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  This presentation provides an overview of the role of adjustment as a social determinant of health.    Learn more about the series: Context Clues: Using Social Determinants of Health to Enhance Treatment

  This presentation provides an overview of the role of adjustment as a social determinant of health.    Learn more about the series: Context Clues: Using Social Determinants of Health to Enhance Treatment

This presentation occurred on April 20, 2022. This workshop takes a deep dive into the Five Critical Functions of Supervision – a framework for exploring a range of issues that may be addressed during supervision – to encourage small-group consultation and role playing to hone problem-solving skills. The goal of this workshop is to learn from each other and advance peer support and supervision practice through collective wisdom, reflection and collaboration. Upon completion of this webinar you will be able to: Identify the Five Critical Functions of Supervision Provide examples of how to use the Five Critical Functions in practice Describe how the Five Critical Functions of Supervision can be used as a supervisory self-assessment to enhance interactions with peer specialists   For access to the slides used in this presentation, please click here.

This presentation occurred on April 20, 2022. In this talk, clinical suggestions to use the CFI to assess and engage in a culturally competent manner with children and adolescents were presented.  Below are the attachments for the CFI: CFI Session 3 APA DSM5 CFI APA DSM5 CFI Supplementary Modules

ABOUT THIS RESOURCE This newsletter highlights an upcoming three part webinar series titled Increasing Cultural Connection with Hispanic and Latinx Clients, May observances, and other events within the mental health field.

Being trauma informed is an important skill to have when working with those diagnosed with serious mental illness. Trauma-informed care is an approach to engaging people with histories of trauma that recognizes the presence of trauma symptoms and acknowledges the role that trauma has played in their lives. In this training you will learn: Understand trauma and how it manifests in behavior Understand the principles of trauma-informed care and approaches Discuss post-traumatic growth and trauma-informed interventions Learn more about this series: Implementing Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) in Kansas   

  This training took place on April 28th, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. MT.  Event Description Access slide deck by clicking DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording Compared to heterosexual peers, sexual minority people experience elevated prevalence and risk for several physical and mental or behavioral health conditions. Some of these health disparities have been linked to lack of access to quality healthcare. In other cases, previous stigmatizing interactions with healthcare providers may lead sexual minorities to seek care less often.     This webinar will provide an overview of the most common health disparities documented among sexual minorities, a review of best practices for primary care with this population, and discussion of the connection between physical and mental health treatment in this population.     We will also describe the unique factors of integrated care for sexual minorities in rural settings.   Trainers Keri A. Frantell, Ph.D.   Dr. Keri A. Frantell (she/her/hers) is an assistant professor in Counseling and Counseling Psychology at the University of North Dakota. She earned her doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the University of Tennessee. Her integrated program of research, teaching, service, and advocacy centers on multiculturalism and social justice. In both research and clinical practice, she has extensive experience working with suicidality and LGBTQ+ populations. She has published on factors related to transgender suicidal ideation and attempts, bisexual oppression and the impact on mental and physical health, and the connection between religiosity and suicidality for LGB young adults. She currently leads a research team actively committed to disseminating information and resources to the community.    Ben Gilbert, B.A.   Ben Gilbert (he/they) is a first-year Counseling Psychology PhD student at the University of North Dakota. They graduated summa cum laude with a major in Psychology from Emory University in 2021. Ben’s research interests focus primarily on the mental health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ individuals. Ben has pursued these topics on both the graduate and undergraduate levels. In their undergraduate career, Ben was president of their Pride organization (2017-2019) and earned the university’s Transgender Advocate of the Year award in 2021. In graduate school, Ben continues to pursue these topics; he is currently part of a research team focused on developing education materials focused on multiculturalism and inclusion and is in the process of researching transmasculine experiences of and relationship to sexism. 

