Past Events

Social Justice and COVID-19 is the second part of a three part series entitled "Sharing our Wisdom: Lived Experience and COVID-19." In this webinar we discuss our experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic as Black and Latina women. Participants will speak from their lived experience. We welcome questions from the audience! Presenters: Pauline Bernard, Ph.D., Ana Florence, Ph.D., Bridgett Williamson  

Managing Behaviors in the Classroom During Challenging Times As an unprecedented new school year begins, this 60 minutes webinar will address basic classroom management strategies with a focus on preventing undesirable behaviors and increasing awareness of challenging behaviors related to trauma, grief, and stress. Attendees will learn easy-to-implement interventions to promote resiliency.   This webinar is for teachers and school mental health professionals in Region 8. Certificates of attendance will be available upon request.    Trainer Erin Briley, M.S., NCSP School-based Technical Trainer, Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Ms. Briley earned her Bachelor’s in Human Development and Family Studies at Colorado State University. She earned her Master’s in Counseling/School Psychology and a Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis at California State University Los Angeles. She is also a Nationally Certified School Psychologist. 

“Throughout their history, tribes have faced numerous and dark challenges, and they have always managed to overcome…It’s been a story of resilience and perseverance.” — Eric Henson About the Series:   With schools re-opening just around the corner and many complications still unknown, tribal schools and communities are faced with making very tough decisions about moving forward. The challenge posed by this crisis adds to existing issues present in some Native communities such as teacher shortages and the lack of infrastructure for high speed internet, which further impedes their ability to offer appropriate distance learning programs.     For teachers, who are held accountable for getting students ready for college or careers, COVID-19 has added to their already jam-packed workloads and responsibilities as we look to them to teach and practice preventative safety measures to avoid any exposure to COVID-19. Some of these added responsibilities will be to ensure and instruct students in effective social distancing, wearing face coverings, and practicing appropriate hygiene.    For students, school is their most sought-after place to socialize. As students return to school, they will be introduced to another form of socialization at a six-foot distance. Understandably, these changes can lead to confusion, anxiety, and other challenges.    The MHTTC K-12 program invites the entire school community (students, parents, teachers, counselors, and principals) to our special weekly listening sessions covering topics that are important for you as we go through this new school year together.    Examples of upcoming session topics:  Hear from other tribal schools as they re-open Is Your School Ready? COVID -19 Toolkit Best Practices in Teaching Hygiene  Self-Care for Teachers What Parents Have to Say Telehealth in Schools  Rise in Mental Outcomes and Crisis Intervention Serving Students with Disabilities Protecting the Health and Safety of Students and Teachers Best Ways to Handle Truancy   This is a weekly, recurring event taking place on Thursdays, beginning August 20 through October 29 at 3-4 EDT . 2-3 CDT . 1-2 MDT . 12-1 PDT . 11-12 ADT. To view upcoming sessions in this series, please visit our Training and Events calendar and select the National American Indian and Alaska Native MHTTC under the Center search field.

Families of persons with serious mental illness play an important role in the lives of their loved ones. In addition to being caring siblings, parents or spouses, they often function as caregivers and can be an asset to any mental health team to assure optimal benefit of treatment. A new workforce is emerging to support these families. Family Peer Support workers are persons with a lived experience trained to provide support to other family members who are caring for a person with a serious mental illness. This webinar introduces family peer support as a profession, explore its roles and functions, and highlight specific training needs. Content is tailored to address needs within our four-state region — Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri — but all are welcome.

Clergy and members of congregations are experiencing mental health and emotional challenges in the wake of the Coronavirus crisis and ongoing racial injustice. These presentations (part of the Addressing The Mental Health Needs Of The Faith Based Community In The Face Of COVID-19, Racism And Police Brutality series) will provide guidance on assisting the faith community during these parallel pandemics.   Sponsored by the Leadership Council for Healthy Communities in association with the Black Psychiatrists of America and supported by the Central East MHTTC.   Presenters: Altha Stewart, MD Senior Associate Dean of Community Health Engagement University of Tennessee Health Science Center                   Patricia Newton, MD, MPH, MA CEO & Medical Director, Black Psychiatrists of America                 Part 1: August 20, 2020, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Part 2: August 27, 2020, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Closed Registration

