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This series of sessions features traditional Native American storytelling, along with time for discussion on what can be learned from the stories, as well as the ways these stories can be incorporated by Native American providers into their work with patients. Please note that while we encourage non-Native providers to attend these sessions to increase your cultural understanding and sensitivity, we ask that out of respect for cultural traditions, you do not use these stories as your own if they are not a part of your culture. Native storytelling is an long honored way of teaching lessons of life. We, as Native people, need to laugh while learning. For example, laughing at how Coyote makes funny mistakes. This can teach people how to avoid behaving as Coyote does. Further, Native legends can offer stories about Creation or the Trickster. However, some stories can only be told during certain times of the year. For example, Coyote legends are only told during the winter time because that is often when Native people would be in their lodges practicing survival skills to help the tribe thrive in difficult times. Traditionally, the storyteller needed to be an excellent psychologist and able to understand peoples’ perspectives. A story might be used in treatment to help a patient come to a realization in a culturally informed way. TUESDAYS, November 10 and 24, Dec 8 and 22 3-4 EDT . 2-3 CDT . 1-2 MDT . 12-1 PDT . 11-12 AKDT   Guest speaker: Sǫhahiyo (he has a good path) Richard Zane Smith Bio: Born in 1955, raised in Missouri, Richard grew up in a spiritual creative home where artistic expression was cultivated by scattered pencils and paper on the coffee table in the evenings while his parents read stories to the five children. His mother always encouraged all of them to be proud of their rich Wyandot heritage. Richard’s been a self-employed full time ceramic artist since 1984. He’s active in Wyandot/Wendat language and culture revitalization, longhouse ceremonies, and spent seven years teaching Wyandot language and storytelling in the Wyandotte public schools. He is continually holding pottery workshops for First Nations peoples including Wyandot, Seneca/Cayuga, Mi’kmaq, Shawnee, Oneida, and Wendat and Innu in Canada. He enjoys telling Wyandot stories to children and passing on what he’s learned, in bow making, rattle making and other indigenous art forms that tie people to their ancestors. He’s been fortunate to be invited to New Zealand for three different indigenous artists gatherings and cherishes those inspiring gatherings with those of similar passion. A dream of his is to see all indigenous art traditions restored. Richard says ”I believe all artists are stronger when they're grounded in their own ancestral art forms first.” Though he will not compete in Art Competitions, He has work in many major museums across the country, and in a number of books and publications. Richard was nominated and honored with a First Peoples Fund Community Spirit Award for storytelling and voluntary service to his Native American community. Richard is an enrolled member of the Wyandot Nation of Kansas (not federally recognized) and a IACB certified Indian Artisan.

Talking circles are based on the tradition of sharing circles.  1:30-3 EDT . 12:30-2 CDT . 11:30-1 MDT . 10:30-12 PDT . 9:30-11 . AKDT Please join us together for our fourth virtual talking circle event. This event is held bi-weekly. 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.  

This interactive, one-hour video-conference focuses on the mico/core skills of Motivational Interviewing (MI) and their intentional use when engaging in an MI conversation about behavioral change. Participants will practice identifying and using these skills to support and guide individuals toward behavior change. Distinction will be made between the use of OARS, while practicing MI and during other interactions. No prior knowledge of MI is required. Credits: This training meets the requirements for one renewal hour (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and one initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS). Participants must attend the session IN ITS ENTIRETY to receive a certificate of completion.  All participants registering are required to turn on their video cameras and to actively participate in order to receive credit.

How are our veteran patients faring during quarantine? What can we, as providers, do to support them during this time? These questions are on our minds and we hope to share strategies, resources, and support each other as we work with and care for our veteran patients, especially those in Native communities. If you work with veterans, or are a veteran who supports others, we welcome you to join us for these discussions. We hope to offer support and guidance and answer questions you may have about this issue, so please feel free to get in touch and share your ideas if there are any specific topics you would like to have covered. We look forward to sharing with you.

