Past Events

Behavioral health and health care settings offer a spectrum of programs including substance use, mental health, and medical and recovery services. Professionals providing these supports use an array of competencies to empathize and assist persons with substance use and other psychosocial problems. Always focused on helping others, professionals can experience challenges in practicing self-care for themselves. This interactive workshop provides an opportunity for providers to review wellness practices and experience the benefits of intentional, micro-structured, self-care interventions. CREDITS: This training meets the requirements 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. 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: Define Positive Psychology Review the history of Positive Psychology Discuss the benefits that this model enhances in the participants Integrate practice exercise - role-play interventions

DESCRIPTION In collaboration with the MidAltlantic AIDS Education and Training Center (MAAETC) and STD/HIV Prevention Training Center at Johns Hopkins, there is an opportunity to attend a virtual First Responders series. This event explores the ways in which Trauma specific to an HIV diagnosis and Treatment can intersect with historic personal trauma to create a unique experience for those living with HIV. First Responders will be offered practical information and strategies re: how to best support clients with this complex trauma experience. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Relay the ways in which HIV diagnoses and treatment may leave a trauma legacy for clients pursuing Behavioral and Medical Health Care Summarize the considerations that First Responders working with people living with HIV need to hold be effective interventionists Recite at least 5 strategies to increase effective support to people living with HIV related to their health and well-being despite a trauma history TARGET AUDIENCE  The training is designed for EMS and first responders in Pennsylvania. Interested EMS workers in other states are also welcome to attend but will only be able to receive a certificate of attendance. SPEAKER Laura Hinds, MSW, LCSW, is a clinical social worker with experience in medical, behavioral, and mental health settings. Laura has had the pleasure of working with high-acuity special needs populations and their providers for over 22 years. An alumna and instructor at Penn’s School of Social Policy and Practice for 13 years, and Bryn Mawr’s School of Social Work and Social Research for the past 4 years, Laura has supported the learning and education of new social workers, veterans in the field, and their interdisciplinary partners. With a focus on trauma, human and gender development, racial equity, and crisis intervention Laura supports special needs populations and those who serve them.              SERIES FLYER  

Are you a prevention practitioner, allied health partner, or community member working to prevent substance misuse in tribes, communities, and states in Region 10 (AK, ID, OR, and WA)? If yes, join us on February 7, 2024 for this informative session sponsored by the Northwest ATTC (Addiction), PTTC (Prevention), and MHTTC (Mental Health)! This webinar will provide an overview of the seven vital conditions for well-being (thriving natural world, basic needs for health and safety, humane housing, meaningful work and wealth, lifelong learning, reliable transportation, and belonging and civic muscle) and illustrate how the framework can be useful for conceptualizing holistic individual and community well-being.  The presenters will demonstrate how the framework can help address issues related to a community response to mental health and well-being, substance use disorder, and substance misuse prevention in Skagit County, WA, with the North Star Initiative.  This framework is used by multiple state and federal agencies, including The Federal Plan for Equitable Long-Term Recovery and Resilience as a guiding framework to organize and take action on social determinants of health. Presenters include Chris Kelleher (consultant) and Jennifer Johnson (Deputy County Administrator for Skagit County). Participants will receive a certificate of attendance of 1.5 hours for completion of this live webinar event.  

This training will assist participants in understanding the fundamentals of contingency management (CM) and developing a plan for CM implementation in their organization or clinical setting. Special attention will be paid to the use of CM as a primary treatment for stimulant use disorders.     LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Learn the behavioral fundamentals foundational to CM. Learn the skills and tools needed to conduct CM. Plan for the implementation of a CM program in your practice setting.     TRAINING DATES: attend all dates from 11am to 12:30pm Central Time and receive 6 NAADAC continuing education hours. February 7, 2024 February 14, 2024 February 21, 2024 February 28, 2024     CONTINUING EDUCATION: Registrants who fully attend this training will be eligible to receive 6 NAADAC-certified continuing education (CE) hours. CE certificates will be sent to qualifying participants via email within two weeks after the training.      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 planning, evidence-based practice 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 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

