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Mindful Movement is a 30 minute meditation space for individuals to ground themselves, release any built up tension, prepare for the week ahead, etc..   1:00-1:30pm CT Tuesdays   It will be led by Victoria Marie, Wáčhiŋhiŋ Máza Wíŋyaŋ (Iron Plume Woman) (https://indigenouslotus.com/about) and is for all school personnel to attend and benefit from.   The sessions will be recorded and can later be used for teachers to use as a resource whenever needed.   Questions? [email protected]  

About the Event:       Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a behavioral therapy incorporating values-guided and mindful action. An individual participating in ACT identifies their values, desires, and aspirations; they then use that information to motivate behavioral change. Individuals fully engage in their experiences and remain open to creating a full, meaningful life while accepting the challenges one inevitably encounters in life. During this webinar Dr. Waford will discuss how to apply the six tenets of ACT (learned in Part 1) to the symptoms and experiences associated with psychosis and psychotic-spectrum disorders.       This is Part II of a 2-part series on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. To learn more or register for Part I of our series, please click here.    Learning Objectives:  1. Identify ways to apply the six tenets of ACT to the symptoms and experiences associated with psychosis and psychotic-spectrum disorders.     About the Presenter:       Rachel Waford is a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in the Atlanta area. She primarily serves individuals and families who have recently experienced their first psychotic episodes or first bipolar episodes. She seeks to help individuals and families understand and recover from these experiences, while also finding meaning from these experiences as they progress toward their personal visions for the future. Dr. Waford has developed a number of resources to serve this community, including co-authoring a text entitled, The Psychosis Response Guide: How to help young people in psychiatric crises, as well as a TEDx talk entitled Building a Broader Mental Health Community. Dr. Waford practices Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with all of her clients and finds that this approach offers significant support by empowering individuals to make meaningful changes in their lives. In addition to her private practice, Dr. Waford is an assistant professor in Emory University’s School of Medicine and School of Public Health.

Youth in custody who are living with a mental illness are often deemed the most challenging to supervise. Before admission, these children and adolescents have often been on the receiving end of countless detentions, suspensions, expulsions, restraints, seclusions and punishment. Many have significant trauma histories. This workshop will provide an overview of a prosocial paradigm for supervising youth in custody living with a mental illness – one that emphasizes youth’s developmental needs, identifies proactive strategies for mitigating challenging behaviors, and promotes a culture of shared responsibility and safety. About the Presenter: Alycia Welch (she/her) Alycia co-leads the COVID, Corrections, and Oversight Project at the LBJ School alongside Distinguished Senior Lecturer, Michele Deitch. She has nearly 20 years of experience conducting research and directing community-based initiatives aimed at addressing the needs and experiences of adults and youth involved with the justice system. Her research focuses on the safe and humane treatment of people in custody, and she specializes in the distinct experiences of women and individuals in custody living with behavioral health challenges. Alycia has served in a number of key leadership positions in university settings and non-profit organizations. She has directed a transitional housing program for women exiting prison or jail, developed an alternative to incarceration program for young adults, oversaw a multi-state federally-funded initiative providing training and technical assistance on behavioral health and criminal justice issues, and designed multiple studies assessing the impact of community-based programs on those who are justice-involved. She also served as a policy analyst for two members of the Texas House of Representatives. ALYCIA WELCH, MPAff, MSSW Associate Director COVID, Corrections, and Oversight Project LBJ School of Public Affairs | The University of Texas at Austin

