Past Events

Join us to learn how the skills of Motivational Interviewing (MI) can support and promote recovery. Ken Kraybill will lead this webcast, which is a part of our ongoing series on Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs). 

Time: 6:00-7:15 p.m. ET / 3:00-4:15 p.m. PT / 12:00-1:15 p.m. HT / 9:00-10:15 a.m. ChT Young adults of transition age have elevated rates of mental health challenges, yet they often do not receive services. Few mental health interventions have been designed with this population in mind, and even fewer have been found to be effective. This puts young adults of transition age at greater risk for homelessness, justice involvement, and education and employment challenges. These challenges are even more acute for youth from vulnerable populations. This webinar will focus on strategic practices that health departments and mental health agencies can take to begin eliminating health disparities by advancing mental health equity.   Learning Objectives: Understand the link between health disparities and mental health equity. Gain knowledge about the unique mental health equity challenges facing young adults of transition age. Learn practical strategies for advancing mental health equity for youth and young adults.   ABOUT THE PRESENTERS Kristin Thorp, BSW, Youth Engagement Specialist at Youth M.O.V.E. National, has ten years of experience in advocacy, youth leadership, and program development, with a special focus on the mental health and criminal justice systems. As a Youth Engagement Specialist, she is a national technical assistance provider on the development, implementation, and sustainability of quality youth programming. She supports grantees develop meaningful and mutual partnerships with youth, young adults, and system leaders to advance best practices for youth engagement. In addition, she is an advisor on the System of Care Children's Mental Health Initiative and supports national evaluation efforts by conducting qualitative and quantitative research as well as utilizing data to determine technical assistance needs for grantee communities. Prior to joining Youth M.O.V.E. National, Ms. Thorp was the Continuous Quality Improvement Coordinator for Maine's System of Care. Ms. Thorp has utilized her own lived experience, passion, and expertise in the field of positive youth development to bridge multiple perspectives to promote trauma-informed approaches to recovery.   Guest presenter to be announced at a later date.

The role of the peer support worker has been defined as “offering and receiving help, based on shared understanding, respect and mutual empowerment between people in similar situations.” The growth of peer support specialists in the behavioral health workforce is bringing opportunities to organizations and institutions serving people living with mental health conditions. This three-part webinar series, titled Peer Workforce and Mental Health System Change: Promise and Practice, will provide an overview of the evolution and significance of peer services from a recovery-focused perspective, critical factors of organizational leadership, and system transformations.   Webinar series: Is the Past Prologue? From Insane Asylums to Peer Support Workforce DATE: Tuesday, June 25, 2019 TIME: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (ET)   The Logic of Scientific Revolutions: Peer Support Workforce and Mental Health System Transformation DATE: Tuesday, July 16, 2019 TIME: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (ET) You may register for this event by clicking here.   Chop Wood and Carry Water: Key Elements in Progressive Peer Workforce Practice DATE: Tuesday, July 30, 2019 TIME: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (ET) You may register for this event by clicking here.

Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) is the non-punitive, non-adversarial, trauma-informed model of care originated by Dr. Ross Greene and described in his various books, including The Explosive Child, Lost at School, Lost & Found, and Raising Human Beings. The CPS model is recognized as an empirically-supported, evidence-based treatment by the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare (CEBC). The premise of the model is that challenging behavior occurs when the expectations being placed on a child exceed the child’s capacity to respond adaptively, and that some children are lacking the skills to handle certain demands and expectations. CPS focuses on identifying these skills and the expectations he or she is having difficulty meeting. These skills and expectations are together identified in the model as “unresolved problems”. The goal of CPS is to help children and caregivers resolve those problems in a collaborative and proactive manner, rather than through traditional rewards and punishments. The collaborative and proactive model reduces challenging behaviors, enhances relationships and improves communication, while helping children learn skills like empathy, conflict resolution, and perspective taking. For more information about Collaborative and Proactive Solutions, please see this list of FAQ’s and the Walking Tour for Educators. Please note that the videos will not play on Chrome.

Training Description This webinar is part one of a two-part series in partnership with the Region IV Public Health Training Center. The first webinar will discuss a mental health response to both natural and human-created disasters. The differences for each type of disaster will be discussed with a focus on natural disasters. Case studies from different natural disasters will be discussed. It will also discuss the relationship between the mental health and public health sectors and how these two groups work together during a natural disaster. Learning Objectives By the end of this training, participants will be able to: Describe the phases of a disaster mental health response during a natural disaster. Define the factors that lead to resilience during a natural disaster. Assess the behavioral health needs of a community after a natural disaster. Explain the relationship between the mental health and public health sectors during a mental health disaster response during a natural disaster.

This webinar is an introduction to the what, why and how of implementing evidence-based social emotional learning (SEL).  Attendees will gain a foundational understanding of SEL and develop practices to create a safe and caring classroom.  Erin Bruno, MA Coordinator, Social Decision Making, Rutgers University     

Texas schools have never been more interested in supporting students’ mental health. Community mental health centers are a critical partner for schools seeking to provide comprehensive school mental health; however, creating healthy partnerships can be challenging. Join us in the third webinar in the series to hear from two school leaders about the culture of the school campus. Understand what makes school systems unique, the roles of different school administrators, and who is critical to engage in partnership. These two Texas school leaders will share what is important to them in a community partner and what outcomes they hope to see from a collaboration with a community mental health provider.

