Past Events

This training will provide attendees with the foundational elements of motivational interviewing and the stages of change model; demonstration and practice of skills and strategies to implement motivational interviewing in your work; and approaches to match your interventions to your participant’s stage of change. This training will be informational and interactive. We are pleased to offer trainings in the northern and southern regions of the state. CRC CEUs are provided by the NJ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Annual meeting of the SSW-MHTTC Regional Advisory Board.

This is part two of a three part webinar series. Dr. Andrew J. McLean, MD MPH will discuss the concept of psychosis and symptom features, share how to identify the phases of psychosis, and provide an overview of best practices of care for first episode psychosis. Time: 1:00-2:00 pm Central

The population of people living with serious mental illness (SMI) is aging. People with SMI are living longer, despite risks for significant physical health conditions and functional disabilities.  People with SMI may also experience accelerated aging demonstrating issues with mobility, cognitive processing, and health conditions at an earlier age.  Mental health providers should be aware of the intersectionality of the issues, strengths, challenges and best practice interventions to support this emerging population. This 2 part series will introduce the audience to: Issues Faced by Older Adults with SMI: Basic overview of population, including growth of the population, issues faced by older adults living with mental illness, and bi-directionality of health and psychiatric symptoms. Interventions: Evidence-based and best practice recommendations and considerations.

March 26 @ 12:00pm MST Learn more about the toolkit which offers the support necessary to establish the primary care provider as one member of a team, fully equipped to reduce suicide risk among their patients. Registration Deadline: March 25 Register Online

This training introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.

Join us for First Episode Psychosis: The Why, What, and How of Implementing Evidence-Based Practice. We will discuss the rationale for early intervention, strategic assessment, the impact of FEP services, Coordinated Speciality Care interventions, and much more. Registration is FREE and space is limited. 

Time: 6-7 p.m. ET / 3-4 p.m. PT / 1-2 p.m. HT / 9-10 a.m. ChT Are you a school instructional leader who wants to learn about school mental health, or a mental health provider who wants to learn about the contexts of schools and student learning outcomes? Often, the conversations between educators and mental health providers are siloed and separated. This webinar provides a platform to bridge the conversation so that both perspectives can learn from one another to better support the students they serve. Join Leora Wolf-Prusan, lead of the school mental health initiative for the Pacific Southwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center for a practical, free 60-minute webinar. Together we will explore: Common mental health issues among students and their potential effects on learning outcomes The relationship between socio-emotional development, student learning and academic success An introduction to mental health in the classroom and school: barriers to help seeking and provision How to enhance our role as supportive adults for students with mental health and emotional challenges and strengths   This is the first session in the Mental Health Literacy & Student Learning Outcomes webinar series.   Note: While this is an introductory webinar, all are invited to join, whether you are a seasoned educator in mental health literacy or a seasoned mental health provider who works with schools.   About the Presenter Leora Wolf-Prusan, EdD, is the School Mental Health lead for SAMHSA’s Mental Health Technology Center Pacific Southwest Region 9 (Hawaii, California, Arizona, Nevada and the Pacific Islands). She is also the Director of Partnerships & Teaching at the Center for Applied Research Solutions, and provides consulting and training around issues related to school climate and positive youth development, educator mental health & wellness, and trauma- informed approaches to education among much more. Ms. Wolf-Prusan received a BA in international relations and a BA in Spanish with a minor in Social & Ethnic Relations from the University of California, Davis; a teaching credential from Mills College; and an EdD in educational leadership from the University of California, Los Angeles. With a background in education and now working in mental health, she loves bridging the divide and connecting the divided to support educators’ and students’ wellness.  

The population of people living with serious mental illness (SMI) is aging. People with SMI are living longer, despite risks for significant physical health conditions and functional disabilities.  People with SMI may also experience accelerated aging demonstrating issues with mobility, cognitive processing, and health conditions at an earlier age.  Mental health providers should be aware of the intersectionality of the issues, strengths, challenges and best practice interventions to support this emerging population. This 2 part series will introduce the audience to: Issues Faced by Older Adults with SMI: Basic overview of population, including growth of the population, issues faced by older adults living with mental illness, and bi-directionality of health and psychiatric symptoms. Interventions: Evidence-based and best practice recommendations and considerations.

