Past Events

  DESCRIPTION: Managing the boundary between personal feelings and professional requirements is sometimes a complex and confusing challenge. Leaders are not immune to this dynamic and are additionally tasked with managing their own boundaries with supervisees, as well as modeling and coaching supervisees on maintaining appropriate and effective boundaries with others. This class provides a framework for addressing complex ethical dilemmas that often arise in supervisory situations and will assist supervisors in using a grounded approach to addressing conflicts of interest and boundary issues in the workplace.     LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Explore the depth of the topic in a leadership role Review boundary concepts and terminology from a leadership perspective Examine biases and reactions when faced with challenging ethical issues Practice using a decision-making framework with strategies for challenging conversations     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: Russ Turner, MA, Director of the People Incorporated Training Institute  During Russ’s 16-year tenure, he has written and taught thousands of hours of person-centered curriculum to help people become more effective helpers, communicators, and leaders. His audience includes workers and leaders across a wide range of organizations from human services, healthcare, and libraries, to law enforcement and corrections. He trains trainers, works with management, and has consulted and coached on training projects across multiple sectors of the economy. He has worked as an educator for three decades in a variety of countries and settings including Japan, the Czech Republic, and the UK. His teaching philosophy is that adults learn best when they are challenged, the material is applicable to work situations, and sessions are interactive and engaging.   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.

Session 2: Trauma Bonding, Coercive Control, and Vulnerable Populations In this session, participants will learn about the relational dynamics involved in human trafficking and the intersection of human trafficking and vulnerable populations.   Facilitator: Dr. Sophia Jones is a Training and Consultation Specialist with Rutgers-Behavioral Health- Behavioral Research and Training Institute for the Children’s System of Care Training & Technical Assistance Program and an adjunct faculty member at Rutgers University. Dr. Jones has over 18 years of experience in the behavioral health field, specializing in culturally competent focused crisis intervention and service plans. She brings years of experience working with children and families diagnosed with mental illness from the New Jersey System of Care. Dr. Jones continues to advocate for health equity and equal access to mental health services. She specializes in healthcare professional and corporate development training programs focused on Working with Families Living in Poverty, Health Disparities, Health and Public Policy, Anti-Racism, Human Trafficking, Cultural Competence, Implicit Bias, Effective Team Building, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, The Culture of Hip-Hop, Developing Rapport with Children and Families and Safety in the Community. Dr. Jones earned a doctorate from Seton Hall University and is a strong advocate against Human Trafficking.

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

A Train-the-Trainer Opportunity   Looking for best practices on ways to advocate for and collaborate around school mental health supports? Learn more about strategies that empower and engage all members of your school community to use their voice to advocate for policies in districts, schools, and programs that support inclusion and the implementation of effective social, emotional, and behavioral health practices.   In this panel discussion, leaders in education, behavioral health, and corporate and nonprofit fundraising and communications will share real life learnings around ways to engage stakeholders, turn naysayers into allies, and help everyone in the school community to better advocate for policies and programs in schools/districts that foster respect, promote equity, and improve the resilience of students and staff so that they can lead more productive and healthier lives.   Compassion in Action! The New England MHTTC's School Mental Health Initiative works to cultivate compassionate school communities that prevent, respond to, and alleviate the effects of trauma. Having an understanding of a problem and empathy for the suffering of another propels us to connect with and help—that's compassion in action.   Take the lead in bringing system-wide change strategies to your learning community. Learn more about our series and register for one or all sessions!     This session is an offering of our Healthcare and Educators Addressing and Reducing Trauma (HEART) Collective.   Our Take HEART Ambassador Program is a four session training series designed to create a school community that works together to reduce and respond compassionately to trauma, including strategies for increasing stakeholder involvement and disseminating public health and mental health literacy campaigns and materials.   Our School Mental Health Initiative develops and disseminates evidence-based resources to enhance school culture and prepare the school mental health workforce to extend trauma-skilled practices. Our efforts are designed to help schools cultivate compassionate school communities that buffer against the negative effects of trauma, build resilience for all students, and provide stress-relief and enhanced well-being for teachers and other school personnel, as well as students.   If you need accommodations to join this event, please contact us.

