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***RECORDING*** (click the link below) Part 1: Invisible Injuries: The Complex Intersection of Domestic Violence, Behavioral Health, Traumatic Brain Injury and Strangulation   DESCRIPTION: The significant impact of domestic violence on a person’s behavioral health—including substance use and mental health conditions—has long been recognized by researchers and practitioners alike. In addition, the domestic violence movement has known for decades that abusers frequently assault their partners by targeting the head, neck, and face—through blows to the head that can cause traumatic brain injuries (concussions) and strangulation.  We are just discovering how that violence impacts the brain, and therefore a person’s health. Brain injury caused by domestic violence is rarely identified and almost never immediately treated, and results in short- and long-term physical, emotional, and cognitive consequences that can impact every area of a person’s life--including their ability to successfully access and participate in your agency's services. This session will share with you The Ohio Domestic Violence Network and The Ohio State University’s project and research that resulted in the creation of an evidence-based framework CARE (Connect, Acknowledge, Respond, Evaluate) and its accompanying CARE tools for you to use to address brain injury.     LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Describe the relationship between domestic violence and brain injury. Explain the evidence-based framework: Connect, Acknowledge, Respond and Evaluate (CARE). Promote CARE tools to address brain injury.     PRESENTER:   Rachel Ramirez, LISW-S, RASS, is the Director of Health and Disability Programs and the Founder of The Center on Partner-Inflicted Brain Injury at The Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN). In this role, she oversees several initiatives on the intersection of domestic violence, disability, and health access, with a focus on trauma-informed services and partner-inflicted brain injury. She also provides extensive statewide, national, and international training, consultation, technical assistance, and program support. Rachel has been with ODVN for 15 years and has co-authored several peer reviewed journal articles, as well as been featured on National Public Radio, The New York Times Magazine, and The Washington Post discussing brain injury and domestic violence.       The Great Lakes MHTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.

  See each session below to access any resources available from this series.   Event Description This six-session training series provides education on the fundamentals of trauma and how it emerges within our public schools.  It will provide tools and perspectives on the complexities of becoming a trauma-informed school environment and will explore the logistical components of implementing best-practices on a systems-level for trauma-informed supports and protocols.    Sessions:   1. The Fundamentals of Trauma (1/9/23) To access the slide deck from this session, click DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording 2. Embracing the Paradigm Shift (1/23/23)  To access the slide deck from this session, click DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording 3. Key Elements of Trauma-Informed School Environments (1/30/23)  To access the slide deck from this session, click DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording Becoming a Trauma-Informed School Logistics Part 1 (2/6/23)  To access the slide deck from this session, click DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording Becoming a Trauma-Informed School: Logistics Part 2 (2/13/23)  To access the slide deck from this session, click DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording Developing Relevant Metrics for Measuring Progress in School-Based Trauma-Informed Practices (2/20/23)  To access the slide deck from this session, click DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording Learning Objectives Learn what Trauma is, what it looks like, and how to respond in a supportive way  Learning the key components of what it means to be “Trauma-Informed” within a host environment focused on academics  Identify logistical and operational elements of implementation of a trauma-informed approach to supporting public education  Developing relevant metrics for measuring progress and success in School-Based Trauma-Informed practices.  Trainer Tamera Ford, LCSW Tamera J. Ford, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) holds 15+ years of experience providing mental health therapy and case management in a multitude of settings; residential treatment, school-based health centers, outpatient mental health, primary health care, and early intervention (Head Start children and families ages 0-5).  In addition to her training in EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) and Synergetic Play Therapy™, Tamera has advanced standing as a student of Peter Levine’s Somatic Experiencing® approach for trauma resolution and currently provides trauma therapy in her private practice located in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.  Formerly a teacher (K-12) and more recently a Lean Process Improvement Practitioner, Tamera's passion is in offering support and guidance to individuals, groups and organizations personally and professionally.