Retaining Behavioral Health Professionals 12 - 1 p.m. Tuesday, Apr. 26    Description:  Join us to discuss effective retention methods utilized to support behavioral health professionals within the workforce. We will explore a multifaceted outreach program for professionals derived by BHECN to illustrate the dimensional efforts from exemplary behavioral health professionals in the state. Opportunities to engage behavioral health trainees not only with practicing professionals and continuing education for professional development, but also engaging trainees with partners across the state to offer timely and local opportunities.   Learning Objectives: Discuss current workforce retention efforts to support behavioral health professionals. Describe the importance of creating partnerships and opportunities with satellite and rural locations for more timely outreach. Explain how networking opportunities amongst behavioral health trainnees and community members strengthen workforce retention   Speaker:   Tara Wilson, PhD, NCC, LMHP   Dr. Tara Wilson is an Associate Professor at Chadron State College in the Professional Studies department. Before working at Chadron State College in 2016, Tara was on faculty at Wayne State College. Her past clinical experience includes working in integrated behavioral care at Western Nebraska Behavioral Health Clinics, providing mental health counseling in schools while interning with Oceti Sakowin Education Consortium (OSEC), and working as a school counselor at Red Cloud Indian School. Dr. Wilson's training includes a B.A. in Communication Studies from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, an M.A.E. in Community Counseling from Chadron State College, and a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of Wyoming. Her research interests focus on rural mental health. Learn more about this series: Growing More Than Corn: Nebraska Behavioral Health Workforce Development

Retaining Behavioral Health Professionals 12 - 1 p.m. Tuesday, Apr. 26    Description:  Join us to discuss effective retention methods utilized to support behavioral health professionals within the workforce. We will explore a multifaceted outreach program for professionals derived by BHECN to illustrate the dimensional efforts from exemplary behavioral health professionals in the state. Opportunities to engage behavioral health trainees not only with practicing professionals and continuing education for professional development, but also engaging trainees with partners across the state to offer timely and local opportunities.   Learning Objectives: Discuss current workforce retention efforts to support behavioral health professionals. Describe the importance of creating partnerships and opportunities with satellite and rural locations for more timely outreach. Explain how networking opportunities amongst behavioral health trainnees and community members strengthen workforce retention   Speaker:   Tara Wilson, PhD, NCC, LMHP   Dr. Tara Wilson is an Associate Professor at Chadron State College in the Professional Studies department. Before working at Chadron State College in 2016, Tara was on faculty at Wayne State College. Her past clinical experience includes working in integrated behavioral care at Western Nebraska Behavioral Health Clinics, providing mental health counseling in schools while interning with Oceti Sakowin Education Consortium (OSEC), and working as a school counselor at Red Cloud Indian School. Dr. Wilson's training includes a B.A. in Communication Studies from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, an M.A.E. in Community Counseling from Chadron State College, and a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of Wyoming. Her research interests focus on rural mental health. Learn more about this series: Growing More Than Corn: Nebraska Behavioral Health Workforce Development

  Being trauma informed is an important skill to have when working with those diagnosed with serious mental illness. Trauma-informed care is an approach to engaging people with histories of trauma that recognizes the presence of trauma symptoms and acknowledges the role that trauma has played in their lives. In this training you will learn: Understand trauma and how it manifests in behavior Understand the principles of trauma-informed care and approaches Discuss post-traumatic growth and trauma-informed interventions Learn more about this series: Implementing Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) in Kansas  View the video webinar.   

/*-->*/ /*-->*/ /*--> April 28, 2022 Creating a culture of change requires transformative leadership. Our panel of experts will discuss the traits of transformational leaders and share strategies to help leaders create and communicate an organization’s vision, and then to inspire, motivate, and empower others to achieve that vision.   to watch the recording, go to: https://youtu.be/z4NW6msF4qs   Presenters:  Ashley Stewart, PhD, MSSW, C4 Trainer & Curriculum Development Specialist, C4 Innovations Livia Davis, MSW, Chief Learning Officer, C4 Innovations

