Past Events

Cultural Competence is a life-long process requiring personal awareness, education, sharing of power and intentional actions to extend social justice and equity to all. This interactive training invites learners to reflect on their cultural identities, history, and experiences, and to actively consider how each of these elements can impact outcomes with clients. Participants will engage in individual, small and large group activities focused on Anti-Oppression and Anti-Racist outcomes.

Medications for Opioid Use Disorders (MOUD) are recommended for individuals with an opioid use disorder, including pregnant women. While facilitating pathways to recovery for the person with an opioid use disorder (OUD) is appropriate, it is important to consider and address the severe effects OUD has on family relationships and functioning. Children are especially vulnerable and are at an increased risk of trauma, academic challenges, or child neglect, which can disrupt healthy development. This interactive webinar will define opioid use disorder (OUD), review adverse effects of opioid use on family dynamics, and review behavioral and developmental concerns for children, including neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). The content will also discuss medications recommended to treat OUD and inform on approaches to support healthy recovery for children and family wellness.  

[This is Part 1 of a 2-Part Training Series Taking Place on 2/17/22 and 2/24/22] The New England ATTC in partnership with the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addictions Services is hosting the Stimulants and their Impact on Brain and Behavior: Best Practices and Approaches training on 2/17/22 and 2/24/22 from 9:00-12:00 (EST) with subject matter expert Taylor D'Addario. The purpose of this training is to provide information about central nervous system stimulants and their impact on brain, body, and behavior. Specific topics include (1) the scope of stimulant use in the United States and beyond; (2) stimulants and the brain and impact of use on cognition; (3) stimulant use and psychosis; (4) short- and long-term physical and mental health consequences of stimulant use and considerations for unique populations; (5) the intersection of stimulant use and HIV risk; and (6) effective evidence-based behavioral treatment interventions and recovery supports for people with a stimulant use disorder. [This event is private and by invitation only]

Cultural Competence is a life-long process requiring personal awareness, education, sharing of power and intentional actions to extend social justice and equity to all. This interactive training invites learners to reflect on their cultural identities, history, and experiences, and to actively consider how each of these elements can impact outcomes with clients. Participants will engage in individual, small and large group activities focused on Anti-Oppression and Anti-Racist outcomes.

This interactive webinar will focus on discussion of early Spring and how this impacts behavioral health and wellbeing. This panel of Native American panelists will review and share cultural aspects of their tribal views on seasonal changes. The primary goal of this webinar is to share teachings on seasonal changes, how these changes influence daily living, impact behaviors, and shape perspectives on life and cultural values. This webinar was created to prepare the audience for attendance to the upcoming Spring Living Series airing on March 11, 2022.  

February 16, February 23, March 2, 2022  |  8:30 AM – 11:30 AM Central  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)   CONTINUING EDUCATION Participants who attend all three sessions in full will be eligible for 9 NAADAC Continuing Education hours. Note: partial credit will not be awarded.   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 A/MH/PTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is offered in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.  Individuals working in HHS Region 5 have priority registration for our trainings. 

• Definirán qué es de SBIRT (Detección, Intervención breve, Referido a tratamiento). • Desde una perspectiva del desarrollo, reconocerán la importancia de la detección e intervención temprana en la en la adolescencia. • Identificarán la importancia y el propósito de SBIRT para los adolescentes. •Identificarán la importancia y el propósito de SBIRT para los adolescentes.  