Neuroplasticity: The Yin and Yang of Addiction Recovery Presented by: Dr. Rommel Johnson November 20, 2020 2:00pm - 4:00pm  Earn Certificate of Attendance and 2 Free CEUs toward: • Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) • Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC)    Brought to you by UT RGV, School of Rehabilitation Services & Counseling.

This course will define and explore stress and the process of vicarious traumatization. A model of worker selfcare will also be presented, and participants will review their own self-care behaviors.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness recognizes that current environmental factors are traumatizing people of color, which as risks factors can incite or increase substance use complicating potential behavioral health issues. For those who experience provider bias and stigmatic language, along with other microaggressions, it can affect their capacity to respond to clinical interventions. This interactive virtual training will review cognitive bias development, offer practical approaches to identify and diffuse personal bias, inform on  how to integrate cultural humility to increase patient wellness. Integrating client culture is essential to providing quality services and practitioners who are culturally responsive in serve delivery are able to support highest levels of patient centered care with multicultural populations.  Credits: This training meets the requirements 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). Participants must attend the session IN ITS ENTIRETY to receive a certificate of completion.  All participants registering are required to turn on their video cameras and to actively participate in order to receive credit.

Need assistance applying and/or integrating the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria? Join On-the-Spot the 3rd Friday of each month at 10:00 a.m. MT / 11:00 a.m. CT for a one-hour session with an ASAM professional who will answer and discuss questions related to: program development; 6-dimensional assessment and treatment planning; and continued service, transfer and discharge management.    Participants will have the opportunity to share case studies and receive guidance on how to use ASAM to make informed decisions with the client across the continuum of care. OtS is an open forum guided by the participants at each session. We look forward to meeting you and providing guidance on using ASAM.  No registration required, join anytime within the hour.   Join ASAM Integration and Application OtS anytime during the scheduled day/time using the Zoom login below: Step 1: Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://zoom.us/j/761231872 Step 2:  Join by Telephone (ONLY if device does not have a microphone built in) Dial: +1 669 900 6833 (US Toll) or +1 408 638 0968 (US Toll) Meeting ID: 761 231 872

The purpose of this training is assist Missouri providers in utilizing the ASAM Criteria when working with those seeking substance use disorder treatment. After the training participants will be able to: •            help clients/patients receive the most appropriate and and highest quality of treatment services •            encourage the development of a comprehensive continuum of care •            promote the effective and efficient use of care resources •            enhance access and protect funding for care   This training is an invitation only event. Please email Bree Sherry at [email protected] if you have any questions.

The American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry, the California Department of Health Care Services-funded California Hub and Spoke System, PSATTC, and UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs are offering a Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Waiver Training focused on Tribal Health. Space is limited and registration will be filled on a first come, first served basis. These TWO two-hour trainings will together serve as the live portion of the Half and Half MAT Waiver Training. Attendees must attend BOTH sessions in their entirety in order to receive the link to the online training and receive their waiver. This training is intended for MDs, DOs, PAs and NPs who are interested in prescribing buprenorphine.   For more information about the steps needed to obtain the Data 2000 Waiver to prescribe buprenorphine, go to https://pcssnow.org/education-training/mat-training/.      Thursday, November 19th and December 3rd, 2020 – 6:00pm-8:30pm  Trainer: David Kawika Liu, MD, PhD, JD  Location: Live Virtual Training  Register at: https://ucla.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIkfu2sqjopH9xqiZaRMgmL32hWfnS4tVpx    At the conclusion of this activity participants should be able to:  1.    Screen and identify patients with OUD, define evidence-based treatments 2.    Discuss pharmacology of opioids as it relates to treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD) patients 3.    Describe fundamentals of office-based opioid treatment and treatment of co-morbid patients 4.    Explain the process of buprenorphine induction, stabilization and maintenance 5.    Discuss all FDA approved antagonist and agonist medications to treat OUD 6.    Discuss basic office protocols including medical record documentation and confidentially 7.    Utilize evidence-based resources to ensure providers have the confidence to prescribe buprenorphine for patients with OUD 8.    Recognize the importance of obtaining a waiver to begin treating patients with OUD   This event is targeted towards behavioral health and primary care providers who care for American Indian and Alaska Native patients living in rural and urban areas of California.