ABOUT THIS RESOURCE This webinar focuses on the diversity of mental health providers from their race, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, class, and other "-isms" that break the community apart. Social worker and LGBTQ activist Aleks Martin will facilitate the discussion and offer a lens of compassion and understanding, and challenge our socially conditioned approaches to our practices not just with our clients, but with our peers as fellow professionals. Topics include: Impostor syndrome secondary trauma guilt, shame and survivor guilt transference and counter-transference ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Presentation slides  Highlights & Key Concepts Document Antiracist Checklist   References Agass, D. (2002). Countertransference, supervision and the reflection process. Journal of Social Work Practice, 16(2), 125-133. Bodenheimer, D. (2016, July 1). The impostor syndrome and the social worker. SocialWorker.com. Retrieved April 23, 2022, from https://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/real-world-clinical-sw/the-impostor-syndrome-and-the-social-worker/ Burwell-Pender, L., & Halinski, K. H. (2008). Enhanced awareness of countertransference. Journal of Professional Counseling: Practice, Theory & Research, 36(2), 38-51. Cabiria, J. (2008). Virtual world and real world permeability: Transference of positive benefits for marginalized gay and lesbian populations. Journal For Virtual Worlds Research, 1(1). Churchill, E. F. (2018). Is there a fix for impostor syndrome?. Interactions, 25(3), 22-24. Feenstra, S., Begeny, C. T., Ryan, M. K., Rink, F. A., Stoker, J. I., & Jordan, J. (2020). Contextualizing the impostor “syndrome”. Frontiers in psychology, 3206. Lemma, A. (2015). Introduction to the practice of psychoanalytic psychotherapy. John Wiley & Sons. Liegner, E. J. (2007). Focused countertransference exploration in classroom teaching of modern psychoanalytic candidates. Clinical Social Work Journal, 35(4), 277-286. Matheson, K., Foster, M. D., Bombay, A., McQuaid, R. J., & Anisman, H. (2019). Traumatic experiences, perceived discrimination, and psychological distress among members of various socially marginalized groups. Frontiers in psychology, 10, 416. Mayer, C. H., & Vanderheiden, E. (2021). Transforming Shame in the Pandemic: An International Study. Frontiers in Psychology, 12. Smith, A. M., Hamilton, A. B., Loeb, T., Pemberton, J., & Wyatt, G. E. (2021). Reactions of novice interviewers conducting trauma research with marginalized communities: a qualitative analysis. Journal of interpersonal violence, 36(21-22), NP12176-NP12197. FACILITATOR Aleks Martin, MSW, LSWAIC, SUDP Aleks Martin (S/he pronouns, but they is ok) has been in the health and social service field for over 20 years. Aleks was drawn to the LGBTQI2+ community in their mid-twenties working for a national HIV-prevention study with youth called, Young Asian Men’s Study (YAMS). This exposed them to the great work of HIV workers from other organizations and how community-based programs are critical in reaching out to the most vulnerable populations. During this time, they worked as a Disease Intervention Specialist with Public Health - Seattle & King County for 7 years, including working on the pilot study for the Rapid HIV Test Kit (then a 20-minute test). A big portion of their professional career was spent at Seattle Counseling Service, a behavioral health agency for the LGBTQ community. From 2003 to 2019, Aleks started as Database Manager, Health Educator, Program Coordinator to Chemical Dependency Counselor and Addictions Program Supervisor. This was the safe space where their yearning for higher education was cultivated so they could serve their community further. As a graduate of the University of Washington’s School of Social Work - Masters Program, Aleks developed their skills as a mental health clinician and social justice advocate. Aleks’ perspectives were shifted and allowed them to have a wider lens for diversity, inclusion and equity. Aleks was inspired to start a private practice to address the special needs of the LGBTQI2+ and BBIPOC (Black, Brown, Indigenous and People of Color), particularly Queer and Trans Asian and Pacific Islander people dealing with unique and special issues that intersect with race/culture and gender/sexuality like coming out, spiritual conflicts, cultural dissonance, gender transition, social navigation at work and other environments, interpersonal relationships from intimacy to friendships, understanding relationships with non-LGBTQI2+ partner(s), and so on. Terms of use and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) disclosure statement