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.   The registration is now closed as we have reached max capacity.     DESCRIPTION This training introduces key terms and concepts such as gender identity and sexual orientation, treatment considerations for clinical work, and addressing the specific needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals.     AUDIENCE Behavioral healthcare providers, including psychologists, LMTS and LCSWs, nurses, mental health and substance use disorder counselors, prevention practitioners, public health practitioners, teachers and counselors, and state, local, and county government staff.     LEARNING OBJECTIVES Recall two factors that contribute to substance use among LGBT clients. Identify two barriers to health screening and medical care for LGBT clients. Recognize two health issues/behaviors that pose a higher risk for LGBT clients Identify two strategies service providers can implement to create affirming environments for LGBT people. Specify one effective treatment approach for LGBT populations. Learn the difference between “cultural humility” and “cultural competence.” Analyze two strategies for creating culturally affirming interactions.     CERTIFICATES Certificates of attendance will be emailed to all participants who attend the training in full.     TRAINERS Grant Hovik, MA Grant Hovik, MA received his Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University, Teachers College. Mr. Hovik has worked in the field of substance use disorders through research, training, and technical assistance since 2006. Currently, he is a clinical specialist and trainer for UCLA’s Integrated Substance Abuse Programs (ISAP) and the Pacific Southwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center (PSATTC), where he conducts a variety of trainings on evidence-based substance use disorder treatment including Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment. Mr. Hovik is also an instructor for UCLA Extension’s Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certification Program where he teaches about the science of substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.     Thomas E. Freese, PhD Thomas E. Freese (Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology, 1995) is currently the Director of Training for UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs (ISAP) and the Principal Investigator and Director of the Pacific Southwest Addictions Technology Transfer Center (PSATTC). Dr. Freese has conducted trainings on a wide variety of topics including implementing integrated treatment for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT), medication assisted treatment, and common medical issues in patients with substance use disorders, and culturally responsive treatment for LGBT clients. Dr. Freese has been a featured presenter at conferences and meetings nationally and internationally. He has worked in the addiction field since 1983 and has developed and conducted trainings in 46 US states and internationally.  

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

The Brief Negotiated Interview is an evidence-based approach to conducting a person-centered conversation to incite behavior change. In this interactive training, the brief intervention focuses on motivating individuals to reduce unhealthy levels of substance use or other at-risk behavior. The content is based on the brief intervention component of SBIRT (screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment) which utilizes basic Motivational Interviewing (MI) core communication skills. This workshop will review dynamics of person-centered interactions and offer practice activities to enhance provider competencies to effectively facilitate a brief intervention 'conversation' and support behavior change.  NOTE: This workshop is recommended for those who have gone through the SBIRT training who would like more time to practice the Brief Intervention communication skills. Credits: This virtual 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. Participants must attend the session in its entirety, turn on their cameras, and actively participate to receive a Certificate of Completion.

This is part 4 of a four-part Training of Trainers series taking place on 1/15, 1/29, 2/05, and 2/12. The New England ATTC in partnership with New Life II Ministries is leading an intensive technical assistance Harm Reduction training of trainers (ToT) series with tailored elements for the faith-based community with subject matter experts, Michelle McKenzie, Jon Soske, Haner Hernandez, and Michele Stewart-Copes starting January 15, 2022. Modules included in the Faith-Based Harm Reduction Training include: 1) Disparities and Building Equity; 2) Faith, Individuals, Families, and Harm Reduction; 3) Basic Harm Reduction Concepts, SUDs, Mental Health and Multiple Pathways of Recovery; and 4) Interventions, Techniques, and Strategies. [This is a private event and by invitation only.]

Methamphetamines – A Growing Trend in the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) Presented by: Hildebrando Mireles III, MA, LPC-S, LCDC-I, PhD Candidate DATE: February 11, 2022 TIME: 2:00pm to 4:00pm CT LOCATION: Zoom  2022 Earn Certificate of Attendance and 2 Free CEUs toward: Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)- (Non-Ethics) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)- (Non-Ethics) Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC)- (Non-Ethics) Please register in advance for this event by clicking this link:  https://utrgv.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsdu-opjkvHda-E-1FmaMX62H_U2p1R7QO This event is part of the spring lecture series of the Addiction Resource Center in the School of Rehabilitation Services and Counseling at the University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV), an Educational Consortium partner with the South Southwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center.  For more information please contact Fidencio Mercado at [email protected] or [email protected] 