The New England ATTC in partnership with Community Resources for Justice is providing targeted technical assistance in Cultural Intelligence: Understanding and Incorporating CLAS Standards into Practice on 2/6/24 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm with subject matter expert Haner Hernandez. This training is designed to highlight and explore the needs of treatment professionals working with culturally diverse individuals, organizations, and communities.  The participants will learn about Health Disparities, Cultural Intelligence, CLAS Standards and proven techniques and strategies for engagement and improving outcomes.  [This is a private, targeted technical assistance (TA) event.  If you are interested in similar TA please contact [email protected]] 

  During this introductory session in participants will gain a deeper understanding of the prevalence of trauma, the impact of chronic stress - including adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs - on brains, bodies, and behaviors, and review key principles of Trauma Informed Care. Participants will learn universal strategies and principles that can be implemented by anyone, anywhere, to support long-term health and well-being for all. This is a closed training. For more information about this training, please email Kreasha Williams at [email protected].  

Difficult moments don’t have to grow into "incidents" that can threaten client engagement and retention. This workshop is designed to equip participants with basic concepts and preparatory actions that can be used to de-escalate a wide range of interactions. Trainer: Paul Warren, LMSW Credits: This training meets the requirements 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.   Participants are required to attend the training in its entirety, turn on their video cameras, and actively participate to receive credit.

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

The New England ATTC in partnership with Connecticut Department of Corrections is providing targeted technical assistance in "Advanced Motivational Interviewing" on 2/5/24 and 2/6/24 from 8:30-11:00 (EST) with subject matter expert Robert Jope. This active, skill-building Motivational Interviewing (MI) workshop provides participants with an understanding of the benchmarks for competent MI practice, as well as opportunities to build skills toward those benchmarks in practice conversations. Participants will also learn to integrate Brief Action Planning into their use of MI, and are encouraged to consider ongoing training and coached practice to continue to develop their skills.  [This is a private, targeted technical assistance (TA) event.  If you are interested in similar TA please contact [email protected]]

Sometimes in life and in work, it seems like we are stuck in an endless loop where every day feels the same. We face the same issues, and we can sink into despair, thinking that things are never going to change.  During this session, participants will explore ways support their health, positivity, and well-being in spite of external circumstances.  This is a closed session. If you would like more information about this training, please email Roxanne Pendleton at [email protected].

The New England ATTC, in partnership with the New England Association of Recovery Court Professionals, is providing a basic TA webinar titled, "Peer Support: Why Your Program Needs It " with subject matter expert Abby Frutchey. Peer support has long been a valuable resource in the recovery field. Growing research and advancements in the professionalism of the Peer Support role have demonstrated the beneficial impacts to court participants, teams, and programs. This presentation is intended to support treatment court teams in understanding the value of peer support and the framework for successfully integrating peer support specialists into the court setting at all levels of implementation. Register now!

Mid-America ATTC consultants are providing a 2-hour CLAS training for Johnson County Mental Health Center in Kansas on January 30, February 28, and March 14, 2024. Building Cultural Awareness with CLAS will provide a basic introduction to the CLAS standards and explore ways to apply and integrate the standards in practice. The overall goal is to improve service delivery and yield compassionate outcomes that are inclusive, diverse, and respectful to marginalized populations. Please note this is a closed training, email Kreasha Williams at [email protected] for more information.

