Past Events

The New England ATTC, in partnership with the Vermont Department of Corrections is providing targeted TA in "Basic Motivational Interviewing" - Parts 1 and 2 on 2/15/23 and 2/16/23  from 1:00 am to 4:15 pm with subject matter expert Robert Jope.  Motivational interviewing (MI) is a client-centered, evidence-based, goal-oriented method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence with the individual. This active, skill-building workshop provides participants with knowledge of the spirit, micro skills, and strategies of the model, and provides opportunities to practice the approach. [This is a private, targeted technical assistance (TA) event.  If you are interested in similar TA, please contact [email protected]]

The New England ATTC, in partnership with the New England Association of Recovery Court Professionals, is providing the next webinar in a series of targeted TA sessions titled, "Data-Based Insights on Cannabis Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery:Implications for Recovery Courts" on 2/15/23 with Michael J. Sofis. Dr. Sofis will review recent findings from the Cannabis Public Policy Consulting’s Regulatory Determinants of Cannabis Outcomes Survey (RDCOS) spanning 25 states with different cannabis policies. He will first review the prevalence of cannabis-related harms  and then highlight promising treatment and prevention approaches for recovery courts. This webinar is targeted for professionals working with justice-involved clients in treatment and recovery.  Register now!

Join Mr. Doug Widow Jr., (Cheyenne River Sioux), equine specialist, and substance use disorder counselor, as he presents on the use traditional medicines and Ingenious ceremony for coping with Grief/ Loss during SUD treatment. This 90-minute interactive webinar will explore issues related to grief, loss, and trauma that often affects our patients (relatives) while in treatment. Mr. Widow will share his experience, clinical expertise, and Indigenous knowledge with the audience on this topic. 1-2:30 ET / 12-1:30 CT / 11-12:30 MT / 10-11:30 PT / 9-10:30 AKT

Event Website: https://www.greatersocalnode.org/opioid-use-in-rural-communities-4-part-series-implementation-sustainability-of-moud Sponsored and Hosted By: The Greater Southern California Node (GSCN) of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Clinical Trials Network (CTN), UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs, and Pacific Southwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center (PSATTC), HHS Region 9. Session 4: Wednesday, February 15, 2023; 12:00pm-1:00pm PDT Overview: The dramatic increase in opioid overdose deaths across the nation, particularly in rural areas, highlights the need for rapid expansion of access to medication treatment for opioid use disorder (MOUD). The GSCN of the NIDA CTN presents a  four-part series featuring rural clinicians and clinical researchers who will share practical knowledge and skills for improving care for patients with OUD in rural settings.    Session four will discuss strategies and tools for ensuring clinic readiness and best practices for offering MOUD. Presenters will discuss a systems approach to preparing clinical staff and community partners for using medication, including how to identify specialty care if needed for rural patients with OUD.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES  1. Participants will be able to recognize two (2) workforce challenges in providing MOUD care in rural settings 2. Participants will be able to explain two (2) workforce roles on MOUD treatment teams, and discuss the critical role of Champions 3. Participants will review two(2) possible workflows, and explain the training and certifications required for specific team members to implement MOUD  

 

Digital therapeutics–software used to prevent, treat, or manage a medical disorder or disease–are redefining the future of healthcare. Digital therapeutics package an entire model of care that can be delivered with fidelity and in accordance with state-of-the-science best practices into a unified, seamless digital delivery system. Digital therapeutics have been particularly transformative in the field of substance use, mental health, and other behavioral health conditions and can markedly improve access to care, quality of care, and treatment outcomes, while reducing costs, for a wide array of audiences in diverse settings. In this presentation, Dr. Lisa A. Marsch (Dartmouth Center for Technology and Behavioral Health) will review the state of the science of digital therapeutics for behavioral health and timely opportunities to scale up access to these digital health tools via multiple paths to deployment around the world. Learning objectives At the conclusion of the webinar, participants will be able to: Recall the key findings from at least two (2) clinical trials focused on the use of digital therapeutics in substance use disorder treatment. Specify at least two (2) ways that digital data capture can be used to assess health behavior and provide personalized digital therapeutics. Assess the confluence of at least two (2) factors that increase the demand of and opportunities for scaling up access to behavioral health digital therapeutics. 1.5 CME or CE credits available. For details on types of credit and accreditation, download our flyer.  About the presenter: Dr. Lisa A. Marsch is the Founding Director of the Dartmouth Center for Technology and Behavioral Health (CTBH), a designated “Center of Excellence” supported by the U.S. National Institutes of Health. She is also the Director of the Northeast Node of the National Drug Abuse Treatment Clinical Trials Network and the Andrew G. Wallace Professor within the Departments of Psychiatry and Biomedical Data Science at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College.   