The training is targeted to mental health providers working with young people at high risk for psychosis or cases of first episode psychosis. The Structured Interview of Psychosis-risk Syndromes (SIPS) is a structured interview for diagnosing a clinical high risk (CHR) syndrome for psychosis and cases of first episode psychosis (McGlashan et al., 2010). It contains a severity rating scale (the Scale Of Psychosis-risk Symptoms, or SOPS), a well-anchored Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) (Hall, 1995), the DSM-IV schizotypal personality disorder checklist, a brief assessment of the family history of psychosis, and the Criteria Of Psychosis-risk Syndromes (COPS) and Presence Of Psychosis Scale (POPS) and DSM-5 Attenuated Psychosis Syndrome criterion sets.

2019 5th Annual Missouri Crisis Intervention Team (MO CIT) Conference We invite you to join us for our fifth annual Missouri CIT Conference. In partnership with the Missouri Coalition for Community Behavioral Healthcare, the Missouri CIT Council is excited to be able to provide this training opportunity. Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) is a collaboration between law enforcement, behavioral health providers, and community members to improve the outcomes for those with behavioral health disorders (mental health and substance use) who could become or are justice-involved by diverting people in need of services who do not meet the criteria for an arrest on a criminal charge. CIT is also a 40-hour training for law enforcement officers in the areas of mental illness, crisis response, active listening, tactical communication/de-escalation, mental health law, etc.

Mental Health Technology Transfer Center National Learning Collaborative In-Person Learning Session March 14 – 15, 2019 Sheraton Columbia Town Center Hotel, Columbia, Maryland Facilitated by the MHTTC Network Coordinating Office and the National Center for School Mental Health Learning Session Objectives: 1. Build capacity of MHTTC Center leaders and state teams to increase collaboration and strategic planning among state and district education and behavioral health leaders to advance Comprehensive School Mental Health Systems (CSMHSs) 2. Equip MHTTC Center leaders and state teams to train states and districts in the foundational principles and strategies of CSMHSs based on a national curriculum aligned with national CSMHS performance standards 3. Equip MHTTC Center leaders and state teams with tools and strategies to engage states and districts in ongoing CSMHS quality improvement 4. Promote cross-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., via inclusion in state and local school safety planning and/or ESSA plans)

The MHTTC Network Coordinating Office, in partnership with the National Center for School Mental Health (NCSMH) at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, is co-facilitating the National School Mental Health Learning Collaborative, which consists of a 2-day intensive in-person learning session and 5 virtual learning sessions from April-August 2019. The purpose of the Collaborative is to build state and regional capacity to advance comprehensive school mental health policies and practices, tailored to local strengths and needs, based on shared learning and technical assistance. Effective, comprehensive efforts to ensure student safety and mental health necessitate strategic collaboration between education and mental health systems. Therefore, participants will include staff across the twelve MHTTC Centers as well as state mental health and education leaders.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The National CLAS Standards are intended to advance health equity, improve quality, and help eliminate health care disparities. This webinar will discuss how health care organizations need to ensure that awareness, adoption, and implementation of the National CLAS Standards are incorporated to have a more inclusive definition of culture in order to better serve women. OBJECTIVES: ● Highlights of the enhanced CLAS Standards that contribute to positive health outcomes for Women in the US ● Increased awareness on the health & wellness of Women of all ages  ● The impacts of health equity and the range of specialty health areas for Women’s behavioral health ● Perspectives on the importance of Women’s health ● Insights into how providers can best address differing Women’s health needs from men’s  WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Behavioral Health care professionals and advocates interested in improving cultural competence and humility in the delivery of behavioral health. PRESENTERS: Jacqueline Coleman, MEd, MSM, BA, CPC , certified professional coach with extensive experience as a senior program manager. Jacqueline has expertise in workforce development, organizational development and contract management. She is a cultivator and trainer of professionals in multiple sectors. Jacqueline provides strategic consultation on LEADERVATION (gender-tailored programs, equity and diversity initiatives, and systems change processes). Phronie Jackson, PhD, is the founder of Ward 5 health coalition in Washington, DC and Wellness equal Active Lifestyle plus Knowledge (WALK). Her women’s wellness experience features programming as Community Health Outreach Manager for MedStar Health, the Women Media Center SheSource speaker bureau, and the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW). Dr. Jackson received her Doctorate in Public Health degree in November 2016 and serves as an adjunct faculty member at the University of the District of Columbia. Her research interests include chronic disease prevention and stress management through a cultural and health equity lens. Details & Logistics: When: Wednesday, March 13, 2019 Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12 noon ET Where: Virtual - Adobe Connect  [need Flash Player] Contact Hours: 1 NAADAC Cost: Free