The Think Trauma curriculum helps mental health and well-being providers who work with justice-involved youth in a variety of contexts. This learning session was a brief overview of the Think Trauma curriculum and a Q&A opportunity about stressors for this population and their association with trauma. The 4-day training dates and registration links are coming soon. This training was designed to be implemented in any residential/correctional facility or justice-based organization for juveniles (i.e., probation, diversion programs etc.) that aims to develop a trauma-informed workforce. Goals of the training: Educate juvenile justice professionals about the impact of trauma on the development and behavior of youth in the juvenile justice system. Provide juvenile justice professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to: respond appropriately to the behavioral and emotional challenges of traumatized youth; help traumatized youth develop the ability to recognize trauma or loss reminders; help traumatized youth recognize and develop their strength; help traumatized youth recognize survival coping strategies and develop positive coping strategies needed to grow into healthy productive, and functional adults and to take care of themselves and seek support from others; learn strategies for supporting youth reintegration into the community. Understand the role of intergenerational, historical, and system-induced trauma on youth behavior. Develop strategies for adjusting agency practices and procedures to more effectively address the impact of trauma on youth, their families, and staff. Review the role of youth cultural experiences for building resilience among traumatized youth.   Watch a recording of this 2/2/23 session.

ABOUT THIS RESOURCE This webinar provides a community-defined and evidence-based foundation for mental health providers serving queer and transgender communities. Drawing from historical and current perspectives, this webinar introduces a comprehensive approach to queer and transgender care with a focus on trauma-informed care for trans youth. Centering anti-racism, community lived experience, and an interdisciplinary framework, this webinar explores strengths, weaknesses, and best practices of trauma-informed care for trans youth. Learning Objectives:  Develop historical context and evolution of transgender care, diagnoses, and pathologization  Identify strategies for establishing trust, rapport, and mitigating medical mistrust  Address the role of mental health clinicians as allies and co-conspirators in advancing equity  Develop awareness and knowledge of the diversity of transgender experiences and identities  Explore best practices of trauma-informed care for queer and trans youth   ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Shared by the Facilitator During Presentation Presentation slides  Transgender Mental Health - Resources and Education Handout Black LGBTQ Mental Health (Trevor Project 2020) Legal Name & Gender Change Guide Gender Unicorn Gender Spectrum (support groups, school based training) Gender Minority Stress and Resilience Measure (GMSR) States offering Gender X Markers 2015 United States Transgender Survey UCSF Gender Affirming Health Program Sample demographic form for clients to indicate gender identity   Books, Shows, Links & Videos Shared by the Facilitator -- some links go to a book-selling site for the description, we encourage you to buy locally and support small businesses Books on Race & Gender The Invention of Women: Making an African Sense of Western Gender Discourses by Dr. Oyèrónkẹ́ Oyěwùmí The Biopolitics of Feeling: Race, Sex, and Science in the Nineteenth Century by Dr. Kyla Schuller Books on Transitioning A Clinician's Guide to Gender-Affirming Care: Working with Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Clients by SC Chang, AA Singh, LM Dickey, and M Krishnan My Gender Workbook by K. Bornstein (for adolescents exploring gender) The Reflective Workbook for Parents and Families of Transgender and Non-Binary Children by D.M. Maynard ​​​​​​​Also has workbooks for partners of trans people and teachers of trans students The Gender Identity Workbook by AM Triska LCSW (for adolescents exploring gender) Voices of Transgender Adolescents Video: LGBTIQ People Talk About Their Experiences Accessing Healthcare (duration: approximately 6 minutes) Video: Voices of Transgender Adolescents in Healthcare, from the Adolescent Health Initiative (AHI) at the University of Michigan Health System (UMHS) (duration: approximately 8 minutes) https://pflag.org/  Pose (recommended by the speaker for its portrayal of transgender people by transgender actors)   Behavioral Health Sites with Resources https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Identity-and-Cultural-Dimensions/LGBTQI  Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity funded by SAMHSA https://mhanational.org/issues/lgbtq-communities-and-mental-health -- HUGE number of many other resources, reports, sites   Top Health Issues for LGBT Populations Information & Resource Kit Inclusive Evidence-Based Practices in Gender Non-Binary Mental Health Services from SMI Adviser LGBTQIA+ Behavioral Health Resources from Northwest MHTTC Addressing Our Bias When Working with the LGBTQ+ Community (Parts 1, 2, and 3) from National Hispanic and Latino MHTTC Building Your Toolkit to Serve the LGBTQ Community https://genderspectrum.org/   Advocacy & Information https://freedomforallamericans.org/legislative-tracker/anti-transgender-legislation/ https://translifeline.org/  https://transequality.org/  https://transequality.org/about-transgend https://neopronounss.carrd.co/  https://pronouns.org/  https://www.minus18.org.au/pronouns/  https://www.aclu.org/issues/lgbtq-rights/lgbtq-youth  https://www.aclu.org/legislative-attacks-on-lgbtq-rights  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marsha_P._Johnson  https://transequality.org/ Mapping Attacks on LGBTQ Rights in U.S. State Legislature from the ACLU   Other Articles of Interest https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2789423  https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/08/style/neopronouns-nonbinary-explainer.html https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2022/06/07/the-experiences-challenges-and-hopes-of-transgender-and-nonbinary-u-s-adults/  https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2022/03/30/a-proclamation-on-transgender-day-of-visibility-2022/    FACILITATOR Ryan Kim Tiêu, Associate Clinical Social Worker Ryan Kim Tiêu is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Associate Director of Transgender Services at the San Francisco Community Health Center, a department within a larger health center staffed by and for transgender people providing mental health, healthcare, and advocacy services for queer and transgender community members. In conjunction with professional expertise, Ryan incorporates their lived experiences as a first-generation immigrant, queer, transgender, and young person of color into their praxis, training, and theories of change.  Terms of use and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) disclosure statement

