Past Events

A Tour of Motivational Interviewing: An Interprofessional Road Map for Behavior Change is a 4-hour, self-paced online course. It takes the learner on a tour of the essential skills used to strengthen an individual’s motivation for behavior change. Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a form of collaborative conversation for strengthening a person's own motivation and commitment to change. It can be used by a multitude of health professionals, including nurse practitioners, counselors, and social workers.    

  Get the facts on problem gambling disorder. This 4-hour course provides an overview of the most important issues behavioral healthcare professionals need to consider when treating clients with or at risk of developing a problem gambling disorder. The course consists of three recorded webinars, each slightly longer than 1 hour in length, with a brief quiz following each webinar.  

This Buprenorphine Waiver Training is offered through the joint providership of Provider's Clinical Support System (PCSS), American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP), Maryland Primary Care Program, and Central East ATTC. Location: Taneytown Public Library, 10 Grand Dr, Taneytown, MD 21787 Cost: FREE Time: 8:00am-5:30pm Presenter: Kyle Kampman, MD At the conclusion of this activity participants should be able to: Screen and identify patients with OUD and define evidence-based treatments. Discuss the pharmacology of opioids as it relates to treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD) patients. Describe the fundamentals of office-based opioid treatment including the treatment of the co-morbid patient. Explain the process of buprenorphine induction as well as stabilization and maintenance. Discuss all FDA approved antagonist and agonist medications to treat OUD.  Discuss basic office protocols including medical record documentation and confidentially. Utilize evidence-based resources to ensure providers have the confidence to prescribe buprenorphine for patients with OUD. Recognize the importance of obtaining a waiver to begin treating patients with OUD. Note: Residents may take the course and apply for their waiver when they receive their DEA license. They will need to maintain their certificate of completion following the training. Contact: [email protected] or 240-645-1145 For more information about this initiative and SAMHSA-sponsored training opportunities, sign up for the Buprenorphine Waiver Management email list.

Presenter: Deborah R. Alexander, LICDC, ICADC, ICCS, CADC-II-CCS In this presentation linking spirituality to clinical care will be explored in the areas of: Assessment Treatment Planning Measuring change Additionally, clinicians will examine some of the ways that personal spirituality principles can be linked to personal self-care based on clinician inner health. Participants will gain increased understanding of: 1. Why spiritual mind-sets and skillsets have come of age, and necessity 2.Learn some essentials on spiritual principles examine via dialog about inner health, and fundamental spiritual narratives past, present 3. Brainstorm together on birthing wellness - wholeness to explore what wellness looks like presently and future    

Cultural Elements in Treating Hispanic and Latino Populations Where: San Antonio, TX The Cultural Elements in Treating Hispanic and Latino Populations offers a unique experience for participants to learn, understand and increase awareness of the particular cultural aspects that may be present in the helping process. Professionals will be able to: Demonstrate understanding of how cultural change affects Hispanic and Latinos and their substance use Identify and address problems faced by Hispanic and Latinos around access and readiness for treatment and recovery Explain the relationship between culture and treatment Understand the impact of immigration on family dynamics Identify approaches to integrating cultural into therapy This particular event is by invitation only and will be hosted by our partners at San Antonio College in San Antonio, TX. Presenters will be our colleagues at IRESA, Universidad Central del Caribe. For more information about hosting your own Cultural Elements Training for Treating Hispanic and Latino Populations, please contact [email protected]

Half-day face-to-face workshop. The CLA trains change leaders in the NIATx model of process improvement: a structured, team-based approach to change management for organizations large and small. In this interactive training, attendees will learn the four essential NIATx tools and develop a clear plan for a change project. This is a closed event. However, you can learn more about our upcoming training and technical events on the Great Lakes ATTC website under Upcoming Events. If no upcoming events are taking place near you, please contact your nearest state project manager to inquire about future training opportunities in your region.

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: In the behavioral health workforce setting, leadership plays a key role in the implementation of evidence-based practices (EBPs). It is critical that behavioral health agency administration supports using and sustaining EBPs in the clinical setting. This webinar will make recommendations for hiring and leading staff in the delivery of evidence-based treatment. First, the presenter will discuss best practices for hiring staff who may be more likely to deliver evidence-based care. Using a behavioral interviewing framework, the webinar will introduce a brief exercise that can be used during the interview process to identify applicants who may have an aptitude for reflective listening, which is a key ingredient in the delivery of EBPs. Second, the webinar will discuss elements of leadership that support effective implementation of EBPs.  In addition, the presentation will show how to assess the degree to which a leader is perceived by staff as proactive, knowledgeable, supportive, and perseverant with regard to their implementation of EBPs. Identifying strong and weak leadership areas can help agencies retain staff, strengthen EBP implementation, and improve the overall quality of care.   Takeaways: At the end of the webinar, attendees will be able to: Understand the basic process of behavioral interviewing and differentiate it from traditional hiring practices. Recognize the role of reflective listening in the delivery of EBPs and be able to implement a brief reflective listening exercise in the interview process. Identify the basic structure of the Implementation Leadership Scale and be able to use feedback from this scale to identify areas of strength and future areas for growth. Presenter: Scott Walters, Ph.D., Regents Professor and Chair of Health Behavior Health Systems, University of North Texas

Explaining the neurophysiology of the development of Substance Use Disorder as well as discussing the Neuropsychopharmacology of the substances mentioned above.

