Past Events

Training of Trainers event: Creating a Culture of Safety - The Art of De-escalation

The Florida Behavioral Health Conference 2019 provides a unique and beneficial venue for your organization to build relationships, increase visibility, and elevate your image among substance use and mental health disorder leaders.

Building Recovery Capital through Digital Health Technologies (BRC) Recovery support services are designed to help individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) enter into and navigate systems of care, stay engaged in the recovery process, and live full lives in their communities. Digital health technologies offer other avenues by which behavioral health professionals can support patients’ recovery, thereby increasing recovery participation and decreasing the likelihood of relapse or interruption in service delivery or disease management. It is essential that behavioral health professionals understand and have knowledge regarding: the different digital health technologies that are available; effective patient engagement strategies; privacy and security issues; mobile app evaluation models; and ethical perspectives on recommending digital health technologies to patients. This learning community will showcase digital health technologies related to recovery support services for patients with SUDs thereby helping behavioral health professionals and recovery support specialists become familiar with and increase their digital health technology skills. WHEN: Every Friday, August 30 – September 27, 2019, 11:00 am–12:30 pm MT/12:00—1:30 pm CT OBJECTIVES: Describe engagement strategies for patients/peers in early recovery versus those in longer term recovery as it relates to using digital health technologies Identify three different types of digital health technologies and how these technologies are used by behavioral health professionals and peer support specialists Name two privacy/security issues related to digital health technologies and two ethical issues to be aware of related to recommending digital health technologies Utilize at least five digital health technologies (apps, websites, podcasts, videos, social media sites) and be prepared to recommend them for use by patients/peers TARGET AUDIENCE: Behavioral Health, Substance Use Disorders, and Recovery Service providers located in the Mountain Plains ATTC region (HHS Region 8) PARTICIPANT COMMITMENT & EXPECTATIONS Access to appropriate technology to utilize Zoom videoconferencing platform (i.e., internet connection, built-in or USB webcam, laptop/tablet, built-in/USB/Bluetooth speakers & microphone) View a 20-minute tutorial on how to use the Zoom videoconferencing platform Attend a live one-hour Orientation on August 30th, 11:00 AM (MT)/12:00 PM (CT) Commit to 4-weeks of online training for 1.5 hours weekly from Sept 6–27, 2019 Complete weekly self-study learning activities TRAINER(S)/FACILITATOR(S): Daniel Fred, M.S THERE IS NO COST TO PARTICIPATE The first 35 registrants will receive a scholarship that covers the entire $350 cost of participation. As a grant sponsored scholarship and to receive continuing education hours, it is expected participants will view the 20-minute video tutorial; attend the live technology training; be prepared for and join 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. Please Note: Registrants enrolled in this series are required to attend the August 30th and September 6th sessions. If you cannot attend these sessions, you will forfeit your attendance. In addition, it is expected that participants will have access to the appropriate technology by September 6th to be able fully participate and be on camera at least 90% of the time. This is not a webinar series and active participation to gain/improve skills is required. Continuing Education – The series has been approved for a total of 11 contact hours 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.  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 use of technology and social media by behavioral health practitioners for personal and professional purposes is increasing. As such, ethical and practice issues like self-disclosure in postings, unintentional boundary crossings/violations, privacy and security problems reflect just some of these new dilemmas. Adding to the problem is a lack of definitive guidance from existing professional and ethical codes until recently. During the New Ethical Dilemmas in the Digital Age training, video-counseling/telehealth will be discussed, along with aspects of jurisdictional issues and a brief overview of telehealth laws, rules and policies for counselors to be aware of in order to practice telehealth in Colorado. This training will also address common ethical dilemmas behavioral health providers face related to social network sites and web-based search engines. Case scenarios will be used to highlight these dilemmas and encourage discussions among participants related to: 1) the use of social networking sites by clinical supervisors, counselors, and clients; 2) posting comments or pictures online that may violate privacy and security or disparage the profession; 3) emailing clients; 4) conducting Internet searches on clients; 5) social media policy dos and don’ts from practitioner and organizational perspectives; and 6) recent rulings and new state laws that may impact an organization's social media policy for employees.  At the end of this training participants will be able to: Name three ethical concerns related to the use of technology and social media Discuss two methods of addressing practitioner online self-disclosure Recall three employer social media issues that may put organizations at risk if not addressed appropriately

In August, the KCMO Workgroup of the KC Perinatal Recovery Collaborative will hold its meeting at United Way of Greater KC, 801 West 47th Street, in the 4th Floor Training Center. The group will continue its work on revising and localizing a maternal safety bundle on obstetric care for women with substance use disorders.