Download the presentation slides here About the Session The Community Resiliency Model (CRM)® is a skills-based wellness and prevention program that provides a biological, non-stigmatizing perspective on normal human reactions to stress and trauma.  The primary focus of this stabilization program is to learn to reset the natural balance of the nervous system. CRM skills help people understand their nervous system and learn to track sensations connected to their own wellbeing. CRM, developed at the Trauma Resource Institute by Elaine Miller-Karas is both restorative and preventive (Miller-Karas, 2015).  CRM is a low-intensity intervention which teaches easy-to-learn skills to manage the agitation, anxiety, numbness, sadness, and despair of emotional dysregulation, which can be brought on by stressful personal or professional situations. CRM is trauma-informed and resiliency-focused. CRM skills are useful for self-care. They can be taught as a peer-to-peer program in a variety of contexts. School workers, healthcare providers, educators, and other frontline helpers can apply CRM skills in any setting: schools, medical/counseling centers, pre-school settings, home visits, faith communities, and crisis situations in the field.  The skills can help prevent burnout.   CRM is a valuable resource for individuals coping with chronic stressors such as physical pain, addiction, and grief and loss.  A range of persons that suffer the effects of cumulative trauma (e.g., violence, poverty, racism, homophobia) benefit from these tools.   Objectives Describe how stress and trauma affect mental and physical health. Explore how current challenges fit into CRM’s framework for understanding stress and trauma. Describe how CRM can protect and heal via sensory-motor awareness. Explain how you can share CRM skills with others as a “CRM Guide”   Trainers Dr. Linda Grabbe, PhD, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, FAAN Dr. Grabbe is a board-certified Family and Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Adjunct Professor at Emory University School of Nursing. Her clinical expertise is in primary care and mental health care for homeless or incarcerated women and youth, providing Community Resilience Model (CRM) training in group settings.  Her interests include public mental health, trauma-informed care, the neurobiology of trauma and resilience, social justice, and social determinants of mental health.  Dr. Grabbe is a healthcare provider with Community Advanced Practice Nurses, a small non-profit organization that operates a network of clinics in Atlanta homeless shelters for women, children, and youth.  Dr. Grabbe’s published work includes The Trauma Resiliency Model: A “Bottom-Up” Intervention for Trauma Psychotherapy and research on the impact of a brief Community Resiliency Model training on the wellbeing of women in substance abuse treatment, as well as two randomized controlled trials of the Community Resiliency Model on wellbeing, resiliency, burnout, and secondary traumatic stress in front-line health workers. She is on the University of New Mexico ECHO team for the Behavioral Health Professional Workforce Resiliency Program: Creating Cultures of Wellness & Resiliency.   Bria Davis, BA Bria Davis has a degree in criminal justice and has taught CRM for 3 years in weekly sessions with homeless youth in Atlanta.  She has also taught CRM to groups of school counselors and social service providers across the State of Georgia, as well as justice-involved youths and their families in Atlanta.  She has assisted California’s Trauma Resource Institute leadership in week-long CRM Teacher Trainings.

