Past Events

Difficult moments don’t have to grow into ‘incidents’ that can threaten client engagement and retention. This workshop is designed to equip participants with basic concepts and preparatory actions that can be used to de-escalate a wide range of interactions.

Listening Sessions for Family Members with a loved one who uses stimulants and/or other substances Sessions will be held for 1.5 hours in New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Time and dates vary. Listening sessions will be offered in both Spanish and English. See the schedule below.  The SSW ATTC received a request from providers in Oklahoma to develop resources for family members with a loved one who uses stimulants and/or other substances. In response the SSW ATTC has partnered with the African American Behavioral Health Center of Excellence and the National Hispanic and Latino ATTC to conduct a series of listening sessions with family members in Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas. The goals of the listening sessions include: gathering information about family members’ experiences supporting their loved one compiling a list of questions these family members have about supporting their loved one understanding more about the supports family members are receiving identifying any unmet needs family members have.  Findings from the listening session will be used to inform the development and dissemination of a suite of culturally adaptable resources for both family members and providers. The schedule for sessions is as follows: NM Thursday, 7/14 - English: 10-11:30 am MT TX Friday 7/15 - English: 10-11:30 am CT NM Monday 7/18 - Spanish: 10-11:30 am MT OK Tuesday 7/19 - Spanish: 10-11:30 am CT TX Wednesday 7/20 - English: 3-4:30 pm CT NM Thursday 7/21 - English: 10-11:30 am MT OK Thursday 7/21 - English: 2-3:30 pm CT TX Friday 7/22 - English: 10-11:30 am CT NM Monday 7/25 - English: 10-11:30 am MT NM Tuesday 7/26 - English: 7-8:30 pm MT OK Wednesday 7/27 - English: 7-8:30 pm CT TX Thursday 7/28 - English: 5-6:30 pm CT OK Thursday 7/28 - Spanish: 7-8:30 pm CT If you are interested in attending or have a client/ family member of a client who may be interested, please contact Beth Hutton at [email protected]. 

This is part 3 of a four-part targeted TA series. The New England ATTC, in partnership with the Community Resources for Justice is hosting this four-part targeted TA series in "Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders" on 6/23/22, 6/30/22, 7/14/22, and 7/28/22 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am with subject matter expert Taylor D'Addario.  Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a cognitive behavioral treatment that was originally developed to treat chronically suicidal individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and it is now recognized as the gold standard psychological treatment for this population.  In addition, research has shown that it is effective in treating substance use disorders and a wide range of co-occurring mental health disorders such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and eating disorders.  [This event is private and by invitation only]

  Our staff will be available during this time for you all to come with your questions about your grant. Feel free to come and go as you please, or stick around and hear what questions others are facing, and share strategies!   In 2022, we will be holding this session on the second Wednesday of each month for an hour and a half: 4 - 5:30 ET . 3-4:30 CT . 2-3:30 MT . 1-2:30 PT . 12-1:30 AKT

[This is Parts 1 and 2 of a 4-Part event series occurring on 7/13 and 7/14].  The New England ATTC in partnership with the New Hampshire Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association (NHADACA) is hosting Motivational Interviewing in Groups on 7/13, 7/14, 7/21, & 7/22 with subject matter expert Robert Jope.  Motivational interviewing (MI) is a method of guided communication that allows a practitioner to engage with a person’s strengths and help them to articulate and act upon their own reasons for making a positive change. This twelve-hour event presumes participants’ prior completion of basic- and intermediate-level MI training, and assists them to adapt those skills for use in working with groups.  [This event is private and by invitation only]

