Past Events

2 - 3PM (CT), 3 - 4PM (ET), 1 - 2PM (MT), 12 - 1PM (PT) This presentation will provide an overview of the current knowledge on the problem of stimulant (cocaine and methamphetamine) use in the US. The presentation will provide: 1. A review of the extent and geography of the use of cocaine and methamphetamine. 2. An articulation of the clinical syndromes produced by acute and chronic stimulant use; 3. A description of the strategies for addressing acute intoxication, withdrawal and stimulant induced psychosis; 4. A review of behavioral treatments with evidence of efficacy for the treatment of stimulant use disorders; 5. An overview of the current status of pharmacotherapy research on treatments for stimulant use disorders. A discussion of vulnerable populations, including the problem of stimulant use by individuals in medication treatment for opioid use disorders. About the presenter: Richard Rawson is an Emeritus Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Science, UCLA School of Medicine and a Research Professor at the University of Vermont. He received a Ph.D. in experimental psychology from the University of Vermont in 1974. He has conducted an extensive portfolio of research on cocaine and methamphetamine, including projects on behavioral and medication treatments, with brain imaging measures. He was a member of the Federal Methamphetamine Advisory Group for Attorney General Janet Reno. During the past decade, he has worked with NIDA, SAMHSA, the US State Department, the World Heath Organization and the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime on international substance abuse research and training projects, exporting US technology and addiction science throughout the world. Dr. Rawson has published 3 books, 40 book chapters and over 240 professional papers and annually conducts numerous workshops, paper presentations and training sessions.

Trauma informed care is a practice framework that recognizes the presence of trauma and its impact, and how to effectively minimize its effects without causing additional trauma. This interactive course will define trauma and trauma-informed care, explore trauma & stress disorders and symptomology, look at how trauma impacts on brain development, and strategies to prevent re-traumatization.

Richard Rawson, PhD This webinar, sponsored by the Northwest ATTC and the Great Lakes ATTC, will present an overview of the current knowledge on the problem of stimulant (cocaine and methamphetamine) use in the US.  Presenter Richard Rawson, PhD, UCLA School of Medicine and University of Vermont, will provide: A review of the extent and geography of the use of cocaine and methamphetamine; An articulation of the clinical syndromes produced by acute and chronic stimulant use; A description of the strategies for addressing acute intoxication, withdrawal and stimulant induced psychosis; A review of behavioral treatments with evidence of efficacy for the treatment of stimulant use disorders; An overview of the current status of pharmacotherapy research on treatments for stimulant use disorders; A discussion of vulnerable populations, including the problem of stimulant use by individuals in medication treatment for opioid use disorders. Learn more about the Great Lakes & Northwest ATTC Stimulant Use Disorder Webinar Series here.

The Motivational Interviewing - Intentional Application of Strategies and Skills (MI-ISS) is a six-month bimonthly series open to anyone with basic knowledge of Motivational Interviewing (MI) concepts, as well as core skills and principles. The purpose of the group is to build on participant’s prior knowledge of MI and provide increased insight into the MI philosophy to better understand nuances of MI principles, strategies, and skills and will explore a variety of MI topics and activities in an atmosphere of collaboration, support, curiosity, openness, and intentional practice. It is a chance to deepen one’s MI knowledge and hone MI skills in a non-judgmental venue. Part 9: June 11 -  Effective Use of MI in Group Settings To Join the MI-Intentional Application Consultation Group use the Zoom login below: Step 1: Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://zoom.us/j/496410355 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: 496 410355 For more information visit MPATTC Consultation Group webpage  The Motivational Interviewing - Intentional Application of Strategies and Skills Consultation Series occurs every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month through July 23, 2019, 11:00-12:00 pm Central Time.

The South Africa HIV ATTC has developed new curriculum to support our project goal of integration of HIV-mental health-substance use prevention, care, and treatment. This curriculum is currently being piloted with multiple ATTC partners across South Africa. Examples of curriculum include face to face Motivational Interview (MI) training, and training in strategies for Task Shifting for Mental Health Care given the paucity of mental health specialists in South Africa. We are also pushing forward new curriculum in general counseling skills and problem solving. By addressing strategies to improve mental health and substance use treatment, our curriculum addresses all three 90-90-90 targets.

The Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Workforce:  Recovery and Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Summit brings together registered and certified SUD counselors and other disciplines of the behavioral health workforce to provide education and resources pertaining to MAT, tools to address and reduce stigma and ways the workforce can join California’s current efforts to  address SUD emerging epidemics. Goals: •    Provide an understanding of the disease of addiction and address the stigma often associated with MAT. •    Share MAT facts, outcomes, and the benefits that MAT has on individuals to achieve a sustainable recovery. •    Provide tools designed to initiate MAT conversations and available resources aimed at connecting individuals to MAT.

This is a closed event. Click here for further information. 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 skill 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 FACULTY Alexander Waitt, LPC, an experienced Motivational Interviewing practitioner and SBIRT trainer with a commitment to delivering quality trainings that have a positive lasting effect.        

Lou Kurtz, State Project Manager - OH, will exhibit at Ohio’s 2019 Opiate and Other Drug Conference: Promoting Solutions for Addiction Throughout Ohio.

This session is for Idaho learning collaborative partners only. This is the one of 8 sessions for participants of the Northwest ATTC's Idaho SUD Provider Motivational Interviewing Learning Collaborative, which aims to enhance providers' MI skills and further develop their ability to conceptualize client cases through the lens of MI.