The New England ATTC, in partnership with Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addictions Services is providing intensive technical assistance in "Intermediate Motivational Interviewing" on 1/30/24 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm with subject matter expert Robert Jope. Motivational Interviewing is a client-centered, evidence-based, goal-oriented method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence with the individual. This active, skill-building workshop provides participants with a review of the spirit and micro skills of MI, and focuses on using the strategies of the model to elicit change talk in conversation. Participants will integrate the spirit, skills, and strategies in practice conversations, and are encouraged to attend the Advanced MI workshop to develop proficiency in this method.  [This is a private, targeted technical assistance (TA) event.  If you are interested in similar TA please contact [email protected]]

  Co-Occurring Disorders: Enhanced Professional Learning Series Every Monday, Jan 29 – March 11, 2024, from 2:00-3:30 pm Central Attendees must be available for each session   Join South Southwest ATTC and our partner NFARtec in the 6-week training series, “Co-Occurring Disorders,” for those working in behavioral health, substance use disorders, and/or recovery support services providers. This EPL is offered at no cost to the participant and has a limited number of spots available.   Initiating early detection and intervention for those who have a co-occurring disorder is crucial and we now know that treatment works best if we are addressing both the substance use AND the mental health disorder during the treatment process. This online learning series will provide 15 hours of instruction and will include blended activities of virtual online groups and self-study related to understanding and integrating Mental Health Disorder knowledge into the provision of Substance Use Disorder treatment. This will include interactive discussions, videos, performance-based feedback, articles, and activities.   Key Objectives include: Identify signs related to Mental Health Disorders such as Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, and Personality Disorders and their age of onset. Demonstrate an understanding of the implications of Mental Health Disorders on the treatment and recovery process of SUDs for those diagnosed with both. Identify at least three strategies towards integration that could be used in a SUD treatment care setting to improve outcomes by addressing mental health and SUD concurrently. Understand the increased risk factors as well as warning signs for suicide for those diagnosed with a Co-Occurring Disorder.   Participant Commitment & Expectations: Attend a live 1-hour orientation on January 29th. Commit to 6 weeks of training for 1.5 hours weekly from Feb 5 – March 11 and complete 1 hour of weekly learning activities Access to appropriate technology to use Zoom video conferencing platform (internet connection, webcam, computer/tablet, speakers, and microphone). Be prepared, engage, and actively participate while on camera during each session.    Facilitators: Christina Boyd, LSCSW, LCAC There is no cost to participate in a series. The first 35 registrants will receive a scholarship that covers the entire $500 cost of participation. Once the 35 spots have been filled, registration will be closed. As a grant-sponsored scholarship and to receive continuing education hours, it is expected participants will be prepared for, attend each session, and actively engage in group discussions. Due to limited enrollment, if you cannot commit to the full participant requirements, please defer this registration opportunity to others.   Contact Information: If you have questions, please email the NFARtec Workwise Staff at [email protected] or contact the NFARtec staff by phone at 866-617-2816 (toll-free).   Continuing Education: The series has been approved for a total of 16 contact hours (1-hour orientation and 15-hour content instruction) through National Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC) International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) ACEP No. 6492. TCBAP for Texas Peers ONLY 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.

The New England ATTC in partnership with Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addictions Services is providing intensive technical assistance in "Basic Motivational Interviewing" on 1/29/24 from 9:00-4:30 (EST) with subject matter expert Robert Jope.  Motivational interviewing (MI) is a client-centered, evidence-based, goal-oriented method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence with the individual. This active, skill-building workshop provides participants with knowledge of the spirit, micro skills, and strategies of the model, and provides opportunities to practice the approach. [This is a private, targeted technical assistance (TA) event.  If you are interested in similar TA, please contact [email protected]]

Participants will increase awareness about sexual orientation, gender identity, and how personal biases impede care and ultimately identify how to develop an environment that is LGBT user effective. Trainer: Paul Warren, LMSW Credits: This training meets the requirements 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. Participants are required to attend the training in its entirety, turn on their video cameras, and actively participate to receive credit.

