Past Events

Mid-America ATTC is please to promote a new training series offered through a collaboration between the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, MO Healthnet, Missouri Telehealth Network’s Show-Me ECHO, Missouri Primary Care Association, Mid-America Addiction Technology Transfer Center, and Swope Health. This training will be at no cost to the provider and will provide information on hepatitis C testing, linkage to care, and treatment. It will also equip the provider with tools on how to implement a hepatitis C clinic and expand provider capacity within Missouri to serve individuals who need hepatitis C treatment.  This is the 4th session in the four part series Presenters: Rachel Melson, DNP, FNP-C, Director of Outreach Services, Swope Health  Objectives: Identify patients for hep C screening/treatment Order appropriate confirmatory and other required lab work for treatment Identify patients who need prescription assistance, co-pay assistance, and available resources/programs Establish a case management system for patients enrolled in hepatitis C treatment Monitor program quality of care    

(Spanish language webinar hosted by our colleagues in Puerto Rico) Capacitar a los participantes para entender el efecto del uso de diversas drogas emergentes · El adiestramiento debe abarcar diferentes sustancias; incluyendo las drogas sintéticas y de diseño.   CEUs are not available for this training. A certificate of attendance will be provided.

(English language webinar hosted by our colleagues in Puerto Rico)   The EMDR for Healing and Growth workshop is an introduction to EMDR for clinical providers who treat individuals with substance abuse disorders and mental health conditions. Clinicians will learn about the distress associated with traumatic memories that may lead to individuals misusing or abusing substances and how EMDR can be used to alleviate the level of distress experienced by clients. During this workshop, clinicians will learn about the Adaptive Information Process Model and explore the eight phases and three prongs of EMDR standard protocol. CEUs are not available for this training. A certificate of attendance will be provided.  

COURSE DESCRIPTION Intuitive Generalization in the form of stereotyping is part of the human condition. Our brains use cognitive schemas every day to help us to make sense of differences in others. Generalizing is as routine as any other cognitive function. The challenge with generalizing is that decisions are made on presumptions that are not necessarily true of each individual but are believed to be true based on their group membership. Treating people based on assumptions can lead to negative bias, prejudice ,and ultimately discrimination of BIPOC. This workshop deals with strategies to help us identify and limit our implicit prejudices through cultural empathy (openness, mutuality, and understanding). LEARNING OBJECTIVES Define implicit prejudice and the impact of BIPOC in behavioral health. Understand implicit prejudice as natural and part of the human condition. Examine implicit prejudices that we may possess and use strategies to limit them in our everyday interactions with those we serve. Discuss Cultural Empathy as a tool for understanding and appreciation of diversity to overcome prejudicial ideas, attitude, opinions and beliefs. PRESENTER Master Trainer, International Speaker and author of the book “Invincible Social Worker”, Anthony President has empowered and inspired more than 100,000 people to perform, produce and partner better at their places of work. Thousands of companies and organizations have been transformed as a result of Anthony’s work. With over 20 years of facilitation experience, Anthony utilizes a broad range of active learning methodologies to engage and inspire learners to put new ideas into practice creating tangible results for their organizations. Anthony launched his training career and gained his expertise in social services as the Senior Training Officer for the Cuyahoga County Department of Child and Family Services, the largest Human Services agency in the State of Ohio. Prior to founding Presidential Consultants in 2000, Anthony spent a decade in the Corporate arena as a Sales Executive and Sales Manager across two Fortune 500 organizations. An award-winning trainer, Anthony brings high energy and his signature humor to a wide range of topics including diversity & inclusion, leadership, workplace safety & wellbeing. Anthony is an alumnae of John Carroll University in his native Cleveland, Ohio. This webinar is a collaboration between the Central East ATTC  and the Central East PTTC.

ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) is a movement to de-monopolize knowledge and amplify capacity to provide best practice care.   The Peer Support ECHO (PS ECHO) is an online community for peer recovery specialists and mental health peers. The Great Lakes ATTC is partnering with Wayside Recovery to offer this training series for peer recovery support providers (SUD and mental health) in HHS Region 5 (IN, IL OH, MI, MN, WI). The sessions will take place on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, and there will be new presenters and topics featured in each session!   LEARNING OBJECTIVES:     Identify community and statewide resources     Apply new skills and tools to the peer recovery support profession     Expand understanding of best practices, core competencies, and ethical standards for peer recovery support professionals   TRAINING SCHEDULE 2021 January 14th (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) January 28th (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) February 11th (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) February 25th (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) March 11th (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) March 25th (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) April 8th (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) April 22nd (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) May 13th (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) May 27th  (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) June 10th  (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) June 24th (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) July 8th (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) July 22nd (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) August 12th (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) August 26th (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) September 9th  (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) September 23rd (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) October 14th (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) October 28th (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) November 11th (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) November 25th (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern) December 9th  12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern)    

The New England ATTC, in partnership with The Substance Use and Mental Health Leadership Council, is hosting, “Advanced Work with Justice Involved Women” with subject matter expert, Brenda Westberry, MS, on 10/28/21 from 9:00am-1:00pm. In this workshop, participants will identify key strategies that are useful in developing effective programming to address the unique needs of justice-involved women and their families.

This is first session in part 3 of the larger series: Enhancing Workforce Capacity to Provide Clinical Supervision for Substance Use Disorders. Part 3 uses case-based learning via Project ECHO. Each ECHO session will last 1.5 hours and will include a 15-minute lecture on a topic in clinical supervision followed by 1-2 case presentations and reviews. This cohort is full. If you are interested in participating in a future cohort, please email Bree at [email protected].  

The goal of this webinar series from the CTN Western States Node and the Northwest and Pacific Southwest ATTCs is to help scholars and clinicians in the addiction field stay abreast of cutting edge science. In this session, John Kelly, PhD, ABPP of Harvard University will discuss the fundamental causes of stigma and discrimination in relation to substance use disorder, review some of the paradoxical findings from the latest stigma research, and suggest how stigma and discrimination might be more systematically addressed to enhance the clinical care and outcomes of individuals suffering from substance use disorder. Learning Objectives: Identify two (2) major factors which underlie and contribute to addiction stigma. Explain three (3) effective strategies for addressing stigma. Determine optimal terminology to reduce stigma in at least two (2) clinical and policy communication areas. 1.5 CME or CE credits available. AMA PRA Category 1 Credits(TM); PSY (APA); RN (CA BRN); LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, LEP (CAMFT); RADT I/II, CADC-CAS, CADC I/II, CADC-CS, LAADC (CCAPP); CATC (ACCBC/CAADE); CAODC (CADTP). For details on these credits, please see our flyer.    

About the webinar  The goal of the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) Clinical Trials Network webinar series is to help scholars and clinicians in the addiction field stay abreast of cutting edge science. In 2021, lectures will include the topics of combined use of opiates and stimulants, the role of stigma in the treatment of addiction, and racial disparities in treatment.  In this session, John Kelly, PhD, ABPP of Harvard University will discuss the fundamental causes of stigma and discrimination in relation to substance use disorder, review some of the paradoxical findings from the latest stigma research, and suggest how stigma and discrimination might be more systematically addressed to enhance the clinical care and outcomes of individuals suffering from substance use disorder.  Learning Objectives:  1.    Discuss two major factors which underlie and contribute to addiction stigma. 2.    Describe three effective strategies for addressing stigma. 3.    Utilize optimal terminology to reduce stigma in various clinical and policy communication scenarios. 1.5 CME or CE credits available: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits; PSY (APA); RN (CA BRN); LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, LEP (CAMFT); RADT I/II, CADC-CAS, CADC I/II, CADC-CS, LAADC (CCAPP); CATC (ACCBC/CAADE); CAODC (CADTP)   Sponsored by the Northwest and Pacific Southwest Addiction Technology Transfer Centers  (ATTCs) and the Western States Node of the NIDA Clinical Trials Network. 