ABOUT THIS RESOURCE This webinar is intended for supervisors of behavioral health/mental health providers and focuses on the diversity of mental health providers from their race, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, class, and other "-isms" that break the community apart. Social worker and LGBTQ activist Aleks Martin leads the discussion and offers a lens of compassion and understanding, and challenge our socially conditioned approaches to our practices not just with our clients, but with our fellow professionals. Topics addressed include: supporting a diverse team as an ally implicit bias power dynamics ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Presentation slides  Highlights & Key Concepts Document    References Collins, P. H. (1990). Black feminist thought in the matrix of domination. Black feminist thought: Knowledge, consciousness, and the politics of empowerment, 138(1990), 221-238. Crenshaw, K. (1989). Demarginalizing the intersection of race and sex: A black feminist critique of antidiscrimination doctrine, feminist theory and antiracist politics. u. Chi. Legal f., 139. Crenshaw, K. (1990). Mapping the margins: Intersectionality, identity politics, and violence against women of color. Stan. L. Rev., 43, 1241. DiAngelo, Robin. Antiracist checklist. Gouws, A. (2017). Feminist intersectionality and the matrix of domination in South Africa. Agenda, 31(1), 19-27. Ruhl, Charlotte. Implicit or Unconscious Bias. Simply Psychology, published July 1, 2020.   FACILITATOR Aleks Martin, MSW, LSWAIC, SUDP Aleks Martin (S/he pronouns, but they is ok) has been in the health and social service field for over 20 years. Aleks was drawn to the LGBTQI2+ community in their mid-twenties working for a national HIV-prevention study with youth called, Young Asian Men’s Study (YAMS). This exposed them to the great work of HIV workers from other organizations and how community-based programs are critical in reaching out to the most vulnerable populations. During this time, they worked as a Disease Intervention Specialist with Public Health - Seattle & King County for 7 years, including working on the pilot study for the Rapid HIV Test Kit (then a 20-minute test). A big portion of their professional career was spent at Seattle Counseling Service, a behavioral health agency for the LGBTQ community. From 2003 to 2019, Aleks started as Database Manager, Health Educator, Program Coordinator to Chemical Dependency Counselor and Addictions Program Supervisor. This was the safe space where their yearning for higher education was cultivated so they could serve their community further. As a graduate of the University of Washington’s School of Social Work - Masters Program, Aleks developed their skills as a mental health clinician and social justice advocate. Aleks’ perspectives were shifted and allowed them to have a wider lens for diversity, inclusion and equity. Aleks was inspired to start a private practice to address the special needs of the LGBTQI2+ and BBIPOC (Black, Brown, Indigenous and People of Color), particularly Queer and Trans Asian and Pacific Islander people dealing with unique and special issues that intersect with race/culture and gender/sexuality like coming out, spiritual conflicts, cultural dissonance, gender transition, social navigation at work and other environments, interpersonal relationships from intimacy to friendships, understanding relationships with non-LGBTQI2+ partner(s), and so on. Terms of use and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) disclosure statement

April 27, 2022 To watch the recording, please go to: https://youtu.be/3Vzu45D4k2o    Around one in four women in the United States experience sexual assault. Around two-thirds decide to tell others about their experience, often with the expectation of support. Yet, women disclosing sexual assault often receive unhelpful and even harmful reactions from others, including family, friends, or mental health and medical professionals. This talk should provide you with a background on what the research shows about the kinds of reactions that people receive from others when disclosing sexual assault, the factors that make receiving harmful reactions more likely, and the consequences of harmful reactions on women’s coping and mental health. It should also present guidelines for both professionals and community members on supportive responses to provide and harmful responses to avoid to promote better outcomes for survivors of sexual assault. Presenter:  Mark R. Relyea, PhD, is a community psychologist and statistician at VA Connecticut Healthcare System, and Associate Research Scientist at Yale School of Medicine. His focus is on understanding how to prevent sexual assault and harassment and improve outcomes for survivors. Dr. Relyea’s current research seeks to understand the frequency, consequences, and predictors of patients’ harassment towards staff and other patients within healthcare systems and the utility of bystander intervention training to address patient harassment.