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.

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 PRESENTER: Alexander Waitt, LPC, an experienced Motivational Interviewing practitioner and SBIRT trainer with a commitment to delivering quality trainings that have a positive lasting effect. Expect interactive trainings delivered with energy and knowledge. Alex strives to ensure all learners leave his trainings feeling more experienced, confident, and ready to utilize their new learning and skills.

A Recovery-Oriented System of Care (ROSC) builds on the strengths of individuals, families, and communities to achieve abstinence from substance misuse and improve quality of life. Clark County CARES, based in Jeffersonville, IN, is a grass-roots organization that partners with the community to address the opioid epidemic. Clark County CARES is launching a ROSC in Clark County with the two-day workshop, Coming Together to Create a Recovery Oriented Community.     The free workshop features ROSC experts from the Great Lakes Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC). Attend the workshop to gain an overview of ROSC principles, learn the steps for building a ROSC, and be part of this exciting new initiative for Clark County!   Download the event flyer

This two-part, practice-focused webinar clarifies the relationship between Client-Centered Counseling and the evidence based practice of Motivational Interviewing. MI is more than OARS (the micro-skills) and intentional use of these skills is essential to support behavior change. “How to’ find a client-centered, behavioral Change Goal will be demonstrated and participants will practice this process. The ‘use’ and ‘purposeful’ use of OARS will also be discussed. Prior training and practice of MI are a plus and not required for participation in this webinar.

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/280136361 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: 280 136 361 Joining via web-cam is strongly encouraged.  

Research data indicate higher rates of trauma among justice-involved persons than the general population. The effects of traumatic experiences can challenge a person’s capacity to recover and poses significant barriers to accessing services often resulting in an increased risk of coming into contact with the criminal justice system. This interactive training instructs on what trauma is, how to avoid re-traumatizing individuals in judicial practice and within criminal justice systems, create safety for them and practitioners, potential to decrease recidivism, and promote and support recovery of justice-involved persons.

2 - 3PM (CT), 3 - 4PM (ET), 1 - 2PM (MT), 12 - 1PM (PT) During this last installment of the webinar series three presenters will discuss change management strategies for successfully implementing these evidence-based practices. The first two installments of this webinar series focused on effective treatment strategies and models for addressing stimulant use disorders. During this last installment of the webinar series three presenters will discuss change management strategies for successfully implementing these evidence-based practices. Todd Molfenter, Ph.D. will provide an overview on how implementation science informs successful uptake of EBPs. Bryan Hartzler, PhD. will present tips for community-based implementation of contingency management. Denna Vandersloot, M.Ed will share lessons learned from implementation efforts involving the Matrix Model of treatment.

Join the Northwest and Great Lakes ATTCs for the third and final installment in our stimulant webinar series! While the first two installments of this webinar series focus on effective treatment strategies and models for addressing stimulant use disorders, this last installment features three presenters discussing change management strategies for successfully implementing evidence-based practices (EBPs). Todd Molfenter, PhD, will provide an overview on how implementation science informs successful uptake of EBPs. Bryan Hartzler, PhD, will present tips for community-based implementation of contingency management. Denna Vandersloot, MEd, will share lessons learned from implementation efforts involving the Matrix Model of treatment.  

1-2:30 EDT, 12-1:30 CDT, 11-12:30 MDT, 10-11:30 PDT, 9-10:30 ADT

LGBTQIA people are much more than their sexual orientation and gender identity. This interactive workshop combines the perspectives and practices of both Cultural Humility and Motivational Interviewing, inviting participants to consider how these approaches, used in tandem, can enhance engagement and retention of LGBTQIA people in care. 

