Products and Resources Catalog

About this Resource: In the on-demand recording of Part 3 of our Ready for Re-entry series, panelists discuss the Forensic Peer Mentor Training itself, focusing on the Ready for Reentry training created by the Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network (GMHCN). Panelists describe the opportunities and challenges faced while developing and growing this new model of peer support.

About this Resource: While the holidays tend to be a time of joy for some, it is often a difficult, stressful time for others. This infographic reviews trends during the holiday season and offers strategies for clinicians to support their clients and their own self-care.

Recording of the event Managing Emotions During the Holidays in the Black Community, originally held on December 12, 2023.   Slide presentation

The third issue of our Northwest MHTTC December newsletter highlights our two new podcast episodes, upcoming ATTC & MHTTC events, and resources related to behavioral health, professional development, and wellness. The events include training sessions on cultural humility, healthy aging, and professional boundaries. The resources offered include SAMHSA programs for rural EMS training, integrated models for behavioral health and primary care, toolkits for behavioral health resources, and an SPRC self-paced course for suicide prevention data capacity.

The second December issue of our newsletter features ways to find support during the holiday season, ATTC & MTTC network events, other events of interest, and resources including SAMHSA Notice of Funding Opportunities.

The Embracing Authenticity: A Guide to Authenticity and Cultural Awareness at Work webinar series provided guidance and support for the use and implementation of the accompanying workbook, which is intended to be used as a guide for deeper levels of processing and to support healthier conversations in the workplace around identity and wellness. This resource can be used as a tool to address the unique experiences of work-related stress compounded with being a person of color and also as a resource for folks seeking to be more accountable for reducing harm and creating a more equitable work environment. This comprehensive guide is designed to support you in cultivating authenticity, promoting inclusion, and prioritizing wellness in the workplace. Whether you're an organizational leader, a colleague, or an individual who has experienced marginalization, this workbook provides practical insights, exercises, and resources to make meaningful progress. Presenters: Ashley Stewart, PhD, MSSW, LSW, Director of the Center for Health Equity, C4 Innovations Ronitia Hodges, Senior Project Manager, C4 Innovations

Recording of the event Obesity and Lifestyle Medicine Impact on Mental Health and Diabetes, originally held on November 28, 2023.   Slide presentation

  The Great Lakes Current is the e-newsletter of the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC.   The December 2023 issue shares recorded content on wound care and xylazine, social media basics for preventionists, an infographic on providing behavioral healthcare to people living with HIV, and SAMHSA's tips for supporting your mental health through the holidays. As always, you will also find links to all upcoming events and trainings hosted by the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC!   Make sure you're subscribed to our email contact list, so you never miss a month of The Great Lakes Current newsletter and thank you for reading!

About this Resource: This flipbook document accompanies our Housing First Ends Homelessness on-demand recording. It describes how the Pathways Housing First program works to end homelessness for individuals with mental illness, addiction, and other health challenges. An overview of the 3 case study programs (City - Milwaukee County Housing Services, State - Georgia Housing Voucher Program, and Federal - VA Homeless Programs Office) used to illustrate how Housing first is successfully implemented is provided.  To view this resource in pdf format, please click here. 

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

  ABOUT THIS RESOURCE This two-page document presents a summary of the Northwest MHTTC's accomplishments during our fifth year of operations, 2022 - 2023. Highlights include: Quantifying our reach through tallies of events offered, people trained, products created, and more The Mental Health Institute for Washington State Providers  Spotlight on Idaho ACT Start Up Crisis workforce support efforts in Year 5   ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Here is information on other reports from the Northwest MHTTC: Northwest MHTTC summaries of annual activities   Terms of use and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) disclosure statement

The December issue of our newsletter spotlights the observances National Impaired Driving Prevention Month and International Day of Persons with Disabilities, features ATTC & PTTC network events, other events of interest, and resources including news from the UW School of Social Work about MSW applications.

About this Resource:  In this on-demand recording, panelists from part 2 of our Ready for Re-entry series discuss how trusting relationships of community partners are essential for the program. Common community partners typically include officials within the department of corrections, community supervision, district attorney office and local law enforcement.    Click here to learn more about our 4-part 'Ready for Re-entry' series! 