  What if, when struggling, your instinct was to motivate and encourage yourself rather than blame and criticize? To access resources from this session, click DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording Event Description We can all be our harshest critics sometimes, so, in this workshop, Christina Ruggerio, RP, our Mindful Monday trainer, will introduce participants to one of their lesser-known motivators: self-compassion.    Participants will learn how developing a strong sense of self-compassion will benefit them and deepen their resilience during challenging moments. In addition to a brief lecture/discussion, participants will have the opportunity to engage in experiential exercises that will help them start engaging with and building their own skill of self-compassion immediately.    Join us for this valuable Workshop Wednesday training and give yourself the gift of a regular practice of self-compassion this holiday season.  By the end of this workshop participants will:    Understand what self-compassion is as well as the benefits of practicing it regularly.    Recognize when their inner critic is present, and consciously shift into a response of self-compassion.    Take away exercises to practice outside of the workshop and build on the skill of self-compassion.      This workshop is draws from information and research done by the founder of self-compassion practice, Kristin Neff. Trainer Christina Ruggerio, RP

About this Resource:  The prevalence and impact of trauma is undeniable. Statistics show that as many as 90% of the people who enter the public behavioral health system have experienced trauma. The adverse childhood experiences study (ACE) demonstrates the correlation between early childhood adversity and negative health outcomes in adulthood, including heart disease, cancer, substance misuse and mental health challenges. Our series Trauma and the Peer Perspective will examine the myriad of ways trauma is defined, how trauma is often addressed within behavioral health systems, and how trauma informed peer support and services can be a game changer. Mental Health and the Holidays (Part 3) Description: “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” a popular holiday carol proclaims, but for many, the holidays bring stress, family discord, anxiety, and depression. This webinar featured Certified Peer Specialists exploring the challenges that come with the holiday season and discussed connections and resources they have used to support themselves and others through what might be a difficult time. Learning objectives: 1. Gain insight into how our Mental Health is challenged during the Holiday Season 2. Understand the importance of connection particularly during the Holiday Season 3. Learn about holiday resources, supports and events

About this Resource:  The prevalence and impact of trauma is undeniable. Statistics show that as many as 90% of the people who enter the public behavioral health system have experienced trauma. The adverse childhood experiences study (ACE) demonstrates the correlation between early childhood adversity and negative health outcomes in adulthood, including heart disease, cancer, substance misuse and mental health challenges. Our series Trauma and the Peer Perspective will examine the myriad of way trauma is defined, and how trauma is often addressed within behavioral health systems. We will explore how systems can create trauma and/or retraumatize those seeking help and how trauma informed peer support and services can be a game changer. Trauma and 988/Crisis Services Response (Part 2) Description: Everyone is familiar with 911, 411, and even 211, but what about the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline? Four years in the making, 988 is now a national reality. Trauma is very often the catalyst for crisis and providing trauma informed support is critical during times of crisis. Learning objectives: 1. Learn what’s working well with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 2. Gain insight on what could be different with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 3. Understand the ways that the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline responds to trauma

  This series helps participants to practice mindfulness-based exercises, led by a facilitator. Event Description This series will expand on the evidence-based practices that have been introduced in prior series. Participants will have the opportunity to review and practice mindfulness-based exercises, led by a facilitator. Each month will feature a mindfulness theme with supportive practices. Participants can register for and attend any number of sessions. The same link will be used for all sessions.  Week 1- Meditation for Monkey-Mind To access slide deck, please click DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording Week 2- Breathing & Visualization Techniques 1 To access slide deck, please click DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording Week 3- Breathing & Visualization Techniques 2 To access slide deck, please click DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording Week 4- Creative Mindfulness Through Art 1 To access slide deck, please click DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording Week 5- Creative Mindfulness Through Art 2 To access slide deck, please click DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording Week 6- Somatic Experiences 1 To access slide deck, please click DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording Week 7- Somatic Experiences 2 To access slide deck, please click DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording Week 8- Self-Compassion To access slide deck, please click DOWNLOAD above Recording coming soon! Trainer Christina Ruggerio, Masters of Counseling Psychology, Registered Psychoterapist

Youth peer providers can use this tip sheet to learn more about bringing trauma-informed principles into their work. The tip sheet defines trauma-informed care and offers concrete examples of what it might look like in common scenarios. It also poses reflection questions to help youth peer providers identify and apply trauma-informed practices. Read this tip sheet to deepen your understanding of themes such as safety, trustworthiness, transparency, empowerment, voice and choice, collaboration and mutuality, and more.