Delivered by the Northeast and Caribbean Mental Health Technology Transfer Center and the Mental Health Association in New York State, Inc.   Join us for a two-day conference for K-12 educators, staff, and administrators focused on strategies to support students and educator mental health as they transition back to school (remotely or in-person). Topics have been tailored to met regional needs, but are open to all.  Hear from national and local experts on: Social emotional learning Trauma-sensitive schools Crisis and loss Resilience Coping with anxiety Educator wellness   MHANYS is an approved vendor of CTLE hours. Continuing education content will be submitted for review to target audience disciplines.    

  This session will address culturally responsive best practices and strategies in teaming, including adaptations for the upcoming school year during COVID-19. National best practice resources that support high quality teaming will be shared and there will be opportunities to discuss innovations, challenges, and successes occurring within the District of Columbia.   Learning Objectives: Identify best practice strategies in school mental health teaming Consider adaptations in teaming related to COVID-19 and addressing structural racism Share innovations, challenges and successes in school mental health teaming   Presenters: Nancy Lever, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Co-Director, National Center for School Mental Health, University of Maryland School of Medicine  Jill Bohnenkamp, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, National Center for School Mental Health, University of Maryland School of Medicine   Who Should Attend? School Behavioral Health Coordinators from DC Public Schools and DC Public Charter Schools   Closed Registration.

*Postponed from July 30th due to bad weather conditions experienced in our region by tropical storm Isaias* This one and half-hour online session will discuss the Culturally Modified-Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CM-TFT). CM-TFT is an Evidence-Based Therapy proven to be effective for Hispanic and Latino children and adolescents that experienced traumatic events. The adaptations (CM-TFT) include culture-specific topics like spirituality, gender roles, family, personalism, respect, among other cultural elements. The therapy's main goals are to identify trauma experiences, provide psychoeducation, increase affect regulation, identify cultural considerations, process adverse experiences in a safe environment, in-vivo exposure, and enhance safety. During this presentation, participants will be able to recognize TF-CBT components using a case study of a 6-year-old girl from El Salvador exposed to domestic violence. Participants will learn how to include cultural adaptations while providing therapy to Latino clients and their families. Finally, participants will familiarize with resources and recommendations on TF-CBT for Latinos children and youth. .   Who should attend? This is an intermediate-level workshop designed for mental health providers, school mental health providers, and school administrators.     About the presenter:  Isa I. Vélez Echevarría, PsyD - Dr. Isa Vélez is a clinical psychologist and a Certified Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional by the International Association of Trauma Professionals since 2018. She obtained a certification as Interpersonal Psychotherapy Clinician, was trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, and Neurofeedback. She completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Community Services Institute in Boston, MA., where she provided home-based and school-based psychotherapy for communities of color. She is currently working as a clinical psychologist aT A&R Behavioral Associates and as a Training and Content Specialist for the National Hispanic and Latino MHTTC, at the Universidad Central del Caribe, in Bayamon, PR.   Please read the following before registering:  The National Hispanic and Latino Mental Health Technology Transfer Center use GoToWebinar as our online event system.  Audio for the event is accessible via the internet. To receive audio, attendees must join the event by using computers equipped with speakers or dial in via telephone.  After registration, a confirmation email will be generated with instructions for joining the event. To avoid problems with log-in, please use the confirmation email to join the event.  

Part of a 10-hour Motivational Interviewing class that will be held in 2-hour sessions on a weekly basis for 5 weeks. Training objectives for family home visiting staff include: Learn how to help families increase motivation related to their goals and identify barriers to growth. Gain helpful tools that can guide participants to reach their goals. Introduction to Motivational Interviewing concepts such as: focusing on growing opportunities, recognizing change talk and feeling out of balance (ambivalence), adjusting to resistance, and supporting confidence and hope.  *This is a closed event and only available to those that applied ahead of time. Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions. 