The purpose of this group is to offer a regular platform for learning and consultation related to videocounseling case reviews, legalities and ethics, rules and regulations, and jurisdictional and licensing issues. It also provides an opportunity to develop effective strategies and skills that are key to effectively working with clients using this approach. This consultation group will explore a variety of topics and activities that promotes learning about the potential successes, challenges, and pitfalls of using videocounseling to offer clinical services in a behavioral health setting, as well as enhance participants’ videocounseling skills.  During this interactive session, participants and facilitators will provide feedback to each other on the visible office environment, including lighting, sound, and ambiance. This is a free, open consultation group offered by the Mountain Plains ATTC (HHS Region 8). No registration is required. Use the link below to Join on the scheduled day/time. Step 1:  Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://zoom.us/j/490144014 Step 2:  Join by Telephone (ONLY if device does not have a built in microphone)                  Phone: +1 669 900 6833 (US Toll) or +1 408 638 0968 (US Toll)                  Meeting ID: 490 144 014 Joining via webcam is strongly encouraged. We look forward to seeing you there!  

Safe, stable, and affordable housing is increasingly recognized as a vital part of recovery. What role can substance use disorder treatment and recovery programs play in providing this essential need for their clients? Find out the basics of housing and how to get started in this 6-session virtual learning community beginning in August 2019! By the end of session 3, participants will be able to: Understand the history of inequality in the housing system. Discuss special considerations in supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness, veterans, people with severe mental health issues, and older adults. Determine key stakeholders to collaborate with in supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness, veterans, people with severe mental health issues, and older adults.

Interoceptive dysfunction, or a lack of body/sensory awareness processing, is common among people with substance use disorders. This webinar, "Reducing Relapse Risk by Increasing Body Awareness Skills: Practical Tips and Research Findings for Clinicians Who Work in Substance Use Disorder Treatment," will describe the importance of body awareness/interoceptive skills for promoting emotion regulation and reducing risk of relapse.  Presenter: Cynthia Price, PhD, Research Professor at the UW School of Nursing, Research Associate Director of the UW Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, and the Director of the nonprofit Center for Mindful Body Awareness.

"Let’s Have the Conversation! One Voice: One Mission” is the theme for the Southeast Addiction Technology Transfer Center’s (SATTC) Faith Initiative. During Recovery Month SATTC will host an inter-faith listening session that will spark discussion with faith leaders on how to be catalyst for change in their communities. SATTC invites faith leaders in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina and South Carolina to join us and become an integral part of the conversation on substance use disorders.

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence based practice developed and refined to build intrinsic motivation about behavior change. MI is a ‘client-centered conversation’ focused on the exploration and resolution of ‘ambivalence’ about a collaboratively defined ‘change goal’. This interactive training defines and demonstrates the essential components necessary for ‘intentional’ practice: MI Spirit, the Four Processes and the core skills; represented by the acronym OARS.

Join us for a two- day meeting to discuss building capacity in Arkansas to address the opioid epidemic using evidence based practice. Everyone is welcome! The Opoid Response Network (ORN) STR-TA has been hosting a series of community education events about ORN and the opioid epidemic across the nation as part of a supplemental piece of the STR-TA grant.  There are two free upcoming community education events in the Health & Human Services Region 6: September 25- 26, 2019 (Little Rock, AR) Register Here  October 7-8, 2019 (Albuquerque, NM) Register Here  Both events provide a variety of continuing education (CEs). If interested in attending, please register at the links above to be eligible to receive CEs. Feel free to share with any other interested colleagues in the community or staff members who may benefit from learning more about the opioid epidemic and the various technical assistance, training, and education available to them through the STR-TA Grant and Opioid Response Network.  To learn more about the ORN please visit their website.  Click here to view the full flyer.  

“Riding the Storm Together" This fall, the Mississippi Department of Mental Health along with other state and local agencies will host the 6th Annual Mississippi Trauma Informed Care Conference.  Each year, the premiere conferences have brought together over 500 participants representing a diverse group of individuals with a common goal of providing the best services and supports to those who have experienced trauma.  

