Webinar/Virtual Training
TUESDAY, JULY 30, 2024
10:00 - 11:15 a.m. HT / 12:00 - 1:15 p.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. MT / 2:00 - 3:15 p.m. CT / 3:00 - 4:15 p.m. ET
Session 7 of 8 in the "Provider Plática Learning Collaborative" Series / Sesión 7 de 8 de la Serie "Colaboración de Aprendizaje para una Plática entre Profesionales"
(view series main page for full details / consultar la página principal de la serie para ver toda la información)
Provider Plática Learning Collaborative:
Supporting the Training Needs of Practitioners of Spanish Language Mental Health Services
Colaboración de Aprendizaje para una Plática entre Profesionales:
Respaldando las Necesidades de Capacitación de los Profesionales que Prestan Servicios de Salud Mental en Español
July 30: Session 7 / 30 de julio: Sesión 7
Welcome to Session 7 in this series! / ¡Bienvenidos a la Sesión 7 de esta serie!
Collaboratively held by the National Training & Technical Assistance Center (NTTAC) and the Pacific Southwest MHTTC this Provider Platica program is a monthly collaborative space for peer learning and resourcing. This session and all that follow are an open, bilingual space for members of the mental health workforce to share common challenges and experiences when providing services to Spanish-speaking communities with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) as well as high-quality resources and innovative solutions. All levels of Spanish language proficiency and comfort are welcome.
Este programa de Plática entre Profesionales, llevado a cabo colaborativamente por el Centro Nacional de Capacitación y Asistencia Técnica (NTTAC por sus siglas en inglés) y el Centro de Transferencia de Tecnología de Salud Mental del Sudoeste del Pacífico (MHTTC por sus siglas en inglés), es un espacio mensual de colaboración para el aprendizaje entre pares y la facilitación de recursos. Esta y todas las demás sesiones son un espacio abierto y bilingüe donde los miembros de la fuerza laboral de salud mental podrán compartir desafíos y experiencias en común a la hora de prestar servicios a las comunidades de habla hispana con un Dominio Limitado del Inglés (LEP por sus siglas en inglés), así como recursos de alta calidad y soluciones innovadoras. Son bienvenidas las personas con cualquier nivel de dominio del español y comodidad con el mismo.
Audience / Audiencia
Mental health professionals across the country and U.S. territories, including clinicians, peer counselors and others who provide services to Spanish-speaking individuals with Limited English Proficiency (LEP). We welcome providers in a wide range of professional settings, including clinical, community and government agencies, education, private practice, and more.
Profesionales de la salud mental de todo Estados Unidos y sus territorios, incluidos médicos clínicos, consejeros entre pares y otras personas que prestan servicios a hablantes de español con un Dominio Limitado del Inglés (LEP por sus siglas en inglés). Les damos la bienvenida a profesionales provenientes de una amplia variedad de entornos, que incluye instituciones clínicas, comunitarias, gubernamentales, educativas, consultorios privados y demás.
About the Facilitator / Conozca a la Facilitadora
Kristi Silva (she/her) has over 15 years’ experience providing culturally responsive training and technical assistance – especially for Latine and Native American communities – at the local, state, and national level. In addition to subject matter expertise in health equity and policy, Ms. Silva is an experienced researcher and evaluator, with specialization in community-developed best practices requiring an adapted evaluation methodology. She has worked in partnership with communities impacted by pan-generational trauma to develop strengths-based policies and practices that are sustainable and rooted in a social justice framework. As a professional who now serves communities like the one she comes from, Ms. Silva brings an essential lens of lived experience to the work.
Kristi Silva (ella) tiene más de 15 años de experiencia brindando capacitación y asistencia técnica culturalmente receptiva —especialmente a comunidades latinas e indígenas norteamericanas— a nivel local, estatal y nacional. Además de ser experta en asuntos de equidad y políticas de salud, la Srta. Silva es una evaluadora e investigadora experimentada, especializada en mejores prácticas desarrolladas por la comunidad que requieran una metodología de evaluación adaptada. Ha trabajado junto con comunidades impactadas por el trauma pangeneracional para desarrollar prácticas y políticas basadas en las fortalezas que sean sostenibles y se fundamenten en un marco de justicia social. Como una profesional que ahora atiende a comunidades similares a aquellas de donde proviene, la Srta. Silva lleva a cabo su trabajo con una perspectiva fundamental de experiencias de vida.
