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The purpose of this module is to make visible the effects of stigmatization and marginalization in the LGBTQ+ community and how they are more likely to present depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders, compared to the heterosexual population. Health service providers will learn in this module about LGBTQ+ population, and be able to understand the social determinants that affect them and identify their needs. Also, they will learn language free of stigma and how to integrate sensitivity approaches and intervention strategies that respect their diversity. These practices have been shown to be more effective for substance use treatment in LGBTQ+ communities. 

Talking To Change: A Motivational Interviewing Podcast, hosted by Glenn Hinds and Sebastian Kaplan, is a series of conversations exploring Motivational Interviewing (MI) and its influence on supporting individuals and groups as they make positive health and lifestyle changes. Talking to Change: An MI Podcast. Episode 54: MI in Peer Support Recovery Services, with John Burns In this episode of Talking to Change, hosts Glenn and Sebastian talk to John Burns, director of SOS Recovery Community Organization and founder of Families Hoping and Coping, about the use of MI in peer support recovery services. John shares his early MI story, talks about lessons learned from early experiences in recovery, and describes "game changers" he encountered after learning client-centered approaches. He then talks about how MI can help in peer support settings, the role of self-disclosure, integrating peer support services within organizations, management of a peer recovery support organization, and more. The episode ends with a role play and debrief.  

Talking To Change: A Motivational Interviewing Podcast, hosted by Glenn Hinds and Sebastian Kaplan, is a series of conversations exploring Motivational Interviewing (MI) and its influence on supporting individuals and groups as they make positive health and lifestyle changes. Talking to Change: An MI Podcast. Episode 55: Motivational Interviewing and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), with Robyn D. Walser, PhD In this episode of Talking to Change, Glenn and Sebastian explore MI and ACT with Robyn D. Walser, PhD, Director of TL Consultation Services and Assistant Professor at the University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Walser talks about what ACT is, how it works well in combination with MI, noticing ambivalence and other human experiences, acceptance in ACT and how to change through “addition not subtraction,” creative helplessness, the role of language in MI and ACT, and the therapeutic relationship in ACT. The episode ends with a “real-play” with Robin and Glenn followed by a debrief and some recommendations for resources to learn more.  

This event took place on June 1st 2022 with presenter Avis Garcia, PhD, NCC, LPC, LAT! Avis Garcia is an enrolled member of the Northern Arapaho Tribe and is affiliated with the Eastern Shoshone Tribes of the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming.  Avis is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Addictions Therapist.  Avis holds a doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision who specializes in SUD treatment and work with Native Americans.  Avis works with individuals of all ages and does, individual, group, couples, and family therapy.  She specializes in the treatment of substance use disorders and trauma.  Her therapeutic approach is to privilege Indigenous knowledge and draw on the strengths of individuals and families to promoting intergenerational healing, through research and clinical work.   

This event took place on June 1st, 2022 with our presenter Avis Garcia, PhD, NCC, LPC, LAT ! Avis Garcia is an enrolled member of the Northern Arapaho Tribe and is affiliated with the Eastern Shoshone Tribes of the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming. Avis is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Addictions Therapist. Avis holds a doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision who specializes in SUD treatment and work with Native Americans. Avis works with individuals of all ages and does, individual, group, couples, and family therapy. She specializes in the treatment of substance use disorders and trauma. Her therapeutic approach is to privilege Indigenous knowledge and draw on the strengths of individuals and families to promoting intergenerational healing, through research and clinical work.

This Issue: Planting Seeds of Love, Light and Respect to Harvest Equity This issue celebrates Pride month and we are celebrating the diversity, beauty, resilience of and contributions by our LGBTQAI2S+ community members. Please read to learn more about the resources we are highlighting this quarter, NLBHA’s upcoming events and projects, and more.   In This Issue Our Mission Dicho of the Quarter Page 1 A reflection by our Program Director Page 2 Story time: meet our team member, Christina Page 3 Highlighting the experts Quarterly Highlights Celebrations Page 4 NLBHA Highlights Page 5 Article by Luis Cornejo MS, LMFT Page 6 Media Corner Page 8 Staff Contact information Page 9   Español: Esta Publicación: Plantando Semillas de Amor, Luz y Respeto Para Cosechar Equidad   Português: Esta Edição: Plantando Sementes de Amor, Luz e Respeito Para Colher Equidade

Slides from the session TOR Webinar: Native Veterans Wellness. This event took place on May 25th, 2022. 

