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    DESCRIPTION: Supervision includes balancing multiple ways to help staff while demographic and cultural changes in the workforce require new skills from leaders to develop and retain quality personnel. The goal is engaged and self-motivated employees, which leads to better levels of retention and improved client outcomes. This class will help supervisors create and capitalize on opportunities for staff development through training, delegating, and empowering staff to drive their own growth and development.     LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Identify and explore three different functions of supervision Describe the supervisor’s role in staff training and in the transfer of learning Outline effective delegation of responsibilities and tasks Apply motivational interviewing skills with ambivalent supervisees Foster a sense of value and purpose in professional work     CONTINUING EDUCATION: Registrants who fully attend this training will be eligible to receive 2 continuing education (CE) hours certified by the Minnesota Board of Social Work. CE certificates are provided by People Incorporated Training Institute.     PRESENTER: Warren Duncan, BS Warren Duncan, BS, has had various roles throughout his career working with households experiencing homelessness and multiple barriers to stable housing. He has worked as direct support staff on mobile teams in Permanent Supportive Housing program across the metro area, assisted in outreach efforts for program participants living on the streets and in shelter, provided outreach to property managers and landlords, connecting them to support services in metro and greater Minnesota communities. He has worked to provide support to a network of supportive housing programs and community organizing among County, State, and local community agencies in Southern and Central Minnesota. He is currently overseeing all programming as Program Director for a Minnesota Nonprofit. Warren enjoys facilitating workshops and has led a number of training sessions. Topics include Building Landlord Relationships, Housing First, Harm Reduction, Navigating Conflict, De-escalation, and Mindfulness. Warren grew up in Des Moines, Iowa and moved to Minnesota shortly after graduating from Iowa State University. He currently lives with his family in the Twin Cities western suburbs. He enjoys drawing, painting, and photography in his spare time.   This training is provided by our valued partners at the People Incorporated Training Institute.   The Great Lakes MHTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.

Ethical Considerations for Peer Specialists provides opportunity for New Mexico peer specialists to deepen their understanding of ethical decision-making through the use of scenarios, discussion, and guidance from experienced peer specialist trainers. This training was approved by the New Mexico Behavioral Services Division’s Office of Peer Recovery and Engagement, providing 3 CEUs towards the annual ethics training requirements for CPSWs.   Speakers   Maisha Barrett Training Coordinator [email protected]  Maisha Barrett (she/her) spent most of her life in the New Orleans area. She began her college degree at Loyola New Orleans and finished at St. Edward's University in Austin. She has spent ten years in the nonprofit sector in fields that address trauma. These include mental health, domestic violence, and sexual violence. She is passionate about education and considers herself a lifelong learner. Her educational background includes music therapy, psychology, women's studies, and art. She is passionate about social justice, healing, and making the world a better place through all forms of art and expression. She enjoys a good story, keeping her hands busy with art, and long conversations on her porch. She is currently the Training Coordinator at Via Hope.     Christina Carney Training and Curriculum Design Manager [email protected]  Christina Carney (she/her) is a creative with a passion for equity, justice, and healing. She spent several years working in Central New York as an advocate for survivors of domestic and sexual violence before moving to Austin, TX in 2012. While there, she received her MA from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Engaged Humanities with an Emphasis in Depth Psychology. Drawing on her lived experience, Christina became a Mental Health Peer Specialist in 2014, working at Austin State Hospital for three years, before starting at Via Hope in 2017. She is the founder and host of Community Connections, a free monthly webinar for Peer Specialists and was the Coordinator of the Peer Voice Project, a leadership program for Peers. Christina is now the Training and Curriculum Design Manager at Via Hope.

  DESCRIPTION This course will train participants on learning the warning signs of of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help.    LEARNING OBJECTIVES Describe how to question, persuade and refer someone who may be suicidal Explain how to get help for yourself or learn more about preventing suicide Identify the common causes of suicidal behavior Explain how to get help for someone in crisis     Closed Registration    

