Past Events

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method of communication with particular attention to the language of change. It is intended to strengthen personal motivation for & commitment to a change goal by eliciting and exploring an individuals own arguments for change. This evidenced-based practice is used in numerous settings including: addictions & mental health care, primary care, emergency rooms, public health care, criminal justice, street outreach & shelters, and child welfare.

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.

For Washington State providers only. Over the last 30 years, research has shown that family-based interventions are effective in combination with substance use disorder (SUD) treatment; however, integration of the two approaches remain relatively rare. This training will examine some of the common challenges found in engaging families of adolescents in family-based interventions for SUD treatment. It will discuss reasons families tend to avoid joining their loved one's therapy and demonstrate strategies to increase their motivation to do so. A review of several family-based interventions will highlight those that fall within the scope of practice of SUD counselors. Lastly, recognizing when to make referrals to a trained family therapist, in addition to suggestions to improve the coordination of care between SUD providers and family therapists, will be offered. Instructor: Paul Hunziker

This workshop provides an opportunity for treatment and recovery providers to learn the latest on marijuana with a focus on the latest data, scientific research, and evolving policies. This workshop will also include information related to marijuana and pregnancy, an overview of the many different forms and routes of consumption of marijuana, and some emerging outcome data from the first states to legalize such as Colorado and Washington. The workshop will provide tips and guidance to providers on how to engage clients on the topic of marijuana. Finally, providers will receive an overview of the many reliable national resources available for the science of today’s marijuana.

This workshop provides an opportunity for treatment and recovery providers to learn the latest on marijuana with a focus on the latest data, scientific research, and evolving policies. This workshop will also include information related to marijuana and pregnancy, an overview of the many different forms and routes of consumption of marijuana, and some emerging outcome data from the first states to legalize such as Colorado and Washington. The workshop will provide tips and guidance to providers on how to engage clients on the topic of marijuana. Finally, providers will receive an overview of the many reliable national resources available for the science of today’s marijuana.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method of communication with particular attention to the language of change. It is intended to strengthen personal motivation for & commitment to a change goal by eliciting and exploring an individuals own arguments for change. This evidenced-based practice is used in numerous settings including: addictions & mental health care, primary care, emergency rooms, public health care, criminal justice, street outreach & shelters, and child welfare.

In this webinar, Dr. Dennis McCarty of the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health at Oregon Health & Science University will present an overview on the treatment and prevention of opioid use disorder (OUD) in the U.S. This 90-minute webinar will cover: 1). Historical federal initiatives that provided treatment for OUD. 2). Opioid agonists: most effective therapies for OUD 3). The limited access to pharmacotherapy 4). The chronic nature of OUD and rates of return to use 5). Approaches to preventing OUD and the role of overdose education and naloxone distribution This FREE training event is brought to you by the Great Lakes ATTC, Pacific Southwest ATTC, Northwest ATTC & the Western States Node of the NIDA Clinical Trials Network.

Difficult moments don't have to grow into 'incidents' that can threaten client engagement and retention. This workshop is designed to equip social workers with basic concepts and preparatory actions that can be used to de-escalate a wide range of interactions. The basics of de-escalation include the ABC model of assessment, the Seven Principles of Effective Verbal Interventions and a worker self-care assessment tool.

This course provides an overview of Cognitive Enhancement Therapy (CET) a cognitive rehabilitation program for adults with chronic or early course schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. CET involves cognitive training to improve memory skills and social functioning.

This training is designed to provide participants with an overview of the moral concepts of goodness, right, and obligation, and the ways in which they operate in society, religion, and law. These concepts are further enhanced during the classroom discussions and group work. Additionally, this training is designed to provide participants with cultural experience and how their perceptions of themselves and others are impacted in our society. Videos and self-assessments will be utilized to encourage participation.

THIS EVENT IS FOR KING COUNTY PROVIDERS; REGISTRATION BY SPECIAL INVITATION ONLY. Developing Clinical Supervision Skills I is for the beginning supervisor as well as those who have experience in clinical supervision. Participants will have an opportunity to learn a model of Clinical Supervision that includes observation of counselors, providing feedback, rating counselor performance, and writing a professional development plan to improve counselor performance. Training methods will include lecture, role play, and group assignments. The goal of this model is to improve counselor performance, structure clinical supervision, and provide a combination of teaching, training, and mentoring for counselors. Behavioral health professionals will find this training applicable in many clinical settings.

