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This mini-course is about documentation of medical necessity. What is it? Why do we need to document it? What tools are available to assist us? Or “How do I get those darn insurance companies to listen?” This course is part of an online 6-course series, Understanding Addiction Services in Kansas: A Mini-course Series, designed for Kansas mental health and addiction counseling professionals and organization leaders who need to know about topics essential to Kansas Substance Use Disorder (SUD) practice. Certificate of Completion Available

This mini-course is about peer mentoring, which is also called recovery coaching, and how those services are used in Kansas, how one becomes certified as a peer mentor, and what peer mentors need to know and be watchful for as they work. This course is part of an online 6-course series, Understanding Addiction Services in Kansas: A Minicourse Series, designed for Kansas mental health and addiction counseling professionals and organization leaders who need to know about topics essential to Kansas Substance Use Disorder (SUD) practice. Certificate of Completion Available

This guide is intended to build the capacity of publicly funded Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) to integrate Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) prevention and treatment services into their programs. The guide may also be useful for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), community and healthcare coalitions, nonprofit organizations and other substance use disorder and HCV treatment providers. The opioid epidemic has resulted in significant increases in HCV among people who inject drugs, accounting for 23% of new infections. HCV is completely curable and testing and treatment are the path to cure. OTPs play a critical role in comprehensive approaches to addressing HCV and this guide is one tool to help.

This interactive workshop describes 'empowerment' as viewed through the lens of Motivational Interviewing (MI). This opportunity also defines, details and provides opportunities to practice the E-P-E strategy; suggested for use when practicing MI. The E-P-E strategy allows providers (peers, CASACs, Social Workers, Nurses, Doctors & others) to offer their experience and knowledge while enhancing engagement and a productive and collaborative partnership. Objectives State the MI construction of empowerment. Describe the relationship between autonomy and empowerment. Define the E-P-E strategy. List a minimum of two situations when E-P-E can be used in your work. Develop a minimum of four responses that can be offered when the client/patient says "No". Rate how likely you are to implement E-P-E during client/patient conversations. Agenda A. Welcome/Goal/Learning Objectives B. MI and what is meant by "Empowerment". C. "Autonomy" and the helping partnership. D. The E-P-E strategy. E. When "No" is a complete sentence. F. E-P-E and you. This (1-hour) zoom webinar was provided under New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) Education and Training. Provider Certification Number (115) Training under a New York State OASAS Provider Certification is acceptable for meeting all or part of the CASAC/CPP/CPS education and training requirements. Disclaimer: The development of these training materials is supported by grant TI082504 (PI: M. Chaple) from the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), United States Department of Health and Human Services. The contents are solely the responsibility of the Northeast and Caribbean Addiction Technology Transfer Center, and do not necessarily represent the official views of SAMHSA  

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 7: The Development, Future, and Practice of MI with Stephen Rollnick, PhD. In this episode, Stephen Rollnick, the co-founder of MI, describes the development and future direction of MI and explores his journey with Bill Miller in translating MI from a world of specialist psychology to one of everyday practice. Download the transcript (pdf)

If you are at case conference or other meetings and hear clinicians describe why medications work, what dopamine does to the body, and other questions about brain chemistry and don’t understand the discussion, this course will describe some of the basics of neurochemistry.  It is focused for people who work in the field of substance use or co-occurring disorders and are not scientists. Goal:  Review the basics of neurochemistry as it applies to substance use and some co-occurring disorders Objectives: Identify the neuron as the basic building block of the central nervous system Identify neurotransmitters (dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin) and describe what they do in the brain Describe 3 parts of the brain (cortex, limbic system, and brain stem) and how they work together around the use of substances and, ultimately, behavior Describe how this information helps people in recovery and can also be applied to prevention   Agenda:  Module 1:  Central Nervous System Module 2:  Neurotransmitters and the Brain This (2-hour) webinar was provided under New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) Education and Training. Provider Certification Number (115) Training under a New York State OASAS Provider Certification is acceptable for meeting all or part of the CASAC/CPP/CPS education and training requirements. Disclaimer: The development of these training materials is supported by grant TI082504 (PI: M. Chaple) from the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), United States Department of Health and Human Services. The contents are solely the responsibility of the Northeast and Caribbean Addiction Technology Transfer Center, and do not necessarily represent the official views of SAMHSA