The Great Lakes ATTC offers this training for school-based behavioral health professionals in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, Mi, MN, OH, and WI. Training Dates:  October 27, November 3, and November 11 8:30–11:30am Central 9:30–12:30pm Eastern This training will be from 8:30 AM–11:30 AM CST. Please adjust your calendar to the correct time zone. Motivational interviewing is an evidence-based practice used to help people overcome their ambivalence about change.  In this interactive, skills-based workshop, participants will have the opportunity to 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   Trainer:  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.

Behavioral health programs that thrive in the future will be those that do the best job of creating an inclusive organization. Staff appreciation, feelings of inclusion, and happiness have a direct impact on quality client care. In this skill-building virtual presentation, participants will learn why cultural humility is a more realistic goal than cultural competence. Topics will include how to help your co-workers feel appreciated, how to have a discussion of differences, microaggressions, micro-insults, and micro-invalidations; and a six- step strategy to repair damage if you insult a co-worker. Join this webinar to learn how to be a diversity change agent in the workplace and create an inclusive organization.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the end of this training, participants will be able to: Repair damage if you inadvertently commit a microaggression or insult in the workplace. Help co-workers feel appreciated regardless of differences. Be a diversity change agent. Create an inclusive organization.   Learning Collaborative Sessions - November 16 & December 14 10-11:30 am Mountain / 11-12:30 pm Central The purpose of the Learning Collaborative Sessions is to provide an opportunity for participants to plan ongoing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion within their respective organizations. Topics will be participant driven and co-facilitated by subject matter experts Mark Sanders and Alfredo Cerrato. All webinar attendees will be invited to join the Learning Collaborative Sessions and participation in both sessions is encouraged. Registration is for both the webinar and learning collaborative sessions.    

  Session Description: Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) are consistently ranked among the most devalued stigmatized characteristics world-wide. Increasing numbers of women across the lifespan are being diagnosed with SUDs. In addition, women with SUDs are experiencing unique and distinct differences in stigma related to their substance use. This stigma is coming from varied sources and through many different forms including mislabeling, misinformation, the media, and a devalued maternal/child relationship. Mothers frequently experience different types of adverse health encounters during the perinatal and postpartum period that also contribute to stigma. This presentation explores the stigma women with opioid use disorder and SUDs may encounter and examines strategies to decrease stigma and improve care for women and families.   This event is only for those attending the 2021 North Dakota Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference. If you would like more information on this topic please reach out to Abby Moore at [email protected]  

This is a closed event for a program involved in the iTAMI project. Course Description: Motivational interviewing is an evidence-based, conversation model for evoking and enhancing intrinsic motivation to change behaviors. In this video-conversation, participants will discuss the core components of this model and practice using the skills of Motivational Interviewing, particularly in the context of substance use behavior change(s). Prior knowledge of Motivational Interviewing is not required. This learning community is open to everyone engaging in conversations about behavior change - educational degrees or credentials are also not required.

This is a closed event for a program involved in the iTAMI project. Course Description: Motivational interviewing is an evidence-based, conversation model for evoking and enhancing intrinsic motivation to change behaviors. In this video-conversation, participants will discuss the core components of this model and practice using the skills of Motivational Interviewing, particularly in the context of substance use behavior change(s). Prior knowledge of Motivational Interviewing is not required. This learning community is open to everyone engaging in conversations about behavior change - educational degrees or credentials are also not required.

This is a closed event for a program involved in the iTAMI project. Course Description: Motivational interviewing is an evidence-based, conversation model for evoking and enhancing intrinsic motivation to change behaviors. In this video-conversation, participants will discuss the core components of this model and practice using the skills of Motivational Interviewing, particularly in the context of substance use behavior change(s). Prior knowledge of Motivational Interviewing is not required. This learning community is open to everyone engaging in conversations about behavior change - educational degrees or credentials are also not required.

