The New England ATTC, in partnership with Gateway Healthcare is providing intensive technical assistance in "Basic Motivational Interviewing" on 7/17/24 from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm with subject matter expert Robert Jope. Motivational Interviewing is a client-centered, evidence-based, goal-oriented method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence with the individual. This active, skill-building workshop provides participants with a review of the spirit and micro skills of MI, and focuses on using the strategies of the model to elicit change talk in conversation. Participants will integrate the spirit, skills, and strategies in practice conversations, and are encouraged to attend the Advanced MI workshop to develop proficiency in this method.  [This is a private, targeted technical assistance (TA) event.  If you are interested in similar TA please contact [email protected]]

Evidence-based strategies: How Arkansas can better address the interconnected issues of syphilis, HCV, and substance use, improving health outcomes for individuals and communities July 17, 2024 12:00 noon to 1:00pm CT VIRTUAL TRAINING Facilitators: Stephanie Rose, DSW, LCSW, AADC, CS, DCC Assistant Professor, Program Director, Addiction Studies at University of Central Arkansas (UCA) and Amber Kincade, B.A., M.S. UCA Graduate Student This webinar will cover  the co-occurrence of syphilis, hepatitis C virus (HCV), and substance use in Arkansas requires a comprehensive and multi-faceted approach, combining medical, behavioral, and social interventions. Here are some best practices for dealing with these issues:  Integrated Screening and Testing,  Comprehensive Care Coordination,  Harm Reduction Strategies,  Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT),  Behavioral Health Interventions,  Training and Education for Healthcare Providers, Policy and Advocacy,  Data Collection and Monitoring and  Arkansas-Specific Resources and Data. The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) is an Educational Consortium partner of the SSW ATTC. This webinar is in response to a need in HHS Region 6 and intended for behavioral health professionals and students in AR, LA, NM, OK, and TX.

Presented by: Scott Boyles and Mat Roosa, LCSW-R The collective struggle of healthcare systems to engage in timely and sustained implementation of the ASAM criteria and other EBPs has been well documented. Implementation science helps us to understand the key ingredients of effective implementation and sustainment and shows that didactic education is necessary but clearly not sufficient to ensure implementation success. This webinar will offer a brief overview of the ASAM Criteria Implementation Guide which is based on The NIATx model for improvement which has emerged during the last twenty years as a highly effective toolbox for implementation and improvement of EBPs. The Guide moves us toward a focused sequence of tested process tools for ASAM implementation (walk-through, flow chart, nominal group technique, data-driven PDSA cycles, etc.). Objectives Review and identify key concepts of the ASAM Criteria Implementation Guide Discuss how the ASAM Criteria's Guiding Principles Checklist and the ASAM Criteria Checklist can help identify and guide improvement strategies. Understand the NIATx model and the functions of the NIATx Charter Develop awareness around two or three ways the NIATx tools could be used to enhance services in alignment with the ASAM Principles Checklist. About the Speakers Scott Boyles is the Senior National Training Director for Train For Change Inc. With over 35 years of experience in the behavioral health field, he has acted as an inpatient and intensive outpatient counselor, clinical director and director. His experience includes extensive work in how to improve and provide services in rural and frontier communities. He has been a CARF Surveyor, a site auditor for state licensed addiction treatment programs (in multiple states) and contract manager for addiction treatment providers at the state level. Scott has a passion and expertise in system change approaches to support the implementation and use of evidenced based practices. For over two decades, in conjunction with his work in direct care Scott has been a consultant and trainer, with a focus on the utilizing and implementing the ASAM Criteria, individualized treatment planning, clinical documentation, Transtheoretical Model of Change and Motivational Interviewing. His consulting work has evolved from over 20 years of on-line experience. It includes group and individual coaching in regard to skill practice, service improvement and implementing best practices. Scott is a licensed Addiction Counselor, MINT Member and is a member of the ASAM Steering Committee. Mathew Roosa, LCSW-R is a consultant who provides training, coaching, technical assistance and planning support to universities, research studies, governments and health and human service provider organizations. He was a founding member of NIATx, and currently works part time at the UW Madison Center for Health Enhancement Systems Studies (CHESS). Focusing on quality/ process improvement and implementation of evidence based practices, Mr. Roosa’s experience also includes psychotherapy for mental health and substance use in agencies and private practice, teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels in Human Services and Social Work, agency administration, and governmental planning.

According to the American Psychological Association, one way to define cultural competence is the ability to understand, appreciate and effectively interact with people from cultures or belief systems different from one's own. Cultural humility is foundational to this goal and is a lifelong process that can help increase provider self-awareness and promote person-centered approaches to effect equity in client/patient outcomes. This interactive training invites learners to reflect on their cultural identities, history, and experiences that influence and often cultivate both providers and client/patient perspectives. Further, the content will bring the concepts of cultural humility and cultural competence together as essential components for culturally responsive care in meeting the needs of racial, ethnic, and other marginalized communities.

Stigma of substance use can impede appropriate and preventive care that is critical for older adults and their wellness. Biased perceptions of substance use can often dismiss health related impacts of substance use and impede prevention efforts with the aging community. The webinar will explore how stigma of substance use with older adults underscores the lack of screening and tailored prevention. Content will further inform and educate on age-related challenges that increase substance misuse, medication adherence, and person-centered brief intervention approaches. This training was 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 were granted reciprocal approval by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee. Many other states offered reciprocity

Professional boundaries set the parameters of effective and appropriate interaction between professionals and the people they serve. Boundaries protect clients and patients as well as providers. This interactive course will discuss professionalism and ethics, dual relationships, and how to build a safe working environment. This training was 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 were granted reciprocal approval by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee. Many other states offered reciprocity.