Meet Our Guest Speaker / Conozca a nuestro invitado especial
Irene Gotera (she / her /ella) is an attorney, seasoned linguist, and restorative justice practitioner specializing in multilingual community engagement. She is the founder of Linguistic Justice®, a private practice dedicated to co-creating linguistic justice with grassroots movements, academia, and philanthropy. She collaborates with organizations to develop social capital for language justice, serving as a consultant in implementing language justice research, a conference interpreter, and a facilitator of strategic global initiatives. She is the Executive Director of the newly founded nonprofit organization, Linguistic Justice Foundation. The first and only organization wholly dedicated to advance language rights and linguistic justice globally.
Irene Gotera es abogada, lingüista experimentada y practicante de justicia restaurativa especializada en participación comunitaria multilingüe. Es la fundadora de Linguistic Justice®, un despacho privado de asesorías dedicado completamente a co-crear justicia lingüística con movimientos de base, en el ámbito académico y con organizaciones filantrópicas. Irene colabora con dichas organizaciones para desarrollar capital social en pro de la justicia lingüística, sirviendo como asesora en la implementación de investigaciones sobre justicia lingüística, intérprete de conferencias y facilitadora de iniciativas comunitarias estratégicas a nivel global. Es la Directora Ejecutiva de la recién fundada organización sin fines de lucro, Linguistic Justice Foundation. La primera y única organización completamente dedicada al progreso de los derechos lingüísticos y la justicia lingüística a nivel global.
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Webinar/Virtual Training
Session 1 of 3 in the "Championing Students Through Change: Welcoming Youth Transitioning To and From School" Series (view series page for full details)
Navigating life's transitions can be challenging, especially for students moving between different educational and institutional settings. This August, the Pacific Southwest MHTTC invites you to join us for a three-part series dedicated to supporting students through these critical periods of transition.
In this first session and throughout the series, we'll take a deep dive into trauma-sensitive and culturally responsive strategies for welcoming students back to school from special education programs, juvenile justice system involvement, hospitalizations, and more. Our goal is to equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to create nurturing environments that uplift students and foster their resilience as they navigate these significant transitions.
We'll explore practical strategies for supporting students transitioning to and from programs and institutions, and provide participants with the skills to promote a sense of belonging and resilience among students during these pivotal times. Key questions we'll address include:
How can school staff prepare themselves and students to welcome youth back from institutional settings?
What unique challenges do students face when returning to school?
What unique strengths do students bring to us as school leaders when returning to their school?
Join us to build your capacity to champion students through times of transition. Whether you're an educator, administrator, school mental health professional, or youth advocate, you'll walk away with deepened empathy, practical tools, and a network of support.
Meet the Faculty
Melissa Smith, M.S. (she/her)
Melissa Smith is the newest member of the Pacific Southwest MHTTC team. As a licensed collegiate and postgraduate professional, Melissa comprehends the immense influence education can have on cultivating safe, inclusive, and engaging learning spaces that amplify voices which often go unheard. As a licensed collegiate and postgraduate professional, Melissa understands education's profound impact on ability to challenge existing norms and perceptions, amplifying the voices of those from marginalized communities.
As a Change Consultant with Change Matrix, Melissa crafts transformative learning experiences that foster personal and professional growth. Her commitment extends beyond conventions as she envisions landscapes where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive. She uses her scholarly knowledge to create safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments. Her methodology empowers people and organizations to question the status quo, utilize data-driven insights, and take tangible actions to create more equitable and inclusive environments.
A passionate professional with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Master of Science in Reading from Radford University, Melissa encourages us to move beyond comfort zones to dismantle systemic barriers hindering social, emotional and mental health.
Oriana Ides, MA, APCC, PPS (she/her)
Oriana Ides is a School Mental Health Training Specialist at CARS (the Center for Applied Research Solutions) and approaches healing the wounds of trauma and oppression as core elements of social justice. She has worked with young people across the life course from elementary school to college, and has served as teacher-leader, school counselor, classroom educator and program director. She is committed to generating equity within school structures and policies by focusing on evidence-based mental health techniques and institutional design.