The New England ATTC, in partnership with the Vermont Department of Corrections is providing targeted TA in "Basic Motivational Interviewing" - Parts 1 and 2 on 2/15/23 and 2/16/23  from 9:00 am to 12:15 pm with subject matter expert Robert Jope.  Motivational interviewing (MI) is a client-centered, evidence-based, goal-oriented method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence with the individual. This active, skill-building workshop provides participants with knowledge of the spirit, micro skills, and strategies of the model, and provides opportunities to practice the approach. [This is a private, targeted technical assistance (TA) event.  If you are interested in similar TA, please contact [email protected]]

The New England ATTC in partnership with the NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association (NHADACA) is providing intensive technical assistance in Teaching Motivational Interviewing on 2/14/23, 2/21/23, 2/22/23, and 2/23/23 from 1:00pm-4:15pm with subject matter expert Robert Jope. Motivational Interviewing (MI) has long been accepted by the broader helping and health care professionals as an evidence-based practice suitable for a wide variety of populations and problem types. The ensuing demand for ways to sustain MI fidelity in agencies, facilities, and programs has created a need for training to identify, enable, and empower individuals who have worked to develop their skills in the approach with resources and direction to support their peers and employees to gain and grow their MI skills.  To achieve these outcomes, potential participants in Teaching MI are screened for MI competency by submitting work samples that are assessed by a certified coder using the Motivational Interviewing Treatment Integrity Code 4.2.1. Only participants able to reach minimum competency standards are admitted to the training.  Successful candidates then participate in a series of collaborative experiences in which they present portions of an MI training to their peers and receive thorough feedback.  In addition, each participant is tasked with developing their own individual plan for ongoing development of their MI skills. [This is a private, targeted technical assistance (TA) event.  If you are interested in similar TA, please contact [email protected]]  

Session 1: Overview of Substance use and Substance Use Disorders (1/24) Session 2: Prevention (2/7) Session 3: Treating Substance Use Disorders (2/14) Session 4: Case Illustrations (2/21) Session 5: Reflections Upon Important Substance Use Topics – Q/A (2/28)

This 16-hour training (12 hours of live interactive training through Zoom + 4 hours of professional development plan assignments), combined with the 14-hour online “Clinical Supervision Foundations I” training, will meet the 30-hour Clinical Supervision training requirement for the Advanced Counselor and Master Counselor status, as referenced in the OASAS Substance Use Disorder Scope of Practice. This training recognizes the crucial role that Clinical Supervision holds as the cornerstone of performance improvement at both the program and client level. Clinical Supervision, when properly implemented by competent Clinical Supervisors, improves client care, develops clinical skills, and improves the knowledge and professionalism of clinical personnel. It is also paramount in imparting and maintaining ethical standards in the addictions profession. Registrants must complete “Clinical Supervision Foundations I” and email their certificate to [email protected] no later than February 10th in order to attend this training. Credits •This training meets the requirements for 16 renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and 16 initial hours (CPP, CPS) through NewYork State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS). As an IC & RC member board, OASAS accredited courses are granted reciprocal approval by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee. Many other states offer reciprocity - please check with your accrediting agency. •This training also meets the requirements for 14.5 contact for LCSWs and LMSWs. Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene,Inc., Training Institute is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0694. Participants are required to attend all three sessions in their entirety, turn on their video cameras, actively participate, and complete the “homework” assignment to receive credit.

Are you looking to discuss how you apply Motivational Interviewing to your work or enhance your MI Skills in general? Join us every 2nd Monday of the month from 1-2pm PT to learn from other practicing professionals and receive consultation from a member of MINT (Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers). These monthly consultation sessions will be open to all workforce members within Region 10 (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington) without registration. We do ask that individuals joining these sessions have attended, at minimum, an Introduction to MI training (8-12 hours). Each session will provide a space for a brief didactic review of core MI concepts or techniques for approximately 10-15 minutes and the reminder of the hour will be reserved for consultation or general discussion. Connect to the Zoom call here (no registration required).  (Find complete Zoom details (phone numbers, e.g.) here.)