MONDAY, JULY 24, 2023 3:00pm - 5:00pm PT [Find your local time zone here] Workshop 1 of 2 in the "Motivational Interviewing in July, for the School Mental Health Workforce" Series (view series page for full details, including priming resources) Motivational Interviewing in July, for the School Mental Health Workforce   Workshop 1: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & Motivational Interviewing as School Mental Providers Thinking Through How to Integrate Interventions   Monday, July 24, 2023 ● 3:00pm - 5:00pm Motivational interviewing and standard versions of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy are powerful and effective strategies to help students and their families realize change. Although both are very effective, practitioners are often challenged by the decision to use one intervention for a variety of school-based social and emotional issues. In this session, we will consider when to use common MI and CBT interventions based on the stages of change being experienced by the student. We will also explore which MI and CBT interventions overlap, which have specific applications, and which MI and CBT interventions we can apply flexibly to a number of common school-based challenges. After attending this workshop, school mental health providers and professionals will be able to: Identify at least four common factors shared between motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy. Create a collaborative treatment/change plan with students and parents that contains at least three change targets that can be addressed using motivational interviewing or cognitive behavioral therapy. Practice applying at least three motivational interviewing and/or cognitive behavioral interventions based on a student’s or parent’s identified concerns and stage of change for each concern. Construct a plan to use integrated motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral interventions for at least one student/parent.     Other workshops in this series: Workshop 2: Developmentally Responsive Motivational Interviewing for School Based Providers Having Strategic Conversations About Change with Young People and their Caregivers Wednesday, July 26, 2023 ● 3:00pm - 5:00pm Motivational interviewing (MI) is a well-researched and broadly applied practice that enables us to have conversations about change with diverse individuals. Practitioners use MI with adolescents, young adults, and parents to successfully support their values and guide them toward their own desired change targets. In this session, we will discuss research-based MI interventions for youth and specific strategies to reduce resistance and engage young people in conversations about and movement toward personally meaningful change. After attending this workshop, school mental health providers and professionals will be able to: Determine the at least one type of motivation-based intervention appropriate for children, adolescents/young adults, and parents. Construct at least one values-based intervention to help guide adolescent and young adults toward change targets. Practice two interventions to reduce resistance and support autonomy of youth engaged in conversations about change. Design one conversation about change intended to support and guide parents of youth involved in change.   While each session is standalone, we highly recommend you attend both! Join us for "MI in July" this summer!     WHO IS THIS SERIES FOR? All sessions are open to anyone (mental health or school mental health professionals including counselors, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, peer supporters, alcohol and drug counselors, mental health program administrators, MDs, nurses, and other allied health professionals) but please note that the content is focused on school mental health contexts. We are open to all participants; our priority service areas are SAMHSA Region 9 states and territories, including: Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and U.S. Pacific Islands of American Samoa, Guam, Marshall Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, and Palau.  4 CEUs are available through full participation (you must attend both workshop sessions to access the CEs)  

Southeast MHTTC The Peer Perspective on Respite 4-Part Series: Join us for this 4-part series as we take a look at mental health respite care from the peer perspective, including discussions on its history and future direction, when and how it is being used (both in the Southeast and nationally), and the ways it can benefit one's recovery journey. Monday, July 24, 2023 (12:00 PM ET) | Peer Perspective - Respite around the Country: In Part 3 of this series leaders of respite centers across the country share their lived experience operating their centers. Speakers will discuss how respite standards have emerged and how different elements can impact the ability of respite to open or remain open, including politics, NIMBYism, economic fluctuations, state and national leadership changes, and even the weather.   Click here to learn more and join us for the final session in this series:  Monday, August 7, 2023 (12:00 PM ET) | What is Next? In our final session thought leaders in behavioral health and respite discuss and answer questions about the future of peer-led peer-run alternatives to the traditional clinical hierarchical model as well as discuss how "peer-washing" traditional services to give them a recovery sheen is impacting peer support and respite models. Our presenters will also forecast what they believe will (or should) come next for the mental health recovery community. (Click Here to Register!)  

This is Session 2 of our Mindful Monday series, which focuses on a wide range of evidence-based practices from different disciplines.  Event Description Compassion Session #2 July 24th, 2023 This is a 30-minute training and will run every other week through September 25th, 2023.     Each month will have a specific theme/focus with exercises from that discipline. At the beginning of each session, participants will spend a few minutes grounding and learning about the practice for that day and then spend approximately 15-20 minutes in experiential practice, leaving a few minutes in the end for reflection and discussion.   Trainer Genevieve Berry