A major focus in behavioral health care is the reduction of stigma to help bridge the gap in access to quality care for marginalized communities. Supportive and motivating language is essential for engaging persons in care who are already burdened with dealing with the challenges that come from substance use disorders, mental illness, physical disabilities and more. This interactive webinar will provide a review and practice skills on the use of person-first language (aligns with person centered care), as an effective means of enhancing the provider-client communication and reducing bias perspectives with racial and ethnic populations, persons with disabilities and other underserved communities. Credits: Participants must attend the session in its entirety, turn on their video cameras, and actively participate in order to receive a certificate of completion. This training meets approval for two renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and two initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS).

(Spanish language webinar hosted by our colleagues in Puerto Rico) Esta Asistencia Técnica tiene el objetivo definir el concepto del autocuidado y describir la importancia de mantener un buen plan de autocuidado. Describir los eventos traumatizantes que el personal de justicia juvenil podría experimentar y que podrían llevar al trauma vicario. Definir el estrés organizacional y su impacto en el personal que trabaja en instalaciones de justicia juvenil. CEUs are not available for this training. A certificate of attendance will be provided.

Mid-America ATTC is please to promote a new training series offered through a collaboration between the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, MO Healthnet, Missouri Telehealth Network’s Show-Me ECHO, Missouri Primary Care Association, Mid-America Addiction Technology Transfer Center, and Swope Health. This training will be at no cost to the provider and will provide information on hepatitis C testing, linkage to care, and treatment. It will also equip the provider with tools on how to implement a hepatitis C clinic and expand provider capacity within Missouri to serve individuals who need hepatitis C treatment.  This is the 3rd session in the four part series Presenters: Kristen Zucht, MA, Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network, and Lacy Brittenson, RN, BSN, UCS Healthcare in Iowa   Objectives: •    Identify key staff and stakeholders needed to implement hepatitis C treatment in MOUD settings •    Have questions answered about how to overcome presumed barriers to implement hepatitis C into MOUD settings •    Understand how to receive localized technical assistance through the Opioid Response Network

Multicultural Issues & Expressive Arts October 22, 2021 from 11:00am- 2:00pm.  We are excited to have 2 great presenters to allow attendees to learn about Multicultural Issues in counseling and how Expressive Arts can help with healing. Presenter information: Kim L. Nguyen-Finn, PhD, LPC-S, has been a mental health counselor since 1998 and is a Texas Licensed Professional Counselor Board-approved Supervisor. Aside from serving as a lecturer in the School of Rehabilitation Services & Counseling and Coordinator for the Expressive Arts Program at UTRGV, she provides individual, family, and couples counseling for a wide range of issues, including anxiety disorders, OCD, depression, trauma resolution, military issues, and gender identity, in private practice. Dr. Finn also serves as Supervising Consulting Counselor for UTRGV’s Office for Advocacy and Violence Prevention and Volunteer Faculty for the School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry, and is an expert witness for domestic violence and sexual assault cases.  Dr. Manuel X. Zamarripa, LPC-S, is the director and co-founder of the Institute of Chicana/o/x Psychology based in Austin, TX where he conducts community workshop platicas as well as professional development training for educators and mental health professionals on issues related to Chicana/o/x wellness, cultural identity, and mental health from a Chicana/o/x framework. Manuel’s publications and presentations in psychology and education focus on Chicana/o/x well-being, racial responsiveness, cultural revitalization, social justice and leadership.  Attendees can earn 3 hours of continuing education units (CEUs) for LPC, LCDC, and CRC licensure for a small $50 fee.  This online training is part of the Issues in Counseling Series provided by The School of Rehabilitation Services & Counseling by the University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley, a member of the South Southwest ATTC Educational Consortium. A group aimed to bring best practices to the Pre- Service Addiction field. For more information, please contact Teresa Guerra at [email protected] For accommodations, please contact [email protected] by Oct 18, 2021. 

