Training and Events Calendar

The Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC), in collaboration with the Mountain West AIDS & Education Training Center (MWAETC), is offering a unique virtual learning series designed to help those working with individuals affected by substance use disorders (SUD) to incorporate HIV prevention, especially HIV PrEP, into their lives as a component of recovery. This series is tailored specifically for substance use treatment providers, counselors, and healthcare professionals in treatment settings, equipping participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to integrate PrEP counseling, referral, and/or prescribing into their practice.. Sessions cover a range of topics including the basics of PrEP, identifying who may benefit, addressing sexual health, available HIV PrEP options, discussing payment resources/billing, and more. By the end of this series, attendees will have gained practical skills in counseling, prescribing, and supporting clients with PrEP, enhancing their ability to provide comprehensive care to people with SUD. Join us in making a difference in maintaining the health of your clients via HIV prevention and advancing your expertise in this essential area of care. Who is this for? This series is intended for substance use treatment providers, counselors, and prescribers that work with or at treatment centers. Download our flyer for more details on this series! Sessions What Is PrEP and Why Is It Important for My Work? March 13th, 2025 | 10:00am - 11:30am Learn about PrEP for HIV prevention and how it could benefit people with SUD Who Is Right for PrEP? March 27th, 2025 | 10:00am - 11:30am Exploring who among people experiencing SUD might benefit from PrEP Discussing Sexual Health April 10th, 2025 | 10:00am - 11:30am Strategies for taking a sexual health history among people with SUD Paying for PrEP April 24th, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am Learn about the different ways clients can cover the cost of the medication The Details May 8th, 2025 | 10:00am - 11:30am Learn more about prescribing PrEP or counseling about PrEP before referring to a prescriber Give It a Try! May 29th, 2025 | 10:00am - 11:30am Practice counseling/prescribing skills and return to debrief and get additional support

Human service providers are struggling to hire and retain the staff they need to fulfill their missions. Service providers are challenged by staffing shortages, competition for talent with other industries, and the high costs of staff turnover. This training series will combine sessions focused on organizational workforce development and the power of the NIATx Change Leader Academy (CLA) to help providers better understand and improve staff hiring and retention. Using the lenses of client-centered service delivery, workforce wellness, and coaching/mentoring, the initial training series will help you focus on the elements that impact your capacity to recruit, hire, retain, and promote the team that you need. This series will then be followed by a NIATx Change Leader Academy (CLA) designed to focus specifically on the recruit-hire-retain-promote continuum. The CLA will provide tools that will enable you to engage in data-driven changes that will improve your recruitment and hiring. Learning Objectives: Participants in the RHRP series will:  Apply implementation science methods to improve  RHRP practices and address organizational workforce challenges Develop their workplace team using core wellness, coaching, and mentoring tools and concepts Use NIATx tools and rapid cycle PDSA cycles to improve recruitment, hiring, retention, and promotion   Training Schedule:  Sessions will take place on March 26, April 2, 16, 23, from 9:00 AM–10:00 AM CT / 10:00 AM–11:00 AM ET. NOTE: Participants must attend all sessions to receive NAADAC continuing education hours.   Continuing Education: Participants who fully attend all sessions in this series will receive 4 continuing education (CE) hours. CE certificates are distributed via email to qualified participants within two weeks after the conclusion of the series.   TRAINER Mat Roosa, LCSW-R Mat Roosa was a founding member of NIATx and has been a NIATx coach for a wide range of projects. He works as a consultant in the areas of quality improvement, organizational development, and evidence-based practices implementation. His experience includes direct clinical practice in mental health and substance use services, teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and human service agency administration.     The Great Lakes ATTC 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.