  DESCRIPTION This event will highlight principles for effective and integrative treatment of patients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, using a strengths-based recovery approach. The intended audience is interdisciplinary mental health care practitioners.   OBJECTIVES Recognize the role of integrative treatment approaches for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Describe principles of a recovery-oriented approach to co-occurring disorders treatment. Identify similarities and differences between a recovery-oriented approach and harm reduction. Discuss the importance of culturally-responsive care in treatment of co-occurring disorders.   PRESENTER   Myra L. Mathis, MD, is a faculty member and board-certified General Adult and Addiction Psychiatrist at the University of Rochester Department of Psychiatry. An undergraduate and medical school alumnus of the University of Rochester, Dr. Mathis trained in General Adult and Addiction Psychiatry at Yale University School of Medicine. She is currently the Medical Director for Strong Recovery, UR Medicine's outpatient substance use disorder treatment program, which houses an Opioid Treatment Program and provides a full range of integrated addiction and psychiatric services. Dr. Mathis is also the fellowship director for Rochester’s Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship. Contributing author to several peer reviewed articles and book chapters, Dr. Mathis’ academic interests include racial health equity and social justice in psychiatry and addiction, and medical education for students, residents, and fellows in the treatment of substance use disorders.        

Virtual reality (VR) is an immersive technology that creates a simulated experience. Unlike traditional media, such as television or computer screens, VR offers a three-dimensional (3D) experience. One of the remarkable aspects of VR is Social VR, which allows individuals to interact with each other in 3D virtual spaces in real-time. This interaction is facilitated through the use of 360-degree immersive content and head-mounted displays, providing a sense of presence and realism in virtual interactions. Dr. Clingan's presentation will delve into the current state of VR technology, particularly focusing on its application in treating substance use disorders. The presentation will explore how VR can be utilized in therapeutic settings, offering insights into both the proven benefits and potential applications of VR that have yet to be fully explored or tested. This exploration will include examining how VR can simulate various environments and scenarios, which could be instrumental in developing new treatment strategies for substance use disorders. Learning objectives: Participants will gain an understanding of how virtual reality (VR) can be integrated into therapeutic settings for treating substance use disorders.  Participants will be equipped to identify and understand both current and potential future applications of virtual reality (VR) in the treatment of substance use disorders.  About the presenter:  Sarah E. Clingan, Ph.D. is an Associate Project Scientist at UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences. Dr. Clingan received her Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Research on Substance Use from the University of California, San Diego, and completed 2-years of postdoctoral training at the University of California, Los Angeles in 2022. Dr. Clingan has been involved in substance use research and/or substance use treatment for over 15 years. Dr. Clingan started in the substance use field as a drug and alcohol counselor where she provided direct behavioral treatment to patients with substance use disorders. Dr. Clingan’s current research broadly aims to investigate and develop novel treatment approaches for people with substance use disorders.  

This webinar will provide knowledge regarding how to identify patients experiencing a stimulant overdose including caring for a patient experiencing an acute psychosis secondary to psychostimulant ingestion. In addition, the warning signs of psyschostimulant overdose and steps to mitigate the harm associated with the patient's psychotic state will be reviewed. Finally, the webinar will offer specific de-escalation strategies for these patients in both clinical and community settings.     Objectives: Summarize the role of psychostimulants in the overdose epidemic and recognize population disparities. Recognize differences in the neurobiological response of different stimulant use. Identify commonly used stimulants and their routes of use. Identify overamping events in the community and hospital setting and recognize strategies that might be used as effective de-escalation techniques for this population   Presenter: Justin Alves, MSN, FNP-BC, ACRN, CARN, CNE (he/him) Clinical Nurse Educator Justin is a clinical nurse educator with Boston Medical Center's Grayken Center for Addiction Training and Technical Assistance, where he contributes to peer-reviewed publications, evidence-based clinical guidelines, development and delivery of continuing education programs, and other resources for providers supporting patients with substance use disorders. Justin is also a nurse practitioner at Boston Medical Center and the nursing director of two housing first programs operated by the Justice Resource Institute, Inc. He has expertise in infectious diseases and their co-occurrence with substance use disorders, community outreach, and harm reduction. Justin's work in HIV/AIDS includes being president of the Boston Chapter of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, consulting for the New England AIDS Education Training Center, and other positions. He currently sits on the stimulant work group for the Opioid Response Network (ORN), the advisory board of the New England Addiction Technology Transfer Center, and the item writing committee for the Addictions Nursing Certification Board (ANCB). Justin received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Northeastern University in 2013, his Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth in 2020, and his Post-Master's Family Nurse Practitioner certificate from the University of Massachusetts-Boston in 2023. He also holds certification as a Certified Addiction Registered Nurse (CARN) through the Addictions Nursing Certification Board (ANCB), certification as an AIDS Certified Registered Nurse (ACRN) through the HIV/AIDS Nursing Certification Board (HANCB), and is a certified nurse educator (CNE) through the National League of Nursing.