Join us for this interactive session to discuss the ongoing impact of COVID-19, Complex PTSD, and strategies for working with individuals with opioid use disorder. Session objectives: 1. Explore and resolve issues related to Complex PTSD 2. Learn about typical long-term and residual effects of traumatic life experiences 3. Develop strategies to help cope with stressful reminders and memories.   Andre Johnson, MA, President and CEO of Detroit Recovery Project: Mr. Johnson holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Morehouse College (Atlanta, Georgia), a Masters of Arts degree in organizational management from the University of Phoenix, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in psychology. Mr. Johnson is trained certified recovery coach, considered an expert in his field, and is invited frequently to present at seminars, workshops, and as a keynote or motivational speaker to not only those in recovery but youth, adults, families, and substance use professionals. In 2013, Mr. Johnson received the prestigious Vernon Johnson award from Faces and Voices of Recovery. In 2016, President Barack Obama named Mr. Johnson a Champion of Change and honored him at the White House.   PPT_ImplicationsforCOVID19&ComplexPTSD_Johnson_7.15.20 Transcript_ImplicationsforCOVID19&ComplexPTSD_Johnson_7.15.20

Our webinar for July 15th, 2020: Wellness Series Part 3: Managing Stress is available for viewing at the link above

This is a PDF version of the slides shared in this presentation

The purpose of the comprehensive training is to help a non-specialist health care provider to recognise, detect and refer patients with mental health problems. The training and manual are tailored for use by non-specialist providers of health care working with individuals and communities in HIV burdened areas in the primary health care setting of South Africa. The overall rationale of the training is to bring to the awareness of non-specialist health care providers that mental health concerns are all around us and that they may impact on us directly (ourselves) or indirectly (through those around us). Health care providers are taught that they need to find ways to recognise and express feelings, destigmatise mental illness and know how and where to access help. The focus on self-care offers a unique experience to participants and differs from traditional training on mental health, in that it places importance of self-care on the health care provider and their relationship with others, including the patient. Integrating the “spirit of motivation interviewing” (Miller and Rollnick, 2013), training participants are taught to be a “guide on the side”. This involves embodying characteristics of being: empathic, compassionate, non-judgemental and collaborative in their approach to working with patients.

The purpose of the comprehensive training is to help a non-specialist health care provider to recognise, detect and refer patients with mental health problems. The training and manual are tailored for use by non-specialist providers of health care working with individuals and communities in HIV burdened areas in the primary health care setting of South Africa. The overall rationale of the training is to bring to the awareness of non-specialist health care providers that mental health concerns are all around us and that they may impact on us directly (ourselves) or indirectly (through those around us). Health care providers are taught that they need to find ways to recognise and express feelings, destigmatise mental illness and know how and where to access help. The focus on self-care offers a unique experience to participants and differs from traditional training on mental health, in that it places importance of self-care on the health care provider and their relationship with others, including the patient. Integrating the “spirit of motivation interviewing” (Miller and Rollnick, 2013), training participants are taught to be a “guide on the side”. This involves embodying characteristics of being: empathic, compassionate, non-judgemental and collaborative in their approach to working with patients.

