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Slides and handouts: This webinar will explore issues surrounding Indigenous moral, values, and beliefs. These can have a profound affect on the decisions people make on a daily basis. Indigenous morals and values have changed since colonization and can often have negative effects on behavior. Morals, values, and beliefs represent three different aspects of an individual's character and way of life. This webinar will offer an opportunity for participants to share some tools to hep them take back and carry on their cultural morals and values.

The Great Lakes Current is the monthly e-newsletter of the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC.  The December 2021 issue features the Counselor's Corner blog post, a complete calendar of events, and resources for student mental health.   

Monthly electronic newsletter of the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC.  November 2021 issue features the Counselor's Corner blog, new products from SAMHSA, and a complete calendar of events. 

The Great Lakes Current is the monthly e-newsletter of the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC.  The September 2021 edition features National Recovery Month 2021, the Counselor's Corner blog, a snapshot of Region 5 Recovery Month events, and a calendar of events. 

These Telehealth MOUD Video Demonstrations show distinct clinical interactions common across the medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) modality. Except for the first two videos listed (Buprenorphine Induction and Re-induction to Buprenorphine), which show the same mock patient at two stages along his treatment trajectory, the videos in this collection are independent depictions showcasing different settings, patient situations, and provider types. The common thread for these videos is that each patient portrayed has an opioid use disorder and is considering or engaged in medication treatment. This set of videos may be useful for individuals entering the MOUD workforce or for MOUD patients and family members curious about what happens at various points in treatment.  Produced by the Northwest ATTC (SAMHSA grant no. TI080201), in co-sponsorship with Southeast ATTC (SAMHSA grant no. TI080215) and the ATTC Network Coordinating Office (SAMHSA grant no. TI080205). We thank the clinicians involved for their conceptual contributions to the development of these characters and the clinical scenario.

The Great Lakes Current is the monthly e-newsletter of the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC. August 2021 issue features The Counselor's Corner blog, new products, and a calendar of events for all three programs. 

The July 2021 Dialogue contains articles on: Addiction: NIH Studies Mobile Clinics for HIV and SUD Treatment and Recovery Stories | Mental Health: Looking Back While Moving Forward: National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month | Prevention: BIPOC Mental Health Month | ORN: Compassion Fatigue | Region 3 Spotlight: WV Behavioral Health Workforce and Health Equity Training Center. Additional sections include upcoming training and webinar events, behavioral health observances, new resources, and Region 3 news. The Dialogue is designed to inform behavioral and mental health professionals of news and upcoming events in the Central East states. This electronic newsletter is disseminated bi-monthly on the first Tuesday. You are encouraged to provide us with any feedback or submit articles and topics for discussion in future issues of the newsletter, [email protected]. Sign up to receive the Dialogue in your mailbox.

Mid-America ATTC is launching another cohort of Enhancing Workforce Capacity to Provide Clinical Supervision for Substance Use Disorders! Participants of the series will receive support and develop the skills needed to master complexities in clinical supervision.  Download the application above or email Bree at [email protected] if you have any questions. 

Monthly e-newsletter of the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC.  The Great Lakes Current June 2021 issue features Pride Month, announces the Wellness Leadership Academy, and includes a complete calendar of events for the month.   

This free series of online mini-courses is designed for Kansas mental health and addiction counseling professionals and leaders who need to know about topics essential to Kansas Substance Use Disorder (SUD) practice.  

This video provides an overview of the New England ATTC's mission, catchment area, strategic operations, and strategic advice for other training and technical assistance centers. It was recorded as an orientation for new International TTCs but has broad relevance for all audiences interested in learning more about the New England ATTC. 

This set of training slides addresses fundamental principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Teen Substance Use. It defines the CBT triangle, introduces several core skills, and provides concrete examples of how to apply the skills in clinical practice. 

  New England ATTC team members Raymond Sanchez and Mika Salas have developed a new training, "Transitioning to Effective Online Training: Parts 1 – 3" in response to the COVID-19 pandemic requiring the workforce to transition to training virtually. This 3-part training is designed to help trainers use Zoom effectively to engage participants in virtual learning. It may be especially useful to ensure that trainings and technical assistance activities are accessible for individuals living in rural and underserved communities.  Part 1, “Getting to Know Zoom” is a pre-recorded session focused on basic to intermediate Zoom functions in order to build the foundational skills necessary to host, facilitate, and provide technical assistance for any virtual training, meeting, and/or conference. Part 2, “Advanced Zoom Functions and Best Practices” builds the specialized skills necessary to host and facilitate an engaging and secure virtual training. This training describes strategies, techniques, and resources to manage and engage participants in their ‘virtual classroom’ internal to Zoom. Part 3, “Engagement Strategies and Application” explores techniques and best practices to manage and engage participants in their virtual training sessions using both internal and external resources. Participants also have the opportunity to practice integrating these changes into their current curriculum. Due to the evolving nature of the Zoom platform, please note that these presentation slides are current as of May 26, 2021.  After this date, there may be updates to Zoom that are not reflected in these materials.  