Let’s Talk about Intimate Partner Violence: Family-Centered Approaches for Domestic Violence: Keeping Survivors' and Children's Needs in Mind (Part 5) DESCRIPTION: This webinar will focus on the foundations of family-centered work with survivors and introduce the Family Centered Toolkit for Domestic Violence Programs. Discussion will include guidance for using the toolkit and strategies for supporting well-being, safety, and the bonds between survivors of intimate partner violence and their children.     LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Describe the importance of an integrated approach that supports parent-child relationships and families with a range of culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and developmentally sensitive services Discuss ways to use the Family Centered Tooklit for Domestic Violence Programs Explain strategies to support the wellbeing, and safety of IPV survivors and their children List accessible resources for DV advocates, program staff, and supervisors to enhance and sustain family-centered services within DV programs     PRESENTER: Cathy Cave, Senior Training Consultant, The National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health   Cathy Cave has more than 30 years’ experience as an administrator, facilitator and consultant specializing in cultural inclusion, equity, anti-racism work and disparities elimination, trauma informed services and supports, organizational development, supervisory practice and leadership coaching within child welfare, juvenile justice, disaster response, health care, mental health, and substance use services. She is one of New York State’s early trauma champions, coordinating county collaboratives and clinical training trauma conferences. For the National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health, Cathy is engaged in internal and external planning, development, and change initiatives. She provides in-person and virtual training, TA, and curriculum development supporting programs, coalitions, other technical assistance centers, governmental bodies and community-based organizations. Since 2012 as a Senior Training Consultant with NCDVTMH, she utilizes her survivor, family, community and administrative perspectives to facilitate organizational change to improve service quality at local, state and national levels.       The Great Lakes MHTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.

The Great Lakes MHTTC in partnership with People Incorporated Mental Health Services of Minnesota is pleased to offer this new training video on trauma-informed practices. The video explains the importance of using a trauma-informed approach when helping those affected by trauma and provides helpful information on the appropriate use of trauma-informed practices for service providers and mental health professionals. The content of the video was researched, compiled, and recorded by People Incorporated Training Institute.    

About this Resource:  The prevalence and impact of trauma is undeniable. Statistics show that as many as 90% of the people who enter the public behavioral health system have experienced trauma. The adverse childhood experiences study (ACE) demonstrates the correlation between early childhood adversity and negative health outcomes in adulthood. In Part 1 of this series 'Trauma and the Peer Perspective' CPS panelists examined the myriad of ways trauma is defined and how trauma is often addressed within behavioral health systems. Panelists also discussed how systems can create trauma and/or retraumatize those seeking help and shared how trauma informed peer support and services helped them in their recovery journey.   Join us for the remaining sessions in this series:  Thursday, November 10, 2022 (12:00 PM ET) | Trauma and 988/Crisis Services (Register Here)   Thursday, December 8, 2022 (12:00 PM ET) | Trauma and the Holidays (Register Here)

Let’s Talk about Intimate Partner Violence: Working at the Intersections of Substance Use and Intimate Partner Violence–What Every Provider Needs to Know (Part 3)     DESCRIPTION: It has long been recognized that abuse by an intimate partner can have traumatic mental health and substance use effects. Research has found high rates of both past and current intimate partner violence (IPV) among people in substance use disorder and mental health care settings. A growing body of evidence has found that abuse is often targeted at a partner’s substance use and mental health in deliberate attempts to undermine and control survivors and keep them from achieving their recovery goals. These forms of abuse, known as substance use coercion and mental health coercion, not only jeopardize the well-being of survivors and their children, but also compromise the effectiveness of mental health and substance use disorder treatment. This session will clarify the relationship between IPV and substance use, as well as prepare participants to increase awareness of and better support survivors experiencing substance use coercion.     LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Describe ways of substance use coercion. Explain how substance use and mental health coercion influence in the effectiveness of treatment. Identify how clinicians can support individuals that experienced substance user coercion.     PRESENTER: Gabriela Zapata-Alma, LCSW, CADC, is the Associate Director at the National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health, as well as a Lecturer at the University of Chicago, where they direct the Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor Training Program. Gabriela brings over 15 years of experience supporting people impacted by structural and interpersonal violence and their traumatic effects through innovative and evidence-based clinical, housing, resource advocacy, peer-led, and HIV-integrated care programs. Currently, Gabriela authors best practices, leads national capacity-building efforts, and provides trauma-informed policy consultation to advance health equity and social justice.     The Great Lakes MHTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.