Every Wednesday, April 9 - May 21, 2025 12:00 - 1:30pm Central Time Facilitator: Kate Speck, PhD, MAC, LADC   Description: Over the past 20 years, a growing understanding of the pervasive and harmful impact of traumatic events on individuals, families, and communities has led to the emergence of research on the effects of trauma and treatment strategies to address mental health and substance use disorders. According to SAMSHA, trauma is a widespread, harmful, and costly public health problem, occurring because of violence, abuse, neglect, loss, disaster, war, and other emotionally harmful experiences. While many people who experience a traumatic event do not have lasting negative effects, others experience more difficulty with traumatic stress reactions. Research has documented the relationship between exposure to traumatic events and substance abuse. For example, approximately 20%-90% of individuals with a substance use disorder (SUD) have a history of childhood trauma and 37% to 52% have a posttraumatic stress disorder diagnosis (Mergler et al, 2018). When it comes to trauma, there are no boundaries regarding age, gender, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, geography, or sexual orientation. This online learning series will increase the skill level of behavioral health professionals to define and recognize trauma in individuals. Helping individuals affected by trauma to manage their symptoms using a strength-based approach minimizes re-traumatization and enhances practitioners’ ability to provide trauma-informed support.   Participant Commitments and Expectations: Attend a 1-hour online Orientation Commit to 6-weeks of live online training for 1.5 hours weekly Complete weekly self-study learning activities Access to appropriate technology to utilize videoconferencing platform (internet connection, webcam, laptop/tablet, speakers, and microphone) Be prepared and actively engaged while on camera during each session   Free to Participate: Space is limited to the first 35 registrants who will receive a grant-funded scholarship that covers the entire $450 cost of participation. Once the 35 spots have been filled, registration will be closed. Due to limited enrollment, if you cannot commit to the full participant requirements, please defer this registration opportunity to others.   Continuing Eduction: The series has been approved for a total of 16 contact hours (15 hours content instruction and one-hour orientation session) through the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) and has been approved by CASAT, School of Public Health, University of Nevada, Reno, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 16 CEUs. NAADAC Provider #98165. CASAT is responsible for all aspects of its programming. No credit will be awarded for non-attendance or partial attendance. The knowledge and skills learned should be applied within the framework of any applicable Operating and/or Credentialing regulations in your State of practice.  

              DESCRIPTION Supervision is more than tending to schedules, checking documentation, and reviewing cases. Clinical supervisors are in the unique position to assist clinicians in their ongoing clinical skill development. Adopting the concept of deliberate practice, supervisors can help clinicians implement clinical skills that may lead to better outcomes for the people they serve. These interactive sessions will guide participants in exploring current practices, focusing on skill practice to enhance supervision, and incorporating routine feedback for specific skills. Participants will practice using real- and case-examples to examine managing feedback, difficult situations, and cultural differences. Every Tuesday, April 15 - May 20, 2025 12:00 - 1:30 PM Eastern   INTENDED AUDIENCE Behavioral health, substance use disorders, and mental health  supervisors in the Central East ATTC region (HHS Region 3 includes Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia) Have two (2) years of experience as a clinical supervisor and understand the concepts of supervision PARTICIPANT COMMITMENT & EXPECTATIONS Attend a 1-hour online Orientation Commit to 5-weeks of live online training for 1.5 hours weekly Complete weekly self-study learning activities Access to appropriate technology to utilize videoconferencing platform (internet connection, webcam, laptop/tablet, speakers, and microphone) Be prepared and actively engage while on camera during each session FREE TO PARTICIPATE  Space is limited to the first 35 registrants. Once the 35 spots have been filled, registration will be closed. Due to limited enrollment, if you cannot commit to the full participant requirements, please defer this registration opportunity to others. FACILITATORS: Amy Shanahan, MS, CADC Billie Jo Smith, NCC, LPC QUESTIONS? Please contact NFARtec staff at [email protected]. CONTINUING EDUCATION The series has been approved for a total of 13.5 contact hours (1-hour orientation and 12.5-hours content instruction) through the National Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC), International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC), and the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) ACEP No. 6492. No credit will be awarded for non-attendance or partial attendance. Make-up credit will not be accepted for missed sessions. The knowledge and skills learned should be applied within the framework of any applicable Operating and/or Credentialing regulations in your State of practice. The knowledge and skills learned should be applied within the framework of any applicable Operating and/or Credentialing regulations in your State of practice. WHAT IS AN ENHANCED PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SERIES (EPL)? An EPL is an online interactive training and consultation series designed to encourage workplace learning.  EPLs use current technologies and instructional/consultation activities to provide real-time skill-based learning and practice through group and self-study activities, reading assignments, and discussions.  The main goal of an EPL is to build a community of practice where all participants actively engage with other professionals  and consultants. It's MORE than a webinar! In collaboration with