Live Virtual Interactive 2-Part Training via Zoom! *Earn up to six (6.0) Continuing Education Credits*   Dialectical Behavioral Therapy in Substance Use Disorder Treatment  Presented by: Samantha Santamaria, LCSW, UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs     Part 1 - Tuesday, January 23, 2023, 12:00pm-3:15pm PST & Part 2 - Tuesday, January 30, 2023, 12:00pm-3:15pm PST   *FULL PARTICIPATION IN BOTH PART 1 AND PART 2 IS REQUIRED FOR CREDIT*     Register for Part 1 here:  https://uclahs.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcufuquqzoiGNO-rPcp-sq2D9rX0Kmjw2Ye (You will be registered for part 2 separately)   INTENDED AUDIENCE This 2-part, 6-hour live virtual training is free and is open to providers including: Psychologists LMFTs and LCSWs Registered Nurses Certified Substance Use Disorder Treatment Counselors Other Behavioral Health Specialists/Clinicians Clinical Supervisors/Clinical Trainers are encouraged to attend   TRAINING DESCRIPTION AND CORE CLINICAL COMPONENTS Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a proven approach for treating substance use disorders (SUD). This training is designed to provide a detailed overview of the ways in which DBT enhances SUD treatment by providing tools for mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance. DBT goes beyond traditional approaches, promoting self-acceptance, tackling co-occurring mental health disorders, and empowering individuals to prevent relapse. DBT fosters a holistic, evidence-based approach to addressing emotional and psychological factors contributing to substance misuse. DBT also places a special emphasis on long-term recovery, building engagement, trust, and collaboration while providing insights into managing triggers and cravings for sustained sobriety.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES At the end of this training, participants will be able to: Distinguish two (2) specific behaviors that DBT is designed to treat and the origins of DBT Describe the four (4) groups of skills utilized in DBT (Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation, and Distress Tolerance) Identify two (2) ways in which DBT skills can be useful for substance use disorders Apply one (1) specific DBT Skill pertaining to one of the four (4) DBT skills Explain two (2) specific ways in which DBT can be integrated into an SUD treatment setting

Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) is an evidence-based practice that uses a preventive public health approach to identify and intervene with persons whose pattern of use put them at risk for, or are experiencing, substance-related health and psychosocial problems. SBIRT can also be useful in identifying those with a high likelihood for a substance use disorder. As an effective intervention, SBIRT helps to reduce harmful levels of substance use in health and behavioral health settings.

Event Canceled. Coming Soon: Hybrid Service Delivery  

Need assistance applying and/or integrating the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria? Join On-the-Spot the 3rd Friday of each month at 10:00 a.m. MT / 11:00 a.m. CT for a one-hour session with an ASAM professional who will answer and discuss questions related to: program development; 6-dimensional assessment and treatment planning; and continued service, transfer and discharge management.  Participants will have the opportunity to share case studies and receive guidance on how to use ASAM to make informed decisions with the client across the continuum of care. OtS is an open forum guided by the participants at each session. We look forward to meeting you and providing guidance on using ASAM. No registration required, join anytime within the hour.   Join ASAM Integration and Application OtS anytime during the scheduled day/time using the Zoom login below: Step 1: Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://zoom.us/j/761231872 Step 2:  Join by Telephone (ONLY if device does not have a microphone built in) Dial: +1 669 900 6833 (US Toll) or +1 408 638 0968 (US Toll) Meeting ID: 761 231 872