Meet the Panelists
Ariael Brooks Porter (she/her)
Ariael Brooks-Porter is an accomplished Special Education Professional and dedicated Educator with an unwavering commitment to empowering students and fostering a culture of equity for all. As a passionate advocate for inclusive education, Ariael envisions a world where every student has the opportunity to thrive, regardless of her background or challenges. A proud graduate of Delaware State University, Ariael holds a Bachelor of Psychology degree, a discipline that has deeply enriched her understanding of human behavior and the diverse needs of students. Committed to translating this knowledge into impactful change, Ariael pursued a Master of Arts in Teaching from Relay Graduate School, honing her pedagogical skills and gaining invaluable insights into the art of effective instruction. As a beacon of inspiration in the field of education, Ariael is not only shaping the minds of students but also influencing the broader conversation around inclusivity, equity, and the transformative power of education. With a compelling blend of expertise, passion, and a profound belief in the potential of every student, Ariael is leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of education and inspiring others to join the mission of creating a brighter, more inclusive future for all.
Jerica Coffey, M.Ed. (she/her)
Jerica Coffey teaches English and Ethnic Studies at Coliseum College Prep in East Oakland and is working to grow the next generation of critically conscious educators through City College of San Francisco's Teacher Preparation Program.
Webinar/Virtual Training
Session 2 of 3 in the "Championing Students Through Change: Welcoming Youth Transitioning To and From School" Series (view series page for full details)
In this second session, Amanda Lipp will focus on trauma-sensitive and culturally responsive strategies for welcoming students back to school from hospitalization. This session will equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to create nurturing environments that uplift students and foster their resilience as they navigate these significant transitions.
We'll explore practical strategies for supporting students transitioning to and from programs and institutions, and provide participants with the skills to promote a sense of belonging and resilience among students during these pivotal times. Key questions we'll address include:
How can school staff prepare themselves and students to welcome youth back from institutional settings?
What unique challenges do students face when returning to school?
What unique strengths do students bring to us as school leaders when returning to their school?
Join us to build your capacity to champion students through times of transition. Whether you're an educator, administrator, school mental health professional, or youth advocate, you'll walk away with deepened empathy, practical tools, and a network of support.
Meet the Faculty
Amanda Lipp (she/they)
Amanda Lipp serves as a Training & Technical Assistance Specialist with the Center for Applied Research Solutions and the Pacific Southwest MHTTC and is a filmmaker, multimedia artist, and speaker working at the intersection of mental health care, storytelling, and technology. Ms. Lipp has created over 100 short documentary films and educational comic books elevating complex mental health and social impact topics like youth psychosis, mass trauma, recreation therapy, and alternative living. As a passionate advocate, Ms. Lipp has delivered over 150 workshops and keynotes sharing mental health resources, films, and her own personal story. She currently serves on the Mental Health Advisory Panel at Google, and the Interdepartmental Serious Mental Illness Committee (ISMICC) created by Congress to advise on federal policy. Ms. Lipp formerly served as the youngest board member of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Amanda graduated from UC Davis with a B.S. in Human Development. Ms. Lipp identifies with the LGBTQ community, and has passion for social awareness, and systems access for this population.
Meet the Panelists
Erin Hughes, MSW, PPSC (she/her)
Erin Hughes is a school based social worker who has spent her career working with adolescents in San Francisco. For the past 17 years, she has been the Wellness Coordinator at June Jordan School for Equity, a small social justice high school in the Excelsior neighborhood. Her work primarily focuses on supporting the well-being of students and families through mental health services, case management, crisis prevention and intervention, and health education. Erin uses a trauma informed, strength based approach in her work with students that centers harm reduction and empowerment. She believes that harm reduction is a powerful approach to use with adolescents because it is rooted in justice and human rights, meets clients where they are at, honors their voice and choice, and aligns with their developmental needs.
Olivia P Hamrah, MD (she/her)
Olivia Hamrah, MD, is a child and adolescent psychiatrist at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. She works with emerging adults in the Launch Clinic, Child and Adolescent Outpatient Clinic, and in school-based mental health through the MedStar Center for Wellbeing in School Environments (WISE). Her clinical and research focus is in early and first episode psychosis including the prevention of psychosis, treatment of clinical high-risk for psychosis, CBT for psychosis, and medication management of those experiencing a first episode of psychosis. Dr. Hamrah completed her fellowship training at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. She completed her adult psychiatry training at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and medical school at Georgetown University School of Medicine. Prior to her medical training, Dr. Hamrah earned a BA in Physics and a BS in Chemistry at the University of Virginia and taught middle school physics and math at a public charter school in Washington, DC.