Description: Clinical Supervision, when properly implemented by competent Clinical Supervisors, improves client care, develops clinical skills, and improves the knowledge and professionalism of clinical personnel. It is also paramount in imparting and maintaining ethical standards in the addictions profession. This 16-hour training (12 hours of live interactive training through Zoom + 4 hours of professional development plan assignments), combined with the 14-hour online “Clinical Supervision Foundations I” training, will meet the 30-hour Clinical Supervision training requirement for the Advanced Counselor and Master Counselor status, as referenced in the OASAS Substance Use Disorder Scope of Practice. This training recognizes the crucial role that Clinical Supervision holds as the cornerstone of performance improvement at both the program and client level. Due to the new guidelines set forth by OASAS (below), we need your supervisor to sign off on your registration, confirming that you meet the requirements. We will email the form to you. You must also complete "Clinical Supervision Foundations I” and email your certificate to us. The certificate and the completed form must be submitted no later than Wednesday, April 16th . New guidelines from OASAS... "Pre-requisites for attending CSFII have been updated to include a CASAC with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree. In addition, all registrants must be current clinical supervisors or currently on a career path to be in the position within one year. Registered individuals must provide proof that they meet either criterion by having their current supervisor sign off on their training registration, in addition to providing a copy of their completion certificate for the 14-hour CSFI online training." We will email the Zoom links for the training after receiving your certificate and the completed form. Click HERE for more information regarding the 14-hour “Clinical Supervision Foundations I” training through HealtheKnowledge. Trainer: Paul Warren, LMSW Credits: This training has been approved for 16 renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and 16 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 offer reciprocity - please check with your accrediting agency. Participants are required to attend the ENTIRE four-part training, turn on their video cameras , actively participate, and complete the homework assignment(s) in order to receive a Certificate of Completion.

Description: Promote clear and direct expression of thoughts and feelings. Encourage respectful interactions with colleagues and supervisors. Enhance confidence in sharing ideas, feedback, and concerns. Improve conflict resolution by addressing issues constructively. Foster healthy boundaries while maintaining professionalism. Support active listening and understanding in conversations. Encourage collaboration and teamwork through open communication. Increase overall workplace productivity and morale.

Description: Trauma-informed care for wellness has become an essential part of behavioral health care for communities in need. The consistent exposure to traumatic experiences places staff at high risk of secondary traumatic stress and emotional depletion impacting their own well-being and their ability to provide empathetic person-centered quality services. Many providers have their own trauma-lived experiences that can both benefit or hinder their ability to support their communities and/or exacerbate their existing trauma responses. This interactive training will focus on trauma responsiveness which is when organizations actively seek to support staff wellness using trauma-informed guiding principles. The content will identify specific strategies and activities that organizations can implement to reduce and prevent chronic emotional stress, empower provider self-care, and promote a culture of health and wellness. *Please note* Tickets are not needed for this event. The Zoom link will be included in the confirmation and reminder emails. Trainer: Diana Padilla, MCPC, CTSS, CARC Credits: This training has been 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 are granted reciprocal approval by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee. Many other states offer reciprocity - please check with your accrediting agency. Additionally, Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc., Training Institute is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0694. Participants are required to attend the ENTIRE training, turn on their video cameras and actively participate in order to receive a certificate of completion.