The South Southwest MHTTC is pleased to host the Case Conceptualization for First Episode Psychosis (FEP) Series. The purpose of the series to introduce FEP therapists, skills trainers, and team leaders to three different case conceptualization approaches. The series will include both didactic and experiential components. Attendees will also have the opportunity to join additional case conceptualization approaches, such as integrating trauma and culture into conceptualization in future months.   Learning Objectives At the conclusion of this series of three presentations, participants will have the theoretical and practical skills to: Conceptualize and treat people with schizophrenia and their family members using a systems framework that shifts blame away from any one person in the family system and instead helps the family view themselves as a team with shared mutual goals. Draw upon clients’ cultural, religious, and spiritual beliefs, traditions, and practices in helping them cope with symptoms of mental illness and live a healthier, happier life. Assist clients by helping them establish communication patterns and problem-solving skills that will allow them to better manage their mental health and advocate for themselves effectively and respectfully, in a manner that aligns with their cultural values.   Series 2: Culturally Informed Therapy for Schizophrenia Session 1: Jan 12, 2023 Session 2: Feb 9, 2023 Session 3: March 9, 2023   Handouts:  Case Examples PowerPoint Slides:  Session 3 Slide Deck Facilitator Amy Weisman de Mamani, PhD Amy Weisman de Mamaniis a Professor at the University of Miami and a licensed clinical psychologist. She earned her doctorate at The University of Southern California and completed her clinical internship at UCLA. Her research is focused on family and cultural factors that influence the course and outcome of serious mental illness. She has published approximately 100 manuscripts in areas related to culture and mental illness. In 2021, she published a treatment manual on her Culturally Informed Therapy for Schizophrenia, in the Treatments that Work Series by Oxford University Press. Her research has been funded by NIMH, The John Templeton foundation, APA, and other agencies. In 2018, she was the recipient of theStanley Sue Award for Distinguished Contributions to Diversity in Clinical Psychology by APA’s Division 12 (Clinical Psychology). In 2021, she received the Trailblazer Award from ABCT’s Psychosis and Schizophrenia Spectrum Special Interest Group.     Visit Work Website View Curriculum Vitae View Flyer for Culturally Informed Therapy for Schizophrenia: A Family-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Approach, Clinician Guide Email at [email protected]   

  DESCRIPTION: To be effective and efficient, organizations must provide their services in ways that do not inadvertently re-traumatize the people receiving support. Becoming trauma-informed means adapting practices, policies, physical spaces and more to make services more accessible for everyone. This is especially important for people who have lived experiences of trauma, including staff. This class helps learners conceptualize the nature of this problem and offers practices that reduce the risk of re-traumatization.     LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Review impacts of trauma Consider the mechanisms of re-traumatization Become more mindful of negative messaging and language Assess areas of trauma-informed practice using an assessment tool     CONTINUING EDUCATION: Participants who fully attend this training will be eligible to receive 2 continuing education (CE) hours certified by Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (IAODAPCA). CE certificates will be disseminated by the hosting agency after the conclusion of the training.     PRESENTER: 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 enjoys drawing, painting, and photography in his spare time.     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.

  DESCRIPTION: In this interactive session, participants will learn what really matters when partnering with youth as a health provider. We will briefly explore participants’ existing knowledge, research behind youth engagement strategies, and conclude with a conversation with a PATCH teen discussing what helpers do to encourage them to be their very best. Throughout the training, the presenters will answer the following questions: What do you think matters most when engaging with youth? What does the research say matters most? What do youth say matters most?   Wisconsin PATCH (Providers and Teens Connecting for Health) is a collaboration of youth and adults that believe programs and policies for youth should include youth. They encourage young people to raise their voices to create positive change, and have programs and resources to EDUCATE, ENGAGE, and EMPOWER others to do the same.     LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Critique one's own knowledge of what makes for a good helper Discuss research and evidence supported skills that contribute to being a good helper Relate PATCH teen experiences to the research     CERTIFICATES: Registrants who fully attend this event or training will receive a certificate of attendance via email within two weeks after the event or training.      PRESENTER(S): 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.   Erica Koepsel, MA, is the PATCH Director of Youth Engagement. With a Master of Arts in Gender and Women’s Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and experience as a sexual health educator for diverse groups of youth in Topeka, KS, and Minneapolis, MN, Erica Koepsel joined the PATCH team in 2015 to continue her passion for improving health education for adolescents and young adults.  In her current role with PATCH, she enjoys combining her background in health education with advocacy while also working with Teen Educators to promote open and honest communication about tough topics.   Joined by: PATCH Teen Educator       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.

