Past Events

This is a two-part webinar series. Traditional Healing Part 1: Integrating Curanderismo in Behavioral Health: Addressing Body, Mind & Spirit Tuesday, May 14, 2019 2:00pm-3:30pm ET This Webinar will emphasize Curanderismo, the art of traditional medicine, practiced in many parts of the USA, Mexico, Latin America and several countries around the world. The Webinar will explore an integrative approach to traditional medicine featuring demonstrations that incorporate Curanderismo with various traditional and holistic health techniques. Curanderismo will be described with its influences and history. Some of the methods and techniques of the usage of medicinal plants and rituals and their integration into behavioral health addressing body, mind and spirit/energy will be discussed. Video snippets of well know healers from the U.S., Mexico, Afro-Cuba, and Afro-Puerto Rico will demonstrate healing modalities such as medicinal plants for the nervous system; ventosas/fire cupping, limpias espirituales/energeticas/spiritual/energetic cleansings; risaterapia/laugh therapy and temazcal/sweat lodge. At the conclusion of this Webinar, you will appreciate that to be healthy, you should have a balance of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. Traditional Healing Part 2: Understanding Latino Cultural Health Behaviors and the Role of Women Tuesday, May 21, 2019 2:00pm-3:30pm ET Community Centered Emergency Room Project a program of Social Model Recovery Systems aims to highlight the connection between culture and health-seeking behaviors while focusing in the role women play in family health decisions making. Our focus group findings show that women are the pillars of health and transcend generational/gender believes. Our focus group also sought to include the health-seeking behaviors of adults age 50+ as well as youth to better understand how they use medications and if there is a preference

This is a closed event.

Fueled by the opioid epidemic, the incidence of hepatitis C infection has risen dramatically in rural communities in the Great Lakes region. Since 2017, a consortium of academic, public health and community-based partners have undertaken abroad research program in six rural Wisconsin counties. The research team has surveyed more than 800 people who inject drugs and interviewed diverse stakeholders working on the public opioid response to inform best practices for reducing the spread of HIV, hepatitis and preventing overdose. In this 60-minute webinar, Principal Investigator Dr. Ryan Westergaard will review lessons learned through this research and describe how the communities plan to move forward with implementation of a client-centered prevention service  coordination intervention starting in late 2019.

This course will review the Ethics Code for OASAS Counselors. Topics include: definitions and foundations of ethics, principles and problem areas, professional responsibility and counselor considerations. Confidentiality will also be reviewed. There will be case studies, discussion, and information on technology and ethics.

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 7: May 14 - Using MI Tools to Address the Stages of 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 - 12:00 pm Central Time.

These training sessions focus on how to conduct screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment (SBIRT) for alcohol and other illicit drug use. Attendees gained knowledge and skills in assessment, screening, brief interventions, and referral to treatment for substance use disorders. Training in SBIRT basics was combined with our training in Motivational Interviewing (MI), where providers can 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.   This is a closed training for counsellors and social workers for SANCA-Lowveld, NICRO and Child Line.

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.

Arizona is currently in the midst of an opioid epidemic, with record numbers of overdose deaths and other drug-related harms occurring. This crisis spans across all age and socioeconomic groups, and has the largest impact on people who use prescription opioid painkillers. Medication has proven to be an indispensable tool in reducing preventable overdose death, both as treatment for opioid use disorders, and as an emergency response tools when an overdose occurs. This workshop will discuss the various medications used in substance abuse treatment, and will also teach participants how to educate patients and clients on opioid safety and overdose prevention, recognition of an overdose, and use of naloxone to revive an overdose victim. Steps for incorporating overdose prevention programming in your agency and streamlining naloxone distribution for patients and clients will be discussed. Free naloxone kits will be made available at the end of the workshop. Registration: $59 per person. Student Registration: Enrolled students may receive a discount.

The Judicial Academy of Puerto Rico and there Drug Court Program are interested in acquiring more knowledge in how to proceed with people who have Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health Conditions within the judicial system. In addition they would like to learn how they can manage vicarious trauma within their workforce.

When working with Hispanic and Latino populations, clear language should never be a linear process, particularly for a collectivist society that defines and interprets experiences, environment, and even words used within a cultural context. Latino values such as, ‘machismo and personalismo,’ have their own connotations, and can be insightful. But when they are singularly defined and understood through an American perspective, we wonder why we feel a ‘disconnect’ with the Hispanic client/patient we’re tasked to provide services to. This interactive presentation will inform on research identified Hispanic and Latino cultural values and how they translate in communication for individuals with substance use and/or mental health problems. The content will also include strategies to support, “recuperación,” (recovery), for members of these communities.   

