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This 3-hour course looks at laws and ethics related to clinician-client relationships for behavioral health professionals in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Topics include sources for law and ethics standards, data on misconduct findings, state-specific laws, ethics codes, and real-life examples of ethics violations. The course meets the current ethics requirement among healthcare professionals in each of the four HHS Region 10 states (AK, ID, OR, WA). Written and presented by Eric Ström, JD, PhD, LMHC, a licensed mental health counselor and attorney in Seattle, WA. 3 hours Continued Education Available, NAADAC

Recording of Peer Recovery Panel. In honor of Recovery Month, we are hosting a panel discussion on peer recovery! 

Please join us for our event: Stimulant Use Disorders: A Continuum of Care on October 7th, 2021. Featuring our guest speaker, Ed Parsells!  Start 9:30am CT

Please join us for our event: Stimulant Use Disorders: A Continuum of Care on October 7th, 2021. Featuring our guest speaker, Ed Parsells!  Start 9:30am CT

Presenter: Jeffrey Sung, MD, UW Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences In the U.S., firearm-related suicides account for almost half of suicide deaths and for most fatal firearm injuries. In clinical settings, lethal means counseling has been proposed as a way of addressing this risk. Implementation efforts, however, have been accompanied by growing awareness of a “culture gap” between clinicians with low familiarity with firearms and patients with potential distrust of clinical interventions. This has resulted in calls for cultural competency training among clinicians engaged in discussions about firearms with patients. This webinar provided an introduction to selected cultural factors related to firearm ownership and use with the intent of improving cross-cultural communication and the quality of suicide care. Download slides | Download handout   Webinar category: Other

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 45: “Effective Psychotherapists” with Bill Miller and Terri Moyers  In this episode, Glenn and Sebastian talk to Drs. William R. Miller and Theresa B. Moyers, authors of “Effective Psychotherapists.” Bill and Terri describe their story of collaboration through research and writing, and talk about predicting therapy outcomes beyond techniques, empathy and genuineness, the internal experience and external skill, what not to do and how you can tell, learning the core characteristics through doing and feedback, belief in others, and how MI changed their lives.  

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 46: Reducing Burnout and Compassion Fatigue with Kristin Dempsey, EdD, and Ali Hall, JD  In this episode, Glenn and Sebastian talk to Kristin Dempsey and Ali Hall about compassion fatigue and burnout, including their recent focus on structural issues in organizations that have worsened due to COVID and climate crises, organizational responses to stress, why and how MI might be helpful for burnout, how MI can serve as a bridge to positive organizational outcomes, and other organizational strategies. In addition, Kristin leads a meditation for helping the helpers, and Ali discusses the concept of a “self-compassion” break.  

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 47: MI and Diabetes, with Judith Carpenter In this episode, Glenn and Sebastian talk to dietician Judith Carpenter about diabetes, responding to your “righting reflex” with “a kind heart,” effective directing, what’s been helpful for her when working with people who have diabetes (curiosity, evoking, and client feedback), ways to level power imbalances, psychological aspects of diabetes, and how MI can help when you’re worried about “opening the can of worms.”   

This event took place virtually on Tuesday, October 5th, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (ET). The New England ATTC hosted the inaugural SAMHSA Region 1 Diversity Inclusion Project Showcase (DIPS): Promoting Recovery-Oriented Organizations! This showcase was introduced by Assistant Regional Administrator Taylor Bryan Turner, with remarks by national and state leaders Tom Coderre, Deidre Calvert, and Nancy Navaretta. Moderators Dr. Haner Hernandez, Michele Stewart-Copes, and Daryl McGraw introduced four recovery-oriented community-based organizations that serve historically marginalized communities: Recovery Support Services; New Life II Ministries; Stairway to Recovery; and STEPRox Recovery Support Center. Learn more about the showcase here. __________________________________________________________________ The video recording of this session may be accessed by clicking on the "view resource" button above. Please click here to access the event agenda and here to access each community-based organization's presentation slides, which shared their organization’s mission statement, services, successes, challenges, and contact information. ___________________________________________________________________ For more information about the history of the DIPS initiative, please contact SAMHSA's Public Health Fellow Tim Jean at [email protected].

  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.   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.   PRESENTER Ruby Warrington Ruby Warrington is creator of the term Sober Curious. Author of the 2018 book of the same title, her work has spearheaded a global movement to reevaluate our relationship to alcohol. Other works include Material Girl, Mystical World (2017), The Numinous Astro Deck (June 2019), and The Sober Curious Reset (Dec 2020). With 20+ years’ experience as a lifestyle journalist and editor, Ruby is also the founder of self-publishing imprint Numinous Books, and is known as a true thought leader in the “Now Age” wellness space.  