Please join us for our virtual talking circle. This group will be facilitated by a Native guest and will focus on concerns about yourself, your family, your work, and/or your tribal community that you may be experiencing during these uncertain times. There is no fee or expectation to participate in this event. This is a respectful meeting space. Come share your concerns, offer support, and respect the group’s privacy. Please note your time zone: 1:30-3 EST . 12:30-2 CST . 11:30-1 MST . 10:30-12 PST . 9:30-11 . AKST

This is a two-part workshop: Part One: Friday, February 10, 10:00am to 11:30am (ET)  Part Two: Wednesday, February 15, 2:00pm to 3:30pm (ET) In recent years, there has been growing support for a harm reduction approach to drug policy, which emphasizes reducing some of the negative consequences associated with drug use through a variety of public health measures. Historically, this approach has been a core value of syringe service programs, expanding into other settings particularly as rising overdose deaths have made educating people about overdose risks and distributing naloxone more urgent. This two-part workshop will explore how harm reduction is evolving, different interpretations of what harm reduction is (or isn’t), and ways to build bridges between harm reduction services and the continuum of care for people who use drugs. Discussion topics will include how harm reduction providers are offering or connecting participants to various types of treatment, broadly defined, and how treatment providers are incorporating harm reduction strategies into their services. Guest Trainer: Susan Stellin, MPH (www.susanstellin.com) Credits: This training meets the requirements for three renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and three initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS). As an IC & RC member board, OASAS accredited courses are granted reciprocal approval by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee. Many other states offer reciprocity - please check with your accrediting agency. Participants are required to attend both sessions in their entirety, turn on their video cameras and actively participate in order to receive a Certificate of Completion.

The New England ATTC, in partnership with The Substance Use and Mental Health Leadership Council of Rhode Island, is providing a targeted TA workshop titled “The Impact of Compassion Fatigue in the Helping Profession” on 2/10/23 with subject matter expert Taylor D'Addario. This workshop is designed to raise awareness of the concept of secondary traumatic stress and the resulting compassion fatigue that can result from it.  Participants will learn concrete strategies to cope with compassion fatigue in order to prevent burn-out and promote self-care.

Various situations and professional perspectives are considered when helping individuals with substance use disorders. As such, counselors are guided by ethical principles based on courage, empathy, humility, and respect. This three-hour interactive training will review the Canon of Ethical Principles for Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselors (CASAC). Topics include definitions, principles, and questions emerging from challenging situations. Content will further discuss the concept of “do no harm” and implications for practice. NOTE: As of January 1, 2018, CASACs are required to complete a continuing, 6-hour requirement for OASAS approved ethics training. This training meets 3 of the 6 hours required for CASAC renewal. Credits: This training meets the requirements for three renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and three initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS). As an IC & RC member board, OASAS accredited courses are granted reciprocal approval by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee. Many other states offer reciprocity - please check with your accrediting agency. Participants are required to attend the ENTIRE training, turn on their video cameras and actively participate in order to receive a Certificate of Completion.

The New England ATTC, in partnership with the Vermont Department of Corrections is providing targeted TA in "Basic Motivational Interviewing" - Parts 1 and 2 on 2/8/23 and 2/9/23  from 1:00 am to 4:15 pm with subject matter expert Robert Jope.  Motivational interviewing (MI) is a client-centered, evidence-based, goal-oriented method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence with the individual. This active, skill-building workshop provides participants with knowledge of the spirit, micro skills, and strategies of the model, and provides opportunities to practice the approach. [This is a private, targeted technical assistance (TA) event.  If you are interested in similar TA, please contact [email protected]]

In partnership with CODAC Behavioral Healthcare, the New England ATTC is providing a targeted TA workshop titled, “Integrating Mindfulness to Address Trauma in Addiction Treatment” on 2/8/23 with subject matter expert Sarah Baker. This interactive, experiential workshop first discusses the neurobiology of trauma and mindfulness, and then introduces how mindfulness interventions can effectively work to address deficits caused by trauma. Participants will also learn concrete skills to integrate mindfulness into traditional treatment modalities to ensure the best treatment outcomes. [This is a private, targeted technical assistance (TA) event.  If you are interested in similar TA, please contact [email protected]]

The New England ATTC, in partnership with the Vermont Department of Corrections is providing targeted TA in "Basic Motivational Interviewing" - Parts 1 and 2 on 2/8/23 and 2/9/23  from 9:00 am to 12:15 pm with subject matter expert Robert Jope.  Motivational interviewing (MI) is a client-centered, evidence-based, goal-oriented method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence with the individual. This active, skill-building workshop provides participants with knowledge of the spirit, micro skills, and strategies of the model, and provides opportunities to practice the approach. [This is a private, targeted technical assistance (TA) event.  If you are interested in similar TA, please contact [email protected]]