Primary care can serve as a key entry point for children exposed to trauma to receive access to mental health services. This 1-hour webinar with discuss the use of trauma assessments in primary care and strategies to implement screening and overcome possible barriers. Objectives: Determine trauma screeners and their use in primary care Discuss who should be screened for trauma in primary care Identify possible trauma screeners and assessments Discuss the role of primary care team members in screening and assessment Presented by: Hanna Grandgenett, PhD & Allison “Alli” Morton, PhD Hanna Grandgenett, PhD, PLP, is a postdoctoral fellow at the Munroe-Meyer Institute Department of Psychology at UNMC. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Clinical Psychology Program in Lincoln, NE and completed her predoctoral internship at the Munroe Meyer Institute. Prior to her postdoctoral fellowship, Dr. Grandgenett has provided clinical services in a variety of environments including outpatient services, child advocacy centers, Early Head Start/Head Start programs, and a residential facility. Dr. Grandgenett has clinical training in evidence-based practice (including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Behavioral Parent Training). She loves helping children and families work together as a team to attain their treatment goals. Dr. Grandgenett also has specialized training in the assessment and treatment of childhood trauma. She has provided individual and group treatment to children and adolescents who have experienced sexual and physical abuse and has conducted in-depth diagnostic assessments on children and adolescents who have experienced significant abuse and neglect. She collaboratively approaches trauma work with patients, using evidence-based approaches to help clients and families overcome the negative effects of trauma. Her clinical work is informed by her research, which focuses on supportive responses to sexual violence disclosure and prevention of sexual violence. In particular, in her research she is interested in developing prevention programs through the bystander intervention framework, which motivates all individuals to prevent sexually risky situations.   Allison “Alli” Morton, PhD, LMHP, PLP, is a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Psychology at the Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She recently earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Texas Tech University and completed her predoctoral internship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Dr. Morton provides clinical services in an integrated behavioral health clinic at Children’s Physicians Creighton. Her clinical and research interests center around the implementation and dissemination of evidence-based practices with children and adolescents, particularly in relation to trauma. Dr. Morton also has an active interest in promoting resilience following traumatic events and fostering use of positive parenting practices in primary care and outpatient settings. Learn more about the series: Implementing Trauma-Informed Practices in Pediatric Integrated Primary Care  

This module prepares the learner to engage with clients living with mental illnesses in a trauma informed manner. Participants will learn to: Understand the impact of trauma on clients Recognize signs and prevalence of trauma Adjust own behavior and create a safe space for persons exposed to trauma Learn more about HealtheKnowledge here: HealtheKnowledge Courses Learn more about the full series here: New Employees in Mental Health Services: A Training Series Produced by: Thresholds  

  This training series is developed in a partnership with Iowa Regional Mental Health Directors, Thresholds, Inc. and the Mid-America Mental Health Technology Transfer Center, to prepare the workforce to set a foundation to work with clients with serious mental illnesses. In particular, this 7-part series provides evidence-based content on Trauma Informed Care, Cultural Competency, Motivational Interviewing, De-Escalation, Self-Care, Shared Decision Making, and Recovery Oriented Care. Each training provides the learner with a foundation for effective practice and establishes a starting point for further learning.   Modules include:    Trauma Informed Service Delivery (EBP) Cultural Humility and Competence (EBP) Motivational Interviewing (EBP) Crisis Prevention & De-escalation Self-care Shared Decision Making Recovery Oriented Care   All modules are available on HealtheKnowledge. Learn more about HealtheKnowledge & sign up for modules here: HealtheKnowledge Courses    