PEER LEARNING COMMUNITY: **SEPTEMBER COHORT IS NOW FULL** Conversations around bias, race, microaggressions, and privilege can prove uncomfortable in many organizations; however, these conversations are possible with effective skills. The ability to foster and engage in open and authentic conversations are critical skills for advancing principles of diversity, equity, belonging, and inclusion within organizations, and are necessary for our development into the best version of ourselves. These conversations are also key to fostering premier interactions and equitable outcomes for our clients, customers, students, families, communities, and others whom we work alongside.    The Bold Conversations Peer Learning Community (PLC) is for mental health practitioners and mental wellness advocates in the Pacific Southwest. Participants in the PLC will increase their awareness of self, enhance their skills to communicate more effectively, and increase their confidence in facilitating and engaging in uncomfortable conversations. During the six-session, cohort-style peer learning community, participants will learn the principles of engaging in bold conversations to advance equity. Each session will foster opportunities for authentic conversations, self-reflection, relevant case studies, innovative strategies, strategies for action, and lots of practice with peers. Upon completion, participants will leave with a personal plan of action, peer support, and skills needed to advance equity in their work. The application period for the September 2021 cohort of the Bold Conversations Peer Learning Community is now closed. If you'd like to apply for the next cohort in 2022, please email the Pacific Southwest MHTTC to be added:  [email protected]. • • • • • • SCHEDULE & SYLLABUS    9/13 – Setting the Stage: Meaningful Communication 2:00-4:00 p.m. PT   9/27 – Setting the Stage: Effective Facilitation 2:00-4:00 p.m. PT   10/12 – Setting the Stage: Conflict Engagement   2:00-4:00 p.m. PT   10/25 – Building Skills: Engaging in Bold Conversations Around Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion 2:00-4:00 p.m. PT   11/8 – Building Skills: Holding Space for Bold Conversations Around Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion 2:00-4:00 p.m. PT   11/22 – Putting It All Together: Fostering Positive Impacts Using Bold Conversations Around Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion as a Guide 2:00-4:00 p.m. PT • • • • • • ABOUT THE FACULTY Dr. Suganya Sockalingam is a Founding Partner at Change Matrix, LLC, which supports agencies in addressing diversity, cultural competence, and cross-cultural communication as well as leadership, collaboration, and conflict management. Dr. Sockalingam focuses on supporting individuals, organizations, and systems to motivate, manage, and measure systems change. Currently, she serves as a training and technical assistance provider for several national technical assistance centers, and for other federal, national, state, territorial, and community agencies. She earned her doctorate at Washington State University and has worked in many capacities in public and behavioral health, both nationally and internationally, for over 25 years.                  Dr. Tonicia Freeman-Foster is a Certified Diversity Professional and Certified Health Education Specialist with nearly 20 years of experience in restoring hope, resiliency and wellness through her work with underserved persons and marginalized communities, as well as managing and directing local, state and federal funding. Dr. Freeman-Foster currently serves as a Change Specialist, at Change Matrix. In this role, she provides technical assistance, training and skills building in topics related to leadership, cultural proficiency, diversity, equity and inclusion for national projects and grantees.  Dr. Freeman-Foster possesses a Bachelor’s degree in Health Science Education (Community Health) from the University of Florida, a Master’s degree in Human Services (Organizational Management and Leadership) from Springfield College, and a Doctorate degree in Education (Organizational Leadership) from Argosy University. 

Join us for this 90-minute meeting on how ACT Teams in COVID hotspots are pivoting in response to the Delta variant. Special guest speaker: Dr. Brandon Guthrie, PhD, Associate Professor in Global Health and Epidemiology at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA. This meeting is hosted and facilitated by the Northwest MHTTC and the Institute for Best Practices at the University of North Carolina. ABOUT THIS EVENT Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is a multidisciplinary, team-based model that provides intensive community-based and outreach-oriented services to people who experience the most severe and persistent mental illness. The vast majority also have a co-occurring substance use disorder and many experience comorbid medical illnesses as well as homelessness. This is a vulnerable population and their providers – ACT teams – are at elevated risk themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Northwest MHTTC is partnering with the Institute for Best Practices at the University of North Carolina to host and facilitate regular meetings for ACT teams.  Goals of the meetings are to: connect with one another share strategies and resources for adapting team practices and communications    facilitate connection to the most up-to-date resources during the COVID-19 pandemic.   For more information or questions, contact: Maria Monroe-DeVita, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington School of Medicine and Director of the Washington State Center of Excellence in First Episode Psychosis or Lorna Moser, PhD, Director of the UNC ACT Technical Assistance Center in the UNC Department of Psychiatry’s Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health and Coordinator of the North Carolina ACT Coalition. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS SERIES FACILITATORS Lorna Moser, PhD Dr. Moser is the Director of the UNC ACT Technical Assistance Center in the UNC Department of Psychiatry’s Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health; and Coordinator of the North Carolina ACT Coalition.     Maria Monroe-DeVita, PhD Dr. Monroe-DeVita is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine and the Director, Washington State Center of Excellence in First Episode Psychosis.

