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Recording of Motivational Interviewing within Cultural Practices. This event took place on June 28th, 2021. Featuring our special MI trainer: Kathyleen M. Tomlin PhD, LPC, LMHC, CADC III The goals of this training event are to assist participants to support blending cultural practices with the concepts of Motivational Interviewing, (MI); an evidenced-based, culturally sensitive behavior change practice. Participants will: -Gain knowledge of key concepts of MI -Identify and practice culturally specific practices that blend well with MI -Adapt MI and learn how to enhance cultural practices to encourage healthy behavioral changes -Be open to attending post training MI mentoring to become better helpers in order to maximize healthy behavior change within their unique tribal and community life

Recording of the event What to Do When A Client Texts You Outside of Work Hours: The Ethical Use of Technology in Clinical and Support Behavioral Practice, originally held on June 22, 2021.   Presentation slides.

Recording of the event Ethical Considerations for Behavioral Health Providers and Support Workers Recording, originally held on June 8, 2021.   Presentation slides.

>>> Click the blue "View Resource" button above to access <<< The Northwest and Pacific Southwest MHTTC provided a series that explores the ISF framework by examining and redesigning systems (structures and leadership) that are equitable by using data to support practices (services and supports) needed to promote wellness for all. What is the Interconnected Systems Framework? The Interconnected Systems Framework (ISF) promotes using a single system of delivery for educational and mental health support in schools. ISF offers a solution to the challenge of meeting the needs of the whole child. ISF is a structure and process that maximizes effectiveness and efficiency by blending the strengths of school and community mental health with strengths of the multi-tiered framework of PBIS (Barrett, Eber, Weist, 2013). Acknowledgments The ISF series that started in 2019 and continues in 2021 would not have been possible without the thought leadership and vision stewarded by the Pacific Southwest and Northwest MHTTCs, the Center on PBIS and the National ISF Leadership Team. Questions? Contact your MHTTC Center! Northwest MHTTC Email: [email protected] Phone: 206-744-9327 Pacific Southwest MHTTC Email: [email protected] Phone: 844-856-1749 Want more information and school mental health resources? Visit the Northwest MHTTC's School Mental Health page and sign up for our monthly newsletter for regular updates about events, trainings, and resources available to the Northwest region.

About this Resource:  Region IV is the largest HHS region, comprised of eight states and 26% of the U.S. population. These states have large rural populations, high poverty rates, and face racial and cultural disparities in care. In addition the Southeast states have experienced considerable growth in Asian American communities in recent decades. Cultural and linguistic factors are important considerations when planning mental health care and support services for clients and families in these communities. Visualizing influences such as country of origin, race/ethnicity, and access to linguistically and culturally competent care can be a challenge in a large, diverse region. The Southeast MHTTC Data Visualization Project provides information on Region IV priorities in an easy to understand graphical format.   Asian American Communities and Mental Health Care Access Relevant Factors: Countries of origin, mental health facilities providing language services How to Use: Click on "VIEW RESOURCE" to access interactive map and visualize the intersection of these factors by Region IV State or County. To view each map in this visualization series, scroll using the grey scroller bar or grey arrows below. You may also click on each of the grey boxes (or tabs) below. Map 1 shows population by county. Map 2 shows distribution of people identifying as Asian. Map 3 shows mental health facilities offering language services. References for data sources are provided in the last tab.

Recording of From Longhouse to Schoolhouse: AI/AN School Communities Coming Together. This event took place on June 25th, 2021. From Longhouse to Schoolhouse: AI/AN school communities coming together in partnership to learn, collaborate, and share experiences and knowledge.

Slides from the session From Longhouse to Schoolhouse: AI/AN School Communities Coming Together. This event took place on June 25th, 2021. From Longhouse to Schoolhouse: AI/AN school communities coming together in partnership to learn, collaborate, and share experiences and knowledge.