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic decreased both economic well-being and mental health.  Using a survey of a diverse representative sample of Boston residents in the first months of the pandemic, we identify sources of vulnerability and resilience on mental health during the pandemic’s early months. Persons of color, who reported greater economic impact than white residents, reported less decline in mental health, a pattern consistent with prior research on what has been termed the “black-white mental health paradox” and the “Latino health paradox.” Women, younger and more educated persons reported more adverse mental health impact, in part due to changes in social connection. Loneliness and more online activity predicted greater decline in mental health, except when online engagement was with friends and family or was part of a religious community. Our findings help explain mental health effects of the pandemic and can guide planning to lessen adverse mental health effects of future pandemics.   Presenters: Matcheri Keshavan, MD, Russell K. Schutt, PhD, and Dr. B.S. Keshava   ​​Dr. Keshavan is Stanley Cobb Professor of Psychiatry at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; Harvard Medical School, a position he assumed in April 2008. He is also Academic Head for the department. Dr. Keshavan received his medical training in Mysore, India (where he graduated at the top of his University), and his psychiatric training in Bangalore (India), Vienna, London, and Detroit.   Dr. Schutt is past chair of the Department of Sociology, University of Massachusetts Boston and past chair of the American Sociological Association’s section on Evolution, Biology, and Society. He received his BA, MA, and PhD at the University of Illinois, Chicago and was a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Sociology, Yale University. He received the Chancellor’s Distinguished Service Award in 2007 from the University of Massachusetts Boston.   Dr. Keshava is a neurophysician whose passion lies in educating the public about neurological diseases. With a deep understanding of the complexities of the human brain, he seeks to bridge the gap between medical knowledge and everyday understanding. He leads public awareness programs on a range of neurological conditions, utilizing platforms like radio and television to reach a broad audience. Dr. Keshava strives to break down complex concepts into accessible information, empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their neurological health.   If you would like accommodations to participate in any of our events, please contact us at [email protected].  

  DESCRIPTION Individuals suffering from mental illness often suffer from multiple medical comorbidities, contributing to significant morbidity and mortality. Black Americans have a disproportionately higher risk of chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease (CVD), type 2 diabetes, and hypertension than other ethnic or racial groups. Black Americans suffering mental illness are at even greater risk of poor outcomes associated with these conditions. An integrated care approach coordinates care provided from professionals of various specialties to address the overall health care needs of an individual. This holistic approach to health care can result in improvements in quality of care, patient satisfaction, access to treatment, and cost savings. This is particularly important in populations that have traditionally been underserved by the existing health care system. This webinar will introduce the concept of integrated health care and discuss how this approach may be particularly useful in the Black community.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES Define the concept of integrated health care. Explain the benefits of integrated health care in the Black community. Identify strategies for implementing an integrated health care approach in the Black community.     PRESENTER Welton Craig Washington, Jr., MD is an adult psychiatrist in Ann Arbor, MI. He is a clinical adjunct professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Michigan and is an attending psychiatrist at Washtenaw County Community Mental Health. He has been awarded multiple teaching awards including the Nancy C.A. Roeske, M.D. award for Excellence in Medical Student Education, the Alpha Omega Alpha award for Clinical Faculty of the Year, and the Irma Bland, MD Certificate of Excellence in Teaching Psychiatry Residents. He currently serves on the executive board of the Black Psychiatrists of America. He completed his undergraduate training at Morehouse College and both his medical training and psychiatry residency at the University of Michigan. Dr. Washington has special interest in treating severe and persistent mental illness in minority communities.   HOST Annelle Primm MD, MPH is the Senior Medical Director of the Steve Fund, an organization focused on the mental health of young people of color. She is also a member of the Black Psychiatrists of America Council of Elders.         AUDIENCE Clinicians, caseworkers, peer recovery support staff, administrators, and others who work on behalf of adults with mental illnesses. 

Please join the MHTTC Network, SAMHSA and Abt Associates for an upcoming learning opportunity highlighting SAMHSA's new Advisory, Identification and Management of Mental Health Symptoms and Conditions Associated with Long COVID. This webinar will provide a high-level overview of Long COVID (as described in the Advisory), followed by a panel discussion among individuals involved in Long COVID research and treatment. Access the advisory here. Have a question? Please email: [email protected]

In collaboration with the University of Tennessee Knoxville College of Social Work, the National Hispanic and Latino Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) will conduct a table talk, " A community discussion on the mental health needs of the Hispanic and Latino communities in Nashville, Tennessee." For this, community-based providers of behavioral health care services will be invited to the table to: Discuss the behavioral health needs of Hispanic and Latino populations and how mental health providers can address them. Discuss recommendations and strategies for the mental health workforce serving Hispanic and Latino populations. This is an event by invitation only. English and Spanish-speaking community members and school mental health service providers are encouraged to participate.  