The Great Lakes ATTC provides this training for behavioral health professionals in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is offered in response to a request from Region 5 stakeholders.     February 10, 17, 24, 2022 10:00AM–11:00AM CT     DESCRIPTION Many of the people we interact with are actively experiencing high levels of distress. This may be due to health conditions, poverty, family challenges, or other life stressors. The Creating Calm training series will focus on attendees’ experiences and provide concrete tools for engaging with clients in distress.     LEARNING OBJECTIVES Develop greater empathy and understanding related to distress. Gain insight into their own reactions to distressed people. Gain knowledge about the roots of particular kinds of distress. Learn tools for responding to distress that will improve engagement. Clarify risk and safety boundaries.     CERTIFICATES Certificates of attendance will be emailed to all participants who attend all trainings in the series in full.     TRAINER Mat Roosa, LCSW-R Mat Roosa was a founding member of NIATx and has been a NIATx coach for a wide range of projects. He works as a consultant in quality improvement, organizational development and planning, and evidence-based practice implementation. His experience includes direct clinical practice in mental health and substance use services, teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and human service agency administration.   We look forward to seeing you at our training!    Remember, 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:    

  According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, cannabis use rates increased in 2020, with almost 50 million individuals 12 or older reporting use of cannabis in the past year. This increase is reflected in the state-specific data for HHS Region 8 in five of the six states (Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Utah). With this data in mind, the Mountain Plains ATTC is sponsoring a ten-part webinar series that will address and review the latest science for cannabis including: prevention and treatment issues; public policy; medical marijuana; and special populations and cannabis (adolescents, women and maternal health, older adults, and individuals with Serious Mental Illness).   Objectives: After the presentation, the participant Will have an understanding of the scientific evidence of risks and benefits of cannabis use in humans (with a focus on psychiatric issues) Will have a general knowledge of the body’s endocannabinoid system Will be able to explain THC potency and its effects on the brain   Cosponsors of event: Mountain Plains MHTTC   This webinar is part of a series on the current science of cannabis, for more information on the other webinars in the series view the series homepage.    

Objectives: After the presentation, the participant Will have an understanding of the scientific evidence of risks and benefits of cannabis use in humans (with a focus on psychiatric issues) Will have a general knowledge of the body’s endocannabinoid system Will be able to explain THC potency and its effects on the brain Credit Hours: 1.5 Event Leader: Abby Moore Email: abby,[email protected]  

Objectives: After the presentation, the participant Will have an understanding of the scientific evidence of risks and benefits of cannabis use in humans (with a focus on psychiatric issues) Will have a general knowledge of the body’s endocannabinoid system Will be able to explain THC potency and its effects on the brain Credit Hours: 1.5 Event Leader: Abby Moore Email: [email protected]  

Objectives: After the presentation, the participant Will have an understanding of the scientific evidence of risks and benefits of cannabis use in humans (with a focus on psychiatric issues) Will have a general knowledge of the body’s endocannabinoid system Will be able to explain THC potency and its effects on the brain Credit Hours: 1.5 Event Leader: Abby Moore Email: [email protected]  

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.     This is a two-part series taking place from 11:00AM–12:30PM CT on February 8 & 22, 2022.     DESCRIPTION Foundations in Quality Improvement (FQI) presents tools and information that provide team leaders and supervisors with core QI skills. This two-part training builds the foundation for implementing the NIATx model effectively and serves as preparation for a NIATx Change Leader Academy.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES, Session 1: Conduct a coaching self-assessment. Understand the core components of effective team coaching Learn how to use several coaching tools.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES, Session 2: Develop capacity to use questions in coaching. Understand the impact of values on team functioning. Learn how to respond to team members’ personal styles   CERTIFICATES Certificates of attendance will be emailed to all participants who attend the sessions in full.     TRAINER   Mat Roosa, LCSW-R Mat Roosa was a founding member of NIATx and has been a NIATx coach for a wide range of projects. He works as a consultant in quality improvement, organizational development and planning, and evidence-based practice implementation. His experience includes direct clinical practice in mental health and substance use services, teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and human service agency administration.   We look forward to seeing you at our training!    Remember, 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:     If you're looking for additional training on process improvement and organizational change, make sure to register for one of our 2022 NIATx Change Leader Academy Training Series!    

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 pattern of use put them at risk for or are experiencing substance-related health and psychosocial problems. SBIRT can also be useful in identifying those with a high likelihood for a substance use disorder. As an effective intervention, SBIRT helps to reduce harmful levels of substance use in health and behavioral health settings.  This interactive (role plays, videos, large group activities) 12-hour (three 4-hour virtual sessions) training will provide an extensive review of validated substance use screening tools and will include skills practice focused on the brief intervention and a review of essential components of successful referrals to treatment. 