Slides from the session Motivational Interviewing within Cultural Practices. This event took place on June 28th, 2021. Featuring our special MI trainer: Kathyleen M. Tomlin PhD, LPC, LMHC, CADC III The goals of this training event are to assist participants to support blending cultural practices with the concepts of Motivational Interviewing, (MI); an evidenced-based, culturally sensitive behavior change practice.  Participants will: -Gain knowledge of key concepts of MI  -Identify and practice culturally specific practices that blend well with MI  -Adapt MI and learn how to enhance cultural practices to encourage healthy behavioral changes -Be open to attending post training MI mentoring to become better helpers in order to maximize healthy behavior change within their unique tribal and community life 

Download the presentation slides here Classroom WISE is a free, 6-hour mental health literacy online course for teachers and school staff with brief, high-impact training videos and accompanying website (www.classroomwise.org). This course was developed with input from educators, students, and school mental health leaders, co-developed by the National Center for School Mental Health and the SAMHSA-funded Mental Health Technology Center Network. This learning session will provide an overview of Classroom Wise content and facilitated discussion about effective implementation strategies to roll out Classroom Wise in your local schools. Participants will be provided implementation support materials including a menu of implementation activities and sample timeline. There are five additional sessions this summer to support Classroom WISE implementation in the Southeast, view past events and register for upcoming sessions here!     Learning Objectives: Increase understanding of Classroom WISE development, structure and content. Increase understanding best practices to effectively support Classroom WISE training completion and practice implementation in local school systems. Promote cross-state networking and shared learning about best practices in school mental health system implementation of school staff training materials.

ABOUT THIS RESOURCE Northwest MHTTC celebrates the strength and resilience of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). Where traditional systems of care may have left them unsupported, members of these communities have forged new ways to create a network of care that fosters mental health. Learn more in our July newsletter at In the Spotlight: BIPOC Mental Health Month. We also share upcoming events, highlights from the TTC network, and products of interest. Terms of use and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) disclosure statement

This post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) infographic reviews symptoms and treatment approaches, provides prevalence statistics, and lists individual and provider resources.   

Behavioral health practitioners and organizations are often required to determine whether a particular intervention meets the needs of their clients, staff, and/or funders. The Best and Promising Practice (BPP) Fact Sheet Library, developed by the MHTTC Network, is designed to provide the mental health workforce with information about a wide array of evidence-based and promising approaches. Each fact sheet in the library summarizes a specific behavioral health practice, its evidence base, and steps for successful implementation.  In this sheet, we provide an overview of the principles and practice of Familia Adelante.

Facilitating Successful Transition to Middle School: Implementing Effective Advisories Access product with green download button above   Current literature indicates mental health challenges are increasingly prevalent among children and adolescents, with 15% of all individuals experiencing a mental health disorder before the age of 18. Adolescence is a period of time which presents an influx of change and stress to the person; putting the individual at heightened risk of experiencing mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety. Particularly challenging is the academic transition between elementary and middle school which presents increased social, academic, and environmental demands.   This product introduces the multi-tiered approach to mental health in schools and provides resources to use when developing or enhancing middle school advisory programs. It is intended to be used by school administrators, counselors, or teachers who lead advisory programs or are involved in developing curriculum for a middle school advisory program.   Authors Taylor Anderson, MOT Emily Annen, MOT Seira Dick, MOT Sarah Nielsen, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA   Editor Per Ostmo, BA

Recording of Motivational Interviewing within Cultural Practices. This event took place on June 24th, 2021. Featuring our special MI trainer: Kathyleen M. Tomlin PhD, LPC, LMHC, CADC III.  The goals of this training event are to assist participants to support blending cultural practices with the concepts of Motivational Interviewing, (MI); an evidenced-based, culturally sensitive behavior change practice. Participants will: -Gain knowledge of key concepts of MI -Identify and practice culturally specific practices that blend well with MI -Adapt MI and learn how to enhance cultural practices to encourage healthy behavioral changes -Be open to attending post training MI mentoring to become better helpers in order to maximize healthy behavior change within their unique tribal and community life

Attendees learn about best practices in reintegration, including supporting students transitioning from a mental health-related crisis back into the school setting. Attendees gain knowledge on the role of educators in this transition, as well as strategies for implementing this in their school buildings. Learn more: https://bit.ly/mhttccrisisseries2021