About the Event:  Individuals with mental health or substance use concerns often avoid seeking treatment for a variety of reasons and barriers. Faith-based initiatives and peer support services are important partners in increasing outreach, education, and access to behavioral health services for these individuals. Join us for this webinar as Dr. Monty Burks discusses ways to engage and connect faith-based organizations and communities, reduce stigma, and expand behavioral health support services, including peer support. 

MHTTC monthly webinar series with Jason Butler. Jason Butler is an enrolled member of the Ute Tribe of Fort Duchesne, Utah and is also part Mojave and Cherokee. He graduated from Idaho State University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and earned his Master of Science in Family and Human Development from Arizona State University in 2019. Jason is also a Certified Peer Recovery Coach through the Idaho Board of Alcohol/Drug Counselor Certification. He is employed by the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, Tribal Health and Human Services Department in Fort Hall, Idaho where he spent three years serving as the Recovery Service Coordinator for the Four Directions Treatment Center and recently accepted the position of Community Health Representative Manager. He strives to incorporate Native culture, traditions, morals, and values into the healthcare services provided to Native communities. Today he says, “I am loving life and am extremely thankful to have found a career path I love”.

Please join us for this webinar by Raul Condemarin, MD. Despite having multiple new medications every year for the treatment of depression, schizophrenia, and mood disorders the outcome has not improved as expected. We have moved from a psychodynamic-oriented framework to a biological one but still not having the desired outcome. Medication non-adherence and treatment resistance remain big issues daily. It is well known that people with a trauma history have more tendency to be nonadherence to treatment. Taking into consideration the psychodynamic and psychosocial aspects at the time of prescribing can play a significant factor to improve the treatment outcome.  

• Collaborative Overview •  During the sessions, participants will have the opportunity to: Share strategies for success and explore new ways to overcome common challenges. Revisit personal and professional core values and how to integrate into your work to increase work-life satisfaction. Identify shared stressors and develop new strategies for stress management to reduce burnout. Connect with leaders who share your role and create a professional network based on trust, mutual support, and understanding.   Session 1: March 7, 2023  Session 2: March 14, 2023  Session 3: March 21, 2023  Session 4: March 28, 2023  Session 5: April 18, 2023  Session 6: April 25, 2023  All sessions start at 6:30 PM EST.          

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

The Northwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center will hold a meeting with Oregon stakeholders and advisory board members virtually on March 6, 2023, from 2:30-4:00pm Pacific. Zoom details and the agenda will be circulated to advisory board members and invited guests in advance of this meeting. Read more about this State planning series. View executive summary here.

Best practices for disaster behavioral health are the focus of this 90-minute webinar. ABOUT THIS EVENT This 90-minute webinar will address disaster behavioral health, which includes general behavioral health issues, phases, points of intervention, and best practices for how to address behavioral health in the context of natural and human-caused disasters as well as critical incidents.  Learning Objectives  Identify the phases of disaster response and recovery Understand the typical behavioral health considerations and interventions appropriate to each stage Recognize risk factors related to experiences in disasters and critical incidents Apply best practices in disaster preparedness to mitigate negative behavioral health outcomes Resources Mental Health Response to Mass Violence and Terrorism: A Training Manual. Authoring Agency: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) FACILITATOR Kira Mauseth, PhD Dr. Kira Mauseth is a practicing clinical psychologist who sees patients at Snohomish Psychology Associates in Everett and Edmonds, WA, teaches as an Associate Teaching Professor at Seattle University and serves as a co-lead for the Behavioral Health Strike Team for the WA State Department of Health. She also owns Astrum Health, LLC, and consults with organizations and educational groups about disaster preparedness and resilience building within local communities. Dr. Mauseth has provided training to community groups and professionals both regionally and abroad as the co-developer of the Health Support Team© program. Her work and research focus on disaster behavioral health, resilience, and recovery from trauma as well as small and large-scale critical incident response and preparation for organizations. She has worked abroad extensively with disaster survivors and refugees in Haiti, Jordan and Poland, and has trained first responders and health care workers throughout Puget Sound and the United States, and currently serves in the adult mental health clinical seat on Washington State’s Disaster Medical Advisory Committee (DMAC).          

