, administrator or community member, we all have a unique role to play in promoting wellness in our teams. This presentation will discuss elements of healthy work environments, potential red flags and signs of burnout, nuances of dual relationships and bias in tribal settings. The presentation will end with ideas and strategies on how to promote self-care all year long.  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 is the June session of our ongoing Workshop Wednesday learning series. To view resources from this presentation, click DOWNLOAD above Click here to watch the recording Event Description This training will provide information about anxiety in children, adolescents, and emerging adults. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of psychosocial developmental milestones (e.g., independence, emotion regulation, identity formation) and the ways in which anxiety, stress, and sociocultural factors can interfere with the successful transition to young adulthood.   Practical strategies for assessment and tools to support youth independence and college or workforce readiness will be reviewed. Trainer Lauren Hoffman

  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 short-course presentation aims to increase awareness and advocate for occupational therapy as part of the perinatal mental health treatment team. To view resources from this presentation, please click DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording Event Description Occupational therapy is a profession that holistically enables the fundamentals of engagement and participation in meaningful occupations using a client-centered approach to provide, promote, and emphasize participation in daily activities, role performance, and well-being. Occupational therapy practitioners are vital and should be considered on the treatment team in the area of perinatal mental health. Transitioning to motherhood is a significant and transformative life event for women (Horne, Corr, & Earle, 2005). Whether it is a new-time mother or a seasoned mother welcoming a newborn into the family, these new changes can be disruptive to established routines and habits. The physiological and psychosocial changes a woman encounters contribute to feeling overwhelmed, pressured, exhausted, alone, and misunderstood (Kepic, 2021). Occupational therapy practitioners have the knowledge and experience to conduct screenings, assessments, and evaluations, deliver treatment and interventions, and measure progress and outcomes. Considering clients’ strengths and abilities, daily routines and habits, motivation, interests, meaningful activities, and social supports, we can collaboratively establish individualized interventions and goals during the perinatal period. This short-course presentation aims to increase awareness and advocate for occupational therapy as part of the perinatal mental health treatment team.  Trainer Mauly Her Lo Mauly Her Lo is a mother and an occupational therapist. She is a two-time alumna of the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee (UWM) and is currently a post-professional occupational therapy doctoral student at UWM focusing on Perinatal Mental Health. After experiencing perinatal mental anxiety during both of her pregnancies, Mauly believes it is important to bring knowledge and awareness of Perinatal Mental Health to the preservice education level. She contributed to developing 3 preservice education modules for pre-occupational therapy and entry-level occupational therapy students on perinatal mental health and the benefits of occupational therapy.

  According to the National Institute of Mental Health, OCD "symptoms can interfere with all aspects of life, such as work, school, and personal relationships." To view resources from this presentation, please click DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording Event Description This presentation will cover the evidence based assessment and treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder. The intervention focus will be on cognitive behavioral therapies, including exposure and response prevention for OCD. The phenomenology of OCD will be briefly reviewed and de-identified clinical examples will be discussed. Trainer Shannon Bennett, PhD Shannon Bennett, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Psychology in Clinical Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College and an Attending Psychologist at New York Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Bennett serves as the Site Clinical Director of the New York Presbyterian Hospital Youth Anxiety Center at Weill Cornell Medicine, and the Director of the Tourette Syndrome Center of Excellence at Weill Cornell. As a licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Bennett works with children, adolescents, adults and families suffering from anxiety, tics, OCD and related conditions. She also teaches, writes, and presents internationally on these topics. Dr. Bennett’s primary research interests include the development, evaluation, and dissemination of cognitive behavioral treatments for anxiety, OCD and tic disorders, testing the efficacy of novel treatments for these disorders, and better understanding mechanisms involved in symptom change.   Dr. Bennett contributed to several cognitive-behavioral treatment and research programs at the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders at Boston University and was a Co-Founder and Associate Director of the Pediatric OCD Intensive Treatment Program at UCLA before joining the faculty at Weill Cornell Medicine. Dr. Bennett also led a multi-disciplinary research team focused on the psychosocial needs of women who experience perinatal loss and earned a National Research Service Award for this research effort.  Dr. Bennett has been honored with a Career Development Leadership Award from the Anxiety and Depression Association of America and serves on the Medical Advisory Board for the Tourette Association of America.