Presenter John Hudgens, M.M.E, is a Senior Program Manager for Advocates for Human Potential’s Center for Technical Assistance and Training. He  uses his expertise to enhance the work of behavioral authorities and local organizations including the integration of addictions, prevention, mental health, and behavioral health services. He previously worked at the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for 19 years, where he directed state licensure operations, developed administrative rules for behavioral health organizations, and organized transformative initiatives.     Course Goals Participants will be able to (1) improve the quality of behavioral health service delivery and (2) advance professional development of Community Services Administration staff. Learning Objectives Revisit the mission of the DC Department of Behavioral Health and the Community Services Administration Identify the drivers and values that should guide staff in executing duties Recognize specific actions staff can undertake to fulfill mission and create the desired impacts

This is part one of a three part webinar series. Dr. Andrew J. McLean, MD MPH will discuss the concept of psychosis and symptom features, share how to identify the phases of psychosis, and provide an overview of best practices of care for first episode psychosis. Time: 1:00-2:00 pm Central

This training will provide attendees with the foundational elements of motivational interviewing and the stages of change model; demonstration and practice of skills and strategies to implement motivational interviewing in your work; and approaches to match your interventions to your participant’s stage of change. This training will be informational and interactive.

The Michigan School Health Coordinators Association presents the 2019 Connecting with Kids through School Health Conference focusing on the whole child. The conference theme encompasses leadership, partnership, strategies and programs that meet the social-emotional and physical needs of students. MiSHCA promotes the health and safety of students, families, and school staff using research-based approaches that improve students’ academic and health outcomes.   Audience: Administrators, Teachers, Counselors, Social Workers, Nurses, Intervention Specialists, School-Based Health Center Staff, Prevention Workers, Nutrition Educators, School Health Coordinators, and anyone interested in healthy students

Time: 1-4 p.m. ET

Cultural Humility: Where Being Human Matters in Serving Others Miguel E. Gallardo, Psy.D. Abstract: The current sociocultural climate and discourse in the United States elucidate the importance of understanding our humanity while fostering deeper cross-cultural relationships.   As the nation demographically represents a multitude of cultures, our ability to engage in thoughtful and meaningful discussions on cultural issues, remains ever-present.  This webinar addresses why cultural humility matters in our work as service providers, the current literature on color-blind racial ideology, and implicit bias. The webinar provides insight into the importance of understanding one’s own limitations in ideologies as a way to enhance our service as cultural workers, both personally and professionally.   Bio: Dr. Gallardo is a Professor of Psychology and Director of Aliento, The Center for Latina/o Communities at Pepperdine University.  Dr. Gallardo has published refereed journal articles, books, and book chapters in the areas of multicultural psychology, Latina/o psychology, ethics and evidence-based practices, cultural humility, and racial colorblindness.  He is currently a Series Editor for Cognella Academic Press’ Advances in Culture, Race, and Ethnicity book series.  Dr. Gallardo is currently Director of Research and Evaluation for the Multiethnic Collaborative of Community Agencies (MECCA), a non-profit organization dedicated to serving monolingual Arab, Farsi, Korean, Vietnamese, Cambodian and Spanish speaking communities.  Dr. Gallardo served a 6-year Governor appointed a licensed member of the California Board of Psychology.  Dr. Gallardo is currently serving a 5-year appointment on the Clergy Misconduct Oversight Board for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles.  Dr. Gallardo is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association.

The Northwest MHTTC partnered with the Northwest PBIS Network to sponsor a school mental health strand at the annual NW-PBIS conference February 27, 2019 – March 1, 2019 held in Portland, Oregon. Seventeen presentations on school mental health topics across three tiers of intervention were given by local and national experts. Some of the presentation topics were Interconnected Systems Framework, School Safety, Teacher Self-Care, Trauma-informed Educator Skills, Wraparound Process, BRISC, De-escalation, and Psychological First Aid. The conference experienced a record number of attendees at 1400. https://pbisnetwork.org/conference/ https://pbisnetwork.org/about/ https://pbisnetwork.org/resources/ 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.