    Integrating a Trauma-Informed Approach in Behavioral Health Settings (TIA) Enhanced Professional Learning Series   DESCRIPTION Over the past 20 years, a growing understanding of the pervasive and harmful impact of traumatic events on individuals, families, and communities has led to the emergence of research on the effects of trauma and treatment strategies to address mental health and substance use disorders. According to SAMSHA, trauma is a widespread, harmful, and costly public health problem, occurring because of violence, abuse, neglect, loss, disaster, war, and other emotionally harmful experiences. While many people who experience a traumatic event do not have lasting negative effects, others experience more difficulty with traumatic stress reactions. Research has documented the relationship between exposure to traumatic events and substance use. For example, approximately 20%-90% of individuals with a substance use disorder (SUD) have a history of childhood trauma and 37% to 52% have a posttraumatic stress disorder diagnosis (Mergler et al, 2018). When it comes to trauma, there are no boundaries regarding age, gender, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, geography, or sexual orientation. This online learning series will increase the skill level of behavioral health professionals to define and recognize trauma in individuals. Helping individuals affected by trauma to manage their symptoms using a strength-based approach minimizes re-traumatization and enhances practitioners’ ability to provide trauma-informed support.   WHEN Weekly sessions offered on the same day and start time between July 12 and August 23, 2022. Day and time will depend on your location. Click REGISTER NOW below to view the full schedule for your specific location.    LEARNING OBJECTIVES At the end of the TIA Enhanced Professional Learning Series, participants will be able to: Identify at least two (2) initial and two (2) ongoing reactions to trauma Recognize a least three (3) key elements of Resilience and Posttraumatic Growth (PTG) Explain at least three (3) effects of trauma on various developmental stages Evaluate at least two (2) common experiences that produce traumatic impact Recall the Polyvagal Theory and at least three (3) brain/body responses to trauma Distinguish at least two (2) system-wide impacts of trauma informed care Determine at least three (3) core components of trauma and diagnostic criteria for posttraumatic stress disorder Detect at least two (2) key elements in the relationship between childhood trauma substance use and suicidal ideation Identify at least three (3) key principles of a trauma-informed care in treating substance use and mental health disorders TARGET AUDIENCE Behavioral health, substance use disorders, mental health disorders, and peer recovery support providers in the Pacific Southwest ATTC region (HHS Region 9)   PARTICIPANT COMMITMENT & EXPECTATIONS Attend a 1-hour online Orientation Commit to 6-weeks of live online training for 1.5 hours weekly  Complete weekly self-study learning activities Access to appropriate technology for using videoconferencing platform (internet connection, webcam, laptop/tablet, speakers, and microphone) Be prepared and actively engage during scheduled series time   FREE TO PARTICIPATE  Space is limited to the first 35 registrants who will receive a grant-funded scholarship that covers the entire $350 cost of participation. Due to limited enrollment, if you cannot commit to the full participant requirements, please defer this registration opportunity to others.   TRAINER/FACILITATOR: Kate Speck, PhD, MAC, LADC   QUESTIONS? Please contact the NFARtec Workwise Staff at [email protected] or by phone at 775-784-6265 or 866-617-2816 (toll-free).       

[This is Part 1 of a 2-Part Training Series].  is providing targeted TA in Harm Reduction on 7/12/22 and 7/20/22 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM(EST) with subject matter expert and Senior Trainer Haner Hernandez. Utilizing a social justice framework, this targeted TA series will focus on the philosophy, principles, and practice of harm reduction. Participants will learn how a harm reduction approach can improve the quality of life of and reduce harms experienced by persons with opioid use disorders, HCV, HIV/AIDS, and other health conditions.    [This is a private event by invitation only]  

[This is Part 1 of a 2-Part Training Series].  The New England ATTC in partnership with the Southeastern Mental Health Authority is hosting the Harm Reduction training on 7/12/22 and 7/20/22 from 9:00-12:00 (EST) with subject matter expert Haner Hernandez.  Utilizing a social justice framework, this training will focus on the philosophy, principles, and practice of harm reduction. Participants will learn about ow harm reduction can impact opioid overdoses, HCV, HIV/AIDS, and other health conditions. Participants will also explore the context in which change occurs and will learn about the multiple strategies that affect, promote, and sustain health behaviors.  

**The first Monday of July 2022 is Independence Day, an observed holiday. The event has been rescheduled for the following week.**   A common approach in learning any complex skill is to work with experts assisting in the development of competencies. Motivational Interviewing (MI) On-the-Spot offers an opportunity to enhance practitioners’ skills and confidence in the utilization and integration of MI into practice by providing access to subject matter experts to obtain immediate feedback during a one-hour, online, open forum. Bring your questions and join in on the dialogue to increase MI knowledge and change clinical practice approaches through the utilization of an MI style of communication.   To join Motivational Interviewing OtS use the Zoom login below on the scheduled time and day: Step 1: Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84298416541 Step 2: Join by Telephone (ONLY if device doesn't have a microphone built in): Phone: +1 669 900 6833 (US Toll) or +1 408 638 0968 (US Toll) Meeting ID: 842 9841 6541

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

  Research suggests that race and ethnicity are predictors of how services are delivered, and implicit bias is one component that has been identified as influencing the provision of poor care. The elusiveness of unconscious bias underscores provider perception, unwitting use of stigmatic language, and influences assumptions and microaggressions affecting a person's capacity to respond to care. This interactive 90-minute training will discuss how cognitive bias develops, is sustained by intrinsic and environmental factors, and contributes to inequitable outcomes for persons of color. The content will also inform on bias-reducing techniques and person-first language approaches that can enhance provider-client interactions and outcomes for marginalized communities.