  May 3rd was World Maternal Mental Health Day. Be sure to watch this one-hour webinar to learn more about maternal mental health and what was discussed. To view all resources from this training, please click DOWNLOAD above Click here to watch the recording Event Description May 3rd was World Maternal Mental Health Day. To support providers and families living and working in the HHS Region 8 states of Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming, who are involved with maternal healthcare and perinatal mental health, we are proud to host the exciting Workshop Wednesday training, “An Interprofessional Tool for Perinatal Mental Health”. This workshop will be led by Abbey Marinucci, an OT doctoral candidate at the University of North Dakota, who has been interviewing practicing providers from many fields involved with perinatal healthcare, with a focus on perinatal mental health. From her research, Abbey will present an evidence-based product that will ultimately serve to inform providers of the perinatal population to expand the interdisciplinary approach to perinatal healthcare This interdisciplinary tool will help to streamline healthcare for mothers. This resource will assist providers in effectively referring mothers to appropriate members of the interdisciplinary team. This resource guide may be a helpful resource to current healthcare providers and professionals serving the perinatal population as well as additional healthcare professionals who provide education to mothers through community-based programs such as early intervention. Join us as we introduce Abbey’s important contribution to the field of perinatal mental health. Objectives After attending this training, participants will: 1. Identify the need for interdisciplinary support for promoting perinatal mental health. 2. Understand a resource product for facilitating referrals to the perinatal interdisciplinary team. 3. Be familiar with patient handouts for the referral process. 4. Identify how to access the resource product. Trainer Abbey Marinucci OT Doctrinal Candidate University of North Dakota

  This is a five-part workshop series that focuses on the implementation of trauma-informed approaches in a tribal school setting.  Event Description Session 1 Introduction to Trauma Informed in Schools April 17, 2023 This webinar is geared toward staff and teachers who would like foundational information about trauma informed care and how to apply this approach in the school and classroom. Trauma informed care is not just for the behavioral health professional, but rather a client centered and compassionate approach that benefits the entire school system. 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. This is part one of a series focused on trauma informed strategies in a tribal school setting.   Access resources from this session by clicking DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording   Session 2 Trauma-Informed Program Development April 20, 2023 This is the second webinar of a five-part workshop series that focuses on the implementation of trauma informed approaches in the tribal school setting. This webinar will cover how to incorporate trauma informed prevention and intervention strategies as you build a school counseling program. As counseling professionals develop their programs, it is important to identify ways in which their policies and procedures can address the socioemotional and educational needs of their students more effectively.  Access resources from this session by clicking DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording   Session 3 Becoming a Trauma Informed Administrator April 25, 2023 This is the third webinar of a five-part workshop series that focuses on the implementation of trauma informed approaches in the tribal school setting. This webinar will cover how administrators can be more trauma focused in their approaches with staff and students. Administrators have a unique role to mentor and provide the example of how to be compassionate and attentive to those who have experienced trauma. This webinar will assist participants in recognizing signs and symptoms of trauma and how to collaborate with staff and students in addressing their needs more effectively.   Access resources from this session by clicking DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording   Session 4 Becoming a Trauma Informed Teacher May 9, 2023 This is the fourth webinar of a five-part workshop series that focuses on the implementation of trauma informed approaches in the tribal school setting. This webinar will cover how trauma impacts learning and will propose more trauma sensitive teaching strategies with students. Teachers will also learn how to collaborate with other staff and counselors in the school.  Access resources from this session by clicking DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording   Session 5 Trauma Informed Approaches for Students May 16, 2023 This is the fifth and final webinar of a workshop series that focuses on the implementation of trauma informed approaches in the tribal school setting. This webinar will cover practical trauma sensitive approaches and interventions that may be utilized in assisting students from a culturally competent perspective. Access resources from this session by clicking DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording   Trainer Cynthia Guzmon 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 series of Mindful Monday sessions featured a wide range of evidence-based practices from different disciplines. The disciplines that were included are below. Event Description The disciplines focused on during this series included Art Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Movement, and Compassion Focused Therapy.     These 30-minute trainings began on February 6th and ran every other week through May 15th, 2023.     Each month had a specific theme/focus with exercises from that discipline. At the beginning of each session, participants spent a few minutes grounding and learning about the practice for that day and then spent approximately 15-20 minutes in experiential practice, leaving a few minutes in the end for reflection and discussion. Resources Session 1 - Feb. 6th, 2023 Intentional Visualization 1 Access resources by clicking DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording   Session 2 - Feb. 20th, 2023 Intentional Visualization 2 Access resources by clicking DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording   Session 3 - Mar. 6th, 2023 Compassion 1 Access resources by clicking DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording    Session 4 - Mar. 20th, 2023 Compassion 2 Access resources by clicking DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording    Session 5 - Apr. 3rd, 2023 Movement 1 Access resources by clicking DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording    Session 6 - Apr. 17th, 2023 Movement 2 Access resources by clicking DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording   Session 7 - May 1st, 2023 Creativity 1 Access resources by clicking DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording   Session 8 - May 15th, 2023 Creativity 2 Resources coming soon! CLICK HERE to view the recording Trainer  Christina Ruggiero, Masters of Counseling Psychology, Registered Psychotherapist