Slides for the session Motivational Interviewing within Cultural Practices. This event took place on June 24th, 2021. Featuring our special MI trainer: Kathyleen M. Tomlin PhD, LPC, LMHC, CADC III The goals of this training event are to assist participants to support blending cultural practices with the concepts of Motivational Interviewing, (MI); an evidenced-based, culturally sensitive behavior change practice.  Participants will: -Gain knowledge of key concepts of MI  -Identify and practice culturally specific practices that blend well with MI  -Adapt MI and learn how to enhance cultural practices to encourage healthy behavioral changes -Be open to attending post training MI mentoring to become better helpers in order to maximize healthy behavior change within their unique tribal and community life 

  How to Effectively Address Compassion Fatigue by Building Resiliency; HHS Region 8 Access slide deck with the green download button above Click here to watch the recording   Session Description Compassion Fatigue has become a familiar but not necessarily well-understood term during the pandemic. Taking the time to understand the elements that comprise compassion fatigue and their direct impact on a person’s physical, emotional, and psychological well-being can assist a person in developing effective strategies to address stress in their lives before it becomes overwhelming. Participants learned about compassion fatigue and ways to minimize its impact by building resiliency through research-based practices.   After attending this session, participants can expect to:   Recognize the symptoms of compassion fatigue and how it impacts an individual physically, emotionally, and psychologically. Understand the difference between compassion fatigue and burnout and how to take steps to address the different conditions.  Learn simple, research-based resiliency-building practices to begin using immediately.   Trainer Christina Ruggiero, CCC, RP Christina Ruggiero (she/her) is a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario, Canada, currently working full-time as a mental health counsellor for students attending Queens, University. She obtained her Honours Bachelor of Science in Psychology at the University of Toronto, before pursuing her Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology at Adler University in Vancouver, BC. She finds great meaning in educating individuals about mental health, and reducing the stigma associated with mental illness. During her graduate degree, she created an anti-stigma training module for students and staff to use at Simon Fraser University, believing that change involves education and experiential components, including self-awareness and reflection. She continues this method training students and staff at Queens in mental health awareness, compassion fatigue, and distress support.

This is the Spanish language version of the accompaniment to the on-demand recording of Dr. Teri Brister's presentation. This infographic highlights the importance and essential elements of person and family centered care.  Acknowledgement: A special thank you to the National Hispanic and Latino MHTTC for their assistance in developing this resource. 

People define their spirituality, faith, and religion as being a process involving growth, addressing existential questions about meaning and sense in life, life satisfaction, well-being, a sense of purpose, hope, and optimism. During the COVID-19 pandemic, individuals and communities have started to explore more personal and collective connections with spiritual, faith, and religious resources as coping mechanisms. They seem to be a potential antidote that minimizes the consequences of anxiety, depression, and any other mental or physical stress caused during the coronavirus crisis.   In this context, the proposed panel and conversation series on spirituality, faith, and religion: creating a time and space for connection, wellness, and hope can be a tool for healthcare professionals, patients, family, and communities to reconnect with themselves, provide the most comprehensive care possible, benefit from spiritual practice, build social support, and share stories of hope and resilience.   Our community conversation series will offer comfort and safe space through structured and innovative conversation focusing on spiritual beliefs and coping. Activities facilitate verbal expression and appropriate social interaction and build a sense of belonging. We discuss activities and themes from these webinars within a recovery-oriented “emotion-focused coping” framework. A faith community member will lead this series.   Moderator: Thomas Burr, Community and Affiliate Relations Manager, NAMI Connecticut   Panelists for June 24th, 2021   Reverend Hiram L. Brett Rev. Brett, the spiritual care coordinator and chaplain at Connecticut Mental Health Center (CMHC) in New Haven, serves as a chaplain in the Bridgeport Hospital emergency room. Before joining CMHC, Rev. Brett served as pastor of Whitneyville United Church of Christ in Hamden, Connecticut. A graduate of Yale Divinity School (MDiv) and Stanford University (MBA), Rev. Brett completed his residency in clinical pastoral education at Yale New Haven Hospital. He has completed International Federal Levels 1 and 2 coach training and is working toward professional coach certification. Rabbi Randall (Randy) Konigsburg Senior Rabbi, Beth Sholom B’nai Israel, Manchester, Connecticut For almost 40 years, Rabbi Konigsburg has been a spiritual leader and pastor in congregations in Florida, Minnesota, Alabama, and Connecticut. He graduated from the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) in New York City with ordination and a master’s degree in rabbinic literature. He has worked as a hospital and police chaplain, as a rabbi for hospice, and as a rabbi for teens on the March of The Living, an educational history tour of holocaust sites in Poland. He has trained in pastoral crisis intervention, education, cancer care, and substance abuse. He received an honorary doctorate from JTS for his work in the Jewish community. Rabbi Konigsburg tries to find time for nature photography. Benjamin (Ben) Doolittle, MD, MA Div Rev. Dr. Benjamin Doolittle is a local church pastor and a physician. He is an associate professor of internal medicine and of pediatrics at Yale Medical School and an associate professor of religion and health at Yale Divinity School. He directs the Yale Program for Medicine, Spirituality, and Religion as well as the Combined Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Residency Program. Pastor Anthony (Tony) C. Martin Congregation: Trinity Baptist Church Pastor Martin is worship director at Trinity Baptist Church in Arlington, Massachusetts, and regional worship leader at the American Baptist Churches of Massachusetts. He holds a master of science and a bachelor of arts degrees in music and political science from the University of Massachusetts Boston (UMass Boston). He is the director of the UMass Boston chapter of My Brother’s Keeper. Launched by President Barack Obama in 2014, the My Brother’s Keeper initiative works to address persistent opportunity gaps faced by boys and young men of color and to ensure that all young people can reach their full potential.