  This event took place virtually on Tuesday, October 5th, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (ET).    The New England ATTC hosted the inaugural SAMHSA Region 1 Diversity Inclusion Project Showcase (DIPS): Promoting Recovery-Oriented Organizations! This showcase was introduced by Assistant Regional Administrator Taylor Bryan Turner, with remarks by national and state leaders Tom Coderre, Deidre Calvert, and Nancy Navaretta. Moderators Dr. Haner Hernandez, Michele Stewart-Copes, and Daryl McGraw introduced four recovery-oriented community-based organizations that serve historically marginalized communities: Recovery Support Services; New Life II Ministries; Stairway to Recovery; and STEPRox Recovery Support Center. Learn more about the showcase here. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________   The event agenda and each community-based organization's presentation slides of this session may be accessed by clicking on the "view resource" button above. Please click here to access the showcase recording.   ________________________________________________________________________________________________________   For more information about the history of the DIPS initiative, please contact SAMHSA's Public Health Fellow Tim Jean at [email protected].    

Slides from the session ESAS: Clinical Evaluation - Screening. This event took place on October 6th, 2021. This presentation focuses on the screening process for Substance Use Disorders. The first step in this process is determine whether the patient recognizes the need for change in his/her behavior. The next step is to interview the patient to determine whether he/she describes behaviors predictive of substance use disorders and then to ask specific questions that will further discern the extent of the problem or eliminate the need for further additional follow-up. 

Recording of ESAS: Clinical Evaluation - Screening. This event took place on October 6th, 2021. This presentation focuses on the screening process for Substance Use Disorders. The first step in this process is determine whether the patient recognizes the need for change in his/her behavior. The next step is to interview the patient to determine whether he/she describes behaviors predictive of substance use disorders and then to ask specific questions that will further discern the extent of the problem or eliminate the need for further additional follow-up.

Recovery is defined as a ‘process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential’ (SAMHSA Definition). A key dimension of the recovery process is the engagement with supportive relationships and with networks that may be available to respond to and encourage an individual’s recovery from substance use disorders (SUDs). It has been documented that rural communities experience a range of social, economic, health disparities that can, at times, limit access to needed supports by individuals in recovery and their family members. However, groups and networks do exist and can be drawn upon to assist/support those in recovery and their family members. This webinar will provide highlight some of the challenges but more importantly strengths of rural communities that can be used to promote recovery. Strategies that could be employed to enhance support for those in recovery will be shared, particularly those that engage with faith supports and faith-based communities.   Supporting Recovery in Rural Communities: Engaging Faith Supports     Learning Objectives: Define the recovery process and the 10 guiding principles of recovery. Recognize the prevalence of SUDs in rural communities. Describe how providers can engage with faith communities to assist individuals and their family members in recovery. Identify strategies for developing responsive approaches to respond to community recovery needs.   Presenter: Kenneth Flanagan, Ph.D., MSW, LCSW is a Curriculum Developer for the Mountain Plains ATTC and an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work at the University of North Dakota.    

Mid-America ATTC is please to promote a new training series offered through a collaboration between the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, MO Healthnet, Missouri Telehealth Network’s Show-Me ECHO, Missouri Primary Care Association, Mid-America Addiction Technology Transfer Center, and Swope Health. This training will be at no cost to the provider and will provide information on hepatitis C testing, linkage to care, and treatment. It will also equip the provider with tools on how to implement a hepatitis C clinic and expand provider capacity within Missouri to serve individuals who need hepatitis C treatment.  With the general rise in hepatitis C cases, more providers are needed to treat hepatitis C. A provider does not need to be a specialist to treat hepatitis C. With advancement of medicines, education and resources, treatment of hep C is easier than before! The weekly, four-part webinar series will be held four consecutive Fridays in October from 12-1 p.m. Continuing education credits will be provided for CME/Pharmacy hours. Sessions will be recorded for later viewing, but training participants must attend live for continuing education credits. Download the flyer to for training schedule and registration information. 

In honor of Recovery Month 2021, the Peer Recovery Center of Excellence, Faces & Voices of Recovery, ATTC Network, and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing are pleased to collaborate to bring you Journey Toward Recovery Rich Communities. In this two-hour webinar, we host a diverse panel of experts who take us through the past, present, and future of recovery-ready communities. Together, we explored the elements of the recovery ecosystem, the role of advocacy, and what it takes to create recovery-rich communities.