A plenary session, Integrating Behavioral Health Specialty Care: A Journey, Not a Destination, will be presented by the Central East ATTC Co-Project Director, Holly Ireland.

The Washington State Targeted Response (WA-Opioid STR) is a statewide effort to address the opioid epidemic through increased access to prevention, treatment, and recovery services. The plan builds on the state strategic plan, existing infrastructures and expanding implementation of proven programs and strategies to meet the needs of the state. This session will provide an overview of the 18 projects of WA-Opioid STR grant, involving multiple organizations working in collaboration to address the issues related to the opioid epidemic. About the presenter: Thomas Fuchs, MD, M.Ed, is the Behavioral Health Adult Treatment Manager for DSHS-Behavioral Health and Recovery Division.

Motivational interviewing is a therapeutic model for evoking and enhancing people's intrinsic motivation to change unhealthful behaviors that are inconsistent with their values and goals. In this workshop, participants will learn the techniques of motivational interviewing and how to apply them in their clinical work, particularly in the context of substance abuse treatment.

This training is designed to provide participants with an overview of the moral concepts of goodness, right, and obligation, and the ways in which they operate in society, religion, and law. These concepts are further enhanced during the classroom discussions and group work. Additionally, this training is designed to provide participants with cultural experience and how their perceptions of themselves and others are impacted in our society. Videos and self-assessments will be utilized to encourage participation.

This conference will focus on the integration efforts that support a collaborative healthcare approach. Current medical updates in services for STIs, HIV, TB, and hepatitis, family planning, and addictions will be discussed. After completing the conference, the learner will be able to: 1) State current practice in the care and treatment of STIs, HIV, TB, and hepatitis; 2) Explain how to screen clients for substance abuse disorders, and 3) Describe the current methods of effective contraception. Central East staff will present on the opioid epidemic and what's new with the ATTCs.

This workshop provides an opportunity for treatment and recovery providers to learn the latest on marijuana with a focus on the latest data, scientific research, and evolving policies. This workshop will also include information related to marijuana and pregnancy, an overview of the many different forms and routes of consumption of marijuana, and some emerging outcome data from the first states to legalize such as Colorado and Washington. The workshop will provide tips and guidance to providers on how to engage clients on the topic of marijuana. Finally, providers will receive an overview of the many reliable national resources available for the science of today’s marijuana.

Hispanic adolescents in the US tend to grow up within intersecting Latino and American cultures. Addressing maladaptive behavior with Latino youth encourages a culturally informed approach that integrates an ecological understanding of their world and the factors that influences their behavior. Some of these can include substance use disorders, mental health concerns, family dysfunction, adolescent development stages, and more. This interactive two-part (90 minute) webinar series will inform behavioral health and other practitioners on adolescent Hispanic cultural elements, acculturation and identity development, adolescent sexual health, as well as teen engagement through technology. Content will also review current evidence-based strategies recommended for Hispanic adolescents.

This was a work training course for PhD health professionals at the Northern Tygerberg Community Hospital. Topics specifically focused on task shifting in mental health settings.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method of communication with particular attention to the language of change. It is intended to strengthen personal motivation for & commitment to a change goal by eliciting and exploring an individuals own arguments for change. This evidenced-based practice is used in numerous settings including: addictions & mental health care, primary care, emergency rooms, public health care, criminal justice, street outreach & shelters, and child welfare.

This Advanced Motivational Interviewing workshop is part of a workforce development plan designed to increase providers' capacity to deliver evidence based practices and operate from a recovery oriented system of care perspective. This two-day advanced training for individuals who have attended an Introductory MI course. This training will build upon foundational skills and introduce more advanced MI techniques. Participants will have a number of opportunities for practices skills development through the use of real-plays, and interactive group exercises.

The NIATx CLA 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.

This one- day course is targeted to people who work as peer specialists. Professional boundaries set the guidelines for effective and appropriate interaction between clients and peer specialists. This course will review the Code of Ethical & Professional Conduct for Peers, boundaries, and professionalism. It will also examine dual relationships and provide guidelines for working relationships.

Provide basic information about the contents and effectiveness of a Drug and & Alcohol Curriculum for Latino Children