  More college students than ever before are reporting receiving therapy or counseling.  To access resources from this webinar, please click DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording Event Description A recent study conducted by Healthy Minds Study confirms what many providers working with young adults and college-aged youth already know,   rates of anxiety, depression, and risk of suicide are at all-time highs.  The report also indicates that more college students than ever before report receiving therapy or counseling.  The report from the annual Healthy Minds Study is based on web surveys taken by 96,000 U.S. students across 133 campuses in the 2021-22 academic year. It found that 44% of students reported symptoms of depression, 37% reported anxiety disorders and 15% reported having seriously considered suicide in the past year—the highest recorded rates in the history of the 15-year-old survey.    How can you help someone with low mood and distress?  We dedicate this hour workshop to taking a deeper look at depression and suicide, including what depression is and how it is linked to suicide, how to recognize signs and symptoms of depression, the myths and stigma, and gauging risk of suicide in clients. The second half of the workshop is dedicated to how to provide support for these clients, including a few experiential exercises to use with clients with depression, and the creation of a safety plan that can be used with a client at risk for suicide.   Trainer Christina Ruggiero, RP

  What does emotional eating look like? Does it always look the same? Who can it affect? Learn all about it in this free series! Event Description Do you ever feel guilty for eating?   Do you ever feel anxious around food?   Do you ever feel anxious around food?   Do you ever feel a sense of a loss of control or impulsivity around food?   Do you ever judge yourself for what you eat?   Do you use food to cope, distract, or numb out?   Do you fear eating certain foods or label certain foods as good/bad?   Do you feel like you’re on a rollercoaster with your eating?   Do you feel like there is no way to trust your intuition and your body to guide your eating?   If you answered yes to any of these questions, you’re in luck! We are offering a 4-week emotional eating program starting April 13th, 2023.     Emotional eating is a struggle that many of us have faced, particularly when feeling isolated, anxious, bored, empty, frustrated, or even excited. Join Laura MacLachlan, registered psychotherapist, in a 4-week educational course that will offer you the knowledge and practical strategies on conquering emotional eating and making peace with food. Laura helps people learn how to change their relationship with food and how to listen to their bodies. This course is for people who struggle with cravings, and emotional eating, or who have started a diet but haven’t been able to stick to it. Laura’s approach is grounded in cognitive behavior therapy and intuitive eating. She focuses on supporting people in understanding their desire to cope with their emotions using food while providing strategies to manage emotional discomfort without breaking healthy commitments. Additionally, this course will offer an understanding of the myths in society that promote weight gain and how the reptilian brain is involved in food addiction.   Dates Session 1: April 13th, 2023 View resources used during this session by clicking DOWNLOAD above Session 2: April 20th, 2023 View resources used during this session by clicking DOWNLOAD above Session 3: April 27th, 2023 View resources used during this session by clicking DOWNLOAD above Session 4: May 4th, 2023 View resources used during this session by clicking DOWNLOAD above Trainer Laura MacLachlan, Psychotherapist, BSc., MCP, RP Laura MacLachlan is a registered psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She uses evidence-based interventions drawing from cognitive behaviour therapy, mindfulness, and intuitive eating, while liaising with other care providers to ensure a holistic approach to intervention. She is passionate about working with individuals and families affected by mood and anxiety disorders, emotional eating, and relationship difficulties. In her work with clients who struggle with emotional eating, recovery involves addressing the many issues that contribute to it, such as shame, relationship problems, perfectionism, and past traumas. When meeting first-time clients, Laura says, “I’m confident that together we can work to help equip you with the necessary tools to help you face and overcome the challenges you are facing. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or emotional eating, it is important that you know you don’t have to be alone in this journey.”