Presented by: Jessica Christensen, M.Ed, holds a bachelor’s degree in Secondary English Education and a master’s in Education. With over a decade of middle school teaching experience, she moved from the classroom to the non-profit sector. Following the conclusion of Please Pass the Love in May 2023, she transitioned from Please Pass the Love to a full-time role at MHTTC. Jessica offers valuable insights to enhance mental well-being in education, empowering educators, and guiding districts to strengthen their mental health frameworks. Learn more about this series: First Episode Psychosis Webinar Series & Learning Community

The Embracing Authenticity: A Guide to Authenticity and Cultural Awareness at Work webinar series provided guidance and support for the use and implementation of the accompanying workbook, which is intended to be used as a guide for deeper levels of processing and to support healthier conversations in the workplace around identity and wellness. This resource can be used as a tool to address the unique experiences of work-related stress compounded with being a person of color and also as a resource for folks seeking to be more accountable for reducing harm and creating a more equitable work environment. This comprehensive guide is designed to support you in cultivating authenticity, promoting inclusion, and prioritizing wellness in the workplace. Whether you're an organizational leader, a colleague, or an individual who has experienced marginalization, this workbook provides practical insights, exercises, and resources to make meaningful progress.   Presenters: Ashley Stewart, PhD, MSSW, LSW, Director of the Center for Health Equity, C4 Innovations Ronitia Hodges, Senior Project Manager, C4 Innovations

  ABOUT THIS EPISODE We welcome back Dr. Kira Mauseth to hear what it means to be part of a healthy team and how we can improve the workplace without doing 'more', even under high-stress conditions. GUEST Kira Mauseth, PhD Dr. Kira Mauseth is a practicing clinical psychologist who sees patients at Snohomish Psychology Associates in Everett and Edmonds, WA, is a Teaching Professor at Seattle University and formerly served as a co-lead for the Behavioral Health Strike Team for the WA State Department of Health throughout the COVID response. She also owns Astrum Health LLC, and consults with organizations and educational groups about disaster preparedness and resilience building within local communities. Dr. Mauseth has provided training to community groups and professionals both regionally and abroad as the co-developer of the Health Support Team© program. Her work and research focus on disaster behavioral health, resilience, and recovery from trauma as well as small and large-scale critical incident response and preparation for organizations. She has worked abroad extensively with disaster survivors and refugees in Haiti, Jordan and Poland, and has trained first responders and health care workers throughout Puget Sound the United States, and currently serves in the adult mental health clinical seat on Washington State’s Disaster Medical Advisory Committee (DMAC).   HOST Christina N. Clayton, LICSW, SUDP, Northwest MHTTC Co-Director Christina Clayton has been working in the behavioral health field since 1993 working with people and programs addressing severe mental health issues, substance use, co-occurring issues, chronic homelessness, integrated care, outreach, physical health, trauma and diversity/equity/inclusion topics. Christina has education and licenses/credentials in clinical social work, mental health and substance use.  She is also a Clinical Assistant Professor and Field Instructor for the University of Washington School of Social Work (MSW ’97).  Learn more about MHTTC Staff & Faculty   LEARN MORE Webinar recording, slides, & resources: "Healthy Teams: Dynamics and Tactics for Successful Working Groups" PODCAST SERIES Discover other episodes in the Putting It Together series here. Terms of use and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) disclosure statement

This is a recording of the webinar, “Talking with Children About War and Other Humanitarian Crises,” that took place on November 20, 2023. The Pacific Southwest MHTTC offered this session during a season in which many families are gathering and discussing challenging, charged issues with current and ongoing wars coupled with a wide range of humanitarian and other major crises in the U.S. and abroad. In this special session, our center's School Mental Health Field Director, Leora Wolf-Prusan moderated a presentation and workshop with Dr. David Schonfeld, Director of the National Center for School Crisis & Bereavement. After Dr. Schonfeld's presentation, participants debriefed and processed in the question-and-answer segment of the program, and a discussion emerged, centered on how children understand – and misunderstand – crises and how best to explain it to them in order to promote their understanding and adjustment. Viewers of this recording can benefit from the following learning objectives:    Approaches for how to talk with children about wars and other humanitarian crises Some of the causes of ineffective communication, whether due to the source (e.g., media) or recipient (i.e., the child) of the information Strategies to address anger and blame during group discussions with children in the aftermath of a humanitarian crisis This session was designed for mental health and school mental health professionals, including counselors, psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and mental health program administrators

The fourth November issue of our newsletter spotlights MHTTC Network resources for coping with war and mass violence, TTC network events, and other resources of interest.

