Past Events

Missouri Recovery Network (MRN) and Mid-America ATTC are collaborating to establish a Region 7 Recovery Stakeholders Learning Community. This Learning Community will provide a networking bridge among recovery stakeholders in the four states in Region 7 – Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska. These monthly meetings will be conducted using Zoom, a communication technology that allows participants to join the meeting via computer or mobile device.  During each one-hour monthly session there will be a presentation by a guest speaker on a topic relevant to the participants, followed by questions and answers and discussion for the remainder of the time.   The sessions take place the last Thursday of each month from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. (Central Time Zone) Next Session: Thursday, May 30, beginning at 12:30 p.m. (Central Time Zone) Topic: Suicide Prevention Presenter: Elizabeth Makulec, Executive Director, Kids Under 21 (KUTO)

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. We have recently formed Kansas City, MO (KCMO) and Kansas City, KS (KCK) workgroups to better address the specific policy and service system contexts in these states. This meeting is for the KCMO workgroup. KC PRC members from the Kansas side are also welcome to attend!

This webinar will focus primarily on the participant experience within the drug court system and using MAT as a treatment for opioid use disorder. We aim to discuss the challenges present within the criminal justice population, including criminal thinking, underlying trauma, and stigma. We will discuss stigma with regard to both MAT and the criminal justice population, with special attention to three types of stigma: Self-stigma, social stigma, and institutional stigma, including the reluctance to be involved in providing MAT services from an institutional standpoint. Further, we will discuss the efficacy of MAT in these populations, as well as existing barriers, and how these relate to the three above mentioned types of stigma. A driving take away point we hope to impress on attendees is that the evidence and efficacy of MAT for opioid use disorders is there and that the biology of a criminally involved person is the same as someone who is not.

On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During one year, this adds up to more than 10 million people. Providers need to understand the dynamics of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), in order to support victimized persons they are working with including how to recognize IPV behavior and cycles of abuse, common myths, victim responses and vicarious trauma. Further, IPV for African American, Hispanic, and LGBTQA persons require an inclusive and culturally informed process of engagement and support. Content will also include approaches to assessing historical trauma, review of exit strategies, and trauma informed care strategies to support victims of IPV.

This training of trainers (ToT) is for facilitators who will offer this course to non-clinical and clinical providers who use various forms of technology in their work and personal lives. The rapid advance of technology has blurred the line between work and personal life and presents unique ethical dilemmas that must be considered in social service settings. This training provides an overview of current ethical frameworks and highlights the impact of technology on ethics in day to day service interaction. Participants will consider self-disclosure, program and organizational policies, safe & appropriate use of email, texts, and social networking sites.

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 8: May 28 -  Using MI to Address Barriers to Change 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/915820130 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: 280 136 361 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, 11:00-12:00pm Central Time  

This event has the objective to assist community faith leaders and those providing mental health care in St. Croix's various settings in gaining a better understanding of the effects of traumatic experiences in behavioral health conditions.

Although behavioral health services are considered an essential healthcare benefit, access to services is often hindered, especially in frontier and rural areas. One approach to bridging this gap has emerged as a result of advances in technology and increased availability of and access to the Internet. Using technology-based interventions to deliver behavioral health services, including substance use disorders treatment and recovery support, is impacting how behavioral health professionals deliver treatment services and what constitutes typical standards of care. However, these growing trends towards using technology-based interventions to deliver behavioral health services raises specific practice concerns that agency administrators and staff need to take into consideration. This two-part training series will first introduce technology-based interventions related to substance use disorders and then dig deeper into ethical considerations for professionals in the behavioral health field.

This event is for RADACT counselors only.

The U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services present: The Opioid Crisis: Resources for Workforce Development Programs DESCRIPTION: The purpose of the webinar is to highlight the importance of general good health and sustained employment, specifically addressing the impact of substance use and related disorders for employees, employers and workforce development programs. ***This is a closed event to DOL grantees*** The webinar will: o  Explore the importance of general good health and substance use disorder as a public health concern o  Address the impact of the national opioid crisis with particular focus on DOL Region 2/HHS Region 3 o  Provide information about national, state and local resources available to DOL grantees and the general public about substance use disorders and treatment resources   WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This webinar is targeted to Department of Labor Region 2 (DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, WV) Employment and Training Administration Workforce Development Programs, specifically program staff working directly with participants (e.g., case managers, instructors, recruiters, administrators). PRESENTER: Renata J. Henry, MEd is the Executive Director of The Danya Institute in Silver Spring, MD. The Institute manages the Central East’s Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC), Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) and Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC), which provide training and technical assistance to the behavioral, mental health and prevention workforce in HHS Region III. Ms. Henry has more than 35 years of experience in the behavioral health field, serving in clinical and administrative positions in community-based mental health and substance abuse organizations and leadership positions in state and county government. Ms. Henry has provided leadership at a state and national level in various capacities.  