The Counselor's Corner blog series brings timely tips and inspiration for counseling professionals. The first posts in our series feature guest blogger Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC. Mark shares insights he's gained over 30 years in the field as a clinician and trainer. 

Monthly e-newsletter of the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC.  April 2021 features resources for Alcohol Awareness Month, a new article in the Counselor's Corner series, a link to the new Change Project 911 blog post series, calendar of upcoming events, new products from SAMHSA, and more. 

These are the supplemental handouts from the Transitioning to Effective Online Training series. Provided in these handouts are general tools, tips, and best practices to help guide you (or your organization) in transitioning to and delivering online training. Most of the information included in this document comes from anecdotal experiences from the New England ATTC staff and trainers that have successfully transitioned their in-person training(s), national and regional conferences, webinars, and programs to a virtual format.

Presenters: Tisha Wiley, PhD, Laura Kwako, PhD, Lori Ducharme, PhD ABSTRACT: This workshop will feature presentations and small group discussions with NIDA and NIAAA program staff, including strategic advice on how to start and maintain your NIH research career. Topics will include funding opportunities for dissertation research and pre/postdoc fellowships, career (K) awards, getting your first (and your next!) R01, building partnerships, avoiding stagnation, and making strategic use of supplements and other funding opportunities at NIH and beyond. The first 60 minutes will feature presentations and general Q&A. In the last 30 minutes, participants will be able to choose a virtual roundtable for small group discussions hosted by a NIDA/NIAAA program officer.

Electronic newsletter of the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC.  March 2021 issue features include The Counselor's Corner, published research, Indiana spotlight, and a complete calendar of events March 16-31, 2021. 

Mary McCarty-Arias, M.A. Research Project Manager Division of Substance Use Disorders New York State Psychiatric Institute Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University Medical Center This course will introduce participants to stigma and discrimination around substance use disorders (SUDs). Other disabilities will be discussed, including mental health disorders and HIV. Participants will be able to reflect on their own practice and those used by their agencies.

Moderators: Haiden Huskamp, PhD and Maureen Stewart, PhD Presenters: Debra Furr-Holden, PhD, Lewei (Allison) Lin, MD, MS, Patience Moyo, PhD, Brendan Salonder, PhD, Stacy Sterling, DrPH, MSW, Lori Uscher-Pines, PhD ABSTRACT: This interactive workshop includes a panel of researchers from a variety of settings (e.g., academia, research/consulting firms) and career stages to give “nuts and bolts” guidance to new researchers interested in learning more about opportunities for research careers both in and beyond academia. Topics include setting priorities for the range of opportunities that arise across research, teaching and service; collaborating with other researchers; collaborating with community settings; writing manuscripts and grant reviews; identifying and evaluating grant opportunities.  Ample time will be available for questions and discussion.

Presenters: Ali Jalali, PhD, Kathryn E. McCollister, PhD, Sean M. Murphy, PhD ABSTRACT:  This CHERISH (Center for Health Economics of Treatment Interventions for Substance Use Disorder, HCV, and HIV) sponsored seminar will provide an in-depth review of methods for conducting an economic evaluation alongside a clinical trial. Statistical methods frequently employed in applied health econometric studies (two-part, and generalized linear models, recycled predictions, mixed effects, longitudinal analysis, etc.), and best practices for data collection and analysis will be discussed, with examples using Stata statistical software; however, experience with Stata is not a prerequisite. This seminar is designed for investigators who have some familiarity with economic evaluations, but would benefit from a more detailed outline of the methods involved and examples of their application.

E-newsletter of the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC.  January 2021 issue features:  Hall of Fame: Online Museum of African American Addictions, Treatment, and Recovery Counselor's Corner State Spotlight: Minnesota Complete calendar of upcoming events New products from SAMHSA  

Presenters: Rosalie Liccardo Pacula, PhD, and Rosanna Smart, PhD ABSTRACT: Numerous private and public agencies are collecting and reporting out information on state opioid policies to facilitate greater analysis and dissemination of state approaches for tackling the opioid epidemic. Most agencies focus on laws/statutes, which means that this is where the bulk of the research is happening. Definitions of many policies differ across some of the most commonly relied upon sources, which contributes to uncertainty regarding their impact. In this workshop, we will discuss some of the most common definitions being used for various policies, discuss how differences in assumptions regarding the meaning of “effective date” can have important implications regarding the likelihood of finding an impact through analysis, and discuss the importance of considering multiple policy domains.

Presenters: Megan Schuler, PhD, and Beth Ann Griffin, PhD ABSTRACT: Motivated by the context of opioid policy research, this workshop will provide an overview of key methodological challenges faced when evaluating the effectiveness of state-level policy using annual state- level data, as well as potential solutions and practice guidelines. We will begin discussing the commonly used linear difference-in-difference (DID) model and then subsequently discuss DID extensions and alternative approaches (i.e., autoregressive models, non-linear models, doubly robust methods, synthetic controls). Methods will be demonstrated in STATA using an opioid policy case study.