With the rapid onset of the public health emergency, COVID-19, the use of technology and social media by behavioral health practitioners, for personal and professional purposes, has increased dramatically. As such, ethical and practice issues, like self-disclosure in postings, unintentional boundary crossings and violations, privacy and security issues, and social media concerns, reflect just some of the new dilemmas that providers face today. Therefore, developing ethical competency and proficiency regarding use of technology and social media given this rapid virtualization are more important than ever before in today’s virtual world. This 90-minute webinar will provide an overview of common ethical dilemmas that behavioral health providers face related to technology, such as social network sites, videoconferencing, web-based search engines, blogs, online practitioners’ reviews, etc. Case scenarios will be used to highlight these dilemmas and encourage discussions among participants related to: 1) the use of social networking sites by clinical supervisors, providers, and clients; 2) posting comments or pictures online that may violate privacy and security or disparage the profession; 3) emailing, texting and utilizing video conferencing with clients; 4) conducting Internet searches on clients; 5) social media policy dos and don’ts from practitioner and organizational perspectives; and 6) recent rulings and new state laws that may impact an organization's social media policy for employees.   Learning Objectives: At the end of this training, participants will be able to: Name three ethical concerns related to the use of technology and social media Discuss two elements that behavioral health providers must consider before posting content on-line Recall three social media policy issues that may put organizations at risk if not addressed appropriately Identify two concerns providers must keep in mind when addressing critical online reviews by clients  

Present By: Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC Recorded on April 1, 2020  |  Module 2/8    

Presented By: Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC Recorded on May 26, 2020  | Module 3/8  

Presented By: Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC Recorded on June 2, 2020  |  Module 4/8

Presented By: Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC Recorded on June 9, 2020  |  Module 5/8

Presented By: Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC Recorded on June 16, 2020  |  Module 6/8

Presented By: Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC Recorded on June 23, 2020  |  Module 7/8

Presented By: Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC Recorded on June 30, 2020  |  Module 8/8

This first course will introduce participants to the DSM-5 and also present models of substance use (moral, disease, bio-psycho-social-spiritual).  Also, many people are not aware of how the DSM-5 addresses culture.  This course will review the Cultural Formation Interview contained in the DSM-5.   Goal:  Introduce participants to the DSM-5 and examine substance use as a disorder Objectives: Define the purpose of the DSM-5 List criteria for a substance use disorder Describe 3 models of substance use:  moral, disease, bio-psycho-social-spiritual Describe 3 reasons culture is important to a diagnosis List 4 questions from the cultural formation interview Agenda: Module 1 – DSM-5 Module 2 – DSM & Culture This (2-hour) webinar was provided under New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) Education and Training. Provider Certification Number (115) Training under a New York State OASAS Provider Certification is acceptable for meeting all or part of the CASAC/CPP/CPS education and training requirements Disclaimer: The development of these training materials is supported by grant TI082504 (PI: M. Chaple) from the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), United States Department of Health and Human Services. The contents are solely the responsibility of the Northeast and Caribbean Addiction Technology Transfer Center, and do not necessarily represent the official views of SAMHSA

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. Episode 6: Change Talk (Client Language in Helping Conversation) with Theresa Moyers, PhD In this episode, Theresa Moyers, PhD, associate professor of psychology at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, shares her ideas with Glenn and Sebastian on the importance of change talk within MI, based on her extensive experiences as a clinician and researcher on the treatment of addictive behaviors. Topics include what change talk is and why it matters, sustain talk, talking one’s self into change, the clinician as influencer, and client language within an empathic relationship. Download the transcript (pdf)

This document provides clinicians/counselors useful tips based on guidelines for delivering services virtually.  

The Mountain Plains ATTC wishes to share an Executive Summary that provides a review of the findings from a study conducted among service providers in Region 8 in 2020. The focus of the study was on examining best-practices to expand service collaborations and partnerships with providers of substance use disorder treatment and recovery services. The findings include the themes of Coming Together, Working Together, Keeping the Collaboration Going, Benefits of Collaboration, and Effects of Lack of Collaboration. The findings also provide statements from participants in the study and inform providers of what ensures successful collaborations. A full report of the finding is also available in the Download button above including support in the literature for the findings and expanded access to the voices of the participants and themes. Author: Dr. Tracy Evanson, Staff with Mountain Plains ATTC and University of North Dakota Faculty.

Our webinar for July 8th, 2020, Understanding Suicide Part 2 Adolescents and the Changing Brain, is available for viewing at the link above.