Older adults are accessing behavioral health and substance use services in increasing numbers. This trend is expected to increase. Event Description This increase is due to a number of factors, these include the aging of baby boomers who have been more open to addressing behavioral health issues in the past and are doing so now as older adults. Baby boomers comprise a generation that used substances in their youth and continue to do so and may now be encountering challenges related to their usage. The pandemic has also had a negative impact on older adults as the result of increased social isolation leading to increased mental health and substance use issues.  A significant number of older adults seek assistance through primary care and contact with a variety of health care providers. The advent of integrated healthcare has presented the opportunity to offer older adults assistance with these issues within the context of the health care delivery system. A number of brief evidence-based approaches have been developed that can be delivered in health-related settings and the response to these approaches has been positive.  This webinar will highlight common behavioral health and substance use disorders encountered by the older adult population and provide approaches that can be employed by healthcare and community-based professionals.  Learning Objectives At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to:  • Describe the aging process as it relates to the physical, emotional, and social areas of development  • Identify and explain common behavioral health and substance use issues that older adults encounter during the aging process  • Identify misconceptions of aging and stigma and how it impacts addressing behavioral health and substance use among older adults   • Identify brief strategies that can be used to address behavioral health and substance use issues and can be employed by practitioners in healthcare and community-based agencies.  Trainer Kenneth Flanagan                     Dr. Kenneth Flanagan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work at the University of North Dakota. He currently serves as a curriculum developer for the Mountain Plains Mental Health and Addiction Technology Transfer Centers.  Dr. Flanagan holds a license as a clinical social worker and provides counseling and behavioral management services with a clinical focus on depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and chronic pain. He received his MSW and Ph.D. from The Ohio State University. Dr. Flanagan has held a range of clinical and administrative positions in healthcare and community-based organizations.    

Reframing the Stigma Around Hoarding: A Strengths-based Approach A lunch-and-learn training series designed to raise mental health awareness and enhance the toolkits of housing professionals.   Presenters: Maria E. Restrepo-Toro, MS   For more information on this training and technical assistance collaboration with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Region One, visit https://mhttcnetwork.org/centers/new-england-mhttc/product/humanizing-mental-health-housing-training-and-technical.

                  The South Southwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center is proud to announce that their upcoming event series titled, An Introduction to the ASQ-3™ & ASQ:SE-2™ has been met with overwhelming demand and is now sold out! However, if you missed out on securing a spot, don't despair! You can still add your name to the waitlist and be notified if any seats become available. This event is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the early childhood mental and behavioral health field to learn about ASQ-3™ and ASQ:SE-2™, two important developmental screening tools that are widely used in all child-serving settings. Led by certified trainer, Holly Gursslin M.Ed, NCC, LPC attendees will gain practical skills and knowledge to use these tools to effectively identify and monitor developmental and social-emotional needs in young children.                           Available Training Dates: May 10 June 14 July 19 August 9

This learning community is closed to select participants.  To learn more about this series, visit the homepage: Implementing Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) in Kansas  

DESCRIPTION This course will train participants on learning the warning signs of of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help.    LEARNING OBJECTIVES Describe how to question, persuade and refer someone who may be suicidal Explain how to get help for yourself or learn more about preventing suicide Identify the common causes of suicidal behavior Explain how to get help for someone in crisis     Closed Registration  

The Region 6 Peer Support Advisory Committee (PSAC) to the South Southwest MHTTC meets on a monthly basis to collaborate across the states and tribal communities to identify and address common areas of need and share resources. Based on feedback from the PSAC, and needs identified by peers across Region 6, the MHTTC organizes training and technical assistance focused on peer retention and workforce development. This is a closed meeting.

Our South Southwest MHTTC team is pleased to host a Strategic Planning Meeting for our Region 6 Peer Leaders. This is a closed event for selected peer leaders in each of the states and tribal communities in Region 6. The purpose of this event is to allow team members the time to intentionally focus on developing and refining their strategic planning goals for their area, as well as have time to network with other leaders in the region.