Summit will include: •Keynotes from Collaborative for Academic and Social Emotional Learning (CASEL), Dr. Lori Desautels and Leadership from the Indiana Department of Education •Learn more about Social Emotional Learning Competencies being developed by the Indiana Department of Education •Hear how school administrators are creating school climates and reallocating resources to address needs of the whole child within school frameworks •Listen to how districts are addressing stigma, harnessing student voices, and supporting teacher well-being •Connect to resources and supports •Explore how to create better school-based mental health services and collaborative efforts with community partners •Engage with the speakers and panelists outside of presentations and connect with other districts •Work interactively with your district team to leave with a workbook of actionable steps  

Time: 6-7 p.m. ET / 3-4 p.m. PT / 1-2 p.m. HT / 9-10 a.m. ChT Want to figure out how to create and develop policies that contribute to trauma-informed school environments? Tasked with ensuring trauma-informed work is sustainable and scalable at your school, district office, agency, department, or organization? Join Leora Wolf-Prusan, Rachele Espiritu, and Kristen Harper for a practical, no-cost, 60-minute webinar. Together we'll explore the four choice points leaders face; tips for successful policy development and implementation; and examples of current policy at the local, district, state, and federal levels from which you can choose and use for your own work. Who should attend? Suggested participants include: Teacher-leaders Student-leaders District administration Mental health leadership State education system leadership Policy-Makers   Of course, we are open to all who are interested in this important work.   About the Presenters Leora Wolf-Prusan, EdD, is the School Mental Health lead for SAMHSA's Mental Health Technology Center Pacific Southwest (Hawaii, California, Arizona, Nevada and the Pacific Islands). She is also the Director of Partnerships & Teaching at the Center for Applied Research Solutions, and provides consulting and training around issues related to school climate and positive youth development, educator mental health & wellness, and trauma- informed approaches to education among much more. Ms. Wolf-Prusan received a BA in international relations and a BA in Spanish with a minor in Social & Ethnic Relations from the University of California, Davis; a teaching credential from Mills College; and an EdD in educational leadership from the University of California, Los Angeles. She thinks policy is great, but really strong, equitable practice is even better.   Rachele Espiritu, PhD, is the co-director of SAMHSA's Mental Health Technology Transfer Center, Pacific Southwest (Hawaii, California, Arizona, Nevada and the Pacific Islands). Dr. Espiritu provides training, technical assistance, and capacity building at the local, territory, tribal, state, and national level in multiple systems, including mental health, substance use, public health, and education. She is a founding partner with Change Matrix LLC, a minority- and women-owned small business that motivates, manages and measures change to support systems that improve lives. She is a former School Board Member of Denver Public Schools (DPS), where she provided direction and leadership for Whole Child efforts and successfully passed a resolution for DPS to become a trauma-informed school district.   Kristen Harper is the Director of Policy Development at ChildTrends and brings a wealth of expertise in how to utilize research to drive policy decision-making and promote better outcomes for youth. Her specialties include: racial and ethnic disparities in education, special education, supportive school climates, school discipline, school-based interactions with law enforcement, and juvenile justice.  Prior to Child Trends, Ms. Harper served seven years in the U.S. Department of Education, where she was a chief architect of the agency’s efforts to improve conditions for learning. Most recently, Ms. Harper was Senior Policy Advisor for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, working to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in the identification, placement, and discipline of children with disabilities. Her leadership in addressing school discipline continued under the President’s My Brother’s Keeper initiative, a taskforce launched in 2014 to improve outcomes for young men and boys of color.  

In this webinar series, we define and explain foundational terminology and concepts of cultural and linguistic competence. The purpose of this episode is to provide core knowledge that may be beneficial for a deeper understanding of concepts related to working with the African-American community. This episode is one in a series of webinars that provide basic information to supplement a podcast series that aims to build upon the information presented and further discuss cultural competence in working with specific populations. Watch and listen online (recommended https://meeting.austin.utexas.edu/txsoc/ To listen via telephone Call in: 1-857-232-0156 Access Code: 210723