This training defines the evidence-based practice of Motivational Interviewing (MI) and draws attention to the distinction between practicing MI and Client-Centered Counseling. Many providers, because they've attended an MI training, are under the impression they are practicing MI. When in reality, based on review of audio recordings, they are not. This interactive opportunity will address this misconception and help providers to intentionally practice MI when appropriate. Credits: This training meets the requirements for one renewal hour (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and one initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS). Participants must attend the session IN ITS ENTIRETY to receive a certificate of completion. 

Join us for this weekly discussion and TA hour for Tribal Opioid Response grantees. 3:00 – 4:00 pm CST

In recent years, treatment centers have focused on creating trauma informed settings by integrating safety protocols and avoiding re-traumatization in service delivery. The emergence of COVID-19 as a pandemic has increased rates of trauma and stress in our communities to levels that most of us have not experienced. Still, providers need to be equipped to address the traumatic impact of the current environment. This webinar will look at some of the basics of trauma, as well as some of the effects of COVID-19 on trauma and look at ways to heal.   Credits: This training meets the requirements 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). Participants must attend the session IN ITS ENTIRETY to receive a certificate of completion. 

In this session, Dr. Bryan Hartzler of the Northwest ATTC will offer an orientation to therapeutic principles and practices of contingency management. He will also provide a case example of its successful, customized dissemination to an opioid treatment program, as well as tips and resources for its implementation by community health organizations. Download flyer About the presenter: Bryan Hartzler, PhD is a Senior Scientist at the University of Washington Alcohol & Drug Abuse Institute, holds an affiliate faculty title in UW Psychology, and serves as the Director of the Northwest ATTC. Originally trained in clinical psychology, he’s committed nearly two decades of professional work as a researcher, therapy trainer, and organizational consultant to the dissemination of useful treatment and recovery practices for persons with substance use disorders. A past recipient of a NIDA-funded K23 career development award focused on disseminating contingency management to community-based treatment programs, Dr. Hartzler’s subsequent work has included NIH trials examining strategies to disseminate empirically-supported behavior therapies to opioid treatment programs, HIV care settings, and schools. 

This closed meeting allows KS providers opportunities to share how they are adapting programming in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. This session will focus on the new online course: Understanding Addiction Services in Kansas: A Minicourse Series, and SAMHSA updates. If you would like information about these meetings, please email Bree at [email protected]. 

Join On-the-Spot the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. MT / 11:30 a.m. CT for a one-hour session with knowledgeable providers and subject matter expert(s) who will answer questions and lead discussions around a variety of topics related to successes and challenges of using videoconferencing to offer clinical/peer recovery services via digital technologies. Please join anytime during the session to ask your questions and share your thoughts and experiences regarding the transition of services to the use of videoconferencing methods. OtS is an open forum guided by the participants at each session. We look forward to meeting you and providing guidance on using Videoconferencing.  No registration required, join anytime within the hour. To join Videoconferencing to Deliver Treatment and Recovery Services OtS use the Zoom login below on the scheduled time and day: Step 1: Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://zoom.us/j/99479731969 Step 2:  Join by Telephone (ONLY if device does not have a microphone built in): Phone: +1 669 900 6833 (US Toll) or +1 408 638 0968 (US Toll)  Meeting ID: 994 7973 1969

