Past Events

This interactive workshop begins by providing an overview of addiction, models of addiction & cross addiction. The second half of the workshop focuses on the journey through recovery with an emphasis on the importance of spirituality. Group discussions will give participants the opportunity to share from experience & learn new tools, exercises & methods to help clients through their recovery journey. Objectives: - To gain an understanding/refresher of the complexity of addiction & cross addiction. - To grasp a concept of spirituality and the importance of its role in recovery from addiction. - To learn new tools, exercises & methods to utilize with clients to enhance their progress through recovery. Registration Cost:  $59 per person. Student Registration: Enrolled students may receive a discount. Please email [email protected] for questions. Paid parking close to our ASU offices on the 1st floor of the Westward Ho is available at the corner of Fillmore and Central, at street meters, and other parking lots downtown. We are unable to provide or validate parking for this event. Registration Link: https://www.eiseverywhere.com/ehome/index.php?eventid=397097&

This is for health workers of Catholic Relief Services. This training focused 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. Such skills are expected to improve HIV outcomes through increased detection and intervention of co-occurring and drug use disorders.

Purpose- This webinar discusses the differences between Western Evidence Based practices, Knowledge Based Evidence, and Native Ways of Knowing. It all discusses factors relating to integration, partnerships, and recommendations at various levels of intervention.   Presenter- Melvina McCabe, M.D., Navajo Nation     Download the presentation handouts.   To View All Webinars: https://attcnetwork.org/centers/national-american-indian-and-alaska-native-attc/tor-ta-webinars  

Purpose- This webinar seeks to present an overview about creating partnerships, sustainability, and policies and procedures.   Presenter- Pamela Baston, - MPA, MCAP, CPP     Download the presentation handouts.   To View All Webinars: https://attcnetwork.org/centers/national-american-indian-and-alaska-native-attc/tor-ta-webinars

Purpose- This webinar addresses the benefits and barriers to using best practice for Indian health care.   Presenter- James Ward, MBA, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma     Download the presentation handouts.   To View All Webinars: https://attcnetwork.org/centers/national-american-indian-and-alaska-native-attc/tor-ta-webinars

The purpose of this webinar is to strengthen the knowledge of substance use treatment and recovery for communities of faith. This webinar will teach participants the benefits of integrating recovery and spirituality while dispelling the stigma of substance use disorders. Objectives: Participants will gain information regarding how faith-based organizations can be agents for effective change in behaviors. Better understand the role of the faith-based community in reducing stigma around substance use disorders. How the faith community can support persons living with substance use disorder(s).  

Session topics include:  Response to the National Opioid Epidemic Medication-Assisted Treatment in a Native Community Co-occurence of Mental Health and  Opioid Use Disorders Creating Sustainable Programs Developing Health Campaigns and Data Collection Behavioral Health Screening  Supporting Parents and Children        Register:   TOR TA Meeting in Mystic Lake: Join the live online broadcast! 8:30-5 CDT Wednesday and Thursday, 8:30-1 CDT Friday Day 1: https://naianattc.adobeconnect.com/tormysticlake1/event/registration.html Day 2: https://naianattc.adobeconnect.com/tormysticlake2/event/registration.html Day 3: https://naianattc.adobeconnect.com/tormysticlake3/event/registration.html    

 

Purpose- This webinar seeks to help individuals identify the need for treatment for opiate addiction, understand the recovery treatment continuum, and look at the eastern band Cherokee tribe recovery model.   Presenter- Joel Chisholm, M.D., - Member of Bay Mills, Band of Ojibwe Tribe   Download the presentation handouts.   To View All Webinars: https://attcnetwork.org/centers/national-american-indian-and-alaska-native-attc/tor-ta-webinars

Purpose- This webinar seeks to present an overview of comorbidity issues, AI/AN comorbidity, comorbidity best practices, integrated treatment, and solutions.   Presenter- Roger D. Walker, M.D., - Western Band of the Cherokee Nation   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.

This is a closed event.