Harvesting Hope, A training on Trauma and Culture When: 8/14/19 1pm- 4:30pm Presenter: Johnna James A Culturally sensitive training on cultural humility and historical trauma as it relates to Native American communities.  Hosted by Oklahoma Behavioral Health Association and Sponsored by SSW ATTC.  For more information please contact Katharine at [email protected]. 

The National CLAS Standards are intended to advance health equity, improve quality, and help eliminate health care disparities. This webinar will discuss how health care organizations need to ensure that awareness, adoption, and implementation of the National CLAS Standards are incorporated to have a more inclusive definition of culture in order to better serve those affected by the opioid epidemic. OBJECTIVES: Highlights of the enhanced CLAS Standards that contribute to positive health outcomes for all Americans Increased awareness of the Healthy People 2020 leading indicators and the Opioid Epidemic The domestic and societal impacts of the Opioid Epidemic and the growing harm of opioid misuse A Toolkit of critical steps to address this epidemic: the role and responsibilities of health providers models of compassionate care identifying high-risk members the most effective way to treat those who are at risk   PRESENTERS: JACQUELINE COLEMAN, MEd, MSM, BA, CPC, certified professional coach with extensive experience as a senior program manager. Jacqueline has expertise in workforce development, organizational development and contract management. She is a cultivator and trainer of professionals in multiple sectors. Jacqueline provides strategic consultation on LEADERVATION (gender-tailored programs, equity and diversity initiatives, and systems change processes).   DIANE MARIE JONES, LICSW, LCSW-C, Owner of Next Level Therapeutic Interventions, LLC has served since 2008 as the administrator for needle exchange program in Washington, DC.  More recently assisted in the development of Syringe Services programming for Prince George’s County. She received a Master’s Degree of Social Work in 1988 from Fordham University, in New York City.

This interactive, in-person, three hour workshop focuses on the mico/core skills of Motivational Interviewing (MI) and their intentional use when engaging in an MI conversation about behavioral change. Participants will practice identifying and using these skills to support and guide individuals toward behavior change. Distinction will be made between the use of OARS, while practicing MI and during other interactions. No prior knowledge of MI is required for this workshop.

These training sessions focus on how to conduct screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment (SBIRT) for alcohol and other illicit drug use. Attendees gain knowledge and skills in assessment, screening, brief interventions, and referral to treatment for substance use disorders. Training in SBIRT basics is combined with our training in Motivational Interviewing (MI), where providers gain knowledge and skills in MI techniques in order to promote behavior change related to substance use disorders. Such skills in SBIRT and MI are expected to improve HIV outcomes through increased detection and intervention of co-occurring alcohol or drug use disorders. [Registration for this training is now closed]

Ethics Training for Professionals  When: 8/14/19 8:30am- 12:30pm Presenter: Mr. Durand Crosby  Mr. Durand Crosby will be joining us to educate mental health professionals at all levels about the importance of ethical behavior. The training will be interactive and include real life scenarios. How valuable and helpful it is to continue to progress your ethical skills. This event is hosted by Oklahoma Behavioral Association and sponsored by the SSW ATTC. For more information please contact Katharine at [email protected]. 

This event is for Opportunity Counseling providers only. Managers and clinical supervisors are often charged with introducing new ideas and facilitating the implementation of evidence-based practices. These efforts are often met with what is referred to as “resistance” from employees. Employee responses may range from a litany of the reasons the idea/practice will not work to outright refusal to change. How can managers and clinical supervisors effectively lead change and enhance the internal motivation of their staff? The principles and strategies of motivational interviewing provide a set of communication and relationship strategies designed to address the common issue of ambivalence towards change. This 6-hour workshop will explore the application of motivational interviewing strategies to working effectively with employees to facilitate internal motivation for change and empower staff using a strength-based approach to leadership.

Three-hour SBIRT - closed event

This is a closed event. 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