This is part 3 of a four-part Training of Trainers series taking place on 1/15, 1/29, 2/05, and 2/12. The New England ATTC in partnership with New Life II Ministries is leading an intensive technical assistance Harm Reduction training of trainers (ToT) series with tailored elements for the faith-based community with subject matter experts, Michelle McKenzie, Jon Soske, Haner Hernandez, and Michele Stewart-Copes starting January 15, 2022. Modules included in the Faith-Based Harm Reduction Training include: 1) Disparities and Building Equity; 2) Faith, Individuals, Families, and Harm Reduction; 3) Basic Harm Reduction Concepts, SUDs, Mental Health and Multiple Pathways of Recovery; and 4) Interventions, Techniques, and Strategies. [This is a private event and by invitation only.]

 DESCRIPTION Alcohol has remained among the most common substances of abuse, causing deleterious effects on the person, their family, and society. Biological factors associated with alcohol will be reviewed as well as the etiology and epidemiology of alcohol use disorder.  The webinar will discuss elements of the diagnosis of alcohol use disorder along with treatment modalities emphasizing Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT). In addition, the presenter will explore the issue of alcohol use in African Americans and the fact that despite lower alcohol use, African Americans experience more alcohol-related problems. OBJECTIVES Describe the etiology of alcohol use disorder. Review the epidemiology of alcohol use including prevalence in the African American population and incidence of alcohol-related problems. Discuss the diagnosis of alcohol-related disorders and the use of screening tools. List several options for treatment of alcohol use disorder care including Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) SPEAKER Michael Ingram, MD, has worked in the field of psychiatry for more than 25 years. He is a Past President of the Black Psychiatrists of America, and the current Director of Behavioral Health at Great Lakes Bay Health Care. He is the former Medical Director of the Behavioral Unit at McLaren Bay Psychiatric Associates. He graduated from Michigan State University, where he received both a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology and his Medical degree from the College of Human Medicine. Dr. Ingram completed his residency training in Psychiatry at Lafayette Clinic and Wayne State University. He is board-certified in psychiatry. Dr. Ingram was recertified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in 2009, and accepted as a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (FAPA) in 2016. He is also a former Vice President of Michigan Psychiatric and Behavioral Associates, one of the largest medical groups north of metropolitan Detroit.   HOST Annelle Primm, M.D., MPH, is the Senior Medical Director of the Steve Fund, an organization focused on the mental health of young people of color. She is also a member of the Black Psychiatrists of America Council of Elders.

  DESCRIPTION Frederick Douglass escaped slavery to become a national leader in the abolitionist movement. Malcolm X overcame a troubled childhood and a prison sentence to gain prominence as one of leading civil rights activists in the U.S. Both Douglass and Malcolm X offer lessons and implications for counseling African Americans with substance use disorders today.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES The recovery legacy of Frederick Douglass. The recovery legacy of Malcolm X. Implications for counseling African Americans with substance use disorders.   CERTIFICATES Certificates of attendance will be emailed to all participants who attend the training in full.      TRAINER                   Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC 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.     We look forward to seeing you at our training!    Remember, 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 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.

This is an interactive 6hr workshop for anyone who works with and would like to have a better understanding of men and how to help them. Participants will be challenged to examine assumptions and societal roles in male risk and recurrence factors, through media use and story-telling. Anger, intimacy, trust, relationship issues, and the efficacy of integrative and alternative therapies will be explored.

In partnership with CODAC Behavioral Healthcare, the New England ATTC is providing a training on February 2, 2022.  This interactive and experiential presentation facilitated by Taylor D'Addario titled "Trauma Integrated Addiction Treatment " offers an overview of the impact of trauma on the recovery process from a social, biological, psychological, and spiritual perspective. The training will provide clinicians with skills to work with people affected by trauma throughout their recovery, as well as understanding the conceptual framework of trauma-informed practice.   Participants will also be given the opportunity to meet with the trainer in three subsequent sessions on 2/9, 2/16, and 2/23 from 1:30-2:00 to further review content from the training, ask questions, and to discuss barriers to using the skills learned in the training.  [This is a private event by invitation only]