Build your Motivational Interviewing (MI) skills through the free Motivational Interviewing Learning Collaborative! Third Wednesday each month, beginning February 19, 2020.  10:00-10:45am CST The Great Lakes MHTTC and PTTC will host a series of interactive calls via Zoom for people who want to enhance their MI skills. This learning opportunity provides practitioners with a no-cost, easy to access opportunity to continue to build their practice skills towards fidelity. All sessions will be geared towards multiple levels of learning. Attend all sessions or select from the menu (see list of dates and topics below). Calls last for 45 minutes You only need to register one time for the Zoom link to the calls  ​​​ Trainer: Laura Saunders State Project Manager, Wisconsin Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC Laura A. Saunders, MSSW, is the Wisconsin State Project Manager for the Great Lakes Addiction, Mental Health and Prevention Technology Transfer Centers. Her position is housed at the UW–Madison, where she’s worked since 1988. Since 2001, Laura has provided SBIRT and Motivational Interviewing training to physicians, nurses, medical students, psychologists, specialty addiction treatment providers, social workers, physical therapists, health educators, and staff who work in correctional settings. She has provided feedback and coaching to hundreds of social workers, correctional staff, and other human service providers who are interested in using evidence-based practices with fidelity. Laura joined the international group of Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) in 2006 (Sophia, Bulgaria) and is an active member of the Wisconsin MINT group. Topics by Date February 19 Your MI Spirit Is Showing March 18  Let Your Partner (Client, Consumer, Customer, Patient) Know You're Working Hard to Understand April 15 WHY Not Ask WHY And Other Things to Think About With Open Questions May 20 Taming Your Inner Cheerleader: Be Proud Of You and How Well You Can Use Affirmations June 17 Gold Star Things to Say (Genuinely!)  July 15 What To Do When the Client Says Something About Changing Their Behavior August 19 What to Do When The Client Seems Stuck About Changing Their Behavior September 16  Pay Attention to Discord October 21 Guess What Happens When You Ask for Change Talk? November 18:   TBD December 16:   TBD 

Delivered by the Northeast and Caribbean Mental Health Technology Transfer Center and the Mental Health Association in New York State, Inc.   Join us for a two-day conference for K-12 educators, staff, and administrators focused on strategies to support students and educator mental health as they transition back to school (remotely or in-person). Topics have been tailored to met regional needs, but are open to all.  Hear from national and local experts on: Social emotional learning Trauma-sensitive schools Crisis and loss Resilience Coping with anxiety Educator wellness   MHANYS is an approved vendor of CTLE hours. Continuing education content will be submitted for review to target audience disciplines.    

Whether you’re a counselor, teacher, or social worker, serving children is hard. You’re taking care of everyone, and often feel exhausted. This series of 12 self-compassion sessions teach you how to care for yourself in the moment that you most need it. Research has shown that those who are more self-compassionate experience less stress, anxiety, and depression, are more resilient, and better able to deal with emotional challenges. Drawn from the internationally-acclaimed Mindful Self-Compassion program, which was created by Dr. Kristin Neff (educational psychologist at the University of Texas, Austin) and Dr. Chris Germer, (clinical psychologist, Harvard University), the sessions will be comprised of didactic presentations, guided practices, and discussions which will offer specific tools that you can use to give yourself the support you deserve.   Download the flier here.