This training is designed to equip professionals, healthcare providers, and community workers with the tools to engage in trauma-informed harm reduction conversations. Led by peer and recovery mentor Sean Mahoney, the session offers practical strategies for approaching individuals facing substance use challenges with empathy, safety, and compassion. Topics will include harm reduction for opioids, meth, alcohol, benzos, and beyond, as well as techniques to create supportive, non-judgmental conversations that affirm the value of those being served. By the end of the session, participants will have the knowledge and skills to engage in meaningful, compassionate harm reduction conversations, helping individuals feel seen, heard, and supported in their journey toward wellness. Objectives: Why Peers and Harm Reduction Harm Reduction Basics Conversation Starting Points Leading with our stories Substance by Substance Naloxone Basics Who Should Attend: This training is ideal for professionals in healthcare, social services, addiction support, and community outreach who work with individuals impacted by substance use and mental health challenges. Professionals must be working in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. About the facilitator: Sean Mahoney, PWS, CRM, is a peer support specialist, trainer/facilitator, writer, recovery advocate and human in long-term recovery from drugs and alcohol. He works as a program manager and peer supervisor for the Mental Health and Addiction Association of Oregon. He also serves on the City of Portland’s Ryan White Funding Council for humans living with HIV/AIDS. He is also a longtime faculty member of the Oregon ECHO Network. He lives in Portland with his black cat Larry.

Description: Gain an understanding of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and recovery practices and principles. Review the signs and symptoms of SUD and how the process of screening and assessment helps determine next steps and the required level of care. Addiction and the brain: fundamental aspects of substance use disorders (SUD). Basic information regarding the dynamics of substance use, including the neurological, psychological, medical, and social effects of substance abuse.

The Invitation to Change (ITC) support group is a holistic model designed to support families or loved ones impacted by substance use. This group empowers family members with strategies to encourage positive change in their loved ones while also fostering self-care and resilience. This group is open to anyone who serves as a support system for someone struggling with substance use. A family of 5 walking at the sunset Group goals include: Helping family members understand the behaviors associated with substance use Providing strategies that can help your loved one want to change and start to change Supporting the practices of self-awareness and self-compassion needed to sustain yourself on this challenging journey Creating a space of compassion and kindness, where family members can share their feelings and experiences with others who understand 📅 Dates: March 5 – July 2, 2025, for 15 weeks 🕚 Time: Every Wednesday from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (CST) 📩 For more info about how to get involved, contact Amber Takens at [email protected].

Substance use disorder (SUD) is often comorbid with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In this lecture, we will discuss why these two disorders often co-occur and how those who have both differ from those who have either SUD or PTSD in terms of their physical and mental health and treatment outcomes. We will review research on how to effectively treat those who have both SUD and PTSD. The majority of this part of the lecture will be on clinical strategies to use when treating clients who have SUD and PTSD, including treatment planning, engagement strategies, and monitoring outcomes. Free web-based consumer-oriented and clinician resources for treating PTSD and PTSD co-occurring with SUD developed by the National Center for PTSD will be shared. This lecture is intended for clinicians who treat SUD who want to learn more about how PTSD interacts with SUD and best practices for treating patients with both. Learning objectives: Participants will be able to describe physical health and functional problems associated with having both substance use disorder and PTSD. Participants will be able to name at least three effective treatments for PTSD. Participants will be able to describe at least three clinical considerations when creating a treatment plan for patients with substance use disorder and PTSD. Presented by Sonya Norman, PhD

Women who use drugs are at disproportionate risk of exposure to HIV and HCV, inadequate healthcare access, and interpersonal violence. While harm reduction practices are shown to improve outcomes associated with substance use, women experience unique barriers to accessing these services, including overlapping forms of stigma, fears of criminal-legal involvement, gender-based violence, and limited gender-responsive programming. Providers and organizations who work with women who use drugs should develop methods for bridging gaps in care based on the latest evidence. This talk will explore the current landscape of care for women who use drugs and equip providers with strategies to combat stigma and meet the healthcare needs of this community. A few learning objectives: Gain understanding of how gender influences experiences of stigma, violence, and criminalization among women who use drugs. Learn about gaps in healthcare and harm reduction services for this population. Identify opportunities for implementing gender-responsive services in your clinical practice. About the presenter: Alex Rains, MD, is a resident physician in psychiatry at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA. She studies substance use patterns and harm reduction strategies across the rural United States. She is particularly interested in women’s mental health, peripartum substance use, and exploring experiences of drug-related stigma. Her presentation captures her own experiences in this field and reflects the insights shared by women who use drugs with whom she has had the privilege of working over the years.