The registration link for this training will be provided to participants who complete the prerequisite course Motivational Interviewing Level 1 (Relational Skills).   Motivational interviewing is an evidence-based practice used to help people overcome their ambivalence about change. In this interactive, skills-based workshop, participants will learn about and practice the spirit of MI and both the relational and technical skills.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES Define and summarize the processes of focusing and evoking Identify different strategies for focusing and prepare to apply them to client interactions Define and recognize change talk, sustain talk, and discordance Differentiate between client cues of readiness, ambivalence, and discordance Construct effective responses to different client cues Design a plan for advancing individual MI skills Prerequisite: Motivational Interviewing Level 1 (Relational Skills)     Training Dates: February 8, 2023 from 8:30AM-11:30AM CT February 15, 2023 from 8:30AM-11:30AM CT February 22, 2023 from 8:30AM-11:30AM CT     CONTINUING EDUCATION: Registrants who fully attend this training will be eligible to receive 9 NAADAC certified continuing education (CE) hours. CE certificates are sent via email within two weeks after the conclusion of the training.      TRAINER Laura Saunders, MSSW Laura A. Saunders, MSSW, is the Wisconsin State Project Manager for the Great Lakes Addiction, Mental Health and Prevention Technology Transfer Centers. Her position is housed at the UW–Madison, where she’s worked since 1988. Since 2001, Laura has provided SBIRT and Motivational Interviewing training to physicians, nurses, medical students, psychologists, specialty addiction treatment providers, social workers, physical therapists, health educators, and staff who work in correctional settings. She has provided feedback and coaching to hundreds of social workers, correctional staff, and other human service providers who are interested in using evidence-based practices with fidelity. Laura joined the international group of Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) in 2006 (Sophia, Bulgaria) and is an active member of the Wisconsin MINT group.     To ensure all participants get the most out of these interactive virtual trainings, we ask that everyone be prepared to do the following in every session:     The Great Lakes ATTC and MHTTC offer Motivational Interviewing and SBIRT training for behavioral health professionals in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, and WI.

Session 1: Overview of Substance use and Substance Use Disorders (1/24) Session 2: Prevention (2/7) Session 3: Treating Substance Use Disorders (2/14) Session 4: Case Illustrations (2/21) Session 5: Reflections Upon Important Substance Use Topics – Q/A (2/28)

Join us for the latest module of our Indigenous Behavioral Health Series: Fundamentals of Substance Use, supported by the National AI/AN ATTC and PTTC. This module consists of 5 90-minute sessions: Session 1: Overview of Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders (January 24) Session 2: Prevention (February 7) Session 3: Treating Substance Use Disorders (February 14) Session 4: Case Illustrations (February 21) Session 5: Reflections Upon Important Substance Use Topics/Q&A (February 28) All sessions are: 12-1:30 ET / 11-12:30 CT / 10-11:30 MT / 9-10:30 PT / 8-9:30 AKT

The Great Lakes A/MH/PTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.   DESCRIPTION: Challenges building rapport can exist in cross-cultural supervision in the substance use disorders profession. Topics covered in this presentation include overcoming mistrust in cross-cultural supervision, helping supervisees feel appreciated, how to discuss differences, how to address microaggressions and intersectionality.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Six strategies to overcome barriers to trust in cross-cultural supervision Have discussions of differences in cross-cultural supervision Address microaggressions in clinical supervision Address intersectionality in cross-cultural supervision   CONTINUING EDUCATION This training includes 1 NAADAC continuing education credit. CE certificates will be emailed to all participants who attend the training in full.        TRAINER   Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC, is the Illinois State Project Manager for the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC. Mark is a published author, trainer, educator, and mentor, as well as the founder of the Online Museum of African American Addictions, Treatment, and Recovery and the co-founder of Serenity Academy of Chicago, the only recovery high school in Illinois. Mark is the 2021 recipient of the NAADAC Enlightenment Award, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the field.        

Recent data suggests that colorectal cancer rates are higher in African Americans over 50, compared to the general population, and is increasing among younger community. Research also indicates that Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) is effective in using a public health approach in identifying persons with at-risk behavior for various psychosocial and potentially debilitating health conditions including colorectal cancer.   This interactive (role plays, videos, large group activities) training will review evidence-based health screening tools, and considerations for culturally framing screening in communities of color. Content will also include skills practice focused on the brief intervention, and components of successful facilitation of referrals to treatment with be discussed. 

The New England ATTC, in partnership with The Substance Use and Mental Health Leadership Council of Rhode Island, is providing a targeted TA workshop titled, "Cultural Intelligence: Understanding and Incorporating CLAS Standards into Practice " on 2/7/23 with subject matter expert Haner Hernandez. This training is designed to highlight and explore the needs of treatment professionals working with culturally diverse individuals, organizations, and communities.  Participants will learn about health disparities, cultural intelligence, CLAS standards, and proven strategies for improving engagement and outcomes.