Cultural Competence is a life-long process requiring personal awareness, education, sharing of power and intentional actions to extend social justice and equity to all. This interactive training invites learners to reflect on their cultural identities, history, and experiences, and to actively consider how each of these elements can impact outcomes with clients. Participants will engage in individual, small and large group activities focused on Anti-Oppression and Anti-Racist outcomes. This training met approval for 4 renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and 4 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 offered reciprocity.

Cultural Competence is a life-long process requiring personal awareness, education, sharing of power and intentional actions to extend social justice and equity to all. This interactive training invites learners to reflect on their cultural identities, history, and experiences, and to actively consider how each of these elements can impact outcomes with clients. Participants will engage in individual, small and large group activities focused on Anti-Oppression and Anti-Racist outcomes. This training met approval for 4 renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and 4 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 offered reciprocity

The National Hispanic and Latino PTTC is happy to share with you this resource from the Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity (CoE LGBTQ+ BHE). Our center supported the CoE LGBTQ+ BHE and we are proud to share these resources are now available in Spanish and Portuguese. This animated video, reviews basic terminology that is important to know when working with people who have diverse sexual orientations or gender identities. This terminology includes sex assigned at birth, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and more.   English   Spanish   Portuguese     This glossary of terms related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression (SOGIE) is a resource for behavioral health practitioners to better understand language commonly used in LGBTQ+ communities. It should be noted that people use terms in different ways, and the best practice is always to honor language an individual uses to identify themselves. English: Spanish: Portuguese: We invite you to visit the CoE LGBTQ+ BHE webpage to learn more: https://lgbtqequity.org/resources/ 

"What if I say the wrong the wrong thing - I don't want to offend them." Join this interactive, learning community conversation where we will explore the limitations of "cultural competence" while providing services to LGBTQIA people. The concept and practice of "Cultural Humility" offers a starting point and a path that offers respect and can build trust between providers and the LGBTQIA people they serve.  

Fatal overdoses are skyrocketing, and rates of substance use remain high, demonstrating the need to expand substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. In 2020, fatal overdoses in the Central East increased 25% (from 9,909 to 12,377), with overdose rates above the national average in every state except Virginia. Rates of substance use and SUD are persistently elevated. Funding additional treatment services and expanding access to existing treatment can help address the problem. This factsheet provides statistics and justifications for increasing SUD treatment.

Fatal substance-involved overdoses have significantly worsened over the COVID-19 pandemic. Long a major public health concern in the Central East region and nationwide, fatal overdoses are growing faster than rates of substance use. Overdoses are occurring across all ages, races, ethnicities, genders, and geographic areas [CDC]. Fentanyl is the largest driver of the explosion in overdoses. But overdoses of other substances—particularly methamphetamine—have also increased dramatically. In 2020, the Central East contained 9 of the 10 counties and independent cities with the highest fatal overdose rates in the United States. Over 80% (87) of the counties and cities in the region with reliable data had an overdose rate above the national average. The overdose rate in 31 jurisdictions was at least double the national average. And the fatal overdose rate was three to six times the national average in 11 counties in West Virginia; in Baltimore City and Cecil County, Maryland; and in Petersburg City, Virginia.

Presenters: Christina Love and Jess Wojcik May 2022 As many people know, the professional identity of peer staff is rooted in their lived experience and deep connection to personal vulnerabilities. What is not often talked about or addressed are the imbalances that many peers face in the workforce. The majority of peers work alongside and are supervised by clinicians and other professionals who may not have the ability to disclose their lived experience, or who do not identify as having lived experience. Often, these imbalances can lead to unclear job descriptions, miscommunication, siloing of services, and replication of the harm many peers have experienced in navigating systems of care. During this one hour webinar, Christina Love and Jess Wojcik provided a 30,000 foot overview of an upcoming training on supervision of peer based recovery support services and a primer for helping attendees move toward organizational transformation and healing through supportive relationships and supervisory practices. Download slides | Watch recording

This unique 6-part series, presented by the National AI/AN ATTC, provides the viewers with an opportunity to discuss strength-based cultural practices and Springtime teachings to our peers, friends, and relatives. Session sub-topics TBA.   This event took place on May 20th, 2022.