Webinar/Virtual Training
Session 3 of 3 in the "Championing Students Through Change: Welcoming Youth Transitioning To and From School" Series (view series page for full details)
In this last session, Oriana and Melissa will focus on trauma-sensitive and culturally responsive strategies for welcoming students back to school from juvenile justice system involvement. Our goal is to equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to create nurturing environments that uplift students and foster their resilience as they navigate these significant transitions.
We'll explore practical strategies for supporting students transitioning to and from programs and institutions and provide participants with the skills to promote a sense of belonging and resilience among students during these pivotal times. Key questions we'll address include:
How can school staff prepare themselves and students to welcome youth back from institutional settings?
What unique challenges do students face when returning to school?
What unique strengths do students bring to us as school leaders when returning to their school?
Join us to build your capacity to champion students through times of transition. Whether you're an educator, administrator, school mental health professional, or youth advocate, you'll walk away with deepened empathy, practical tools, and a network of support.
Meet the Faculty
Melissa Smith, M.S. (she/her)
Melissa Smith is the newest member of the Pacific Southwest MHTTC team. As a licensed collegiate and postgraduate professional, Melissa comprehends the immense influence education can have on cultivating safe, inclusive, and engaging learning spaces that amplify voices which often go unheard. As a licensed collegiate and postgraduate professional, Melissa understands education's profound impact on ability to challenge existing norms and perceptions, amplifying the voices of those from marginalized communities.
As a Change Consultant with Change Matrix, Melissa crafts transformative learning experiences that foster personal and professional growth. Her commitment extends beyond conventions as she envisions landscapes where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive. She uses her scholarly knowledge to create safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments. Her methodology empowers people and organizations to question the status quo, utilize data-driven insights, and take tangible actions to create more equitable and inclusive environments.
A passionate professional with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Master of Science in Reading from Radford University, Melissa encourages us to move beyond comfort zones to dismantle systemic barriers hindering social, emotional and mental health.
Oriana Ides, MA, APCC, PPS (she/her)
Oriana Ides is a School Mental Health Training Specialist at CARS (the Center for Applied Research Solutions) and approaches healing the wounds of trauma and oppression as core elements of social justice. She has worked with young people across the life course from elementary school to college, and has served as teacher-leader, school counselor, classroom educator and program director. She is committed to generating equity within school structures and policies by focusing on evidence-based mental health techniques and institutional design.
Meet the Panelists
Ebony Sinnamon-Johnson (she/her)
Ebony’s path is grounded in the integrity of Spirit and guided by her ancestors. Her calling is to be of service to those targeted by the brutality of oppressive systems. As a Black woman, Ebony prioritizes her advocacy, organizing, teaching, consulting, and healing guidance work to uplift Black people and Black communities. In addition to supporting marginalized people to navigate, resist, and heal from structural violence; Ebony recognizes this work is incomplete without asserting methods of accountability for abusive systems and empowerment for those harmed. Ebony has worked across a variety of institutional settings including public education, child welfare, community based mental health, and juvenile justice. Her practice has always been accompanied by efforts to partner with those most impacted and their ally’s to develop and implement protocols of systemic accountability to address issues of bias and discrimination. A hallmark of Ebony’s practice is challenging the status quo and inspiring people to initiate and create healthier ways of existing. Principles from Transformative Justice, Disability Justice, and the Black Radical tradition like self-determination, intersectionality, collective empowerment, sovereignty, and love inform her perspective and guide her approach.
Macheo Payne, Ed.D. MSW (he/him)
Dr. Macheo Payne is a Director of Juvenile Justice Systems Change at Public Works Alliance, a nonprofit organization that collaborates with local governments and communities to advance equity and justice. With over 15 years of experience in social work, Macheo is a passionate advocate for youth development, mental health, and family support.
Macheo is also a Professor of Social Work at California State University - East Bay, where he teaches Social Welfare Policy and Race, Gender & Inequality for 12 years. He holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from San Francisco State University, and has published on the disproportionate suspension of Black male students and the role of critical race theory in addressing systemic racism. Macheo is a motivator who works best in diverse teams, charged with solving some of society's biggest problems using transformational approaches that are human and healing centered.