DESCRIPTION This one-hour training will reinforce key concepts from our previous sessions and delve deeper into the practical application of the PHQ-9 tool, as well as strategies for understanding remission, monitoring, and prevention in depression and SUD. LEARNING OBJECTIVES  Review Key Concepts: Explain the PHQ-9 and its application in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment. Deepen Knowledge: Demonstrate the  comprehension of remission, monitoring, and prevention strategies in depression and SUD. Practical Application: Provide practitioners with practical tools and strategies to implement in their practice. Interactive Discussion: Relate with others by the sharing of experiences and challenges faced in the field. To submit any cases for review, please use this link and follow the instructions. *CONTACT HOUR ELIGIBILITY This event will not issue any Certificates of Attendance.   GUEST SPEAKER Billie Jo Smith, MS, LPC Billie Jo currently serves as a Program Manager for the Behavioral Health Integration team at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s Health Plan.  Billie Jo has worked in the addiction treatment field for over 15 years, first as a clinician, and later a supervisor and manager in various clinical settings including residential and outpatient treatment facilities. Billie Jo trains and consults with providers in the behavioral and physical health fields across the United States. Billie Jo conducts all levels of Motivational Interviewing (MI) training up to and including coaching and supervision.  Billie Jo trains MIA-STEP (Motivational Interviewing Assessment: Supervisory Tools for Enhancing Proficiency), SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment), Technology-Based Clinical Supervision and other topics relevant to the treatment of substance use and co-occurring disorders.  Billie Jo has been a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) since 2018.  Billie Jo is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Pennsylvania.

Description: The Diagnostic Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR) includes substance use disorders along with a myriad of other psychiatric conditions that have similar symptomology. Screening for substance use can help to discern between symptoms that may seem to result from a mental health condition but may actually be substance use related. By incorporating screening, brief interventions and referral to treatment (SBIRT) in practice, clinicians can identify and intervene with individuals who are experiencing psychosocial or health conditions related to their substance use. This interactive learning event will review intersections of psychoactive substances and mental illness, impact on mental illness diagnosis and treatment, and benefits of how SBIRT can augment successful outcomes for individuals with co-occurring disorders. *Please note* Tickets are not needed for this event. The Zoom link will be included in the confirmation and reminder emails. Trainer: Diana Padilla, MCPC, CTSS, CARC Credits: This training has been approved for three renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and three 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 offer reciprocity - please check with your accrediting agency. Additionally, Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc., Training Institute is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0694. Participants are required to attend the ENTIRE training, turn on their video cameras and actively participate in order to receive a certificate of completion.

Description: Understand what the SBIRT Model is. Define what are narcotic, depressant, stimulant and hallucinogenic substances and differentiate the effects on the Central Nervous System. Understand the procedures of the SBIRT Model. Encourage group level case discussions. Apply the SBIRT Model.

Closed event for staff at Empower Somerset Description: SBIRT is a practice that uses a preventive public health approach to identify and intervene with persons whose pattern of substance use puts them at risk for or are experiencing substance-related health problems. SBIRT also identifies essential elements of effective referrals to specialty care for persons with a high potential for substance use disorders. Because many people do not meet the criteria of alcohol or substance use disorder and are potentially impacting their health and wellness, SBIRT uses a culturally appropriate and recovery-oriented framework to address a person’s risky behavior and as a model, can be integrated into health care and behavioral health settings. This course will review validated instruments to screen for substance use, how to provide a brief intervention, and essential components of successful facilitation of referrals to specialized care.