To access slide deck, please click DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording Event Description COVID-19 changed how people access healthcare, how people receive healthcare, and how healthcare professionals deliver care. Regardless of your professional role during COVID-19 or your personal feelings about COVID, the pandemic has been a collective trauma in our history and the residue on health professionals is real. While trauma is often experienced individually, a collective experience has both protective and risk elements which will be articulated in this presentation. Placing your personal experience over the past couple of years in a larger perspective can facilitate a deeper understanding of both our own and others’ reactions, as well as discover effective strategies to heal and even grow from the events of the past couple of years.  Learning Objectives 1. Understand the experience of trauma, vicarious trauma, and secondary  stress as it relates to being a healthcare provider during the pandemic  2. Apply the principles of trauma exposure to understand the personal impact  on one’s mind, emotions, behaviors, and the body  3. Learn and practice self-regulation techniques to mitigate activation in the body.  Trainer Christine Runyan, PhD, ABPP    Christine Runyan is a clinical health psychologist, the Co-Founder of Tend Health, and  Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University  of Massachusetts Medical School. After starting her career as a psychologist in the US Air  Force, she focused her research, clinical service, and teaching on behavioral science in  family medicine as well as promoting models of integrated primary care. Dr. Runyan is also  a mindfulness teacher at the University of Massachusetts Center for Mindfulness. At the  height of the pandemic, recognizing the undeniable need for expert mental health services  for healthcare professionals, she launched Tend Health. Tend Health provides specialized,  private, and accessible mental health care and education to healthcare professionals and  consultation to healthcare organizations willing to invest in their most precious resources.

The Pacific Southwest MHTTC is pleased to provide the recording of Session 2 in this series on Motivational Interviewing to improve our school and mental health workforce skills. Motivational interviewing (MI) provides us with a way to have conversations about change. In this recorded series, viewers can learn the basics of how to apply MI to both typical and challenging clinical situations.    Session 2, Tuesday, 7/26: Trauma Informed Motivational Interviewing   Trauma-informed care has been implemented in many health care settings to help individuals overcome trauma and avoid being retraumatized. The values that form the basis of MI - collaboration, acceptance, compassion, and empowerment- are all consistent with the tenants of trauma-informed care, making MI an essential tool for providers.   Viewers of this video can benefit from the following learning objectives: Compare the tenants of trauma-informed care and the spirit of MI in order to provide the most effective trauma-informed interventions Identify the MI skills promoting empathy that help clients feel empowered to make their own decisions about change Apply the MI skills of information exchange in order to provide clients with choice   Click here to download the presentation.

The Pacific Southwest MHTTC is pleased to provide the Session 5 recording in this series on Motivational Interviewing to improve our school and mental health workforce skills. Motivational interviewing (MI) provides us with a way to have conversations about change. In this recorded series, participants will learn the basics of how to apply MI to both typical and challenging clinical situations.  Session 5, Friday, 7/29: Macro Motivational Interviewing: Integrating Individual Techniques for Socially Produced Trauma     Motivational Interviewing is typically an intervention used to help individuals engage in change, but what if it is the system that needs to change and not the individual? Many individuals are caught up in systems that create and exacerbate their individual trauma. Macro MI is an application of MI that empowers individuals to engage in activism, advocacy, and consciousness raising to address larger systemic issues that impact their lives and influence their wellness. Viewers of this video can benefit from the following learning objectives:  Define “socially produced trauma” List the components of the SHARP model that address the macro features clinicians need to address in order to support systems change Identify the MI skills to use that help promote the SHARP model in session   Click here to download the presentation. 