>>> Click the 'REGISTER' button above to join us! <<< When:  Friday, September 10th from 12pm – 1:30pm (PDT) | 11am - 12:30pm (AKDT) | 1pm - 2:30pm (MDT)   What to expect from our time together:  1. Dr. Kira Mauseth, from the Washington DOH Behavioral Health Strike Team, will share current youth behavioral health symptoms and how those correspond with the phases of disaster, as well as, the newly released COVID-19 Back-to-Classroom THINK Toolbox.  2. NW MHTTC School Mental Health Team members and partners will share other new resources. 3. Q&A with panelists. 4. An opportunity for you to share helpful resources and let us know what School Mental Health and MTSS topics and formats you'd be interested in this school year!  Learning Objectives: Participants will understand the mental health impact of COVID-19 on youth, the importance of resilience, and an awareness of what to expect as we return to the classroom. Participants will understand the value of and how to effectively practice self-care. Participants will receive tools and resources for teachers, school-wide staff, and families that mitigate the effects of trauma. NOTE: Washington Clock Hours & Certificates of Attendance available for attendees in the live session.   >>> Click here for more event information & resources! <<< Panelists: Clinical Psychologist @WA State Department of Health Dr. Kira Mauseth is a practicing clinical psychologist who sees patients at Snohomish Psychology Associates, teaches as a Senior Instructor at Seattle University and serves as a co-lead for the Behavioral Health Strike Team for the WA State Department of Health. Her work and research interests focus on resilience, trauma and disaster behavioral health. She has worked extensively in Haiti with earthquake survivors, in Jordan with Syrian refugees and with first responders and health care workers throughout Puget Sound the United States. Dr. Mauseth also conducts trainings with organizations and educational groups about disaster preparedness and resilience building within local communities.     Senior Associate Director @Pac Mountain Workforce Development Council Korbett Mosesly has more than a decade of experience working in both the non-profit and government sectors on a broad range of issues including education, housing, and workforce development. He currently works as Senior Associate Director of Pac Mountain Workforce Development Council and consults on community impact projects. Korbett has a Master's degree in Public Administration from Evergreen State College. Most recently, he led a community engagement team to help launch a mental wellness campaign, called A Mindful State that responds to the emotional and social needs of individuals through a people-powered experience. The campaign shares a rich tapestry of personal stories and expert advice that shows each of us that we are not only not alone, but are connected in ways we never realized.   School Psychologist @Vancouver Public Schools, Washington Katrice Thabet-Chapin, MEd, EdS, NCSP, is a multi-racial educator who has served in the non-profit sector for over 27 years. She comes from four generations of educators who dedicated their life to educational social justice. Katrice has a strong theoretical background in child development and psychology; B.A. in Child Development, M.Ed. in Elementary Education, and Ed.S. in School Psychology. She works diligently to ensure that everyone who wishes to have a seat at the table has one, feels safe there, and can voice their opinions without retribution. As a practicing school psychologist, she has a special interest in researching and applying best practices in consultation, intervention, and assessment implementation when supporting students and families who are culturally and linguistically diverse. Katrice is an active member of Washington State Association of School Psychologists, the National Association of School Psychologist, and is a member of OSPI’s School-Based Behavioral Health and Suicide Prevention Subcommittee.   School Mental Health Director @Northwest MHTTC Kelcey Schmitz, MSEd, is the Assistant Director of Training and Technical Assistance at the University of Washington School Mental Health, Assessment, Research and Training (SMART) Center. Kelcey has been involved in many Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) efforts providing training, coaching, and evaluation to schools, districts, families and community organizations to support the social, emotional, and behavioral strengths and needs of students within an MTSS framework. She brings extensive experience leading state-wide MTSS efforts. Kelcey has a master’s degree in Special Education from the University of Kansas.       School Mental Health Training and TA Specialist @Northwest MHTTC Rayann Silva, MEd, supports program development, and training and technical assistance for the SAMHSA-funded School Mental Health supplement that is part of the Northwest Mental Heath Technology Transfer Center covering the Region 10 states of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. In addition, she supports the Technical Assistance Core at the UW SMART Center providing systems-change training and technical assistance to state, local agencies, and districts across the Northwest. While Rayann began her professional journey as an ABA Therapist for children with Autism, she eventually grew an interest in prevention and became a teacher. In her previous role, she served as a district administrator in Tacoma Public Schools leading the development and implementation of district-wide social emotional learning for in and out of school time. She has also supported district MTSS implementation through professional development, coaching, and program evaluation across many districts in Washington state.     Want more information and school mental health resources? Visit the Northwest MHTTC's School Mental Health page and sign up for our newsletter to stay current on events, trainings, and resources available to the Northwest region.