    DESCRIPTION: Burnout is a general term that describes the chronic and cumulative effect of different stresses at work and how it negatively impacts the worker’s health and wellbeing. If unaddressed, the various stresses of Human Services work contribute to an erosion of compassion and empathy which reduces a worker’s effectiveness in helping others, rendering the worker ineffective and lacking confidence. This class builds awareness of the signs and stages of Compassion Fatigue and Burnout and offers strategies for cultivating compassion satisfaction for the individual and in team dynamics.     LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Recognize warning signs of burnout and compassion fatigue Review of the “why” of caregiver work Assess current potential for compassion satisfaction Introduce strategies for reducing burnout in an individual and team     CONTINUING EDUCATION: Registrants who fully attend this training will be eligible to receive 2.0 continuing education (CE) hours certified by the Minnesota Board of Social Work and Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy. CE certificates are provided by the host agency, People Incorporated Training Institute.     PRESENTER: Raymond Young, CPS, BA Raymond Young, CPS, BA, has 15 years of experience training diverse groups of adult, youth, and adolescent learners prior to joining the Training Institute at People Incorporated Mental Health Services. He has trained mental health workers, police officers, transportation professionals, business partners, and clients. Ray received his certification as a Certified Peer Specialist from the Minnesota Department of Human Services in 2017 and has since worked with individuals with various mental health conditions and behavioral health concerns. He has also studied Drug and Alcohol Counseling. Ray has a passion for working with youth in Youth Leadership Programs and as a mentor in the community.   This training is provided by our valued partners at the People Incorporated Training Institute.   The Great Lakes MHTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.

In collaboration with the University of Tennessee Knoxville College of Social Work, the National Hispanic and Latino Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) will conduct a table talk, A community discussion on the mental health needs of the Hispanic and Latino communities in Knoxville, Tennessee. For this event, community-based providers of behavioral health care services will be invited to the table to:   Discuss the behavioral health needs of Hispanic and Latino populations and how mental health providers can address them. Discuss recommendations and strategies for the mental health workforce serving Hispanic and Latino populations. This is an event by invitation only. English and Spanish-speaking community members and school mental health service providers are encouraged to participate. 

This YMHFA Instructor training is a skills-based course that teaches caring professionals and caregivers, who regularly interact with young people, how to train others to identify, support and respond to a young person in crisis and non-crisis mental health situations. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of adolescent development, common signs and symptoms of mental health needs, and a five-step action plan to address/support a young person in need.    Please complete the interest form if you would like to participate by clicking the "Register" button at the top of the page. We will have 2 cohorts of 16 participants each - and spots will fill quickly! Visit https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/ to learn more. Download Flyer

The Northwest MHTTC is excited to collaborate with Rebekah Demirel to offer a live learning community in summer 2023 focusing on trauma-informed decision-making for supervisors. Each session includes expert-led instruction and experiential learning.  Up to 6 hours of Continuing Education (CE) credits* (see bottom of page) are available. ELIGIBILITY, EXPECTATIONS & APPLICATION Supervisors of the behavioral health/mental health workforce who are based in the states of Alaska, Oregon, Idaho & Washington (HHS Region 10) are eligible to participate Commitment to attend the whole series is expected Each individual must have access to computer/web camera/audio to participate Due to a high volume of applications, we are no longer accepting new applications.  Questions: For questions about this series, including eligibility and registration please contact the Northwest MHTTC at [email protected].   ABOUT THE LEARNING COMMUNITY In this inspiring, interactive learning community, especially for those in supervisory roles, a trauma-informed approach surveys intellect, emotions, and gut instincts. Exploration and inquiry of thoughts, emotions and life experiences informs how we supervise and lead others, leading us to greater mental health resilience.     SESSIONS: Fridays, July 14 - August 4, 2023 10 - 11:30am AK / 11am - 12:30pm PT / 12 - 1:30pm MT   July 14 Three Ways of Knowing: Apply a trauma informed lens to view the effects of dysregulated brain chemistry on intellectual, emotional, and instinctual decision-making Slides Widen the Window by Elizabeth A. Stanley, PhD The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D. Anchored: How to Befriend Your Nervous System Using Polyvagal Theory by Deb Dana, LCSW   July 21 Do I Know What I Know?: Share our personal decision-making styles, what we rely on for decisions and the impacts of past experience on what we know.  Slides Speak Peace in a World of Conflict by Marshall B. Rosenberg, PhD   July 28 Accepting and Changing: Explore looking closely and stepping back from our discernment to gain a broader perspective and discover new ways to lead Slides   August 4 Polishing the Mirror: Share insights and wisdom from self-inquiry to build new decision-making paths towards a more stable and dependable foundation of clarity and heart.   Slides   FACILITATOR Rebekah Demirel, R.Ac., L.Ac. MPCC Rebekah Demirel is the founder of Trauma Integration Programs, providing training and support to social services personnel, medical and education professionals, emergency services teams and corporate organizations for more than twenty years. Her background includes fourteen years as a BC Ambulance paramedic, twenty-two years as a paramedic trainer and over two decades as a registered clinical counsellor, specializing in post-traumatic stress and loss. She is a licensed East Asian medicine practitioner and acupuncturist, generating another depth of understanding to her counselling work. Rebekah’s unique skill set and experience is informed by her own traumatic childhood and teen years spent on the street and in the foster care system, giving her a special familiarity and empathy for trauma and loss. Rebekah continues to be an active volunteer and advocate for people who are unhoused, in her community and beyond.   *CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT DETAILS:  Physicians, physician assistants, primary care ARNPs, psychologists, and other health care providers may be eligible for CME or CEUs for completing the course. Retain your Certificate of Completion and verify its suitability for CME/CEUS with your licensing/credentialing entity.  The University of Washington is an approved provider of continuing education for DOH licensed social workers, licensed mental health counselors, licensed marriage and family therapists, psychologists, chemical dependency professionals, nurses and physicians under the provisions of: WAC 246-809-610, WAC 246-809-620, WAC 246-811-200, WAC 246-840-210, WAC 246-919-460 and WAC 246-924-240.