The Great Lakes A/MH/PTTC 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.   Great Lakes ATTC Spring Webinar Series: Pregnant Women and Marijuana–Special Considerations Recording     DESCRIPTION: This session focuses on navigating conversations with pregnant women about the growing trends of cannabis and e-cigarette use. Health risks will be examined, and participants will learn about the research on the perceived risks of cannabis and tobacco use. Best practices in screening for cannabis and e-cigarette use will be explored and strategies for educating pregnant women and addressing cannabis use will be shared.     LEARNING OBJECTIVES: • Differentiate known and perceived risks • List predictors of cannabis use in pregnancy • Describe how perceived risk can impact cannabis and tobacco use by pregnant women • Identify key factors for educating pregnant women about cannabis use       TRAINERS: Linda Frazier, MA, RN, MCHES, Director of Addictions Initiatives at Advocates for Human Potential (AHP), has extensive leadership and consulting experience with more than 30 years’ experience in a variety of clinical settings, including outpatient behavioral health, medications for addiction treatment (MAT), women’s health, adolescent, and college health. Ms. Frazier served as associate director of treatment and recovery services for the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office of Behavioral Health. She has served on the leadership team of the American Public Health Association Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Section since 2009 and is currently the Past Chair.   Elizabeth Carla Lemos, CADC, Senior Program Manager at Advocates for Human Potential (AHP), has been delivering substance use disorder treatment services for more than twenty years. Her experience includes serving as the program director of a PPW residen­tial program, director of re-entry services for an agency on Los Angeles’ Skid Row, and supervisor for a substance use program for individuals while incarcerated. She is currently completing her master’s degree at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology.

Recording of TOR: 988 Launch and Listening Session. 

  Podcast hosts will discuss how alcohol use and the risk for alcohol-related problems change over women’s lifespan from adolescence to college-age, early careers, pregnancy, parenting, empty-nest, retirement and aging. The podcast episodes will feature conversations with the hosts and guest speakers on topics such as: Women, Alcohol and Health Disparities Social and Cultural Contexts of Alcohol Use Media Messages about Women and Alcohol Use Women’s Alcohol Use during the Pandemic Prenatal Alcohol Exposure and more  

The New England ATTC is proud to partner with the New England PTTC and New England Association of Recovery Court Professionals to host the webinar, "Cannabis in the Era of Commercialization - Part 2" for criminal justice, admins, and recovery support professionals.   This presentation took a deeper look at what is happening with cannabis policy in New England, examine the potential implications for risk factors associated with cannabis use disorder, and what the emerging science is telling us in terms of how to reduce harm for those who may be using cannabis.  View the recording from the Cannabis in the Era of Commercialization by clicking on the view resource button above. More information about the event can be found here. 

Talking To Change: A Motivational Interviewing Podcast, hosted by Glenn Hinds and Sebastian Kaplan, is a series of conversations exploring Motivational Interviewing (MI) and its influence on supporting individuals and groups as they make positive health and lifestyle changes. Talking to Change: An MI Podcast. Episode 53: Motivational Interviewing for Working with Children & Families, with Donald Forrester In this episode, Glenn and Sebastian talk to Professor Donald Forrester, Cardiff University CASCADE Centre for Children’s Social Care, about the use of MI with children and families. Professor Forrester talks about what it means to be a “good social worker,” how to balance MI spirit with a child’s safety, recognizing the needs of a vulnerable parent, modeling good care in supervision, and teaching MI to parents so they can use it with their own kids. The episode ends with a role play exploring an allegation of child abuse and a debrief afterwards.  

Talking To Change: A Motivational Interviewing Podcast, hosted by Glenn Hinds and Sebastian Kaplan, is a series of conversations exploring Motivational Interviewing (MI) and its influence on supporting individuals and groups as they make positive health and lifestyle changes. Talking to Change: An MI Podcast. Episode 54: MI in Peer Support Recovery Services, with John Burns In this episode of Talking to Change, hosts Glenn and Sebastian talk to John Burns, director of SOS Recovery Community Organization and founder of Families Hoping and Coping, about the use of MI in peer support recovery services. John shares his early MI story, talks about lessons learned from early experiences in recovery, and describes "game changers" he encountered after learning client-centered approaches. He then talks about how MI can help in peer support settings, the role of self-disclosure, integrating peer support services within organizations, management of a peer recovery support organization, and more. The episode ends with a role play and debrief.  