  Traumatic Brain Injury and Mental Health: Intensive Workshop for the Addiction Prevention and Treatment Community This is an intensive, online, workshop focuses on issues around traumatic brain injury (TBI) and mental health that are most prevalent within the addiction and substance use community. This workshop is limited to 20 participants. It will be 90 minutes and consist of a presentation, an interactive exercise, and Q & A. This format is designed to facilitate experiential learning and problem solving. This workshop will be led by a nationally recognized subject matter expert.     Registration for this workshop is full.   Certificates of Attendance will be issued for this workshop.   Trainer Anastasia Edmonston, MS CRC Trainer and Consultant, Maryland State Behavioral Health Administration   Anastasia Edmonston, MS CRC Trainer and Consultant With more than 30 years of experience in the field of rehabilitation services for individuals with traumatic and acquired brain injuries, Anastasia has worked as a clinician, program coordinator, vocational rehabilitation counselor and federal grant coordinator. Over the past 15 years, she has incorporated her clinical expertise and passion for advocacy into developing and delivering workshops, webinars and training to a variety of audiences that focus on how to identify and appropriately serve individuals who are living with brain injury. Anastasia is a versatile trainer, able to reach diverse audiences. She has presented to professionals working in the behavioral health, aging, vocational rehabilitation, and intellectual disabilities services field as well as public safety and law enforcement, among others. Anastasia also trains and consults with her colleagues in the brain injury community regarding the link between brain injury, mental health and addiction to enhance their ability to provide comprehensive services and supports. Anastasia is a certified Person-Centered Thinking Instructor through the Learning Community for Person Centered Practices, has studied with and continues to be mentored by Diane Grieder, national expert and author of several books on Person Centered Planning for individuals with mental health and addiction challenges. A Mental Health First Aid Instructor since 2014, Anastasia is certified to teach the Adult and Older Adult curriculums. Intensive Workshops There are three additional intensive workshops directed towards specific populations. The series will conclude with a final general session, again open to anyone, focused on screening in primary health care. The intensive workshops are intended for individuals and providers who support the mental health, substance abuse, veterans, and school-age communities.  The intensive workshops are limited to 20 participants each. Each workshop consist of a presentation, an interactive exercise, and Q & A. This format is designed to facilitate experiential learning and problem solving. Each workshop will be led by a nationally recognized subject matter expert.   Workshops                                       Traumatic Brain Injury and Mental Health in the Veterans Community  September 8, 2020 11:00 am - 12:30 pm MT Trainer: Dr. Lisa Brenner, Veterans Affairs   This workshop is full but you can still Learn More about the topics and presenter.  Traumatic Brain Injury and Mental Health for the Mental/Behavioral Health Community September 10, 2020       9:00 am - 10:30 am MT Trainer: Dr. Kim Gorgens, University of Denver   This workshop is full but you can still Learn More about the topics and presenter.    Traumatic Brain Injury and Mental Health in the K-12 Education Community  October 6, 2020 11:00 am - 12:30 pm MT Trainer: Dr. Karen McAvoy   This workshop is full but you can still Learn More about the topics and presenter. Open Session Webinar: Traumatic Brain Injury and Mental Health for the Primary Health Care Community October 27, 2020          1:00 pm - 2:30 pm MT Trainers: Caitlin Synovec, OTD, OTR/L and Amber Richert, BSN, MSN, DNP   This workshop is open to anyone. Learn more and register.         

This symposium provides training on how clergy can recognize and respect individuals within their congregations who compose the LGBT community. The Central East MHTTC is supporting this Baltimore Faith Based Commission for Behavioral Health event.   Part 1: August 15, 2020, 10:00am – 11:30am Part 2: August 22, 2020, 10:00am – 11:30am   Presenter: Pastor Jeff Harris   Who Should Attend? Faith leaders and persons holding leadership positions in their respective houses of worship