Webinar/Virtual Training
TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2024
10:00 - 11:15 a.m. HT / 12:00 - 1:15 p.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. MT / 2:00 - 3:15 p.m. CT / 3:00 - 4:15 p.m. ET
Session 8 of 8 in the "Provider Plática Learning Collaborative" Series / Sesión 8 de 8 de la Serie "Colaboración de Aprendizaje para una Plática entre Profesionales"
(view series main page for full details / consultar la página principal de la serie para ver toda la información)
Provider Plática Learning Collaborative:
Supporting the Training Needs of Practitioners of Spanish Language Mental Health Services
Colaboración de Aprendizaje para una Plática entre Profesionales:
Respaldando las Necesidades de Capacitación de los Profesionales que Prestan Servicios de Salud Mental en Español
August 27: Session 8 / 27 de agosto: Sesión 8
Welcome to Session 8 in this series! / ¡Bienvenidos a la Sesión 8 de esta serie!
Collaboratively held by the National Training & Technical Assistance Center (NTTAC) and the Pacific Southwest MHTTC this Provider Platica program is a monthly collaborative space for peer learning and resourcing. This session and all that follow are an open, bilingual space for members of the mental health workforce to share common challenges and experiences when providing services to Spanish-speaking communities with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) as well as high-quality resources and innovative solutions. All levels of Spanish language proficiency and comfort are welcome.
Este programa de Plática entre Profesionales, llevado a cabo colaborativamente por el Centro Nacional de Capacitación y Asistencia Técnica (NTTAC por sus siglas en inglés) y el Centro de Transferencia de Tecnología de Salud Mental del Sudoeste del Pacífico (MHTTC por sus siglas en inglés), es un espacio mensual de colaboración para el aprendizaje entre pares y la facilitación de recursos. Esta y todas las demás sesiones son un espacio abierto y bilingüe donde los miembros de la fuerza laboral de salud mental podrán compartir desafíos y experiencias en común a la hora de prestar servicios a las comunidades de habla hispana con un Dominio Limitado del Inglés (LEP por sus siglas en inglés), así como recursos de alta calidad y soluciones innovadoras. Son bienvenidas las personas con cualquier nivel de dominio del español y comodidad con el mismo.
Audience / Audiencia
Mental health professionals across the country and U.S. territories, including clinicians, peer counselors and others who provide services to Spanish-speaking individuals with Limited English Proficiency (LEP). We welcome providers in a wide range of professional settings, including clinical, community and government agencies, education, private practice, and more.
Profesionales de la salud mental de todo Estados Unidos y sus territorios, incluidos médicos clínicos, consejeros entre pares y otras personas que prestan servicios a hablantes de español con un Dominio Limitado del Inglés (LEP por sus siglas en inglés). Les damos la bienvenida a profesionales provenientes de una amplia variedad de entornos, que incluye instituciones clínicas, comunitarias, gubernamentales, educativas, consultorios privados y demás.
About the Facilitator / Conozca a la Facilitadora
Kristi Silva (she/her) has over 15 years’ experience providing culturally responsive training and technical assistance – especially for Latine and Native American communities – at the local, state, and national level. In addition to subject matter expertise in health equity and policy, Ms. Silva is an experienced researcher and evaluator, with specialization in community-developed best practices requiring an adapted evaluation methodology. She has worked in partnership with communities impacted by pan-generational trauma to develop strengths-based policies and practices that are sustainable and rooted in a social justice framework. As a professional who now serves communities like the one she comes from, Ms. Silva brings an essential lens of lived experience to the work.
Kristi Silva (ella) tiene más de 15 años de experiencia brindando capacitación y asistencia técnica culturalmente receptiva —especialmente a comunidades latinas e indígenas norteamericanas— a nivel local, estatal y nacional. Además de ser experta en asuntos de equidad y políticas de salud, la Srta. Silva es una evaluadora e investigadora experimentada, especializada en mejores prácticas desarrolladas por la comunidad que requieran una metodología de evaluación adaptada. Ha trabajado junto con comunidades impactadas por el trauma pangeneracional para desarrollar prácticas y políticas basadas en las fortalezas que sean sostenibles y se fundamenten en un marco de justicia social. Como una profesional que ahora atiende a comunidades similares a aquellas de donde proviene, la Srta. Silva lleva a cabo su trabajo con una perspectiva fundamental de experiencias de vida.
(view series main page for full details / consultar la página principal de la serie para ver toda la información)