Build your Motivational Interviewing (MI) skills through the free Motivational Interviewing Learning Collaborative! Third Wednesday each month, beginning February 19, 2020.  10:00-10:45am CST The Great Lakes MHTTC and PTTC will host a series of interactive calls via Zoom for people who want to enhance their MI skills. This learning opportunity provides practitioners with a no-cost, easy to access opportunity to continue to build their practice skills towards fidelity. All sessions will be geared towards multiple levels of learning. Attend all sessions or select from the menu (see list of dates and topics below). Calls last for 45 minutes You only need to register one time for the Zoom link to the calls  ​​​ Trainer: Laura Saunders State Project Manager, Wisconsin Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC 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. Topics by Date February 19 Your MI Spirit Is Showing March 18  Let Your Partner (Client, Consumer, Customer, Patient) Know You're Working Hard to Understand April 15 WHY Not Ask WHY And Other Things to Think About With Open Questions May 20 Taming Your Inner Cheerleader: Be Proud Of You and How Well You Can Use Affirmations June 17 Gold Star Things to Say (Genuinely!)  July 15 What To Do When the Client Says Something About Changing Their Behavior August 19 What to Do When The Client Seems Stuck About Changing Their Behavior September 16  Pay Attention to Discord October 21 Guess What Happens When You Ask for Change Talk? November 18:   TBD December 16:   TBD 

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we are hosting this series to help providers and community members understand domestic violence and ways they can advocate and support those who experience violence in their homes. Featuring our special guest speaker: Avis Garcia, PhD, LAT, LPC, NCC, Northern Arapaho Wednesday, November 18th 1-2 EDT . 12-1 CDT . 11-12 MDT . 10-11 PDT . 9-10 AKDT

This is a meeting for TOR grantees from the Nashville IHS region to share resources and strategies, and to receive technical assistance from experts in the field. 

Join us for a free webinar on Tues, Nov 17, 2020 @ 2pm-3pm ET (1CT/12MT/11PT)   This free webinar will review the epidemiology of adolescent substance. We will discuss the substances most often used by youth, look at trends in youth substance use over time, and discuss the protective role of family and positive social supports.   Dr. Veronika Mesheriakova is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and the Director of the UCSF Youth Outpatient Substance Use Program (YoSUP), a multidisciplinary, family-based program that provides comprehensive assessment and evidence-based outpatient treatment for youth with substance use disorders. She also directs the UCSF Youth Addiction Management Training Program which offers training in youth-specific addiction treatment to UCSF professional trainees including fellows, residents, medical students, nurse practitioners, social workers, and clinical psychologists.   Click here to view more information about this webinar. This webinar is produced in partnership with the Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) Network Coordinating Office, the Association for Multidisciplinary Education and Research in Substance use and Addiction (AMERSA), and the Adolescent SBIRT Project by NORC at the University of Chicago. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. View System Requirements  

3 Consecutive Tuesdays, 11/10, 11/17, and 11/24 Mid-America ATTC is sponsoring a virtual 3-part training on Hepatitis C basics. This presentation targets people who work in substance use treatment facilities and similar behavioral healthcare professionals who are interested in expanding services involving Hepatitis C testing and treatment in their organization.    This free learning opportunity will include: Review the basics of Hepatitis transmission and local/national viral Hepatitis trends.  Explain Hepatitis C testing and treatment protocols and discuss care guidelines with other professionals in your state. Identify tools to integrate testing and treatment into healthcare settings.   Click on the session dates below to register Tuesday, November 10, 1-2 p.m. (Central) Tuesday, November 17, 1-2 p.m. (Central) Tuesday, November 24, 1-2 p.m. (Central) Participants must register and attend all 3-sessions to receive a certificate of completion. The series is intended for behavioral healthcare professionals who provide services in IA, KS, MO, or NE. Questions? Contact [email protected]. 

This webinar will introduce participants to marijuana and some of the changes around legalizing recreational marijuana. It will include the mechanism of action, some legal implications (federal law vs. state law) and possible uses of medical marijuana.   Credits: This training meets the requirements 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). Participants must attend the session IN ITS ENTIRETY to receive a certificate of completion. 

This is 7th 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. The didactic topic for this session is Understanding & Managing Countertransference for the Supervisor & Supervisee This cohort is full. If you are interested in participating in a future cohort, please email Bree at [email protected].  

The Kansas City Perinatal Recovery Collaborative (KC PRC) is working to develop, grow, and nurture a coordinated, multi-system network of services and programs to support pregnant and parenting mothers as they navigate the dual journey of parenting and recovery. If you are interested in participating in these monthly meetings, please contact Bree at [email protected].