This clinicians’ guide addresses one of the largest cultural groups in the United States today, persons of Latin American ancestry commonly referred to as Latinos or Hispanics.  The guide considers suicide as part of social phenomena but our attention will be to suicides and suicide attempts as deeply psychological, emotional events.  The emphasis is on what drives some people to think about suicide, to plan a suicide, and to attempt a suicide.  This guide is intended for mental health professionals and other health providers who are dedicated to delivering services to the diverse Hispanic or Latino population.  It discusses suicidal behavior, demographics of the Hispanic population, risks for suicide, and prevention, intervention, recovery, and postvention.  The guide includes two case studies of suicide attempts by teenage girls and questions for clinicians to consider in the assessment and intervention.    This master class series aimed at developing the skills of mental health professionals working with Latino populations who may be at risk for suicidal behaviors. The Clinician´s Guide includes 5 modules that discuss and define relevant terms as well as the role of culture in understanding and treating suicidal behaviors among Latinos. The guide also discusses issues related to prevention, risk and protective factors, assessment and intervention as well as school-related considerations.    Objectives Module 1: Introduction and Module 2: Suicide-related terms (Sept 9) Discuss the goal of the clinician´s guide  Provide an overview of Latinos in the US including statistics on suicide and attempts   Define terms related to suicidal behaviors    Objectives Module 3: Risk and Protective Factors (Sept 20) Discuss risk factors for suicidal behaviors including culture-related risk factors such as acculturative stress  Address the importance of identifying protective factors including cultural values that may serve as protection for suicidal behaviors  Provide strategies for exploring risk and protective factors for suicidal behaviors     Objectives Module 4: Assessment, Prevention and Intervention (Sept 27) Identify effective strategies for assessment and engagement with Latino populations at risk of suicidal harm  Describe procedures and approaches to establishing intent of suicidal harm  Discuss Family Centered Approaches and pertinence for Latino populations    Objectives Module 5: When Suicide Happens in School Settings (Oct 04) Discuss the role of connectedness in schools  Address the role of teachers and other school personnel in suicide-related incidents in schools  Provide resources for schools    Who should attend? This is a basic masterclass designed for mental health providers including psychologists, clinical social workers, mental health counselors, and graduate-level students in the mental health field who are interested in learning about the vulnerabilities and uniqueness of this period.     About the presenter for Module 1 and 2: Luis H. Zayas, PhD, is the Dean, Professor, and the Robert Lee Sutherland Chair in Mental Health and Social Policy in the Steve Hicks School of Social Work; and Professor of Psychiatry at the Dell Medical School of The University of Texas at Austin. In addition to numerous papers in scientific journals, Dr. Zayas is the author of Latinas Attempting Suicide: When Cultures, Families, and Daughters Collide (Oxford, 2011) and Forgotten Citizens: Deportation, Children, and the Making of American Exiles and Orphans (Oxford, 2015).     About the presenter for Module 3-5:   J Rocky Romero, PhD, LMSW- Dr. Romero is the CEO and owner of JR Romero & Associates, a training and consultant company he started almost 20 years ago. Dr. Romero is a former Assistant Professor of the New Mexico Highlands University School of Social Work in Albuquerque, NM. He served as the co-chair for Governor Richardson’s appointed NM Higher Education Department on Cultural Competency Task-Force. Dr. Romero has also served as an Executive Council member for the NM-Consortium for Behavioral Health Training and Research to include other boards and committees. He completed his doctoral studies at the University of New Mexico in Language, Literacy and Sociocultural Studies with a focus on analyzing legal discourse through a critical race theory lens. Dr. Romero has been a trainer and consultant for the NATIONAL HISPANIC AND LATINO MHTTC for the last 10 years and a national trainer for Clare|Matrix, formerly the Matrix Institute, for the last 12 years. He is focused on culturally appropriate treatment while focusing on reducing health disparities for people of color. Lastly, Dr. Romero is focused on the intersections of racism, discrimination, and the impact of racialized legal discourse on people of color.    

