Past Events

Description: This webinar will be delivered in two segments (1.5 hours each). It will review the Ethics Code for OASAS Counselors. Topics include definitions, principles, and problem areas. It will also cover professional responsibility and decision making. Confidentiality will also be addressed. For those outside of New York, there will be references to NAADAC’s Code of Ethics.The Code of Ethics for NAADAC (National Association of Alcohol and Drug Counselors) influenced the Code of Ethics for OASAS (Office of Addiction Services and Supports). 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). Participants must attend both session in their entirety to receive a certificate of completion.   REGISTRATION: Click here to register for Part 1:  Tuesday, August 18, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EDT  https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=e50a4b26040c0936c0e48733fb5301319   Click here to register for Part 2:  Wednesday, August 19, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EDT https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=e32c335dfa62e693f56b2a06b782c1de4

This is the 5th of 7 virtual sessions in part 2 of the larger series: Enhancing Workforce Capacity to Provide Clinical Supervision for Substance Use Disorders. The virtual sessions prepare the clinical supervisor to observe job performance, provide feedback and coaching, prioritize learning needs, and develop achievable learning objectives.  This cohort is full. If you are interested in participating in a future cohort, please email Bree at [email protected].  

The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley's School of Rehabilitation Services and Counseling presents their annual conference  Counseling and Employment Supports: Current Trends August 18, 19, 20, 2020 from 11:00am- 1:00pm each day All sessions will be offered by zoom. Once you register you will be provided a secure link to join.  Continuing education units offered:     CRC  LPC   LCDC  (Certificate of Attendance)   To view full schedule, presenters, and topics, view conference brochure here. 

The New England ATTC is hosting this webinar which will focus on how the ADA applies to addiction services in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Today, 30 years after the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), thousands of people in recovery from addiction are unaware of their civil rights under the law. The ADA insures that people with addiction to alcohol, and in recovery from opioids and other drugs have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. Find out how the New England ADA addresses alcohol and substance use disorders differently.  This includes people with alcohol use disorder and substance use disorders. These differences will be illustrated with scenarios about alcohol, opioids, cocaine and marijuana. People with addiction are people with disabilities, too. Learn about civil rights and obligations!    Objectives of this webinar are: #1: Understand the ADA’s definition of disability and how it applies to addiction and recovery. #2: Distinguish how the ADA applies to people with addiction to alcohol, and those in recovery from opioids and other drugs. #3: Learn which protections the ADA provides in access to: employment, state and local government services and places of public accommodations.

The Kansas City Perinatal Recovery Collaborative (KC PRC) is working to develop, grow, and nurture a coordinated, multi-system network of services and programs to support pregnant and parenting mothers as they navigate the dual journey of parenting and recovery. If you are interested in participating in these monthly meetings, please contact Bree at [email protected]. 

[This is a closed event] During this training, participants will learn about the nuts and bolts of implementing Contingency Management (CM), an evidence-based treatment method that utilizes motivational incentives for individuals with Substance Use Disorders. The training will focus on discussing key elements for designing and refining CM protocol, such as identifying a target behavior for patients to work on and anticipating barriers or challenges in implementing CM.

Description: According to a recent SAMHSA publication, COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted communities of color highlighting the substantially decreased access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment for Latinx populations. Engaging these communities encourage practitioners to build capacity to provide culturally responsive care which is essential to retention. This interactive (90 minute) webinar will discuss Hispanic cultural characteristics that addiction professionals can learn to identify and reframe to support recovery for Latinx persons in care. Discussions will include how culture influences Hispanic and Latino behavior change, cultural elements defined and case examples to consider for treatment processes, and promising practices that align with evidence based strategies that support recovery and wellness for Hispanic and Latinx communities. Credits: This training meets the requirements for 1.5 renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and 1.5 initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS). Participants must attend the session in its entirety to receive a certificate of completion.

This training explores the impact that addictive disorders have on the structure and function of families and the important role that the family plays in treatment of addictive disorders and HIV. Family dynamics, such as co-dependency, are examined and critically discussed. Attendees learn appropriate ways to educate families about how to respond to addiction and how to provide familiar support. The role of social networks in recovery is also explored.