This Virtual Learning Session is 4 of 5 monthly learning sessions that are a part of the National School Mental Health Learning Collaborative and open to Learning Collaborative participants. Some didactic content will be presented, aligned with the National School Mental Health Curriculum modules, and states will be asked to share progress and lessons learned on specific improvement goals related to school mental health. In addition, states and MHTTCs will be asked to exchange resources, tools, templates, and other materials within the collaborative to promote shared learning.  Please note that all Virtual Learning Sessions will be recorded and archived on the MHTTC website.  

Trauma Sensitive Schools is a universal (Tier 1) approach to creating a school culture that is (a) grounded in an understanding that trauma impacts a significant proportion of students and staff and (b) promotes a safe and supportive environment that contributes to healing and resilience through positive relationships. School leaders and trainers interested in supporting districts and campus will meet together to explore and gain mastery of the Trauma Sensitive Schools Training Package, developed by the National Center on Safe and Supportive Schools through a contract by the U.S. Department of Education. This network of school leaders and trainers will have the opportunity to network and share lessons as they utilize the training materials and other supportive tools with campuses in their communities through subsequent web-based meetings.

Dr. Jennifer Waltz will provide a brief introduction and overview of the Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) comprehensive treatment approach, including its core principles (eg. balancing acceptance and change) and treatment components (eg. individual DBT therapy, skills training, between session consultation to clients, consultation team for providers). This session will focus primarily on the skills training component. The four skills modules that clients are taught in DBT: mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, will be covered. Emphasis will be placed on learning practical application, including learning what the skills are, how to teach them to clients, and how to help clients apply them in day-to-day life. This event will be held in-person in Missoula, Montana. Certificates to claim 3.5 hours of continuing education credit are available.

This is a psychopharmacology consultation line with Dr. Matcheri Keshavan from 9AM - 10AM EST. If you are interested in taking part, please email your specific psychosis-related psychopharmacology questions before the call to [email protected]. If you do not have any questions, you are still welcome to join the call to listen!

Time: 1:00-4:00pm Screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment are effective in a variety of settings. This training, presented by California School-Based Health Alliance and co-sponsored by the Pacific Southwest MHTTC, focuses on screening procedures to identify risk; key motivational interviewing concepts and principles that are tied to effective use of the FLO (Feedback; Listen and Understand; Options Explored) brief intervention; and referral to treatment for patients with more serious substance use-related problems. The training will be free but seating will be limited. Training will be conducted by UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs.

Understanding trauma and trauma-informed care is not enough; we must then take what we know and infuse it throughout program, practice, and systems. During this session, we will discuss the very practical ways individuals and programs can implement trauma-informed care. We will describe a framework for understanding the implementation process, discuss key factors that support and inhibit organizational change, and describe the process step-by-step. This webinar will run from 12:30PM to 1:30PM EST.   Presenter (s): Katie Volk

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One quarter of older adults living in the United States experience mental disorders, including depression, anxiety, and dementia. By 2030, an estimated 15 million older adults will have similar experiences. Now is the time we must assess the extent to which behavioral health and primary care providers are addressing the needs of the older adults and prepare for systemic transformation that will assure service equity, access and effective outcomes. The Central East Mental Health Technology Transfer Center is launching a three-part webinar series and a learning collaborative on older adults. Participants will learn about mental health and older adult issues, evidence-based practices, and organizational strategies for improving service deliver to this population.   Webinar series: Improving Services for Older Americans: The Changing Demographic Landscape & Effective Planning to Achieve Service System Changes DATE: Wednesday, June 20, 2019 TIME: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (ET) This webinar, the first in a three-part series, will provide state policymakers, local mental health systems, and treatment providers a foundation for planning organizational and service system changes to better meet mental health and other related health service needs of older adults. This session will include a brief overview of anticipated demographic changes and related health and social support characteristics of the older adult population. It will also feature a discussion of one state’s unique challenges concerning older adults in state-operated psychiatric facilities, and review a community-based approach to facilitating community transitions for individuals to live in the least restrictive environment possible.   Integrated Care Needs of Older Adults with Serious Mental Illness and Implications for Effective Care Transitions  DATE: Wednesday, July 10, 2019 Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (ET) This webinar, the second in a three-part series, will provide state mental health policymakers, local mental health systems, and treatment providers with an overview of strategies used to transition older adults with serious mental illnesses (SMI) from inpatient to community-based settings. The session will also include a discussion of barriers to effective community transitions and methods used in states to mitigate such barriers to ensure permanent community living. You may register for this event by clicking here.   Organizational and Systems Readiness for Ensuring Access to Appropriate Care Levels DATE: Thursday, August 8, 2019 Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (ET) This webinar, the third in a three-part series, will provide state mental health policymakers, local mental health systems, and treatment providers with an introduction to a proposed Older Adult System of Care Framework. The session will also introduce a tool designed to assess system and organizational readiness across domains within the proposed System of Care Framework and identify support needs to prepare states to develop effective services. You may register for this event by clicking here.