Limited space available. Priority registration will be given to those working in Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based collaborative conversational style used to help strengthen an individual's own motivation and commitment to change. In this interactive, skills-based workshop, participants will have the opportunity to learn about and practice the spirit and relational skills of MI.   Note: Participants must complete Motivational Interviewing: Relational Skills (Level 1) to be eligible to attend the subsequent training in the MI series: Motivational Interviewing: Technical Skills (Level 2). Those who fully attend Level 1 will automatically receive an invitation to register to attend Level 2.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES: After completing Motivational Interviewing: Relational Skills (Level 1), participants will: Have an introductory level understanding of the purpose, benefits, and challenges of MI Understand and practice the four processes used in MI: planning, evoking, focusing, and engaging Recognize differences between helpful client engagement vs. harmful client engagement Prepare to apply the spirit of Motivational Interviewing to patient interactions Observe and practice the core skills of MI: listening, open-ended questions, affirmations, reflections, and summarization.   Training Dates: Sessions will take place on April 30, May 7 and 14, 2025 from 8:30 AM–11:30 AM CT / 9:30 AM–12:30 PM ET. NOTE: Participants must attend all sessions dates to receive NAADAC continuing education hours.   CONTINUING EDUCATION: Registrants who fully attend this training will be eligible to receive 9 NAADAC certified continuing education (CE) hours. CE certificates are sent via email within two weeks after the conclusion of the training.     TRAINER: Laura A. Saunders, MSSW Laura A. Saunders, MSSW is with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Engineering, CHESS.  Since 2001, Laura has designed, facilitated, and delivered MI and SBIRT training and coaching in the fields of health care, human services, public health, and criminal justice.  She has coached hundreds of learners to use EBP’s to fidelity.  Laura has also conducted train the trainer events.  She joined the International group of Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) in 2006     To ensure all participants get the most out of these interactive virtual trainings, we ask that everyone be prepared to do the following in every session:     The Great Lakes A/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.

The Invitation to Change (ITC) support group is a holistic model designed to support families or loved ones impacted by substance use. This group empowers family members with strategies to encourage positive change in their loved ones while also fostering self-care and resilience. This group is open to anyone who serves as a support system for someone struggling with substance use. A family of 5 walking at the sunset Group goals include: Helping family members understand the behaviors associated with substance use Providing strategies that can help your loved one want to change and start to change Supporting the practices of self-awareness and self-compassion needed to sustain yourself on this challenging journey Creating a space of compassion and kindness, where family members can share their feelings and experiences with others who understand 📅 Dates: March 5 – July 2, 2025, for 15 weeks 🕚 Time: Every Wednesday from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (CST) 📩 For more info about how to get involved, contact Amber Takens at [email protected].

Friday, May 2, 2025 10:00AM-1:15PM PDT Featured Presenter: Howard Padwa, Ph.D., UCLA ISAP Featured Panelists: Kevin Burns, MD, MPH, Associate Medical Director, Prevention and Harm Reduction, SAPC Adrian Reveles, LCSW, Clinical Director, Fred Brown Recovery Services Katia Derderian, MA, LMFT, Interim SUD Program Director, Eggleston Substance Abuse Education Program Jeff Farber, Executive Director, Helpline Youth Counseling, Inc. Moderator: David Hindman, Ph.D., Division Chief, Sage EHR Management Division, Interim Chief, Clinical Standards & Training (CST) Branch, SAPC This lecture series event will describe cannabis, cannabis concentrates, and current epidemiological trends. Cannabis pharmacology will be discussed, as well as its acute and chronic physical and psychological effects. Adolescent trends and considerations will be explored, and the impacts of cannabis legalization will also be presented. The lecture series will review specific strategies that counselors, certified peers, care coordinators, clinicians, and others can utilize to communicate effectively with clients who are using cannabis to prevent and/or address problematic cannabis use. A panel discussion will follow this presentation, featuring representatives from SAPC’s specialty prevention provider network. This portion of the presentation is intended to assist SUD providers in identifying real-world considerations in addressing cannabis use in treatment. Register Here Please see the attached flyer which includes more details including information on CME/CE credit. Questions?  Please email Brandy Oeser at [email protected]

The seventh of eight immersive sessions designed for leaders committed to transforming workplace culture and enhancing employee well-being. Throughout this series, participants actively engage with the Workplace Well-Being Guidebook, applying its insights and strategies in each session to create a healthier, more supportive work environment. Friday groups take place from 10 - 11 am and 11:30 - 12:30 pm. Registration for this group is currently closed. For more information, please contact Andrea Dalton at [email protected].