To view the slide deck that was used during this event, please click DOWNLOAD above Recording coming soon! This was an all-day event on July 27th, 2022 that went from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. MT/10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. CT.  Event Description This all-day workshop offers a trauma-informed lens that can help parents and caregivers or providers respond to the emotional needs of children, youth, and adults in their care, and foster meaningful relationships that contribute to resilience for trauma-impacted individuals. The workshop will build strategies for well-being and emotion-focused communications skills for those caring for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across a variety of settings.    The following topics will be covered during this workshop:    Trauma (what is it, prevalence, impact)  Signs of post-traumatic stress or other trauma-related reactions that might signal a need for intervention    Evidence-based mental health supports that can help families and individuals with I/DD dealing with post-traumatic stress (what are they, questions to ask when seeking services or making referrals).    Resilience (what is it, how can we cultivate it); Emphasis on the protective power of safe, stable, and nurturing relationships.    Overview of specific strategies for caregivers/adults who care for individuals with I/DD to build: Skills for self-care, emotional self-awareness, and regulation(parents/caregivers/providers) Skills for understanding and responding to child/youth/adult emotional needs:  Communicating about challenging topics (e.g. trauma, stressful events or family transition)  Addressing behavioral challenges  This training was limited to 30 participants. Trainer Marcela Torres Pauletic, Ph.D.   Dr. Marcela Torres Pauletic is a clinical psychologist and Senior Research Associate from the Institute of Behavioral Science, Prevention Science Program, Center for Resilience and Wellbeing at CU Boulder. She has expertise in child social-emotional development, childhood trauma and resilience, and the protective role of relationships throughout the lifespan. Dr. Torres Pauletic regularly provides training and consultation to mental health professionals in evidence-based treatments for families experiencing trauma, and to educators, parents, and other children- and family-serving professionals in relationship-based strategies for building resilience.  

Download the presentation slides here   Description: Schools and communities can mobilize and take action in the weeks, months, and years following community-wide trauma, adversity, or stressors. Undoubtedly, ongoing and future crises are likely to occur, so proactive planning and preparedness is best approached as an iterative, long-term process. This session will provide practical information about best practices and key resources to promote family-school-community collaboration for collective resilience during the long-term recovery and maintenance phase of an experience with collective trauma. We will share trauma training resources for school professionals and community members, explain strategies and complementary resources for data-driven, iterative learning and planning, and feature local and state examples in the Southeast and nationally.   Learning Objectives: Increase understanding of trauma training policies and resources for school professionals and community members during the recovery and maintenance period. Increase familiarity with strategies and resources for data-driven, iterative learning and planning for long-term recovery and maintenance of community preparedness. Promote cross-state networking and shared learning about strategies to promote recovery from community trauma and maintenance of proactive, data-driven preparedness for the long-term.   Speaker:    Elizabeth Connors, PhD is an Assistant Professor at Yale University, Division of Prevention and Community Research and at the Child Study Center. She is also a faculty member with the University of Maryland National Center for School Mental Health, where she is the Director of Quality Improvement and a developer of The SHAPE System. Dr. Connors received her Ph.D. in Clinical Child and Community Psychology and her work focuses on improving access to high-quality mental health promotion, prevention and intervention services and supports for underserved children, adolescents, young adults and their families in critical access points such as schools and community settings.

Recording of the event Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in the Black Community, originally held on July 21, 2022.     Slide Presentation

Session 1- March 14th Access slide deck by clicking DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording Session 2- March 28th Access slide deck by clicking DOWNLOAD above Session 3- April 11th Access slide deck by clicking DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording Session 4- April 25th Access slide deck by clicking DOWNLOAD above Session 5- May 9th Access slide deck by clicking DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording Session 6- May 16th Access slide deck by clicking DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording Session 7- June 13th Slide deck coming soon! CLICK HERE to view the recording Session 8- June 20th Access slide deck by clicking DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording Session 9- July 18th Access slide deck by clicking DOWNLOAD above! Session 10- August 1st Access slide deck by clicking DOWNLOAD above! CLICK HERE to view the recording Session 11- August 8th Access slide deck by clicking DOWNLOAD above! CLICK HERE to view the recording Event Description Building on our phenomenally successful Mindful Monday training series, we are pleased to continue our micro-mindful training series. Research indicates that mindfulness therapy and practices are very effective in helping to reduce levels of stress and feelings of being overwhelmed. This series is for anyone looking to build personal resiliency while investing and developing self-care practices.   Mindful Monday sessions will feature a wide range of evidence-based practices from different disciplines, including Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, Evidence-Based therapy, and yoga. It is a 30-minute training that will begin on March 14th and run through August 8th.   Each session will involve a brief summary and learning of a new mindful skill, 5–20-minute application through practice in session, and resources to implement outside of session.   This is a great place to try different activities and practices, and to acquire tools and skills to apply in your everyday lives either personally or professionally!  Trainer Christina Ruggiero, Masters of Counselling Psychology, developed this training and facilitated this session. She is a Psychotherapist currently working at the University of Toronto in Ontario, CA. Christina has provided participants with practical tips and experiential activities that can be incorporated into daily routines and easily shared with others.