  This free webinar was presented in collaboration with the SAMHSA-funded National Center for Excellence for Eating Disorders (NCEED).  To access resources from this presentation, please click DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording Event Description This webinar will review eating disorder diagnoses/signs and symptoms, list screening tools used to identify eating disorders, describe evidenced-based treatments and best practices for non-specialist management of eating disorders, and provide resources to share with patients and families.   Trainer Jean Doak Dr. Jean Doak is a Professor of Psychiatry and Clinical Director in the Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC). Dr. Doak has held various positions in academic medicine, non-profit, and for-profit organizations and within various levels of care. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Biology from Houston Baptist University, a Master of Arts in Psychology from University of Houston – Clear Lake, and a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the University of Houston. Dr. Doak completed her clinical internship at the University of Texas Medical Branch with a specialization in pediatric psychology and completed a LEAH (Leadership in Education and Adolescent Health) post-doctoral fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children’s Hospital, focusing on education, training and clinical practice in adolescent medicine/mental health with a specialization in eating disorders.  She has extensive training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Enhanced Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT-E) for Eating Disorders through the Centre for Research on Eating Disorders at Oxford, and Maudsley Family-Based Treatment (FBT). In addition to clinical practice, her work has focused on clinical training, consultation, program development, research/training/practice integration, and clinical operations. Dr. Doak’s most recent positions include: Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children’s Hospital and Regional Director at Cleveland Center for Eating Disorders/The Emily Program. 

  This presentation on social and emotional learning (SEL) teaches about its impact on student success. There is an in-depth overview of SEL and strategies for incorporating it into your school.  To access resources from this training, please click DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording Event Description During the presentation, you'll learn about the five core competencies of SEL: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.  You'll leave this presentation with a better understanding of the benefits of SEL and practical tools for implementing it in your school. Whether you're a teacher, administrator, or other education professional, this presentation is perfect for anyone interested in promoting student well-being as well as academic achievement.  Take advantage of this valuable opportunity to enhance your SEL knowledge and skills.   Trainer Casey Dupart Casey Dupart is an accomplished K12 Administrator, School Psychologist, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and Behavior Analyst (BCBA)  who has built a versatile career across K12 environments.  She has supported students across various settings living in Italy, Maryland, Texas, North Carolina, Utah, and Hawai’i.

  This important training discussed the mental health and wellness of adults as they continue to grow older.  To access resources used during this presentation, click DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording Event Description The number of older adults in the United States is increasing and with the aging of baby boomers this increase will continue. In addition, the aging baby boomers are changing the aging experience much like they have changed other life stages prior to their older adult years.  This webinar will provide a brief overview of the older adult population in terms of demographic characteristics, the impact of aging baby boomers, address some common misconceptions of aging and introduce the concept of healthy aging. Building upon this concept of healthy aging the webinar will provide participants strategies that can be implemented to promote mental health and wellness. Some issues related to healthy aging in rural communities will also highlighted.  Learning Objectives At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to:  Describe the aging process as it relates to the physical, emotional, and social areas of development   Identify and explain healthy aging and social comorbidities that influence the aging process  Identify misconceptions of aging and barriers to healthy aging  Identify strategies that can be used to promote mental health and wellness in older adults who are seeking services from healthcare and community-based agencies.  Trainer Ken Flanagan Dr. Kenneth Flanagan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work at the University of North Dakota. He currently serves as a curriculum developer for the Mountain Plains Mental Health and Addiction Technology Transfer Centers.  Dr. Flanagan holds a license as a clinical social worker and provides counseling and behavioral management services with a clinical focus on depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and chronic pain. He received his MSW and Ph.D. from The Ohio State University. Dr. Flanagan has held a range of clinical and administrative positions in healthcare and community-based organizations.

  This webinar was a collaboration with the Mountain Plains Addiction Technology Transfer Center.  To access resources from this presentation, please click DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording Event Description Millions of Americans have a co-occurring disorder that affects their daily lives. The brain is a complicated and delicate organ. Because of this, understanding some of the basics about co-occurring conditions is essential to providing care.   Objectives 1.    Define co-occurring disorders.  2.     Provide psychoeducation about co-occurring disorders.    3.      Evidence Based Treatment approaches to address co-occurring disorders.   Trainer Victoria Anderson From a young age, Victoria dreamt of assisting others. She did not go into this career lightly. In fact, lived experiences shaped a desire to empower others through their life challenges. She has dealt with personal trauma, family mental health and family substance use. Victoria feels her life calling is being a clinical Social Worker. Believing it shows in the work that she does. Having a passion for helping others, she truly loves what she does.  Victoria founded her own private practice, Rooted Counseling, with the belief that life’s challenges provide an opportunity for people to know themselves more fully and create positive change. Believing that we are not defined by what has happened to us as we all experience life situations that are out of our control. For the last 10 years, she has been helping individuals through those challenges. Finding that her down to earth approach provides a comfortable atmosphere.  Victoria offers both mental health and substance use services to adolescents and adults. Offering the only adolescent substance use program in the area.  Victoria obtained her Masters in Addiction Counseling from Winona State University. She further obtained her Masters in Social Worker from Boise State University.