Co-Occurring: Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders How the faith community can support persons living with co-occurring disorder(s) The purpose of this webinar is to aid in learning how to recognize the signs and symptoms of co-occurring disorders and help individuals seek proper care. Webinar Objectives: • Attendees will learn the importance of recognizing co-occurring disorders and how substance use can mimic mental illness. • Attendees will gain strategies to help persons with co-occurring disorders seek proper  care. • Participants will gain information regarding how faith-based organizations can be agents for effective change in behaviors.  And how the faith community can support persons living with co-occurring disorder(s). Webinar Presenter:Teah L. Moore PhD, LPC, NCC, CPCS Professor, Fort Valley State University Dr. Teah L. Moore is a faculty member at Fort Valley State University located in Fort Valley, Georgia. She teaches in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program with a passion for the professional identity of professional counselors. She is also a licensed professional counselor and owns a private counseling practice in Perry, Georgia. She serves a variety of clients, including veterans. She has served on counseling accreditation visitation teams at several Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) seeking accreditation.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The goal of this training is to help participants develop their knowledge, skills, and abilities at substance use Screening (S), Brief Intervention (BI), and Referral to Treatment (RT). SBIRT is a comprehensive, integrated, public health approach to the delivery of early intervention and treatment services for persons with substance use disorders, as well as those who are at risk at of developing these disorders. The course will: introduce the terms, topics, and resources essential to SBIRT; examine its effectiveness in the treatment setting by examining assessment tools; and discuss how to use motivational interviewing in the intervention process and how to make effective referrals and practice using SBIRT. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Understand what information screening does and does not provide Describe the goals of conducting a BI Understand how to provide a BI Describe Referral to Treatment Identify SBIRT as a system change initiative Understand the continuum of substance use

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 aim Part II - Alleviating Distress: Providing Compassion when Exhausted  is to increase the capacity of behavioral health professionals to identify the interrelated components of  compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma and secondary trauma with a focus on strategies that are critical to wellness and increasing resilience.

More than 1 in 5 Americans live within a rural area ... where economic, religious, historical, and geographic factors combine to create a unique culture that influences mental health outcomes, physical health conditions, and health behaviors. During this half day workshop the following topics will be addressed: Rural Definition and Statistics Rural Culture-Rurality Rural Issues/Barriers Related to Health Substance Use and Opioid Use Substance Use and Opioid Use in Rural Areas Four Factors Explaining Opioid Use Rates in Rural Areas Training Workforce in Rurality

This two-part workshop will provide learners with information and practice on self-assessment, setting individual goals, and utilizing available resources to continue their MI journey. This session is appropriate for all skill levels.

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.

This conference will focus on the importance of mental health as an essential part of overall health.  Presentations will include Mental Health and Mental Illness; Substance Use and Mental Illness; Suicide and Overdose; Concurrent Epidemics of HIV, HCV and Substance Misuse; Early Childhood Trauma and Trauma Informed Care; STDs and Risky Sexual Behavior; and LGBT Youth and Mental Health. Professionals working in these areas will be able to increase their knowledge of new updates in an interprofessional environment.

Purpose- In this webinar, Dr. Gilbert address levels of prevention, intervention planning models, community readiness, and evidence based interventions.   Presenter- Paul Gilbert, PhD, is an assistant professor in the Dept. of  Community & Behavioral Health, College of Public Health,  University of Iowa.  Dr. Gilbert conducts research to understand and address the ways that gender, race/ethnicity, and sexual orientation shape drinking patterns, risk of alcohol use disorders and use of treatment services.  He also focuses on improving the  health of Latino communities in non‐traditional settlement states  through participatory, action oriented research. Dr. Gilbert is a core faculty member of the Health Equity Advancement Lab  (HEAL), which brings together students, staff, and faculty who are  interested in social justice to engage in research and extra‐ curricular learning opportunities.  Dr. Gilbert also chairs the College of Public Health Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.   Download the presentation handouts.   To View All Webinars: https://attcnetwork.org/centers/national-american-indian-and-alaska-native-attc/tor-ta-webinars

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.

Providers that attend this training receive an overview of substance use disorders, gain an understanding of basic neurobiology of substance use disorders, learn counselling skills for addiction interventions, and see how these skills relate to the PEPFAR 90-90-90 goals. This training was designed for counsellors, social workers, doctors, nurses and other allied health professionals. It was delivered to postgraduate students in addictions care as a pre-service training as a means of building the capacity of the addictions workforce.

“Pharmacotherapy of Opioid Dependence” Presented by Dr. Diana L. Paz and Dr. Paul Gerardo Yeh Friday May 3, 2019 from 2:00pm- 4:00pm CST Part of UTGRV Lecture Series for Addiction Studies

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.

A closed TA event that will provide a review of SBIRT basics followed by a discussion of the role of addiction professionals in providing SBIRT.

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 I - Compassion Fatigue: How did we get here will provide a brief summary of the mortality associated with the opioid epidemic; describe the impact of the opioid epidemic on first responders, the clinical workforce and communities; and describe responses to address compassion fatigue.