This webinar will introduce Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), show how ACT is applied to treat addictions, and briefly survey the science supporting ACT for addictions. Clinical examples will help illustrate the treatment model. Download/share flyer

Compassion fatigue increases stress resulting in lost productivity, staff turnover, and overall poor organizational health. Professionals in behavioral health or “helping profession” settings are at risk for developing secondary traumatic stress, depression, and/or burnout as they attend to others’s needs.  Professional’s needs are often overlooked in discussions about addressing compassion fatigue in the workforce. Priorities for clinicians, recovery support specialists, and caregivers are to interact with their clients to promote and model healthy coping behaviors. The final session, Part IV: Creating a Shelter from the Storm: Reflection and discussion, will focus on the individual and provide a hands-on interactive experiences in topics such as building resilience, routine self-check ins, and practicing healthy habits. Tools to balance the effects of compassion fatigue and a brief resilience scale will be introduced.

The purpose of this group is to explore Technology-Based Clinical Supervision (TBCS) best practices and provide practical information and application strategies for those interested in implementing or expanding TBCS services. This consultation group will examine a variety of TBCS topics and activities designed to increase knowledge and skills related to TBCS. This session will look at an actual case study of an implementation process of technology based clinical supervision. We will allow time to discuss the successes and challenges as well as lessons learned. This is a free, open consultation group offered by the Mountain Plains ATTC (HHS Region 8). No registration is required. Use the the link below to join on May 21st at 12:00 pm CT. ​Join the TBCS Consultation Group using the Zoom login below on scheduled day/time. Step 1: Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://zoom.us/j/463872578 Step 2:  Join by Telephone (ONLY if device does not have a microphone built in)      Phone: +1 669 900 6833 (US Toll) or +1 408 638 0968 (US Toll)      Meeting ID: 463 872 578 Joining via webcam is strongly encouraged. We look forward to seeing you there!

This training of trainers (ToT) is for facilitators who will offer this course to non-clinical and clinical providers who use various forms of technology in their work and personal lives. The rapid advance of technology has blurred the line between work and personal life and presents unique ethical dilemmas that must be considered in social service settings. This training provides an overview of current ethical frameworks and highlights the impact of technology on ethics in day to day service interaction. Participants will consider self-disclosure, program and organizational policies, safe & appropriate use of email, texts, and social networking sites.

This one day course will introduce participants to marijuana and some of the changes around legalizing recreational marijuana in New York State.

SBIRT, (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment), is an evidence based practice that uses a preventive public health approach to identify and intervene with persons whose patterns of use puts them at risk for, or are experiencing substance-related health problems, and/or deliver referrals to treatment for persons with a high potential for substance use disorders.   With current data reporting 66.6 million people in the US as binge drinkers, and over 30 million more having used illicit drugs in the past month, many of whom will not meet the criteria of alcohol or substance use disorders, SBIRT is an essential intervention to integrate in behavioral health settings. This interactive training will discuss validated evidence based tools used in SBIRT, how to provide a brief intervention and skills practice, and essential components of successful facilitation of referrals to treatment.

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 May 24.

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.

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. Learners will engage in practice opportunities and observe demonstrations of effective and ineffective practice.

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!

Anne Helene Skinstad, PhD; and Dara Jefferson, MA   2:00-3:00 EST   1:00-2:00 CST   12:00-1:00 MST   11:00-12:00 PST   10:00-11:00 AST

Compassion fatigue increases stress resulting in lost productivity, staff turnover, and overall poor organizational health. Professionals in behavioral health or “helping profession” settings are at risk for developing secondary traumatic stress, depression, and/or burnout as they attend to others’s needs.  Professional’s needs are often overlooked in discussions about addressing compassion fatigue in the workforce. Priorities for clinicians, recovery support specialists, and caregivers are to interact with their clients to promote and model healthy coping behaviors. Part III: Compassion Fatigue: Survival Starts Here will demonstrate and allow the participant to create a plan for protection, identify symptoms, and determine how to seek help if you believe you have compassion fatigue.  

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. Learners will engage in practice opportunities and observe demonstrations of effective and ineffective practice.