  Body image and weight are topics that most likely everyone has thought of at some point. Join the discussion to see how they're impacting mental health! Event Description To access resources from this training, please click DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording Despite numerous harmful effects, weight bias and anti-fat attitudes are rarely acknowledged as intersectional issues of social (in)justice. This presentation will help attendees (a) conceptualize the historical injustices, sociocultural norms, and everyday pressures that make weight stigma an issue of social justice, (b) critically reflect on their own implicit biases around body size diversity and the professional imperative to deconstruct size-based prejudice, and (c) explore strategies to support weight inclusivity and body liberation in schools and mental health settings that can help reduce fatphobia’s oppressive consequences.  Trainer Stephanie Campbell, PhD Dr. Stephanie Campbell is a half-Filipina, mid-fat, cisgender (she/her) daughter of an immigrant who grew up in a one-stoplight town in Arkansas. She is also a 2022 graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s school psychology program. Stephanie's research interests center around minoritized identities and their impacts on mental health. She is especially interested in how experiences of race, body image, and weight stigma affect the wellbeing of children and adolescents—particularly in relation to the implications of culture, socioeconomic status, power/privilege, and gendered societal expectations. Stephanie approaches these intersectional topics through a lens of social justice and believes health service psychologists and school employees should know and do more in these areas. Outside of work, Stephanie enjoys cooking without recipes, consuming an absurd amount of podcasts/audiobooks, ocean paddling, board gaming, and exploring the natural beauty of her island home. Website: https://www.stephaniemcampbell.com/ 

  Emotional eating is a struggle that many of us have faced, particularly when feeling isolated, anxious, bored, empty, frustrated, or even excited. Access resources from this presentation by clicking DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording Do you ever feel guilty for eating?   Do you ever feel anxious around food?   Do you ever feel a sense of a loss of control or impulsivity around food? Do you ever judge yourself for what you eat? Do you use food to cope, distract, or numb out?   Do you fear eating certain foods or label certain foods as good/bad?   Do you feel like you’re on a rollercoaster with your eating?   Do you feel like there is no way to trust your intuition and your body to guide your eating?   Do you have difficulty identifying your body’s hunger, fullness, and satiety cues?     If you answered yes to any of these questions, you’re in luck! We are offering an introduction to emotional eating on April 6, 2023, followed by a 4-week emotional eating program starting on April 13th, 2023.     Emotional eating is a struggle that many of us have faced, particularly when feeling isolated, anxious, bored, empty, frustrated, or even excited. Join Laura MacLachlan, registered psychotherapist, for an introduction to emotional eating.     This introduction will offer participants the knowledge and practical strategies needed to understand and conquer emotional eating and make peace with food. Laura will briefly demonstrate how participants can learn to change their relationship with food and how to listen to their bodies.     This introductory training is for anyone interested in learning more about emotional eating and the impact it can have on a person, personally and/or professionally. Participants will also have a chance to briefly review the curriculum for the ongoing 4-week course on emotional eating, that is being offered following the introductory training.     For more information and to register for the 4-week course, please visit: https://mhttcnetwork.org/centers/content/mountain-plains-mhttc  Trainer Laura MacLachlan, Psychotherapist, BSc., MCP, RP Laura MacLachlan is a registered psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.    She uses evidence-based interventions drawing from cognitive behaviour therapy, mindfulness, and intuitive eating, while liaising with other care providers to ensure a holistic approach to intervention.     She is passionate about working with individuals and families affected by mood and anxiety disorders, emotional eating, and relationship difficulties. In her work with clients who struggle with emotional eating, recovery involves addressing the many issues that contribute to it, such as shame, relationship problems, perfectionism, and past traumas.    When meeting first-time clients, Laura says, “I’m confident that together we can work to help equip you with the necessary tools to help you face and overcome the challenges you are facing. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or emotional eating, it is important that you know you don’t have to be alone in this journey.”