The First Episode Psychosis (FEP) monthly mentor call hosted by the South Southwest MHTTC provides technical assistance and an open discussion platform for mental health workers offering services for FEP and clinical high risk populations. These virtual meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of every month via zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/817083117.

While the disruptions caused by the pandemic have increased the urgency for schools to provide students with access to resources to support mental health and well-being, these supports need to be built on a foundation that outlasts the current moment. In this session the 5th Annual Advancing Behavioral Health Collaboration (ABC) Summit, we will examine opportunities to lead the development of a comprehensive school mental health system, using processes and tools that can stand the test of time. Professionals in the state of Texas working in education service centers, local education agencies, state agencies and community organizations who desire to support schools, learn from colleagues, and strengthen student mental health in Texas are encouraged to attend. This event is for professionals in the state of Texas working in education service centers, local education agencies, state agencies and community organizations who desire to support schools, learn from colleagues, and strengthen student mental health in Texas.

Please join us for our monthly MHTTC webinar series. We will be featuring our special guest speaker: Avis Garcia, PhD, LAT, LPC, NCC, Northern Arapaho. Please note your time zone: 1:00-2:00 ET . 12:00-1:00 CT . 11:00-12:00 MT . 10:00-11:00 PT . 9:00-10:00 AKT

This event will explore a novel approach to positive psychology, rooted in an acceptance-based framework. We will describe the benefits of developing an intentional practice of attending to positive emotions and experiences that are frequently discounted due to our negative biases. Specific techniques will be demonstrated and practiced. Presenter(s): Dr. Shirley Yen is an Associate Professor at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center / Harvard Medical School, and the Training Director of the Clinical Psychology training program at the Massachusetts Mental Health Center. Dr. Yen’s research program has been in the area of suicide risk assessment and intervention. Her most recent research has focused on integrating aspects of positive psychology to increase resilience and well-being.   Cheryl Foo is a PhD candidate in Clinical Psychology at Teachers College, Columbia University, and a Clinical Fellow at Massachusetts Mental Health Center/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School. With research experience in Global Mental Health and implementation science, Cheryl is committed to developing and implementing scalable psychosocial interventions for under-resourced populations. Her dissertation research investigates risk and resilience factors influencing burnout and psychological distress among humanitarian aid workers.

Mindful Movement is a 30 minute meditation space for individuals to ground themselves, release any built up tension, prepare for the week ahead, etc..   1:00-1:30pm CT Tuesdays   It will be led by Victoria Marie, Wáčhiŋhiŋ Máza Wíŋyaŋ (Iron Plume Woman) (https://indigenouslotus.com/about) and is for all school personnel to attend and benefit from.   The sessions will be recorded and can later be used for teachers to use as a resource whenever needed.   Questions? [email protected]  

About the Event:       Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a behavioral therapy incorporating values-guided and mindful action. An individual participating in ACT identifies their values, desires, and aspirations; they then use that information to motivate behavioral change. Individuals fully engage in their experiences and remain open to creating a full, meaningful life while accepting the challenges one inevitably encounters in life. During this webinar Dr. Waford will provide an overview of ACT, including the six main tenets of the practice and the process and strategies to use these tenets with clients.      This is Part I of a 2-part series on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. To learn more or register for Part II of our series, please click here.    Learning Objectives:  1. Identify the six tenets of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).  2. Discuss strategies to use when engaging clients in ACT.    About the Presenter:       Rachel Waford is a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in the Atlanta area. She primarily serves individuals and families who have recently experienced their first psychotic episodes or first bipolar episodes. She seeks to help individuals and families understand and recover from these experiences, while also finding meaning from these experiences as they progress toward their personal visions for the future. Dr. Waford has developed a number of resources to serve this community, including co-authoring a text entitled, The Psychosis Response Guide: How to help young people in psychiatric crises, as well as a TEDx talk entitled Building a Broader Mental Health Community. Dr. Waford practices Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with all of her clients and finds that this approach offers significant support by empowering individuals to make meaningful changes in their lives. In addition to her private practice, Dr. Waford is an assistant professor in Emory University’s School of Medicine and School of Public Health.

  The Great Lakes ATTC/MHTTC/PTTC are 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.     Register to join us on the first Tuesday of each month from 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Central (11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Eastern). Each session will feature a new expert presenter.     DESCRIPTION  Alcohol is STILL a drug.  The opioid crisis, increase in stimulant misuse, and marijuana legalization dominate the news— yet alcohol remains the number one substance causing health, social, legal and financial problems throughout the US.    While this series will focus on the hopefulness of recovery from alcohol use disorder, we’ll also take a deep dive into what we know about the full impact of alcohol overuse and the ways it affects every person in the US.   Kris Kelly, a peer recovery expert, will launch the series by highlighting September as National Recovery Month and specific resources related to recovery from alcohol use disorder.     SERIES LEARNING OBJECTIVES These are the overall learning objectives for the full 10-session series:  Summarize the current impacts of problematic alcohol use in various/special populations, including pregnant women, youth, rural, and minority populations.  Assess and prioritize alcohol reduction efforts in targeted settings.  Describe the current efforts to curb problematic alcohol use, including best practices in providing treatment.      CERTIFICATES Certificates of attendance will be emailed to all participants who attend the sessions in full.     TRAINING SCHEDULE All sessions in this series will be held on the first Tuesday of each month from 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Central. There will be a new expert presenter for every session.  September 7, 2021 October 5, 2021  November 2, 2021  December 7, 2021 January 4, 2022 - NO SESSION February 1, 2022 March 1, 2022  April 5, 2022  May 3, 2022  June 7, 2022     PRESENTER - September 7, 2021   Kris Kelly, BS Kris Kelly is a project manager for the Great Lakes Addiction, Mental Health, and Prevention Technology Transfer Centers, a woman in long-term recovery, and subject matter expert on peer-based recovery support services. Kris is also leads the Recovery Community Organization Capacity Building core area for the Peer Recovery Center of Excellence. She has worked with state and local government, recovery community organizations, treatment courts, withdrawal management/detoxification, and clinical treatment developing best practices for integrating recovery supports into systems and services. As a former executive director and director of programs of a Minnesota-based recovery community organization, Kelly is a leader in the peer support movement in Minnesota. Kelly has presented at state and national conferences on topics ranging from supervision in peer-based recovery support services and integrating peer support services into behavioral health organizations to recovery-oriented systems of care.  

This series of six meetings will promote further peer-to-peer learning and collaboration among Region 6 Employment and Education providers in community mental health settings who want to better engage and support the career development of young adults with serious mental health needs. Each learning collaborative will cover a topic that is critical for engagement and career development; an activity; and a discussion facilitated by trainers with lots of real-world vocational and community mental health experience.

These no-cost, virtual meetings offer you the opportunity to collaborate with other First Episode Psychosis (FEP) and Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) team Peer Supports and Family Partners in a supportive, mentoring environment. This is 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!

The Adult Resilience Curriculum (ARC) for Educators is a tried and tested model for helping educators and their organizations overcome barriers to well-being. You’ve seen the curriculum in action in the Mid-America MHTTC’s popular series Well-Being Wednesdays: Taking Care of Educators Who Take Care of Kids and across all of our well-being programming. It has yielded numerous requests for training and technical assistance from schools and districts across the country. Now, you can take the curriculum back to your school. The ARC for Educators: A Training of Trainers series is intended for school, district, educational agency, or state-level teams interested in implementing the ARC for Educator framework within their schools or districts. The series will: Provide an overview and foundation of the ARC for Educators framework; Introduce trainers to the materials for both the core and supplemental skills; and Provide time for implementation planning.