Objectives:   Review the role of colonization and historical trauma in behavioral health training.  Define what it means to decolonize supervision and training.  Examine the conflicting and competing worldviews that supervisors and supervisees can experience in supervision and training.     Presented by: Belinda Hinojos, PhD, LP, Anitra Warrior, PhD, LP, and Patricia Cerda-Lizarraga, Ph.D.   Dr. Anitra Warrior is the owner of Morningstar Counseling and Consultation in Lincoln, Nebraska, and is from the Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma. She earned her Ph.D. in counseling psychology in 2015 and has operated her clinic since 2012. Since receiving her Ph.D., Dr. Warrior has established four additional clinics that are now located throughout eastern Nebraska. Morningstar offers counseling on two college campuses, as well as in schools, communities, and other integrated care locations with the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska. Clinic sites are based on reservations and in rural and urban settings. Dr. Warrior specializes in treating trauma in children through the utilization of evidenced based practices that have been adapted to the American Indian population. Most recently, Morningstar has become a training site for doctoral candidates with the Munroe-Meyer Institute. This track will focus on integrated care on the reservation as well as provide additional clinical training opportunities in schools, colleges, and in the tribal communities.   Belinda Hinojos, Ph.D., received her bachelor's degree in psychology and master's degree in counseling psychology from the University of Kansas. She completed her Ph.D. in counseling psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She is a staff psychologist and training director with Morningstar. In this role, she provides mental health services to American Indian communities in Nebraska. This includes outreach and services to the Little Priest Tribal College and the Nebraska Indian Community College. Dr. Hinojos previously held the position of training director at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s (UNL) Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). Throughout her career, Dr. Hinojos has focused on increasing access to quality mental health services for people of color. She began her work at UNL-CAPS as the Diversity Coordinator and Latinx Outreach Specialist. Prior to starting her doctoral program, Dr. Hinojos worked at a community mental health agency in Kansas City providing mental health services to the Latinx community. She is an active member of the National Latinx Psychological Association. She currently serves on the Standing Committee on Diversity through the Association of Counseling Center Training Agencies, in addition to the Training Advisory Committee for the Minority Fellowship Program through the American Psychological Association.   Patricia Cerda-Lizarraga, Ph.D., graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a double major in Cognitive Psychology and Spanish Language and Culture. She moved to the Midwest where she completed her Masters degree and doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Patricia previously worked as a staff psychologist at UNL where she provided individual and group therapy to college students. Patricia was the diversity coordinator at Counseling and Psychological Services at UNL and has a passion to work with issues of diversity and with people of color. She recently came on board at Morningstar to work with the American Indian population in Nebraska and expand her training in working with children and families. Dr. Patty was born and raised in Southern California. Together with her two young boys and her husband they have made Lincoln, Nebraska their home. Dr. Patty enjoys family time and taking trips to California and Mexico.     Accredited Continuing Education   In support of improving patient care, University of Nebraska Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.       PSYCHOLOGISTS/LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS   Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. This activity has been approved for 1.5 credit hours of continuing education credit.       Learn more about the series — Decolonizing Training and Supervision: Implementing a Culturally Responsive Model of Training    

The Northwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center will hold its quarterly advisory board meeting virtually on July 14, 2023, from 9-10:30am Pacific. Zoom details and the agenda will be circulated to advisory board members in advance of this meeting.  

This learning community is closed to select participants.  To learn more about this series, visit the homepage: Implementing Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) in Kansas