How are our veteran patients faring during quarantine? What can we, as providers, do to support them during this time? These questions are on our minds and we hope to share strategies, resources, and support each other as we work with and care for our veteran patients, especially those in Native communities. If you work with veterans, or are a veteran who supports others, we welcome you to join us for these discussions. We hope to offer support and guidance and answer questions you may have about this issue, so please feel free to get in touch and share your ideas if there are any specific topics you would like to have covered. We look forward to sharing with you. 2-3 EDT . 1-2 CDT . 12-1 MDT . 11-12 PDT . 10-11 ADT

This curriculum has been developed and piloted for a wide range of mental health professionals including: inpatient/outpatient psychiatric nurses, psychiatrists, social workers, psychologists, family members, first responders, direct care workers in residential, day treatment and psycho-social rehabilitation programs, mental health administrators, policy makers, police officers, academic faculty, and students. Learning Goals: To empathize more deeply with the challenges voice hearers face, reduce the fear and stigma surrounding the voice hearing experience and learn to teach self-help skills to voice hearers. Registration: $59 per person. Student Registration: Enrolled students may receive a discount. Please email [email protected] for questions. Registration Link:  https://na.eventscloud.com/ehome/index.php?eventid=536794&

The Peer Support Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (PS ECHO) is a movement to share knowledge, and amplify capacity to provide best practices. The PS ECHO is an online community for Peer Recovery Specialist and Mental Health Peers to: Share community and statewide resources Learn new skills and tools for doing peer work Meet and connect with other peers

Description:  This webinar will introduce participants to marijuana and some of the changes around legalizing recreational marijuana. It will include the mechanism of action, some legal implications (federal law vs. state law) and possible uses of medical marijuana. 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). Participants must attend the session in its entirety to receive a certificate of completion.

[This is a closed event] During this training, participants will learn about the nuts and bolts of implementing Contingency Management (CM), an evidence-based treatment method that utilizes motivational incentives for individuals with Substance Use Disorders. The training will focus on discussing key elements for designing and refining CM protocol, such as identifying a target behavior for patients to work on and anticipating barriers or challenges in implementing CM.

  This 7-week, in-depth, online learning series will address common ethical dilemmas behavioral health and peer support specialists face related to the use of technology, social networking sites, and web-based search engines. Case scenarios, group discussion questions related to videos, practice sessions, and other learning activities will be used to highlight these dilemmas and encourage discussions among participants.   Registration for this event is closed. Please join the Mountain Plains ATTC listserv to receive alerts about future offerings.  

Description: Current research findings have highlighted various factors associated with the steady increase in alcohol consumption over the last several years. The pandemic has forced the American population to deal with unprecedented challenges and many have turned to alcohol to deal with the stress of an unfamiliar and unstable environment. A major portion of these persons don’t meet the criteria of Alcohol Use Disorder, but are at risk of developing serious health problems and other psychosocial consequences. This interactive (90 minute) webinar will present on the risks associated with excessive alcohol consumption, the impact of alcohol on the body, identify tools and approaches for screening alcohol use, and harm reduction strategies to address risk behavior. Credits: This training meets the requirements for 1.5 renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and 1.5 initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS). Participants must attend the session in its entirety to receive a certificate of completion.

  When it comes to trauma, there are no boundaries with regard to age, gender, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, geography, or sexual orientation. This 7-week 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.   Registration for this event is closed. Please join the Mountain Plains ATTC listserv to receive alerts about future offerings.

This series of sessions features traditional Native American storytelling, along with time for discussion on what can be learned from the stories, as well as the ways these stories can be incorporated by Native American providers into their work with patients. Please note that while we encourage non-Native providers to attend these sessions to increase your cultural understanding and sensitivity, we ask that out of respect for cultural traditions, you do not use these stories as your own if they are not a part of your culture.  Native storytelling is an long honored way of teaching lessons of life. We, as Native people, need to laugh while learning. For example, laughing at how Coyote makes funny mistakes. This can teach people how to avoid behaving as Coyote does. Further, Native legends can offer stories about Creation or the Trickster. However, some stories can only be told during certain times of the year. For example, Coyote legends are only told during the winter time because that is often when Native people would be in their lodges practicing survival skills to help the tribe thrive in difficult times.  Traditionally, the storyteller needed to be an excellent psychologist and able to understand peoples’ perspectives. A story might be used in treatment to help a patient come to a realization in a culturally informed way. TUESDAYS, November 10 and 24, Dec 8 and 22 3-4 EDT . 2-3 CDT . 1-2 MDT . 12-1 PDT . 11-12 AKDT

