Description: Working in family services can be very satisfying and the field includes dedicated empathetic staff committed to their craft. The other side of the job brings pressures and stress that can increase susceptibility to exhaustion leading to compassion fatigue and other occupational hazards. The consequent effects can also decrease the provider’s emotional and physical wellbeing, negatively impacting the interactions with families and the quality of services provided. This interactive training will identify and define often elusive work-related conditions and self-assessment tools. Further, the training will offer practical strategies for self-care and building resiliency. Trainer: Diana Padilla, MCPC, CTSS, CARC

Description: 'Change Talk' is the solid GOLD motor that builds motivation for behavior change when practicing Motivational Interviewing (MI); without it the change-train is going nowhere and you're not practicing MI. During this Learning Community Conversation (LCC), we will review how to evoke Change Talk and how to employ it, once it's spoken by the client/patient. Trainer: Paul Warren, LMSW Credits: This training has been approved for two renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and two initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS). As an IC & RC member board, OASAS accredited courses are granted reciprocal approval by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee. Many other states offer reciprocity - please check with your accrediting agency. Participants are required to attend the ENTIRE training, turn on their video cameras and actively participate in order to receive a certificate of completion.

Marginalized communities including, but not limited to, Black, Indigenous, and LGBTQIA are adversely affected by substance use disorders and recent data proves those same communities have more barriers to treatment. So how do we as providers use a person-centered approach that embraces cultural humility ensuring that folks from all walks of life get the SUD recovery support they so richly deserve? In this conversational and peer-lead workshop, we will dive deeper into those inequities and discuss how CLAS (Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services) standards can help us infuse our practice and organizations with cultural humility. Facilitated sessions for WORKFORCE PROFESSIONALS will help you to: Take a deeper look at how BIPOC, LGBTQIA, disabled and non-English speaking populations are adversely affected by substance use disorders Use the CLAS (Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services) self-assessment tool to identify your needs around cultural inclusivity as well as your strengths and weaknesses. Identify specific barriers to treatment for marginalized communities and become familiar with tools that can be used to incorporate CLAS standards in your practice or agency. Help you write a new culturally responsive mission statement to better serve your SUD clients from diverse backgrounds while embracing a future as a provider with cultural humility. Free to register. Certificate of Attendance available upon completion of this virtual training. About the facilitator: Sean Mahoney, PWS, CRM, is a peer support specialist, trainer/facilitator, writer, recovery advocate and human in long-term recovery from drugs and alcohol. He works as a program manager and peer supervisor for the Mental Health and Addiction Association of Oregon. He frequently conducts trainings on harm reduction, peer supervision and LGBTQ+ culturally specific SUD recovery for NW ATTC, NWIAS and Peerpocalypse. He recently became a CLAS standards trainer. Mahoney also serves on the City of Portland’s Ryan White Funding Council for humans living with HIV/AIDS. He is also a longtime faculty member of the Oregon ECHO Network. He lives in Portland with his black cat Larry.

DESCRIPTION SCREENING, BRIEF INTERVENTION, and  REFERRAL TO TREATMENT (SBIRT) SBIRT is a comprehensive public health approach for delivering prevention, early intervention and referral to treatment services to people using substances in a harmful or risky way. During this training we will be discussing the conceptual framework of SBIRT as a public health model and its impact as a system change initiative. We will also review the skills necessary to provide screenings, brief interventions, and extended brief interventions.     The view the recorded webinar, click the View Resource button on the right hand side. Stay tuned for an upcoming SBIRT Learning Collaborative event! GUEST SPEAKER  Billie Jo Smith, MS, LPC Billie Jo currently serves as a Program Manager for the Behavioral Health Integration team at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s Health Plan.  Billie Jo has worked in the addiction treatment field for over 15 years, first as a clinician, and later a supervisor and manager in various clinical settings including residential and outpatient treatment facilities. Billie Jo trains and consults with providers in the behavioral and physical health fields across the United States. Billie Jo conducts all levels of Motivational Interviewing (MI) training up to and including coaching and supervision.  Billie Jo trains MIA-STEP (Motivational Interviewing Assessment: Supervisory Tools for Enhancing Proficiency), SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment), Technology-Based Clinical Supervision and other topics relevant to the treatment of substance use and co-occurring disorders.  Billie Jo has been a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) since 2018.  Billie Jo is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Pennsylvania.

DESCRIPTION Cannabis is one of the most widely used psychoactive substance globally. The harm perception towards cannabis use is at its lowest in 40 years, especially in pregnancy individuals who may use it for a variety of pregnancy related symptoms. The webinar will elaborate on some of the risks associated with cannabis use in pregnancy.   The view the recorded webinar, click the View Resource button on the right hand side. The accompanying fact sheet will be available soon. GUEST SPEAKER Vishesh Agarwal, MD Dr. Vishesh Agarwal is an award winning board-certified general adult psychiatrist, with additional board certification in addiction psychiatry and obesity medicine. He received the Delaware Today Top doctors award in 2022. Along with his clinical work, Dr. Agarwal supervises and mentors trainee physicians and student learners. He is an invited speaker at regional, and national conferences, and has published in peer-reviewed journals.

DESCRIPTION This webinar will provide an in-depth examination of the intersection between overdose and suicide risk, emphasizing both the shared and distinct factors that affect individuals. It will identify the communities and populations facing the largest risks and emphasize the urgency of acting before these risks grow even more. Participants will gain insights into how mental health, trauma, social determinants of health (SDOH), and substance use disorders (SUD) contribute to risk, as well as how these elements shape effective prevention and intervention strategies. This session is tailored for health professionals seeking to expand their understanding of these critical issues and strengthen their approaches to supporting those at risk.   The view the recorded webinar, click the View Resource button on the right hand side. You can also access the accompanying fact sheet here. GUEST SPEAKERS : CARNEVALE ASSOCIATES    Emily Patton MSc, PgDip,  holds a Masters of Science in Abnormal and Clinical Psychology from Swansea University and a Postgraduate Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Edinburgh. She offers significant professional experience in the fields of public policy development and analysis, criminal justice research, data collection and analysis, program development, and performance management.         Olivia Stuart, LMSW is a research assistant at Carnevale Associates, LLC. She supports the training & technical assistance (T/TA) team in the development and delivery of knowledge translation products across multiple projects on a range of behavioral health topics. Olivia has several years of experience supporting research and evaluations focusing on emerging adults and criminal justice issues. Olivia also served as a Graduate Research Supervisor at George Mason University and worked for several years in LGBTQ+ advocacy and fundraising. Olivia holds a Master of Social Work from George Mason University.