View the slides from the presentation, “Adolescent Substance Use: An Evidence Update” with subject matter expert, Sarah Helseth, PhD, by clicking on the download button above.

  The National American Indian and Alaska Native Addiction Technology Transfer Center would like to share with you Volume 7, Issue 3 of our newsletter, Addressing Addiction in our Native American Communities for Fall 2021: Recovering from Substance Use Disorders During COVID-19. Please take a few moments to explore this issue. It is available at the link below to download.

Slides form the session ESAS: Adolescent Brain Maturation and Health: Intersections on the Developmental Highway. This event took place on September 22, 2021. Featuring Ken Winters, PhD! This session will cover what is actually happening in the brain of an adolescent as they mature, and how drug use can particularly affect the teen brain. The maturation of the adolescent brain likely contributes to behaviors that are characteristic of this developmental period. This maturation also informs our understanding of risk for substance use disorders and other behavioral disorders. Service providers can leverage teen brain science when working with adolescents and parents.

Recording of ESAS: Adolescent Brain Maturation and Health: Intersections on the Developmental Highway. This event took place on September 22, 2021. Featuring Ken Winters, PhD! This session will cover what is actually happening in the brain of an adolescent as they mature, and how drug use can particularly affect the teen brain. The maturation of the adolescent brain likely contributes to behaviors that are characteristic of this developmental period. This maturation also informs our understanding of risk for substance use disorders and other behavioral disorders. Service providers can leverage teen brain science when working with adolescents and parents.

   September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. If you or a loved one needs support, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available to you: 1-800-273-8255 We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. For resources, please visit: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/promote-national-suicide-prevention-month/ https://www.bethe1to.com/?_ga=2.202412946.2037725760.1632240281-2095456634.1632240281 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/lgbtq/   Español  Septiembre es el Mes Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio. Si usted o un ser querido necesita apoyo, la Línea Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio está disponible para usted: 1888-628-9454 Todos podemos ayudar a prevenir el suicidio. El Lifeline proporciona 24/7, soporte gratuito y confidencial para personas en peligro, también proporciona recursos de prevención y recursos de crisis para usted o sus seres queridos, y las mejores prácticas para profesionales. Para obtener más información, visite: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/promote-national-suicide-prevention-month/  https://www.bethe1to.com/bethe1to-pasos-evidencia/?_ga=2.176832166.2037725760.1632240281-2095456634.1632240281   Português Setembro é o Mês Nacional de Conscientização sobre a Prevenção do Suicídio. Se você ou alguém querido (a) precisa de apoio, a Linha Nacional para Prevenção do Suicídio está disponível para você: 1800-273-8255 Todos nós podemos ajudar a prevenir o suicídio. A lifeline oferece ajuda, 24 horas por dia, 7 dias da semana, suporte gratuito e confidencial para pessoas em risco, também oferece recursos de prevenção e recursos de crise para você ou seus seres queridos (as) e as melhores práticas para profissionais. Para mais informações visite: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/promote-national-suicide-prevention-month/  https://www.bethe1to.com/?_ga=2.202412946.2037725760.1632240281-2095456634.1632240281 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/lgbtq/  

Slides from the session TOR Regional Meeting: Southwest IHS Regions. These included Phoenix, Tucson, Albuquerque, and Navajo areasThese meetings are intended to allow grantees to share ideas, discuss difficulties, and learn from experts on managing your grant. We will also have open discussions on topics, issues, and questions that you are most interested in related to your TOR grant/program, so please let us know what you would like to discuss! 

The switch from in-person to virtual service delivery as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic not only changed how clinical services are provided, but also the way clinical supervision is conducted. This self-paced training describes the key skills and tools necessary to provide high quality clinical supervision virtually. Topics include creative engagement strategies for the virtual format, best practices, goal setting, and a discussion about the future of clinical tele-supervision.   Steps to participate: Register for the no-cost, self-paced course. Login to your account on mtplainsattc.org. Watch the webinar. Complete the post-test with a score of at least 80%. Download your 1 CE certificate.  

Recording of Walking the Long Road: AI/AN Recovery Stories of Experience, Strength, and Hope.  This event took place on September 15, 2021. In honor of National Recovery Month, this 2-hour Behavioral Health webinar event offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from Native individuals in long-term recovery. A panel and moderator will address questions related to each person's pathway to sobriety and ongoing recovery from a personal, cultural, and spiritual perspective. Please plan to attend this special broadcast as our panelists share their experience, strength, and hope with one another.