Opioid overdoses have increased by 28% between April 2020-2021. Statistics are indicating over 100,000 overdoses are occurring annually. Appropriately, funding is appropriately targeting many organizational and structural prevention opportunities. But how do we respond to the emotional and psychological toll the overdose of a client or resident has on professionals and peers? What are the best ways to support both staff and clients? This interactive session will review some of the main issues that arise when residents in recovery environments experience and don’t survive a recurrence. Content will review the behavioral, physical, and psychological responses to grief, self-care and coping strategies. Discussion will also review overdose postvention activities that can help support those staff and other residents impacted by overdose loss.

1-2:30 ET . 12-1:30 CT . 11-12:30 MT . 10-11:30 PT . 9-10:30 AKT  

  This Special Summer Behavioral Health Event series features two Native Storytellers sharing teachings, lessons, and old knowledge passed down through generations. This event highlights the importance of storytelling's positive effects on mind/ body/ spirit/ emotional well being. Please join us for this three-hour event and listen to the voices of Native Ancestors spoken by these gifted Storytellers. This event will not be recorded to respect privacy and culturally sensitive nature of these traditional teachings.

Behavioral health and health care settings offer a spectrum of programs including substance use, mental health, and medical and recovery services. Professionals providing these supports use an array of competencies to empathize and assist persons with substance use and other psychosocial problems. Always focused on helping others, professionals can experience challenges in practicing self-care for themselves. This interactive workshop provides an opportunity for providers to review wellness practices and experience the benefits of intentional, micro-structured, self-care interventions.

      This webinar, presented by Gail D'Onofrio, MD, will focus on the crucial role of the emergency department (ED) in recognizing and treating opioid use disorder (OUD) patients with evidence-based medications for addiction treatment. The opioid epidemic combined with the COVID-19 pandemic has greatly escalated the need to mitigate the morbidity and mortality associated with rising rates of fentanyl use. Dr. D'Onofrio will share data supporting the use of buprenorphine in the ED and discuss the consequences of not initiating treatment, barriers to implementation of ED buprenorphine, and components of successful integration of an ED program with community partnerships. She will also share current research by emergency physicians regarding innovative strategies like high-dose induction and use of an extended release 7-day formulation of buprenorphine.   Learning objectives Evaluate at least 2 outcomes for opioid use disorder in patients receiving buprenorphine through the Emergency Department and discuss supporting evidence Identify at least 2 barriers and 2 solutions to initiating buprenorphine in the Emergency Department Apply at least 2 harm reduction strategies and components of the buprenorphine integration pathway Propose at least 2 innovative solutions for buprenorphine induction in the ED including different formulations of buprenorphine and high dose strategies   Sponsored by the Northwest and Pacific Southwest Addiction Technology Transfer Centers (ATTCs) and the Western States Node of the NIDA Clinical Trials Network.   1.5 CME or CE credits available. See credit types below. Accreditation In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Stanford Medicine and the Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC). Stanford Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Credit Designation American Medical Association (AMA) Stanford Medicine designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Stanford Medicine designates this internet live activity for a maximum of 1.5 ANCC contact hours. American Psychological Association (APA) Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibly for the content of the programs.   CE Accreditation This webinar meets the qualifications for the provision of one and one-half (1.5) continuing education credits/contact hours (CEs/ CEHs). UCLA ISAP is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs (Provider #64812). UCLA ISAP maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content. Course meets the qualifications for one and one-half (1.5) hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. UCLA ISAP is also an approved provider of continuing education for RADTs I/II, CADCs-CASs, CADCs I/II, CADCs-CSs, and LAADCs (CCAPP, #2N- 00-445-1123), CATCs (ACCBC/CAADE, #CP40 872 C 0822), and CAODCs (CADTP, #151). CE credit will be awarded at the conclusion of the webinar. Partial credit will not be available for those participants who arrive late or leave early.  