          LGBT+ communities face health disparities linked to stigma, discrimination, and denial of their civil and human rights. LGBT+ individuals have higher rates of psychiatric disorders, substance use, violence, and suicide and may encounter a lack of acceptance by their family members and society which affects their mental health and personal safety. This webinar series will be served to explore how bias impact our worldview and the work with the LGBT+ population, to identify health disparities among LGTB+ population, and to explore interventions to create a safe space and minimize the impact of implicit bias.  

    Stress is a common factor in our society that affects and impacts us daily. For marginalized communities, the stress factor increases. For decades, the LGBT+ community has been a marginalized and stigmatized by the State. For Latinxs being part of an ethnic minority increases the stress factor. This webinar will discuss the Minority Stress Model as it describes the excessive stress to which individuals of stigmatized social categories are exposed as a result of their social position, and its impact on mental health. Furthermore, the presenter will address how Latinx cultural values can shape the coping mechanisms used to manage these stressors. The presentation will discuss the LGBTQ+ Affirmative Model as a recommended approach to work with Latinx LGBTQ+ communities with mental health challenges. This model works mainly with the acceptance of sexual orientation and gender identity / expression of the person served and requires that mental health professionals have the knowledge and sensitivity necessary to work with the community.

Recording of Motivational Interviewing within Cultural Practices. This event took place on June 17th, 2021. Featuring our special MI trainer: Kathyleen M. Tomlin PhD, LPC, LMHC, CADC III.  The goals of this training event are to assist participants to support blending cultural practices with the concepts of Motivational Interviewing, (MI); an evidenced-based, culturally sensitive behavior change practice. Participants will: -Gain knowledge of key concepts of MI -Identify and practice culturally specific practices that blend well with MI -Adapt MI and learn how to enhance cultural practices to encourage healthy behavioral changes -Be open to attending post training MI mentoring to become better helpers in order to maximize healthy behavior change within their unique tribal and community life

Professionals in general healthcare, behavioral healthcare, and educational settings are trained to support, educate, and inspire others. While they are wonderful at caring for others they may have difficulty tending to their own well-being.   Burnout and compassion fatigue can lead to poor job performance which can negatively impact colleagues, patients/clients, and students, as well as family and friends.  Attention to self-care and simple daily practices can build resilience and increase a person’s overall wellness.   This Self-Care Facilitation Manual (“the Manual”) will help professionals in a range of disciplines and settings facilitate brief self-care sessions with their peers and colleagues. The Manual includes information for facilitating each session. There is a session plan provided for each session as well as a detailed outline of what the facilitator will say and do during each session.   Related Products: Pause, Breathe, Move: Self-Care for Healthcare Providers Taking Care of Yourself While Taking Care of Others Movement Video Series Peer Support for Healthcare Providers

This presentation will focus on implementing shared decision-making in caring for persons diagnosed with a serious mental illness. We will focus on the history of shared decision-making in medicine, the barriers to implementing SDM in psychiatry, and a framework and tool to support collaboration in psychiatric care. To watch the recording, click here.