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Provide an overview of telehealth and technology-based interventions best practices, HIPAA-compliance measures, and ethical considerations.  Review all applicable Federal and Maryland telehealth practice regulations and policy expectations, including those related to the global pandemic emergency declaration.  Offer an opportunity for interactive, real-time exploration of the application of telehealth skills, knowledge, and policy.  Provide information about additional Federal and State resources for continued learning   PRESENTER: Jay Ostrowski, MA, LPC-S, NCC, ACS, BC-TMH, is an informative and entertaining trainer and expert in Telemental Health. As the CEO of Behavioral Health Innovation, he serves as a Telemental Health trainer and consultant for SAMHSA, HRSA, Universities, State governments and healthcare organizations. He’s the founder and Director of both the Telebehavioral Center of Excellence for the University of Virginia and the Board Certification in Telemental Health. He's created 9 peer-reviewed telemental health courses and designed/developed 12 telehealth software platforms to date, including Adaptive Telehealth, the most versatile telehealth software on the market. As a research partner with Harvard Medical School, Jay keeps up with the changing state license requirements for 8 healthcare professions across all US States and DC. He also serves as the go-to person for the Mid-Atlantic Telehealth Resource Center for Telemental Health providing Telebehavioral Health training and consultations. You can connect with Jay Ostrowski on LinkedIn or through any of the above organizations.   This webinar is provided in collaboration with the Maryland Department of Health Behavioral Health Administration, Central East Addiction Technology Transfer Center and Mid-Atlantic Telehealth Resource Center.   

  Director Laurie York will present on the history of White Earth Child Welfare and the Gizhawasso Program to address substance use disorder for families, which incorporated culture and empowerment into their service delivery.

This is the 4th of 7 virtual sessions in part 2 of the larger series Enhancing Workforce Capacity to Provide Clinical Supervision for Substance Use Disorders. The virtual sessions prepare the clinical supervisor to observe job performance, provide feedback and coaching, prioritize learning needs, and develop achievable learning objectives.  This cohort is full. If you are interested in participating in a future cohort, please email Bree at [email protected].  

Join this one-hour forum with knowledgeable providers and subject matter expert(s) who will answer questions and lead discussions around a variety of topics related to successes and challenges of using videoconferencing to offer clinical/peer recovery services via digital technologies. Please join anytime during the session to ask your questions and share your thoughts and experiences regarding the transition of services to the use of videoconferencing methods. Guest: Margarete (Maggie) Loghry, MSW, LCSW Clinical Consultant & Co-host: Sandnes S. Boulanger, LCSW, MCAP Note: Due to the anticipated number of participants for this event, registration is required to receive the login information for each session

Talking circles are based on the tradition of sharing circles.  Please join us together for our fourth virtual talking circle event. This event is held bi-weekly. This group will be facilitated by a Native guest and will focus on concerns about yourself, your family, your work, and/or your tribal community that you may be experiencing during these uncertain times. There is no fee or expectation to participate in this event. This is a respectful meeting space. Come share your concerns, offer support, and respect the group’s privacy. 1-2:30 EDT . 12-1:30 CDT . 11-12:30 MDT . 10-11:30 PDT . 9-10:30 . ADT

This is the 5th of 7 virtual sessions in part 2 of the larger series Enhancing Workforce Capacity to Provide Clinical Supervision for Substance Use Disorders. The virtual sessions prepare the clinical supervisor to observe job performance, provide feedback and coaching, prioritize learning needs, and develop achievable learning objectives.  This cohort is full. If you are interested in participating in a future cohort, please email Bree at [email protected].  

The American Indian and Alaska Native ATTC and MHTTC have invited spiritual leaders from American Indian and Alaska Native communities to come together to discuss the importance of spirituality in our culture. Continuing discussions will cover broader topics of spirituality in Native American and Alaska Native culture, and will be open for all participants to join the discussion. Bi-weekly on Fridays 2-4 EDT . 1-3 CDT . 12-2 MDT . 11-1 PDT . 10-12 ADT