This event was a Key Note presentation at the New England Summer School of Addiction Studies.

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 session, facilitators and/or participants will role play what to do when an emergency arises and explore proactive steps and real time measures to handle the situation. 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!  

Matt Ignacio, MSSW, Tohono O’odham   Check your time zone:

The NIATx Change Leader Academy is a one-day face-to-face workshop followed by three months of peer networking and support from a NIATx coach. 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 session, 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 Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Workforce:  Recovery and Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Summit brings together registered and certified SUD counselors and other disciplines of the behavioral health workforce to provide education and resources pertaining to MAT, tools to address and reduce stigma and ways the workforce can join California’s current efforts to  address SUD emerging epidemics. Goals:     •    Provide an understanding of the disease of addiction and address the stigma often associated with MAT. •    Share MAT facts, outcomes, and the benefits that MAT has on individuals to achieve a sustainable recovery. •    Provide tools designed to initiate MAT conversations and available resources aimed at connecting individuals to MAT.

[This is a closed event] This training will teach participants about Contingency Management, an evidence-based treatment method for people with Substance Use Disorders.

This Buprenorphine Waiver Training is offered through the joint providership of Provider's Clinical Support System (PCSS), American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP), Maryland Department of Health, Behavioral Health System Baltimore, and Central East ATTC. Maryland 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. Nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) who take this 8-hour MAT waiver course will receive a certificate of completion and can apply it toward the 24-hour training requirement established by the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA). For the additional 16 hours, PCSS-MAT is also providing NPs and PAs with the coursework FREE and together they meet the required training to be eligible to apply for the waiver to prescribe buprenorphine. Method of physician participation in the learning process: Credit will only be awarded for completing all of the training. To be awarded a maximum of 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ and a Buprenorphine Training Completion Certificate you must complete all 8 hours of the course. Those completing the course will be able to complete the waiver application online. CME: 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) Cost: FREE Time: 8:00am-5:30pm Contact: [email protected] or 240-645-1145 Download Flyer

 This event was the opening Key Note presentation at the New England Summer School of Addiction Studies.

[This is a closed event] This training will teach participants about Contingency Management, an evidence-based treatment method for people with Substance Use Disorders.

DESCRIPTION: We present this webinar on World No Tobacco Day. The goal of this webinar is to familiarize attendees with e-cigarettes and their flavors, usage. and regulation, or lack thereof. This webinar will explore: What is in electronic cigarette juices? What is in electronic cigarette aerosol? What are the health impacts of e-cigarettes? What is the intersection of tobacco, marijuana and e-cigarettes? How are e-cigarettes regulated - or are they?   PRESENTER: Phillip Gardiner, Dr. P.H., is a Public Health activist, administrator, evaluator, and researcher. Throughout his research career, Dr. Gardiner has maintained his community activism to address racial disparities in health, through writing, organizing, evaluating and public speaking. Currently, Dr. Gardiner is the UC Smoke and Tobacco Free Fellowship Awards Program Officer for the Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program (TRDRP), University of California Office of the President.  He also oversees the scientific inquiry associated with e-cigarettes and other new products (e.g. IQOS). In this regard, Dr. Gardiner speaks regularly around the country on the Triangulum: the intersection of tobacco, marijuana, and e-cigarettes.   Download the flyer

Technology offers one more avenue by which the behavioral health field can provide recovery support services. This training will focus on how recovery support services can be extended through the use of technologies (e.g., the web, smart phone, and cell phone).  Designed for professionals experienced in providing recovery support services, this training will introduce research-based recovery support technologies, showcase several technology-assisted interventions that can be used to help deliver recovery support services, and show how technology compliments behavioral health treatment services. Participants will engage in practice activities, accessing the internet and web searching, so are encouraged to bring their android cell phones and iPads (or other tablets) to this training.

This training is for North Sound BHO providers only.  Participants will focus on deepening the central skills of using MI to support behavior change, with an emphasis on practicing strategies to evoke and reinforce Change Talk. Video, live demonstration, and interactive group exercises provide ample opportunity for continued skill development. This course is intended for professionals who have completed an introductory level of MI training. Part two of this training will take place on June 7.

Integrating Mindfulness Into Therapeutic Practice  Based on the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) model, this training will cover an overview of mindfulness including: Origin of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Research in the integration of MBSR into therapeutic practices Ethics and practitioners’ guidelines for use of MBSR Participation in two classic MBSR exercises that can be used with clients Approved for class for LCSW, LPC, LMFT, PRSS, LADC, Psychologists FREE TO ATTEND - LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE Instructed by Dr. Nancy Bailey. Hosted by Oklahoma Behavioral Health Association.  Nancy Bailey PhD, CAADC, CCDP/D, CET II has over 20 years of experience working with adult clients affected by substance use disorder and trauma related issues. Dr. Bailey has extensive experience in conducting customized Intensive workshops, group or individual counseling sessions, long-term client and family case management, and behavioral health care industry training and development. Nationally known in the behavioral health treatment industry, Nancy is passionate about “creating an environment where individuals, families, and groups can heal and grow in a safe and supported space.” Treatment modalities include; Post Induction Therapy (PIT), EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Equine Assisted Growth & Learning (EAGALA) model, and trauma-informed experiential methods. FREE 3 CE Ethics credits Provided.   Check In begins at 8:30am.

This event is held in collaboration with the Illinois Primary Health Care Association (IPHCA) Training event that will focus on essential components for implementing substance use disorder (SUD) treatment in a primary care/FQHC setting.