This is Session 3 of our Mindful Monday series, which focuses on a wide range of evidence-based practices from different disciplines.  Event Description Session 3 Mar. 6th, 2023 This is a 30-minute training and will run every other week through May 15th, 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 Christina Ruggiero, Masters of Counseling Psychology, Registered Psychotherapist

Las promotoras son figuras clave para la promoción, concientización y alfabetización de la salud mental, ayudando aumentar el acceso a tratamientos y servicios entre comunidades latinas. En comunidades latinas, la disponibilidad de servicios de salud mental cultural y lingüísticamente apropiados son una necesidad de alta prioridad, incluyendo servicios informados en trauma y para crisis de salud mental. Como miembros de las comunidades a las que sirven, las Promotoras están altamente capacitadas para generar confianza y conversaciones significativas con individuos y familias latinas acerca del trauma, la sanación y el bienestar emocional, manteniendo sintonía y comprensión de sus experiencias socioculturales y vida comunitaria.  En este sentido, las Promotoras fungen como embajadoras del bienestar físico y emocional de las comunidades latinas, ayudando a comunicar y ampliar la comprensión sobre sus necesidades de salud mental y servicios disponibles.   Objetivos Identificar las experiencias de trauma como una necesidad de alta prioridad entre las comunidades latinas y el papel de promotoras en la educación y el aumento de la conciencia entre los miembros de la comunidad. Describir el alcance comunitario informado sobre el trauma y el papel de las Promotoras en la implementación de estrategias de alcance culturalmente fundamentadas. Abordar los valores culturales y la resiliencia en los procesos de recuperación en comunidades latinas. Reconocer y discutir la importancia de las Promotoras como miembros de la comunidad en los procesos de educación y referidos a servicios de salud mental.

Educational Objectives At the conclusion of this activity, the participants should be better able to: Identify the six core areas of a CCBHC. Describe what makes CCBHCs unique from traditional delivery models.  Dissect the most recent national data and outcomes of CCBHCs.    Presented by: Angela Schindler-Berg Angela Schindler-Berg is a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner and has worked with primary care clinics and community-based mental health integrated care services for over 25 years. Angie received her Master of Science with Drake University in Rehabilitation Administration and Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling. She brings expertise in integrated care, mental health, care management, crisis intervention and trauma informed care.   Angie has worked on CMS/CMMI initiatives such as the Comprehensive Primary Care (CPC+) and with SAMHSA on the Primary and Behavioral Health Care Initiative (PBHCI). She also sits on the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) Nebraska Board and the Primary Care Collaborative (PCC) Behavioral Health Integration Workgroup.  Currently, Ms. Schindler-Berg supports the University of Nebraska Medical Center-Munroe Meyer Institute as a contracted Regional Trainer with the Region 7 Mid-America Mental Health Technical Transfer Center (MHTTC). She facilitates a collaborative network of supports, focusing on resource development and dissemination, training and technical assistance, and workforce development for the mental health field.        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.       PHYSICIANS/PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS  The University of Nebraska Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.   NURSES/NURSE PRACTITIONERS  The University of Nebraska Medical Center designates this activity for 1.0 ANCC contact hour. Nurses should only claim credit for the actual time spent participating in the activity.   1.0 Continuing Education (CE) credit 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.       Learn more about this series: Moving Towards Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC) Webinar Series    