The Great Lakes Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) in partnership with the Ohio Association of County Behavioral health Authorities (OACBHA) and the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OMHAS) is sponsoring a Matrix Model Learning Collaborative for providers in Ohio.  This initiative will involve a two-day face-to-face Matrix training, a one-day fidelity monitoring training for Key Supervisors and six monthly peer learning calls.  The goal of this collaborative is to implement the evidence-based practice effectively and sustainably in local agencies.   This is a closed event. However, you can learn more about our upcoming training and technical events on the Great Lakes ATTC website under Upcoming Events. If no upcoming events are taking place near you, please contact your nearest state project manager to inquire about future training opportunities in your region.

Currently, women’s involvement in correctional and substance use disorders (SUD) treatment systems is rapidly outpacing men. Most of these programs are based upon gender-neutral services, meaning that their programs were designed with men in mind. Specifically, many of these programs address why men use drugs and alcohol and how to reduce recidivism with little emphasis placed on the treatment needs of women.   This webinar will address core issues that are unique to female SUDs treatment clients in comparison to their male counterparts regarding weight and energy as a driving mechanism to use, triggers for relapse, trends in drug use for women and the complexity of health-related complications and psycho-social needs, prescription medication and over-the-counter drug manipulations. In addition, gender-responsive approaches to augment and enhance existing treatment services will be discussed.

Adolescent development can be a difficult process and can place teens at high risk for substance use, misuse and substance use disorders, which can also obstruct healthy emotional, physical, and social development. In congruence, American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that universal screening be conducted in pediatric primary care. Further, many school settings have adopted and integrated substance use screening capitalizing on contact opportunities. This interactive training will review the more commonly used substances by adolescents and drug impact on youth health. Content will also provide a review of evidence based adolescent screening tools and how to facilitate them.

In collaboration with Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association (WPHCA), the Great Lakes ATTC is providing TA for a learning collaborative with Federally Qualified Health Centers throughout the state of Wisconsin. Through this learning collaborative, participating FQHCs will learn strategies on how to implement and increase the capacity for the use of medication for opioid use disorders (MOUDs) to treat their patients with OUDs.   This is a closed event. However, you can learn more about our upcoming training and technical events on the Great Lakes ATTC website under Upcoming Events. If no upcoming events are taking place near you, please contact your nearest state project manager to inquire about future training opportunities in your region.

Additional Information will be forthcoming shortly. DESCRIPTION: This course is designed for practitioners who have a working knowledge of the principles of Motivational Interviewing and who can demonstrate the ability to use the core interviewing technique of Open-Ended Questions, Affirmations, Reflections, and Summaries. This course will highlight techniques and will support practitioners as they develop a deeper understanding of how people change. Using video, demonstrations, and practice skills, the course will instruct on how to resolve ambivalence, develop discrepancy, tip the decisional balance, and evoke change talk. This course is appropriate for you if your initial exposure to MI led you to use the technique and want to know more. OBJECTIVES: To increase skills to move beyond the use of core interviewing skills (OARS) and more fully embrace what motivates people to adopt a behavior change To delve deeper into how we can foster collaboration with people we serve by practicing the MI Spirit (empathy and compassion), and attuning ourselves to be active listeners who reflect what we hear

The Quiet Coaching training session is designed to increase effective Technical Assistance (TA) implementation by enhancing the coaching skills of TA providers. Effective team leadership is critical to ensuring successful Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) implementation and sustainability. Effective coaching empowers the team for future successes by creating the capacity to engage in and improve their organization. This session will focus on core coaching principles, tools, and effective practice, through which participants will learn to:   Build team strength through a foundation of common purpose and direction Focus on motivational strategies that promote accountability and action Improve team decision-making, confidence, and autonomy Enhance team functionality through Process Tools like empathy maps, environmental scans, SWOT/SOAR analysis, rapid cycle PDSA, flow-charting, walk-throughs, nominal group techniques, and more   Instructor: Mat Roosa is a coach and consultant who has worked with individuals, organizations, and systems to implement change in health care settings across the United States. His experience includes a range of regional, state, and national research studies and quality/process improvement leadership. In addition, Mr. Roosa has also worked as a human service agency administrator, a government planner, and as a psychotherapist in both agency and private practice settings   This is a closed event. However, you can learn more about our upcoming training and technical events on the Great Lakes ATTC website under Upcoming Events. If no upcoming events are taking place near you, please contact your nearest state project manager to inquire about future training opportunities in your region.

The Central East ATTC is co-sponsoring the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center’s 10th Annual Road to Recovery Conference entitled, “Substance Use Disorders in At-Risk Populations: Vulnerabilities that Can Contribute to Use and Approaches to Treatment.” This conference will focus on the vulnerabilities that can contribute to substance use such as psychiatric disorders, trauma, and adolescence, and explore these challenges on a deeper level. Attendees will get a closer look into the unique risk factors of these vulnerabilities, common drugs of abuse, and promising treatment.

This event gathered recovering individuals, families, and friends into a collective voice to educate the public about the value of recovery from alcohol and other addictions.