BREAKING INTERGENERATIONAL PATTERNS OF TRAUMA, ADDICTION AND DARK FAMILY SECRETS Trauma and substance use disorders run in families across generations and are often fueled by dark family secrets. Topics covered in this presentation includes: The role of therapists, treatment and prevention specialists in breaking intergenerational patterns of trauma, substance use disorders and dark family secrets; breaking Intergenerational patterns by focusing on the unique needs of children of parents with substance use disorders and children on the FASD spectrum; the role of parents and persons in recovery in breaking intergenerational patterns; mobilizing the entire community to help break intergenerational patterns of trauma and substance use disorders. You will learn about successful programs in breaking intergenerational patterns in Iceland, Native American, Metropolitan, and rural communities. OBJECTIVES: By the end of this presentation, you will be able to:   Identify three strategies to help break generational patterns of trauma, substance use disorders and dark family secrets. List three strategies to help parents break intergenerational patterns of trauma, substance use disorders and dark family secrets. Describe the unique needs of children of parents with substance use disorders. Apply strategies to break intergenerational patterns from Iceland, Native American, Metropolitan, and rural communities.    

A common approach in learning any complex skill is to work with experts assisting in the development of competencies. Motivational Interviewing (MI) On-the-Spot offers an opportunity to enhance practitioners’ skills and confidence in the utilization and integration of MI into practice by providing access to subject matter experts to obtain immediate feedback during a one-hour, online, open forum. Bring your questions and join in on the dialogue to increase MI knowledge and change clinical practice approaches through the utilization of an MI style of communication.   To join Motivational Interviewing OtS use the Zoom login below on the scheduled time and day: Step 1: Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84298416541 Step 2: Join by Telephone (ONLY if device doesn't have a microphone built in): Phone: +1 669 900 6833 (US Toll) or +1 408 638 0968 (US Toll) Meeting ID: 842 9841 6541

Description: Various situations and perspectives are considered when helping individuals with substance use disorders, and subjectivity can blur the provision of client care and impact recovery and wellness outcomes. As such, professionals need to integrate ethical principles that are based on courage, empathy, humility, and respect. This three-hour interactive training will review the Canon of Ethical Principles for the Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC). Topics include definitions, principles, and questions emerging from challenging situations. Content will further discuss the concept of "do no harm,” confidentiality, self-disclosure and more, as they related to the Canon principles. *Please note: Tickets are not needed for this event. After registering, the Zoom link will be included in the confirmation and reminder emails. Trainer: Diana Padilla, MCPC, CTSS, CARC Credits: This training has been approved for three renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and three 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 offer reciprocity - please check with your accrediting agency. Additionally, Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc., Training Institute is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0694. Participants are required to attend the ENTIRE training, turn on their video cameras and actively participate in order to receive a certificate of completion.

The Take 10! Transforming Care for Women with Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) and their Families series discusses current issues and challenges confronted by women presenting with substance use, SUDs, and who are in recovery. Women experience SUD in ways that are distinct from men. Studies show that when women begin treatment for SUDs, they frequently arrive with more severe medical, behavioral, psychological, and social struggles compared to men. For these reasons, there is a need for different treatment methods.   Topic 7 (Overview Session): Peer Supports for Women with SUDs in Recovery This 30-minute overview session will introduce participants to the emotional, physical, and socioeconomic factors that uniquely impact women during treatment, and especially how these factors relate to the peer supports available to women with SUDs in recovery.   Learning Objectives This overview session will address peer supports for women in recovery with a special focus on the following information: Best practices for treating women with SUDs in the United States, with a focus on the Midwest The link between trauma, substance use, and other co-morbidities in women Using trauma-informed approaches during treatment when appropriate Effective clinical strategies, interventions, and resources that help improve engagement, retention, and completion of treatment programs   CERTIFICATES: Registrants who fully attend this event or training will receive a certificate of attendance via email within two weeks after the event or training.   Trainer: Kris Kelly is a Project Manager at the Center for Addiction Recovery Support, leading the Recovery Community Organization capacity-building team through the University of Wisconsin-Madison. With over a decade of experience in the in the recovery field, Kris has worked with a wide variety of systems and settings designing and implementing strategies to empower people with lived experience to lead the process in systems change, peer services integration, and recovery-oriented practices development. Kris has a passion for holistic wellness in her own recovery journey and has dedicated her personal and professional life to ensuring those who struggle have the opportunity to achieve wellness- without judgement or having to jump through countless hoops, with choice and dignity throughout the process.       The Great Lakes ATTC 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.