Fostering the academic success and wellness of students requires a coordinated effort among families, schools, and community partners. The pandemic has increased the urgency for building collaborations that support the resilience of our students, staff, families and communities. In this opening session of the 5th Annual Advancing Behavioral Health Collaboration (ABC) Summit, we explore the role of leadership in setting the vision for school mental health in Texas. Professionals in the state of Texas working in education service centers, local education agencies, state agencies and community organizations who desire to support schools, learn from colleagues, and strengthen student mental health in Texas are encouraged to attend. This event is for professionals in the state of Texas working in education service centers, local education agencies, state agencies and community organizations who desire to support schools, learn from colleagues, and strengthen student mental health in Texas.

The HEART Learning Collaborative will offer technical assistance, knowledge dissemination, and collective learning opportunities to teams of healthcare workers and educators collaborating on school-based mental health supports. More information about the learning collaborative can be found on our online application. Join us for this 30-minute information session to learn more about how the HEART Learning Collaborative will be structured, what skills teams will learn, and why SAMHSA's Region 1 Office, HRSA's Region 1 Office, the New England MHTTC, the New England PTTC, and the New England ATTC are providing this program.     You can find the online application here!  

  School Mental Health Summit - Virtual (Online Via Zoom) Emerging Stronger and More Resilient: Learning from the COVID-19 Crisis August 31 & September 1, 9:00am - 4:00pm ET   The Northeast & Caribbean Mental Health Technology Transfer Center will present this 2-Day Virtual Conference designed for K-12 educators and staff. This conference will highlight the voices of students and their thoughts about mental health and how schools can best support students. Additional sessions will focus on strategies to support student and educator wellness as we transition back to school. Topics will include trauma-informed approaches, addressing grief, transitioning back to school, strengthening partnerships with family and community, and staff self-care. Attendance at the conference can be used toward your professional development hours. Certificates of Attendance will be provided. After registering, you will receive a link to our conference website to access the direct Zoom webinar links to join each workshop session of the conference.

Mindful Movement is a 30 minute meditation space for individuals to ground themselves, release any built up tension, prepare for the week ahead, etc..   1:00-1:30pm CT Tuesdays   It will be led by Victoria Marie, Wáčhiŋhiŋ Máza Wíŋyaŋ (Iron Plume Woman) (https://indigenouslotus.com/about) and is for all school personnel to attend and benefit from.   The sessions will be recorded and can later be used for teachers to use as a resource whenever needed.   Questions? [email protected]  

This is a closed training for CalHOPE Redline. If you are interested in offering this training in your area, please contact us at [email protected]. Motivational Interviewing within Cultural Practices with Dr. Kathy Tomlin! August 31, September 1, 7, & 9 from 11:00 -2:00pm Pacific Featuring our special MI trainer: Kathyleen M. Tomlin PhD, LPC, LMHC, CADC III The goals of this training event are to assist participants to support blending cultural practices with the concepts of Motivational Interviewing, (MI); an evidenced-based, culturally sensitive behavior change practice. Learning Objectives: - Participants will be able to review/ discuss how motivation to change works within individuals and apply Motivational Interviewing approaches - Identify the role trauma experiences and history plays in helping people change what can often be difficult behavioral changes - Describe the key components of the current version of MI - Demonstrate and practice with support during the training - Learn from the knowledge and experience of others - Be able to participant in a post training opportunity to receive and work with an established MI supervisor in order to implement the training learnings to real life work with clients

  School Mental Health Summit - Virtual (Online Via Zoom) Emerging Stronger and More Resilient: Learning from the COVID-19 Crisis August 31 & September 1, 9:00am - 4:00pm ET   The Northeast & Caribbean Mental Health Technology Transfer Center will present this 2-Day Virtual Conference designed for K-12 educators and staff. This conference will highlight the voices of students and their thoughts about mental health and how schools can best support students. Additional sessions will focus on strategies to support student and educator wellness as we transition back to school. Topics will include trauma-informed approaches, addressing grief, transitioning back to school, strengthening partnerships with family and community, and staff self-care. Attendance at the conference can be used toward your professional development hours. Certificates of Attendance will be provided. After registering, you will receive a link to our conference website to access the direct Zoom webinar links to join each workshop session of the conference.