The South Southwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC), invites Region 6 Peer Specialists and Family Partners working in First Episode Psychosis (FEP) and Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) teams to participate in our monthly networking meetings. These no-cost, virtual meetings offer you the opportunity to collaborate with other FEP/CSC Team Peer Specialists and Family Partners in a supportive, mentoring environment. The goal is provide a space for resource sharing, support around ways to be most effective when working with FEP/CSC clients, options for self-care strategies, and more! This event takes place on the first Friday of each month.   Facilitators:   Missy Boyd Certified Peer Specialist FEP/Hope Program I started out as a client and on my journey to recovery became a Peer Specialist.  I now work in FEP and I couldn’t imagine doing anything else with my life.               Angie Tyler  Certified Family Partner I have been working with the Integral Care RA1SE Team for 5 years and 7 months. I am fortunate to work and be part of an amazing team here in Austin. As a Certified Bilingual Family Partner, I am able to share my lived experience with families and help them navigate through community resources. My work background includes working with Travis County Juvenile Probation, Caseworker at Lifeworks for Homeless Foster Youth, and Arc of the Capital Area working with IDD services as well as with the Juvenile Justice Program. The work I am most proud of is with the Integral Care RA1SE team because it has allowed me the honor to walk with so many families through their own journey and to give them hope and encouragement in their most challenging moments.

Session 1: Understanding the Foundation of Human Trafficking In this session, participants will explore what human trafficking is, identifying signs and the different forms of human trafficking.   Facilitator: Dr. Sophia Jones is a Training and Consultation Specialist with Rutgers-Behavioral Health- Behavioral Research and Training Institute for the Children’s System of Care Training & Technical Assistance Program and an adjunct faculty member at Rutgers University. Dr. Jones has over 18 years of experience in the behavioral health field, specializing in culturally competent focused crisis intervention and service plans. She brings years of experience working with children and families diagnosed with mental illness from the New Jersey System of Care. Dr. Jones continues to advocate for health equity and equal access to mental health services. She specializes in healthcare professional and corporate development training programs focused on Working with Families Living in Poverty, Health Disparities, Health and Public Policy, Anti-Racism, Human Trafficking, Cultural Competence, Implicit Bias, Effective Team Building, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, The Culture of Hip-Hop, Developing Rapport with Children and Families and Safety in the Community. Dr. Jones earned a doctorate from Seton Hall University and is a strong advocate against Human Trafficking. 

  This 90-minute event at the University of Washington School of Social Work graduate school addresses continuing education and professional development after graduation.   ABOUT THIS EVENT Join us for an expert panel on Thursday, March 2, 2023, from 12:00-1:30pm Pacific Time. Speakers will discuss their organizations, professional development & continuing education, organizing efforts, and more.  Graduate students are primarily from the Clinical mental health track in the Master of Social Work program. Speakers will answer questions such as: How do I keep learning after graduation? Where can I find CEUs? How do we organize and advance the profession? Where can I get practice insurance? FACILITATORS Jeremy Arp, Executive Director, NASW Washington State            Salomé Valencia-Bohné, President, Washington State Society for Clinical Social Work            Christina Clayton, Co-Director, Northwest MHTTC                  

  This is Part 5 of 9 of the Supporting Resilience in Children & Youth learning series.     DESCRIPTION: This 2-hour workshop is the fifth in the Supporting Resilience for Children and Youth series. This presentation will focus on two critical components of clinical practice: assessment and screening. We will discuss the key differences and explore why screening is so rarely used by clinicians despite its effectiveness. Participants will get to reflect on their use of screening tools and how to begin to using them or expand their use of them in practice.     LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Describe the key differences between assessment and screening Explain why screening enhances clinical practice and outcomes Identify personal and professional challenges to using formal screens Learn how to start incorporating the use of screens     CERTIFICATES: Registrants who fully attend this event or training will receive a certificate of attendance via email within two weeks after the event or training.      PRESENTER: Carmela J. DeCandia, PsyD, is a licensed clinical child psychologist who has dedicated her career to advancing best practices and policies to support vulnerable children and families, and to improve the systems which serve them. In practice for nearly 30 years, her primary work focuses on building trauma-informed systems of care. Her specialties include: child and adolescent development, family homelessness,  addressing the impact of traumatic stress, program development and systems change, neurodevelopmental testing and family assessment. A compassionate clinician and effective leader, she is nationally recognized as a writer, advocate, and public speaker. She has led direct service and national agencies including St. Mary’s Women and Children’s Center and The National Center on Family Homelessness. Currently, Dr. DeCandia is the Owner and President of Artemis Associates, LLC where she provides training and consultation to organizations  to enhance resilience for children, families, and their providers. In addition, she maintains a clinical practice in neurodevelopmental and psychological testing of children at Strong Roots Counseling center, and is the Principal Investigator on a NICHD funded project to develop the screening instrument - NEST Early Childhood. Dr. DeCandia has published extensively in academic journals and educational reports, and lectures on lifespan development and psychological testing at Boston College Graduate school in Counseling, Developmental, and Educational Psychology. For her work, she was named the recipient of the 2016 Horace Mann Spirit of Service Award by Antioch University.      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.