Positive Youth Development (PYD), adopted as a theory in the 1990’s has been used to engage youth, focusing on mutually beneficial relationships within their social worlds, but unabridged, lacks the cultural aspects that can make this practice useful to Black girls. This reference guide addresses varying challenges in the development of Black girls that should be taken into consideration for a more diverse and inclusive use of the practice. In addition, this guide provides examples of programs that are utilizing PYD interventions that consider aspects of development that are unique to Black girls, utilizing “rites of passage” frameworks as the antidote.

April 26, 2022  

We are in the home stretch of the school year. The score is tied, and the bases are loaded. It’s time to knock it out of the park for a grand slam. But first, take a time out for a quick pick me up. As always, we are here with the provisions – and not just peanuts!   We’ve got tools for talking with students about events in Ukraine. You’ll find trainings on mental health equity, wellness, and incorporating student voice into your work detailed below. Plus, check out the multitude of resources to enhance your critical work.  With a standing ovation, we honor and thank you for the work you do each day. Please let us know how we can support you.  May the increased light and fresh blooms spark happiness and renewal in you.  Sign up for our School Mental Health Newsletter!  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.

/*-->*/ /*-->*/ /*-->*/ /*--> April 26, 2022 A study team from the Center for Addiction Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital will discuss their recent trial which found that training doctors and CHWs in evidence-based practices for smoking cessation more than doubled quit rates for individuals with SMI. An active discussion will follow to listen and learn from those with field experience, particularly psychiatric rehabilitation workers, and to brainstorm ways to incorporate an emphasis on tobacco cessation into routine client care.    To watch the recording, please go to: https://youtu.be/80hU5pqedco   /*-->*/ /*-->*/ /*-->*/ /*--> Presenters: Dr. Kristina Schnitzer, Dr. Eden Evins, and Dr. Corinne Cather    

April 26, 2022 A  Federação para Crianças Portadoras de Necessidades Especiais em parceria com o New England MHTTC convidam a comunidade Brasileira e Portuguesa residente no estado de Massachusetts-U.S para participar de uma série de conversa sobre Trauma, Abuso e Violência Sexual e Violência Emocional e Psicológica. Esta série visa informar, orientar e proporcionar oportunidade para juntos aprendermos sobre os efeitos das vivências traumáticas, o impacto na vida das pessoas e o processo de recovery.   Objetivos:  Identificar experiências traumáticas e as consequências na saúde mental, no bem-estar e no processo de recovery. Compreender como o estigma e outras barreiras culturais podem impactar na busca por tratamento ou apoio para lidar com situações traumáticas. Entenda como a família, os amigos e a comunidade podem ajudar no processo de recovery.  

View Slide Deck Helping professionals, such as counselors, teachers and health professionals, are critically important to the workforce, yet we are also at great risk for helping others more than we help ourselves! In this 6 part series we invite YOU to sit down, take a breath, replenish yourself and restore by considering strategies to help you flourish. View and Download Flourishing Plan

View Session Recording Helping professionals, such as counselors, teachers and health professionals, are critically important to the workforce, yet we are also at great risk for helping others more than we help ourselves! In this 6 part series we invite YOU to sit down, take a breath, replenish yourself and restore by considering strategies to help you flourish. View and Download Flourishing Plan

View Slide Deck Helping professionals, such as counselors, teachers and health professionals, are critically important to the workforce, yet we are also at great risk for helping others more than we help ourselves! In this 6 part series we invite YOU to sit down, take a breath, replenish yourself and restore by considering strategies to help you flourish. View and Download Flourishing Plan

Recording of the event titled Central Nervous System Effects of COVID 19 - Two Years into the Pandemic, originally held on April 21, 2022.     Slide Presentation

April 21, 2022 Hear our panel of youth mental health advocates discuss strategies for ensuring that all voices get a seat at the table when states, districts, and schools are designing, or perhaps redesigning, school mental health systems. Our panelists provide examples of how youth, families, and community organizations can advocate for best practices from a lived experience perspective and discuss how school communities can actively engage all members of the learning community in collaborative school mental health service delivery.   To watch the recording, please go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=St0mQ0kaGCM To view more information, view the post-event blast message.    /*-->*/ /*--> Ann Smith, JD, MBA; Sarah Johnson, BA, BS; Youth representatives from Youth MOVE and Mind Out Loud