Negative misconceptions surrounding opioid use disorders (OUD) and the FDA-approved medications for addiction treatment (MAT) can result in a disincentive for people to seek treatment. This web training will feature Dr. Thomas E. Freese, Co-Director and Director of Training of UCLA ISAP and Director of the PSATTC, and Albert Titman, an addiction counselor with extensive experience working in tribal communities. The web training will address some of the myths and misconceptions about OUD and MAT that feed into stigmatizing beliefs. Strategies for moving the field toward the use of less stigmatizing language when addressing substance use disorders will be discussed. The presenters will also review the importance of understanding personal biases and the impact these biases can have on patients and their ability to access available services. They will also address the connection between stigma and health disparities, particularly in marginalized populations, including American Indian/Alaska Native communities. Lastly, a peer advocate in long-term recovery will provide a patient’s perspective of how stigma can negatively affect the treatment and recovery experience.  At the end of the web training, participants will be able to:  1.    List three (3) negative ways stigma impacts people with substance use disorders. 2.    Provide three (3) examples of stigmatizing language and three (3) examples of alternative affirming language. 3.    List two (2) common misconceptions about MAT and the corresponding factual information. 4.    Discuss two (2) ways in which stigma and health disparities are connected, particularly in marginalized populations.

This training is for health workers of Catholic Relief Services. Providers that attend this training gain knowledge and skills in Motivational Interviewing techniques in order to promote behaviour change related to substance use disorders: such skills are expected to improve HIV treatment outcomes through improved treatment of co-occurring alcohol or drug use disorders.

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 5: April 9 -  Focusing: Handling Discord with a Target Behavior 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.  

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will focus on the development of Motivational Interviewing (MI) skills and techniques. It will provide an overview of the research and efficacy of MI as an evidence-based practice, as well as how to implement MI in clinical practices. During this training, participants will practice MI techniques and learn how MI can enhance clients rapport and possibly improve patient outcomes. OBJECTIVES: Understanding the core concepts of MI:  MI Spirit, OARS, Sustain Talk vs. Change Talk Understanding how MI fits with the Transtheoretical Model of the Stages of Change. Recognizing MI’s effectiveness through experiential learning and practice. Understanding how the adoption and practice of  MI can improve treatment plans. TRAINER: Alexander Waitt, LPC,  an experienced Motivational Interviewing practitioner and SBIRT trainer with a commitment to delivering quality trainings that have a positive lasting effect. Cost: FREE Contact Hours: 6.5 NAADAC hours Lunch:  Not provided

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.

This is a closed event. Click here for further information. This is part of a capacity-building series for enhancing substance use disorder knowledge given new departmental responsibilities. (Session three of three in series)

This is part of a 3-part capacity-building series for enhancing substance use disorder knowledge given new departmental responsibilities. Supervisors provide guidance on which session to attend. OBJECTIVES: Best-practice recommendations for organizations to prevent opioid use disorders Best-practice recommendations for organizations to treat substance use disorders Best-practice recommendations for organizations to support recovery   This is a closed event. Click here for further information.

This course will define and explore stress and the process of vicarious traumatization. A model of worker self-care will also be presented and participants will review their own self-care behaviors.

This interactive daylong training will introduce participants to the subject of case management for working with clients and patients before, during, and following active treatment for a substance use disorder. The key differences between case management and clinical treatment will be explored. The training will introduce the foundational principles of case management theory and present the four prevalent models of case management including the  brokerage/generalist model and the strengths-based model. The training will present the core functions of case management framed as the 3 C’s (Connection, Communication, and Coordination), and explore the three types of agency coordination by which case management can be facilitated. Throughout the training, individuals will have the opportunity to operationalize concepts through active participation in multiple interactive exercises.  At the conclusion of the training, participants will be able to: 1.    Describe at least three key differences between case management and clinical treatment 2.    Identify at least three principles of case management theory 3.    Describe at least two models of case management 4.    Explain how to apply the three key functions of case management to complex cases 5.    List the key steps necessary to perform a comprehensive case management assessment

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 is for Oregon State Hospital staff only.  This 2-day workshop provides behavioral health counselors an opportunity to consider the potential impact of using Motivational Interviewing (MI) methods in facilitating counseling groups. The workshop includes brief instructional presentations, demonstrations, structured learning activities, and group facilitation skill practice, all within an MI framework. Clinicians who facilitate groups using a structured, manual-based format and those who utilize more process-focused methods will benefit equally from the workshop. It should be noted, however, that this workshop does not serve as a basic introduction to MI or to group facilitation. It is assumed that participants will have a basic understanding of MI and group facilitation.

This is a closed event. Trainer: Laura A. Saunders This event is day 2 of the MI for Illinois Association for Behavioral Health held on March 7, 2019. This event is provided in collaboration with the Illinois Association for Behavioral Health.