The Psychiatrist’s Guide to Population Management of Diabetes is a 3-hour, self-paced course designed for psychiatric prescribers who treat patients with serious mental illness, hosted on the HealtheKnowledge platform. The course aims to increase prescriber knowledge of and confidence in the identification and management of diabetes and other cardiovascular risk factors.   Based on a Population Management approach, this 3-module course will provide strategies to identify care gaps and stratify risks related to diabetes in a population with serious mental illness; address prevention of diabetes through strategies to support health behavior change that are feasible in specialty mental health settings; and describe treatment options for Type 2 diabetes, including goals of diabetes care for patients with serious mental illness. This course is presented in three modules by: Lydia Chwastiak MD, MPH, a psychiatrist and internal medicine physician and professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Chwastiak is also co-director of the Northwest MHTTC. Martha Ward MD, a psychiatrist and internal medicine physician, and Associate Professor in the Departments of Medicine and Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Emory University School of Medicine. Alyson Myers MD, a psychiatrist and endocrinologist and Associate Professor at the David and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine. Dr. Myers is also the Medical Director of the Inpatient Diabetes Unit at North Shore University Hospital. How to register for a course at HealtheKnowledge and how to get technical support This online course was created by the Northwest Region 10 Mental HealthTechnology Transfer Center (MHTTC) with support from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).  _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Want more information? Visit the Northwest MHTTC's Resource Library and Websites by Topic  and sign up for our monthly newsletter for regular updates about events, trainings, and resources available to the Northwest region. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp) ePrimer is a 3-hour, self-paced course open to all types of providers, hosted on the HealtheKnowledge platform. It is designed to serve as a primer in foundational concepts related to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and its application to psychotic symptoms and experiences. Learners will start by testing their knowledge on a 30-item, adapted CBT quiz, and will then be guided to complete brief modules on the topics of: Psychosis education, CBT fundamentals, and Applying CBT to psychosis. Finally, learners will apply what they’ve learned to a practice and self-reflection exercise. Resources for further learning are provided.  How to register for a course at HealtheKnowledge and how to get technical support   Trainer Sarah Kopelovich, PhD University of Washington, School of Medicine Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Professor, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis Northwest MHTTC Role: Director of Training Sarah Kopelovich, PhD is a forensically-trained, licensed clinical psychologist at the University of Washington School of Medicine, based at Harborview Medical Center. Dr. Kopelovich is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and holds a Professorship in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis. Her research aims to enhance implementation and dissemination strategies for psychosocial interventions indicated for individuals with Psychotic Spectrum Disorders. She leads the only CBT for psychosis Provider Network in the country, which has received continual state funding since 2015. She regularly conducts workshops, seminars, and professional consultation across the country for mental health practitioners in CBT for psychosis (CBTp) and CBTp-informed care; Coordinated Specialty Care for First Episode Psychosis and Assertive Community Treatment; and diagnostic, suicide, and violence risk assessment. Dr. Kopelovich is core faculty with the Northwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center and currently serves as the Director of Training. This online course was created by the Northwest Region 10 Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) with support from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).   Want more information? Visit the Northwest MHTTC's Resource Library and Websites by Topic  and sign up for our monthly newsletter for regular updates about events, trainings, and resources available to the Northwest region.

Violence Risk Assessment & Management is a three-hour self-paced course that provides the necessary tools for clinicians to assess, manage, and stabilize threats of violence, hosted on the HealtheKnowledge platform. Concerns about violence risk frequently arise in clinical settings. There is often confusion among providers about the boundaries of confidentiality, when and how to invoke their professional obligation to protect or warn third parties, and how to balance therapeutics and public safety. This course addresses: Boundaries of confidentiality Clinicians’ duty to warn or protect potential victims Proven methods to assess and manage the risk of violence   Each module of the course includes: Real case vignettes A 3-item assessment to guide your learning Interactive practical exercises with feedback In addition, a 3.0 hour certificate of completion is available.   Course Flyer Download the course flyer here. Trainers Dr. Sarah Kopelovich, a forensic clinical psychologist and Assistant Professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine based at Harborview Medical Center  Dr. Katherine Michaelsen, a forensic psychiatrist at the Puget Sound Veterans Administration and Acting Assistant Professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine Dr. Tobias Wasser, a forensic psychiatrist at Whiting Forensic Hospital and Assistant Professor at Yale University School of Medicine   How to register for a course at HealtheKnowledge and how to get technical support This online course was created by the Northwest Region 10 Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) with support from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).   Want more information? Visit the Northwest MHTTC's Resource Library and Websites by Topic  and sign up for our monthly newsletter for regular updates about events, trainings, and resources available to the Northwest region.  

All Patients Safe - Suicide Prevention for Region 10 Medical Professionals The Northwest MHTTC is happy to partner with Forefront Suicide Prevention CoE (UW) and Region 10 Advisory Board members and provider networks to provide: All Patients Safe training to the region's workforce. This training is intended for Region 10 Medical Professionals who work in a clinical setting. All Patients Safe is a three- or six-hour interactive self-paced training course designed to provide the necessary tools to medical providers for preventing and educating patients about suicide. All Patients Safe: Suicide Prevention for Medical Professionals will teach providers to: Understand their role in suicide prevention Integrate screening and assessment tools into their practice. Educate patients on keeping homes safe. Refer patients to additional resources. Follow up with those at risk for suicide. REGISTRATION LINKS BELOW People in AK/OR/ID: https://redcap.iths.org/surveys/index.php?s=N34FKPDMFR People in WA: https://www.apsafe.uw.edu/register-1 Want more information? Visit the Northwest MHTTC's Resource Library and Websites by Topic  and sign up for our monthly newsletter for regular updates about events, trainings, and resources available to the Northwest region.