Training Workshop Schedule: Thursday, March 2nd 9:00 am - 3:00 pm CST Tuesday, March 7th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm CST Thursday, March 9th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm CST   FIRST is an evidence-based mental health intervention for children ages 7 to 15 with primary problems of depression, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder, posttraumatic stress, and/or disruptive behaviors. FIRST is a flexible, transdiagnostic intervention organized around well-tested principles of youth psychotherapeutic change. FIRST integrates multiple treatment procedures derived from youth evidence-based treatments for anxiety, depression, and misconduct. FIRST was designed, in part, to offer efficiency in training and support for implementation, allowing busy mental health providers to adopt a flexible approach, rather than implementing multiple model specific to each problem area.   The training is intended for school-based mental health providers, including licensed therapists, trainees, professional school counselors, and qualified mental health providers (QMHPs). A mental health license is not required.   CEUs will be available (pending approval).   The workshop will be limited to 30 participants, so please do not register unless you can attend all three days for the full time. Participation will be limited to providers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico, or Texas.   Participants will be screened and registrants will be notified whether or not they were selected by February 20.

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based practice that has been used in a variety of settings to assist individuals in making behavior changes and achieving goals. It focuses on exploring and resolving ambivalence and is geared toward understanding and enhancing internal motivations that facilitate change. This three-part training series will provide an overview of MI, when and where MI can be used, how to embody the spirit of MI, applying the foundational skills of MI, and how to use MI skills wherever an individual is in their change process. Session 3: Putting it all Together & The Continuum of Change (2 hours) By the end of this session, participants will be able to: 1. Identify the elements of the continuum of change. 2. Describe the connection between the continuum of change and motivational interviewing. 3. Demonstrate how to best support someone in the change process based on their place on the continuum. 4. Synthesize the spirit, processes, and skills of MI.

  DESCRIPTION: The significant impact of domestic violence on a person’s behavioral health—including substance use and mental health conditions—has long been recognized by researchers and practitioners alike. In addition, the domestic violence movement has known for decades that abusers frequently assault their partners by targeting the head, neck, and face—through blows to the head that can cause traumatic brain injuries (concussions) and strangulation.  We are just discovering how that violence impacts the brain, and therefore a person’s health. Brain injury caused by domestic violence is rarely identified and almost never immediately treated, and results in short- and long-term physical, emotional, and cognitive consequences that can impact every area of a person’s life--including their ability to successfully access and participate in your agency's services. This session will share with you The Ohio Domestic Violence Network and The Ohio State University’s project and research that resulted in the creation of an evidence-based framework CARE (Connect, Acknowledge, Respond, Evaluate) and its accompanying CARE tools for you to use to address brain injury.     LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Describe the relationship between domestic violence and brain injury.  Explain the evidence-based framework: Connect, Acknowledge, Respond and Evaluate (CARE). Promote CARE tools to address brain injury.     CERTIFICATES: Registrants who fully attend this event or training will receive a certificate of attendance via email within two weeks after the event or training.      PRESENTER:   Rachel Ramirez, LISW-S, RASS, is the Director of Health and Disability Programs and the Founder of The Center on Partner-Inflicted Brain Injury at The Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN). In this role, she oversees several initiatives on the intersection of domestic violence, disability, and health access, with a focus on trauma-informed services and partner-inflicted brain injury. She also provides extensive statewide, national, and international training, consultation, technical assistance, and program support. Rachel has been with ODVN for 15 years and has co-authored several peer reviewed journal articles, as well as been featured on National Public Radio, The New York Times Magazine, and The Washington Post discussing brain injury and domestic violence.         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.