The goal of the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) Clinical Trials Network/Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) webinar series is to help scholars and clinicians in the addiction field stay abreast of cutting edge science.  This webinar, presented by Gail D'Onofrio, MD (Yale School of Medicine), will focus on the crucial role of the emergency department (ED) in recognizing and treating opioid use disorder (OUD) patients with evidence-based medications for addiction treatment. The opioid epidemic combined with the COVID-19 pandemic has greatly escalated the need to mitigate the morbidity and mortality associated with rising rates of fentanyl use. Dr. D'Onofrio will share data supporting the use of buprenorphine in the ED and discuss the consequences of not initiating treatment, barriers to implementation of ED buprenorphine, and components of successful integration of an ED program with community partnerships. She will also share current research by emergency physicians regarding innovative strategies like high-dose induction and use of an extended release 7-day formulation of buprenorphine.  Learning objectives Evaluate at least 2 outcomes for opioid use disorder in patients receiving buprenorphine through the Emergency Department and discuss supporting evidence Identify at least 2 barriers and 2 solutions to initiating buprenorphine in the Emergency Department Apply at least 2 harm reduction strategies and components of the buprenorphine integration pathway Propose at least 2 innovative solutions for buprenorphine induction in the ED including different formulations of buprenorphine and high dose strategies 1.5 CME or CE credits available to those who attend the live event. Credit types include: CME (AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM), PSY (APA), RN (ANCC), LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, LEP (CAMFT), RADT I/II, CADC-CAS, CADC I/II, CADC-CS, LAADC (CCAPP), CATC (ACCBC/CAADE), CAODC (CADTP), or generic certificate of attendance. For details about accreditation, please download our flyer.  Sponsored by the Northwest and Pacific Southwest Addiction Technology Transfer Centers (ATTCs) and the Western States Node of the NIDA Clinical Trials Network.  

This is part 2 of a four-part targeted TA series. The New England ATTC, in partnership with the Community Resources for Justice is hosting this four-part targeted TA series in "Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders" on 6/23/22, 6/30/22, 7/14/22, and 7/28/22 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am with subject matter expert Taylor D'Addario.  Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a cognitive behavioral treatment that was originally developed to treat chronically suicidal individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and it is now recognized as the gold standard psychological treatment for this population.  In addition, research has shown that it is effective in treating substance use disorders and a wide range of co-occurring mental health disorders such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and eating disorders.  [This event is private and by invitation only]

[This is Part 2 of a 2-Part Training Series].  The New England ATTC in partnership with the Community Care Alliance is hosting Intermediate Motivational Interviewing - Part 1 on 6/29/22 and Part 2 on 6/30/22 with subject matter expert Robert Jope.  Motivational Interviewing 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 a review of the spirit and micro skills of MI, and focuses on using the strategies of the model to elicit change talk in conversation. Participants will integrate the spirit, skills, and strategies in practice conversations, and are encouraged to attend the Advanced MI workshop to develop proficiency in this method.  [This event is private and by invitation only]

Description: Coming soon... Speaker: Kate Bishop, MSSA (MSW), Education Coordinator at the LGBT Health Resource Center of Chase Brexton, is a seasoned professional development trainer with expertise in working with LGBTQ populations, sexual and reproductive health care, adolescent development, intimate partner violence, and sexual trauma. She is certified as a trainer through GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network) as well as SAGE (Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders). Before joining the Chase Brexton team, she developed the capacity-building program at the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s STAR TRACK Adolescent HIV program, providing cultural responsiveness trainings for agencies that serve sexual minority youth of color. Ms. Bishop holds a Bachelor of Arts in Gender Studies from Hiram College and a Masters in Social Work from Case Western Reserve University.  

Co Sponsor Addiction Professionals of South Carolina

Identify various supervision models and the benefits of incorporating them into their supervisory practice.   Co Sponsor Addiction Professionals of South Carolina

The New England ATTC in partnership with the Community Care Alliance is providing targeted TA in “Intermediate Motivational Interviewing to Address Substance Use – Parts 1 and 2” on 6/29/22 and 6/30/22 with subject matter expert Robert Jope. Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a client-centered, evidence-based, goal-oriented method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to reduce substance use by exploring and resolving ambivalence with the individual. This active, skill-building workshop provides participants with a review of the spirit and micro skills of MI, and focuses on using the strategies of the model to elicit change talk in conversation. During this target TA series, participants will integrate the spirit, skills, and strategies in practice conversations, and are encouraged to attend the Advanced MI workshop to develop proficiency in this method.  [This event is private and by invitation only]

The learning objectives for this webinar are: · Discuss the widespread impact of trauma Understand pathways to recovery Recognize the symptoms and signs of trauma in patients, families, and staff Integrate trauma awareness into policies, procedures, and practices Promote active avoidance of re-traumatization