This event is part of the UW SMART Center's 2024 Virtual Speaker Series. Learn more and register for upcoming events in the series here. School Mental Health through a Multi-tiered System Framework Description: This session will provide participants with an overview of the Interconnected Systems Framework and how it supports the implementation of School Mental Health. Objective: Participants will develop an understanding of the Interconnected Systems Framework and the importance of a single system of delivery.   Presentation Materials   About the Presenter: Clynita Grafenreed, Ph.D. Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator at the Northwest MHTTC/ UW SMART Center Clynita Grafenreed, Ph.D., is a Licensed Psychologist (LP) and a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP). She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology (1993) and Ph.D. in Psychology (1998) from Texas A&M University in College Station. While she is a LP, Clynita considers herself first as an educator, having spent 24 years in education as a School Psychologist. For 12 years, Clynita worked as a LSSP in several Houston area school districts and then 12 years as an Education Specialist at Region 4 Education Service Center (Region 4) in the Department of Special Education Solutions. While at Region 4, the largest Education Service Center in Texas, Clynita led the Texas Behavior Support Network, a Texas Education Agency sponsored statewide network designed to build capacity in Texas schools through the provision of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to all students for ten years. Clynita has expertise in the areas of equity, school discipline, mental health, and behavioral supports and interventions.     Want more information and school mental health resources? Visit the Northwest MHTTC's School Mental Health page and sign up for our newsletter for regular updates about events, trainings, and resources available to the Northwest region.

About this Resource: As of July 1, 2022, the Hispanic population accounts for 19.1% of the total population of the United States, making it the largest ethnic or racial minority in the country and the second fastest growing minority after Asian Americans. Like many minority communities, the Hispanic community faces complex challenges and displays distinctive strengths when confronting mental health issues. While nearly 22% of Hispanic Americans report living with a mental health condition, only one-third report receiving any kind of mental health services or treatment. Several factors influence this community’s engagement with the behavioral health care system, including language and cultural barriers, access to preventive care, and lack of adequate health insurance. As this population continues to grow, it is imperative that mental health clinicians equip themselves with information, structural competency, and cultural humility to meet the mental health needs of the Hispanic community. The purpose of this report is to shed light on the current mental health landscape for Hispanic individuals seeking mental health care in the Southeastern states and the clinicians who serve them.

The third November issue of our newsletter spotlights Native American Heritage Day, MHTTC & PTTC network events, and other resources of interest.

In this evidence-based presentation, we discussed the powerful healing properties of nature. We also discussed realistic and accessible ways to engage with nature. We explored how humans are hard-wired to see beauty in nature and why teaching our children to love nature is more important than ever.   Presenters: Catherine Haines, OT, OTR (she, her) is a community based occupational therapist and consultant for the Cambridge Health Alliance Center for Mindfulness and Compassion. She is a member of the stakeholder committee for Project SUCCESS, comparing evidence-based interventions for improving functioning of people with schizophrenia-spectrum illnesses. Through UMASS Memorial Medical Center, she leads support groups for siblings of children with severe behavioral and developmental challenges. She has developed nature-based presentations for The Somerville Community Growing Center and the Earthspirit Community. She is a coordinator for a community garden in her neighborhood in Somerville, MA.   Frannie Marin (she/her) is a clinical research coordinator with the Cambridge Health Alliance Center for Mindfulness and Compassion (CMC). With CMC, she researches the impact of stress reduction training and vagus nerve stimulation for patients with chronic pain. During her time on the CBS reality competition show Survivor, Frannie spent nearly one month on the islands of Fiji with few resources and no contact with the outside world. During that time, she experienced first-hand the potent healing power of nature, even within the high-stress environment of competing against 17 other people for one million dollars. Spurred by her personal experiences, she hopes to pursue a PhD program in psychology to explore new methods to reduce stress and improve the lives of others.

