Past Events

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 one 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 training is focused 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. Such skills are expected to improve HIV outcomes through increased detection and intervention of co-occurring and drug use disorders.

This program focuses on criminogenic risk factors, evidence-based practices and treatment planning that will identify and target behavioral interventions and facilitate positive outcomes for clients. The use of actuarial risk, needs, responsivity factors (RNR) and how to integrate assessments to deliver supervision treatment planning that impacts the client relationships will be discussed. During this workshop, the Criminal Thinking scales instrument used in predicting general offending will also be explored. Attention is given to evidence-based strategies that deal with the critical needs of clients and correlates with behavioral changes that reduce the risk of reoffending. The methods used to facilitate this training will be small group discussions, experiential exercises ad case studies.

This session is for participants of the Tri-County BHA MI group only.

Compassion Fatigue is a state characterized by a gradual lessening of compassion over time. It is common among individuals that work directly with trauma victims such as nurses, psychologists, and first responders. However, sufferers can exhibit several symptoms including hopelessness, a decrease in experiences of pleasure, constant stress and anxiety, sleeplessness or nightmares, and a pervasive negative attitude. We find in the behavioral health arena it has a significant presence and can lead to negative outcomes for the helpers. Self-Care is all about learning how to take care of yourself and identify those issues that trigger you to act in a negative manner. This is where the real work begins. Registration: $59 per person. Student Registration: Enrolled students may receive a discount. Please email [email protected] for questions.

Suicide is a major public health concern indiscriminate of one’s age, gender, or socioeconomic status. In 2017 alone, the Centers for Disease Control reported over 45,400 suicides in the United States. This course will discuss ways individuals can become more comfortable with the topic of suicide, as well as educate and empower citizens to connect those in need to lifesaving services. Additionally, this course will delve into the difference between suicidal ideation and suicide itself. The National Suicide Hotline – 1-800-273-Talk(8255). Start by programing that in your phone today and tell others to do the same. Registration: $59 per person. Student Registration: Enrolled students may receive a discount. Please email [email protected] for questions.

This is a closed event.

Women Are Different: The Latina/Hispanic Woman March 14, 2019 2:00 PM EST Purpose: The purpose of this webinar series is to explore the cultural implications of women with substance use disorders. This series will provide providers with information and skills to Encourage, Empower and Engage women in treatment and recovery support from a cross- cultural perspective. Objectives Develop culturally relevant understanding of women from diverse cultures with substance use disorders. Develop provider awareness of what impacts one’s decisions, biases, and world view and willingness to receive information, adapt and alter attitudes when working with women Identify specific effective cross-cultural strength-based approaches to working with women in treatment and recovery. Build cultural competency   Webinar Series Focus: 1.     History of Women and SUD 2.     African American Women 3.     Caucasian Women 4.     Hispanic/ Latino Women 5.     Native American Women

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to enhance leadership knowledge and skills of the attendees, and build cohesion among the members of this leadership team. This will be achieved over the course of two days: the first being on January 31, and the second on March 14, 2019. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Understand and identify the similarities and differences between management and leadership Evaluate personal strengths and areas for growth for self-management in the leadership role Apply knowledge and skills in change management at the individual, program and systems levels PRESENTER: Holly Ireland Project Director, Central East ATTC Download the flyer

This training is for OPCA providers only. This course is designed to introduce clinicians and staff members from diverse professional backgrounds to the foundational concepts and skills of motivational interviewing (MI), including the underlying Spirit of MI, Four Processes, and Core Skills. Participants will have a number of opportunities for skill development through the use of role plays, individual practice, and interactive group exercises.  Videos and live demonstrations will enhance the learning process.

This program focuses on criminogenic risk factors, evidence-based practices and treatment planning that will identify and target behavioral interventions and facilitate positive outcomes for clients. The use of actuarial risk, needs, responsivity factors (RNR) and how to integrate assessments to deliver supervision treatment planning that impacts the client relationships will be discussed. During this workshop, the Criminal Thinking scales instrument used in predicting general offending will also be explored. Attention is given to evidence-based strategies that deal with the critical needs of clients and correlates with behavioral changes that reduce the risk of reoffending. The methods used to facilitate this training will be small group discussions, experiential exercises ad case studies.

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.

As part of its “Enhancing Workforce Capacity to Provide Clinical Supervision for Substance Use Disorders” (CS-4-SUD) initiative, Mid-America ATTC is hosting a ten-session Clinical Supervision Project ECHO Clinic. Participants completed a 14-hour online course and a two-day in-person training on the ATTC Network’s curriculum, “Clinical Supervision Foundations.” In alignment with the Project ECHO model, each 1 ½-hour ECHO session involves a didactic presentation, an update from one or two of the participants who utilized feedback with their supervisee since their initial presentations, and two new case presentations on supervisee dilemmas to which recommendations are provided. Twenty-six clinical supervisors are in the Project ECHO Clinic, each presenting one or two case presentations in order to receive feedback. The clinic Hub team is Christina Boyd, LSCSW, LCAC, and Scott Breedlove, MS, CPS, MARS. The didactic topic for this session is: Technology-Based and Distance Supervision: Part 2.  Registration is currently full, but this intensive learning opportunity will be repeated with a future cohort. Contact Project Manager Bree Sherry at [email protected] for more information.

Providers that attend this training gain knowledge and skills in Motivational Interviewing (MI) 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.

This course consists of two interconnected components: an online course and a face-to-face training, and is intended for supervisors in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and recovery settings. The course totals 30 contact hours and introduces clinical supervisors, along with persons preparing to become supervisors, to the knowledge and skills essential to the practice of supervision.The Clinical Supervision Foundations course is especially suited for: Beginning clinical supervisors; Clinical Supervisors who would like to enhance or review the fundamental skills needed to be a successful clinical supervisor; Counselors who are being groomed to become clinical supervisors; and Behavioral healthcare professionals who want to learn more about clinical supervision.

This is a closed event.

This training is led by the co-founder of Motivational Interviewing, Stephen Rollnick. Providers that attend this training gain knowledge and skills in Motivational Interviewing techniques in order to promote behavior change related to substance use disorders, HIV, and mental health. Such skills are expected to improve HIV treatment outcomes through improved treatment of co-occurring alcohol or drug use disorders.

Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday February 12 – July 23, 2019 11:00-12:00 pm CT The Motivational Interviewing - Intentional Application of Strategies and Skillsis 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 3: Using MI Skills with Intention 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

SBIRT, (Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment), is an evidence based practice that uses a public health approach to identify and effectively intervene with persons who are at moderate or high risk for psychosocial or health care problems related to their substance use, (alcohol or other substances) as well as those who may benefit from a referral to treatment services. This interactive training will review validated tools used in the SBIRT model, will inform and include practice skills on how to provide a brief intervention, and discuss the dynamics of a successful referral to treatment services.

This session is for Idaho learning collaborative partners only.

This is a closed event. Trainer: Laura A. Saunders This event is held in collaboration with the Illinois Association for Behavioral Health.

Purpose- Presenters discuss a variety of opioid prevention strategies such as education, medically assisted treatment, tracking and monitoring, and others.   Presenters- Pamela Baston, MPA, MCAP, CPP Kathy Meyers, PhD   Download the presentation handouts.   To View All Webinars: https://attcnetwork.org/centers/national-american-indian-and-alaska-native-attc/tor-ta-webinars