Recovery Incentives: California’s Contingency Management Program Contingency Management (CM) Overview Training Sponsored By: UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs and the California Department of Health Care Services   Instructions for Registering for an Account and Accessing the Course: To Register for an account, please visit the PSATTC e-Learn Site: https://www.psattcelearn.org Step 1. Click on link above. Step 2. If you don’t have an Account already, you will need to create your Account by clicking “Create and Account.” Step 3. Fill out the registration questions, which include Name Email, Organization, Occupation, and Type of Continuing Education credit needed (if applicable). You will also create a username and password for your account. Please save your username and password.   Once you are registered, you can access the course at: https://psattcelearn.org/courses/recovery-incentives-californias-contingency-management-program-contingency-management-overview-training/ This two-hour on-demand course is free and is open to staff who are interested in learning more about Recovery Incentives, including: •    CM Coordinators, Back-Up CM Coordinators, and CM Supervisors (this training is required) •    Program Administrators •    Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants •    Psychologists •    LMFTs and LCSWs •    Registered Nurses •    Certified Substance Use Disorder Treatment Counselors •    Other Behavioral Health Specialists/Clinicians   Course Description: Contingency management is one of the only evidence-based behavioral interventions shown to be effective in treating stimulant use disorder (StimUD). Contingency management provides monetary incentives (such as gift cards) for meeting treatment goals, including stimulant non-use as measured by negative urine drug tests (UDTs), rewarding individuals for changing their behaviors. Substance use offers a powerful, immediate reinforcement. Contingency management confronts this challenge by offering immediate financial awards that can help activate the brain’s reward system, thus encouraging the replacement of stimulants with the incentive to achieve a dopamine release. This course is a two-hour self-paced online training designed to provide a broad overview of contingency management for treating individuals with a stimulant use disorder (StimUD). The course includes a brief Introduction and seven (7) Modules. You can complete one Module at a time as your schedule permits. Completion of this course is required for individuals who are serving as a CM Coordinator, Back-Up CM Coordinator, or CM Supervisor within their agency.    Learning Objectives:  At the end of the course, participants will be able to:  1.    Recall at least three (3) patterns and trends regarding the scope of stimulant use in California and beyond. 2.    Identify at least three (3) acute and three (3) chronic effects of psychostimulant drugs on the brain. 3.    Specify at least three (3) key principles of operant conditioning. 4.    Formulate a list of the four (4) essential elements of an evidence-based, protocol-driven Recovery Incentives Program to address stimulant use.    

This is 90-minutes webinar on Family Counseling is part of our Essential Substance Abuse Skills series. This section will cover the following topics: This event took place on May 5th, 2022. 1-2:30 EDT . 12-1:30 CDT . 11-12:30 MDT . 10-11:30 PDT . 9-10:30 AKDT Understand the characteristics and dynamics of families, couples, and significant others affected by substance use. Be familiar with and appropriately use models of diagnosis and intervention for families, couples, and significant others, including extended, kinship, or tribal family structures. Assist families, couples, and significant others to understand the interaction between family system and substance use behaviors. Assist families, couples, and significant others to adopt strategies and behaviors that sustain recovery and maintain healthy relationships.

This is 90-minutes webinar on Family Counseling is part of our Essential Substance Abuse Skills series. This section will cover the following topics: This event took place on May 5th, 2022. 1-2:30 EDT . 12-1:30 CDT . 11-12:30 MDT . 10-11:30 PDT . 9-10:30 AKDT Understand the characteristics and dynamics of families, couples, and significant others affected by substance use. Be familiar with and appropriately use models of diagnosis and intervention for families, couples, and significant others, including extended, kinship, or tribal family structures. Assist families, couples, and significant others to understand the interaction between family system and substance use behaviors. Assist families, couples, and significant others to adopt strategies and behaviors that sustain recovery and maintain healthy relationships.