ABOUT THIS RESOURCE The Social Development Research Group’s (SDRG) Northwest Center for Family Support (NCFS) was established to build capacity and increase access to family-focused evidence-based interventions (EBIs) for families impacted by opioid use disorder (OUD) in the state of Washington.  Learn about how NCFS is working to increase statewide capacity to deliver EBIs that braid recovery and treatment support for caregivers with OUD and prevention for their children, ages 0-14.  Learning objectives:  Review potential adverse outcomes for children living with a caregiver with OUD  Understand the EBIs supported by NCFS and how they can mitigate potential adverse outcomes for children and support caregiver recovery  Understand NCFS’s approach to expanding access to family-focused EBIs  Gain a deeper understanding of UW’s Social Development Research Group’s 45+ years of leadership in prevention science    ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Presentation slides NCFS Fact Sheet Word cloud responses: How is everyone doing today? & What comes to mind when you hear the word prevention?   FACILITATORS Margaret Kuklinski, PhD Margaret Kuklinski, PhD, is Director of the Social Development Research Group (SDRG), Acting Director of the Center for Communities That Care, and Endowed Associate Professor of Prevention in Social Work in the School of Social Work at the University of Washington. At SDRG and the Center for CTC, she oversees multidisciplinary staff dedicated to promoting healthy development and preventing substance misuse and other problem behaviors in young people through rigorous prevention science and dissemination of effective preventive interventions. Her own NIH- and foundation-funded research focuses on demonstrating the long-term impact of effective community-based and family-focused substance use prevention interventions; partnering with communities, agencies, and services systems to implement and scale them; and building policy support for preventive interventions by demonstrating their benefits and costs.  She is the Principal Investigator of a Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts grant that established the Northwest Center for Family Support to increase access to family-focused evidence-based interventions for families impacted by opioid use disorder.  Under NIDA’s HEAL Prevention Initiative she co-chairs the Health Economics Working Group, which is examining the cost-effectiveness of a set of projects aimed at developing effective approaches to preventing opioid misuse in adolescents and young adults.  Dr. Kuklinski is a member of the Board on Children Youth and Families at the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine. She previously served on the board of the Society for Prevention Research. As a health economist, she has helped set methodological standards for cost, benefit-cost, and cost-effectiveness analyses of preventive interventions for children, youth, and families through efforts led by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and the Society for Prevention Research. Dr. Kuklinski received a PhD in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley, and an AB in Economics from Harvard University.    Jim Leighty, MSW, LICSW Jim Leighty, MSW, LICSW, is the Project Director for the Northwest Center for Family Support (NCFS) within the Social Development Research Group (SDRG) at the University of Washington’s School of Social Work.  NCFS was created, via a grant from the Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts, to build capacity and increase access to family-focused evidence-based intervention for families impacted by opioid use disorder.   Prior to joining SDRG, he worked in and managed various multidisciplinary community mental health programs working with adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders in two assertive community treatment programs and adolescents in inpatient and juvenile justice settings.  Before joining the social work world, Jim served 20 years in the US Marine Corps.  Jim received his MSW from the University of Washington, an MS in Management (Finance) from the Naval Postgraduate School, and a BA in Economics & Political Science from the University of Rochester.    Ashton Gatsby, BA Ashton Gatsby is the Project Coordinator for the Northwest Center for Family Support. Their focus is on increasing data driven engagement and outreach. In addition, they work as a Research Coordinator for SDRG's Survey Research Division.      Terms of use and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) disclosure statement

ABOUT THIS RESOURCE Join us for a panel of speakers from WA SPEAKS (Statewide Peer Engagement and Advocacy Keynote Speakers) who will share their lived experiences traversing or navigating systems of care for mental health and recovery. By sharing these journeys by using person-first, recovery-centered, and strengths-based language we aim to shatter stigma. The panelists will also take questions from the audience.   ADDITIONAL RESOURCES HCA Office of Recovery Partnerships WA SPEAKS-Portraits of Hope and Wellness in Recovery YouTube playlist   FACILITATORS Karen Kelly Karen Kelly is the Washington State Community Connectors Project Director.   Garrett Leonard   Terms of use and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) disclosure statement