  Making lifestyle changes is hard for most people, but for those living with serious mental health conditions and taking antipsychotic medications, the risks of not living a healthy lifestyle are far greater.  This group is at greater risk of developing obesity and related health conditions like diabetes which contribute to substantial cardiovascular health disparities. This can result in an average life expectancy that is 20+ years shorter than the general population.  But there are proven things you can do to help people start and sustain healthy changes that can combat these risks.  This 1-hour course will review the specific risks to this group and explain proven approaches to lifestyle changes.  You will learn evidence-based skills and key components to help people identify and work towards their goals.  The course will describe effective strategies, motivational techniques and point to additional resources so you can learn more.  Developed by the Northwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center with support from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Registration How to register for a course at HealtheKnowledge and how to get technical support  

"Welcome to My World": Extreme Emotional States and COVID-19 is the first part of a three part series entitled "Sharing our Wisdom: Lived Experience and COVID-19." In this webinar we will discuss past and current extreme emotional states and how they affect our experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants will have the opportunity to speak from their lived experiences. We welcome questions from the audience! Presenters: Ana Florence, Ph.D., Rebecca Miller, Ph.D., Claire Bien, Leslie Nelson

This training is open to IL providers and others in Region 5 (IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, & WI). Hosted by the Great Lakes MHTTC in partnership with the Illinois Association for Behavioral Health This training  will provide information on best practices in mental health treatment. Topics covered include: best practices in client engagement how to increase first and second attendance the person-centered recovery movement effective use of peers in mental health recovery evidence-based mental health treatment including  motivational incentives, motivational  interviewing, feedback informed treatment, and stage-based interventions  integrated co-occurring disorders treatment  the four evidence-based essentials   Presenter Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC, is an international speaker, trainer, and consultant in the behavioral health field whose work has reached thousands throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Caribbean and British Islands.  Mark has been a certified addictions counselor for 34 years. He has received numerous awards including a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Illinois Addiction Counselor Certification Board and the Barbara Bacon Award for outstanding contributions to the Social Work profession as a Loyola University of Chicago Alumni.  He is also the author of five books focused on behavioral health, the co-founder of Serenity Academy of Chicago, the only recovery high school in Illinois, and has a 30-year career as university educator, having taught at the University of Chicago, Illinois State University, Illinois School of Professional Psychology, and Loyola University of Chicago, School of Social Work. Mark also created and serves as the curator for the Online Museum of African American Addictions, Treatment, and Recovery. Intended Audience: Region 5  providers at any level of behavioral health professional (mental health or substance use disorder treatment). Illinois providers will receive 6.5 CEU hours for this event: IAODAPCA/ICB Categories: Counselor I or II, Preventionist I or II, CARS I or II, CODP I, II or III, PCGC II, CCJP II, CAAP I, CRSS I or II,    CVSS II, CPRS I or II, MAATP I or II, RDDP, CFPP II, NCRS II  and/or Department of Financial and Professional Regulation: Registered Social Worker CE Sponsor (LCSW, LSW, LCPC, LPC) Psychologist CE Sponsor

Over the past decades, evidence of trauma as a root cause underlying a number of social issues continues to build. This Webinar will examine how traumas ranging from adverse childhood experiences to systemic oppression to financial insecurity are implicated in rising suicide rates across the United States. Participants will explore concrete ways to trauma-inform their approach towards suicide both in one-on-one dialogue and on a systems-level. This training will be facilitated by individuals with their own personal history navigating experiences of trauma and suicide attempts and who have worked extensively supporting others using the internationally-recognized “Alternatives to Suicide” approach. Presenters: Caroline Mazel-Carlton and Sara Davidow

This webinar will provide strategies to facilitate culturally responsive supports for student mental health and affirming approaches that capitalize on student strengths and avoid reinforcing stigmatizing beliefs.