Objectives: Provide an overview of MHTTC school mental health activities, opportunities for consultation, training, on-site/virtual learning, and landscape analysis  Provide an overview and train states and districts in the foundational principles and strategies of CSMHSs based on a national curriculum aligned with national performance standards Increase knowledge and awareness related to advancing high quality, sustainable school mental health Promote regional and cross-state networking and shared learning about best practices, successes and challenges of CSMHS implementation, including policy strategies to advance CSMHS (e.g., inclusion in state and local school safety planning and/or ESSA plans Equip MHTTC state teams with tools and strategies to engage states and districts in ongoing CSMHS quality improvement What to Expect from Virtual Learning Sessions: State and district leaders are invited.  Didactic content will be presented, aligned with the SMH Curriculum modules States and districts will be asked to share progress and lessons learned related to school mental health innovation. States will be asked to exchange resources, tools, templates, and other materials within the regional collaborative to promote shared learning. States are expected to ask for and provide feedback to peers within the learning collaborative. Learning sessions will be recorded and archived on the MHTTC website.   Registration: Once you have registered for this online webinar you will receive an email with instructions on how to access the call.   

The Children and Family Services Training Center at the University of North Dakota is presenting the final session in their foster families continuing education series. Robin Landwehr, LPCC, from Spectra Community Health Center in Grand Forks will be hosting a session on addressing compassion fatigue for caregivers. Robin's session will focus on strategies to minimize caregiver fatigue and burnout and increasing satisfaction when providing care for others. This session is open only to foster family parents seeking continuing education credits in the state of North Dakota.

Hosted by SMI Adviser and the Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) Network, this free webinar is ideal for all mental health clinicians across various practice settings.   Learn all about Psychiatric Advance Directives (PADs), a very important topic if you work with individuals who have serious mental illness (SMI). Twenty-seven states have enacted statutes supporting these directives. Earn up to 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, 1.0 CE credit for psychologists, and up to 1.0 contact hour of nursing continuing education.  The discussion in this webinar highlights the potential benefits associated with the use of PADs. It also uncovers resources to aid in implementation. This is critical for all mental health clinicians, as implementation of laws around PADs is a federal requirement for mental health facilities and clinics that receive federal funding. To help you apply this knowledge in your practice, this webinar focuses on: Background on the concept of PADs Insights on potential benefits and resources to aid in implementation Approaches to overcome barriers to implementation   Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: List the potential benefits of Psychiatric Advance Directives. Summarize the origins and rationale for Psychiatric Advance Directives. Discuss approaches to overcome barriers to implementation of Psychiatric Advance Directives.   Speakers: Marvin Swartz, MD Professor and Head, Division of Social and Community Psychiatry, Duke University School of Medicine Co-director, Services Effectiveness Research Program       Bebe Smith, MSW, LCSW Director of Mental Health and Project Coordinator, Crisis Navigation Project at the Southern Regional Area Health Education Center (AHEC)      

The Southeast MHTTC, in partnership with Georgia HOPE, is pleased to offer a Suicide Risk Assessment Training. Suicide Risk Assessment is an interactive training targeted to Master’s level and licensed mental health clinicians who provide counseling and/or assessment in a variety of settings.  The training will highlight the importance of suicide risk assessment and demonstrate ways clinicians can recognize, assess, and intervene when working with at-risk clients. After completing the training, participants should be able to Implement the components of effective suicide risk assessment, Discuss the elements of suicide risk assessment that have been determined to be “best practice,” Discuss key elements in completing an effective crisis and safety response plan, and Identify appropriate agency, professional, clinical, and social resources to engage during a crisis or risk assessment.  

This will be our annual Advisory Board Virtual Meeting, to discuss the action plan and progress report.

Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m. ET / 3:00-4:00 p.m. PT / 12:00-1:00 p.m. HT Join other mental and behavioral health organizations as we engage in peer learning around Building a Diverse Workforce From the Ground Up. Register for one or more of the following Community of Practice sessions, held the 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. ET / 3:00 p.m. PT / 12:00 p.m. HT: May 22, June 26, July 24, August 28.

You are invited to participate in a project to develop and test an organizational peer workforce retention assessment. Join this open discussion to review and provide input on an organizational assessment focused on identifying policies, procedures, and activities that may impact peer staff retention within an organization. Your input and ideas will help shape future strategies for sustaining peer staff in the workforce. Continued participation in this project will allow you to test the assessment in your organization and be considered for individualized technical assistance regarding ways to improve peer staff retention. Save the date. This is the first of two Zoom meetings for the initiation of this project. We look forward to your participation! Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/904295990 One tap mobile: +16699006833,,904295990# US (San Jose) +19294362866,,904295990# US (New York) Dial by your location: +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) Meeting ID: 904 295 990 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/abUGEemrup

This webinar will focus on the unique needs facing individuals who identify as a sexual minority, such as increased rates of mental health symptoms, substance abuse and suicide along with effective services for this population.