(Spanish language webinar hosted by our colleagues in Puerto Rico) Discutir las prioridades de las poblaciones escolares utilizando datos disponibles y dato clave relacionado con SUD, OUD y enfoques de prevención, tratamiento y recuperación para Puerto Rico Promover debates centrados en: Identificar qué está funcionando, dónde están las brechas, por qué las poblaciones clave están desatendidas y qué estrategias y recursos se necesitan para desarrollar la capacidad para abordar la epidemia en Puerto Rico.  

Course Description: 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 event will be facilitated in three virtual sessions during October as well as training assignments. Participants must attend all sessions in their entirety and complete all assignments to receive a certificate of completion. Partial credit will not be given. Seating is limited. Requirements: You must use the Zoom platform from your electronic device (laptop or desktop) and you must have and be on camera in order to participate in this event. (For stable internet connection, it is highly recommended that you connect your device directly to your router with an ethernet cable). Dates/Hours: October 22, 23, and 29 from 9am-3pm (plus three additional independent study/homework hours) Cost: Free Accreditation: This training meets the requirements for 18 renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and 18 initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS).

COURSE DESCRIPTION Intelligence is the collection of distinct abilities that allow individuals to navigate and make sense of the world. Cultural Intelligence is the ability to engage others who are culturally different from ourselves and enables individuals to flourish in multi-cultural environments. Cultural Intelligence can help break down cultural barriers that could impede BIPOC from receiving fair, equitable treatment by showing respect and appreciation for their diversity. This workshop deals with the five elements of Cultural Intelligence (open attitude-self-awareness-other awareness-cultural knowledge-cultural skills) and how to apply these elements in everyday interactions with BIPOC populations we serve and diverse team members. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Define and understand Cultural Intelligence. List the 5 elements of Cultural Intelligence. Discuss effective strategies to apply Cultural Intelligence in daily engagement and support of BIPOC populations. PRESENTER Master Trainer, International Speaker and author of the book “Invincible Social Worker”, Anthony President has empowered and inspired more than 100,000 people to perform, produce and partner better at their places of work. Thousands of companies and organizations have been transformed as a result of Anthony’s work. With over 20 years of facilitation experience, Anthony utilizes a broad range of active learning methodologies to engage and inspire learners to put new ideas into practice creating tangible results for their organizations. Anthony launched his training career and gained his expertise in social services as the Senior Training Officer for the Cuyahoga County Department of Child and Family Services, the largest Human Services agency in the State of Ohio. Prior to founding Presidential Consultants in 2000, Anthony spent a decade in the Corporate arena as a Sales Executive and Sales Manager across two Fortune 500 organizations. An award-winning trainer, Anthony brings high energy and his signature humor to a wide range of topics including diversity & inclusion, leadership, workplace safety & wellbeing. Anthony is an alumnae of John Carroll University in his native Cleveland, Ohio. This webinar is a collaboration between the Central East ATTC  and the Central East PTTC.

Brendan Jacka facilitated this month's RSHR Reading Group focusing on drug user activists describing their experiences with conducting research focused on methadone clinics. Members of the Urban Survivors Union describe their experiences in conducting research on methadone clinics while SAMHSA guidelines are relaxed during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The authors discuss complications in collaborating with academic researchers, specifically power imbalances and structural issues. The authors outline proposed changes to the research process to facilitate mutually productive community drive research.

Nearly a third of all Americans have been affected by intimate partner violence (IPV) at some point in their lives. Health and behavioral health care professionals are well positioned to respond to cases of domestic violence or intimate partner violence. The trust within the provider and client/patient relationship, offers opportunity to identify and support persons who may be victimized by IPV. This interactive webinar will review risk factors of IPV, screening tools for considerations, support strategies and resources. Credits: Participants must attend the session in its entirety, turn on their video cameras, and actively participate in order to receive a certificate of completion. This training meets approval for two renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and two initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS).