Past Events

Would you like the opportunity to enhance your current knowledge or learn how technology can provide an innovative way to approach clinical supervision? This series will provide a 20-hour curriculum that covers topics essential to the development and/or improvement of skills when using technology to conduct clinical supervision in behavioral health settings. Registration for this event is closed. Please join the Mountain Plains ATTC listserv to receive alerts about future offerings

The New England ATTC is providing this training for the state of Connecticut Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services employees. To instruct behavioral health and medical providers in FQHCs, OTPs, and other primary care and prevention settings on hepatitis C and its impact on communities served and to help providers to identify tools and develop skills to integrate hepatitis C prevention, education, counseling, screening, diagnosis and evaluation, to treat onsite or link to care. [This is a closed event]

This is 3rd 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 Entry-Level Counselors: The Reflective Model of Supervision This cohort is full. If you are interested in participating in a future cohort, please email Bree at [email protected].  

This is 4th 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 Entry-Level Counselors: Managing Legal & Ethical Dilemmas This cohort is full. If you are interested in participating in a future cohort, please email Bree at [email protected].  

Please join the Northwest ATTC and the CTN Western States Node on October 6, 2020 (10am-11:30am PT, 12-1:30pm CT) for our next webinar: Peer Recovery Specialists as Partners in Research and Practice: Early Findings from the ROAR Pilot Project. Peer recovery support services are supports provided across the service continuum by credentialed individuals in long-term recovery from alcohol or other drug-related problems. Peer recovery support specialists serving people following release from jails and prisons have a unique responsibility to support community reentry and adherence to community corrections requirements. They may also facilitate entry into treatment post-release and support engagement in recovery services in the months following incarceration. This webinar describes the unique role of peer support specialists in the CDC-funded pilot project Reducing Overdose After Release from Incarceration (ROAR). The ROAR pilot combines provision of medication for opioid use disorder with support from Oregon Certified Recovery Mentors (CRMs) to reduce overdose risk among women released from prison. Presenters: Elizabeth Needham Waddell, PhD; Morgan Nelson, CRM, CADC; Christi Hildebran, LMSW, CADC III; and Erin Stack, MS. Find more information about the presenters. A certificate of attendance, which can be used to obtain CEU from most organizations, will be provided to all those who attend the full webinar.

Join Us at School Health on the Frontlines Oct. 6-8 School-based health centers are stepping up to provide critical support and health care access to the students most impacted by the intersecting pandemics of COVID-19 and the public health crisis of racism. The California School-Based Health Alliance’s virtual statewide conference from October 6-8 is a place for school health providers and supporters to connect, learn, and grow as we face unprecedented challenges. See details at: bit.ly/CSHAconference.      

Mountain Plains ATTC will be bringing back together its 2020 leadership cohort to discuss how their change projects have been progressing.   *This is a closed event for our 2020 Leadership Cohort.*  

This presentation is the second of a 4-Part series titled: "Institutional Racism and How it Impacts the Latinx Experience as it Relates to Behavioral Health." The Latinx community in the U.S. is living through one of its most difficult periods in modern U.S. history. Currently, Latinxs are being negatively impacted by systemic oppression which can lead to psychological distress including ethno-racial trauma. This form of trauma stems from experiencing or witnessing discrimination, threats of harm, violence, and intimidation directed at Latinxs. However, the impact of institutional racism, and other forms of oppression, is often not emphasized in most of the existing psychotherapeutic, recovery, and trauma literature. To this end, the goal of this workshop is to illustrate the ways in which behavioral health clinicians can integrate an intersectional and trauma informed healing framework into their clinical practice to address the impact of ethno-racial trauma on Latinxs.   Additional Resources IC-RACE (Immigration, Critical Race, And Cultural Equity) Lab About the Presenters Dr. Hector Y. Adames Associate Professor/Co-Director @The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Chicago Campus/IC-RACE Lab Dr. Hector Y. Adames received his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the APA accredited program at Wright State University in Ohio and completed his APA pre-doctoral internship at the Boston University School of Medicine’s Center for Multicultural Training in Psychology (CMTP). Currently, he is an Associate Professor at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Chicago Campus and the Co-Director of the IC-RACE Lab (Immigration Critical Race And Cultural Equity Lab). Dr. Adames has published several books including Cultural Foundations and Interventions in Latinx Mental Health: History, Theory and within Group Differences published by Routledge Press and Caring for Latinxs with Dementia in a Globalized world published by Springer. His research focuses on how socio-race, skin-color, colorism, and ethnic and racial group membership influence wellness. Dr. Nayeli Y. Chavez-Dueñas Associate Professor/Co-Director @The Chicago School of Professional Psychology/IC-RACE Lab Dr. Nayeli Y. Chavez-Dueñas received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the APA accredited program at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. She is an Associate Professor at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP) where she serves as the faculty coordinator for the concentration in Latina/o Mental Health in the Counseling Psychology Department. She is the Co-Director of the IC-RACE Lab (Immigration Critical Race And Cultural Equity Lab). She is the co-author of an upcoming book tiled, Race and Colorism in Latino Communities: Towards a Racially Conscious Understanding of Latinxs. Her research focuses on colorism, skin-color differences, parenting styles, immigration, unaccompanied minors, multiculturalism, and race relations.

The one-day workshop is designed to highlight and explore the needs of treatment professionals working with culturally diverse individuals, organizations, and communities.  The participants will learn about health disparities, cultural intelligence, CLAS Standards and proven techniques and strategies for engagement and improving outcomes. Participants will be able to: describe health disparities; describe cultural intelligence; identify and describe the CLAS standards; identify at least 5 techniques and strategies for improving services; and identify community based resources.

Join us for this weekly discussion and TA hour for Tribal Opioid Response grantees.

While Native American and Alaska Native people have experienced many forms of trauma, the communities, culture, and traditions continue to provide a safe haven for people to thrive. Preserving and practicing cultural traditions provides protection for tribal members, and helps to overcome the effects of historical trauma. Join us to learn more about resilience and the way Native communities have persevered in times of crisis. Wednesday, September 30 11-12 EDT . 10-11 CDT . 9-10 MDT . 8-9 PDT . 7-8 AKDT

COURSE DESCRIPTION The COVID-19 pandemic has increased stress, isolation, and worry for everyone. For LGBTQ people already dealing with unique challenges around anxiety and depression, the impact of these pressures can be devastating. This webinar will explore what makes LGBTQ people particularly at risk for anxiety and depression, as well as related outcomes like substance misuse and suicidality, and underline the ways that COVID-19 increases these vulnerabilities. Participants will explore warning signs, effective interventions, and community supports that help build resilience for these populations. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Explain the impact that prejudice, discrimination, family rejection, trauma, and stress-related illness has on anxiety and depression for Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) populations Describe the dual epidemic of substance misuse and suicide among LGBTQ people, including prevalence, disparities, trends, psychosocial challenges, and help-seeking behaviors Identify community-targeted intervention strategies to support LGBT individuals struggling with depression or anxiety as well as individual resilience-building supports   PRESENTER Kate Bishop, MSSA, the 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.   This webinar is a collaboration between the Central East ATTC, Central East MHTTC, and Central East PTTC.

SERIES GOAL: To enhance and increase screening of infectious disease in Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) and to increase collaboration among STI/HIV/HCV clinics, substance use treatment providers, family planning clinics, and others. Participation by all individuals is encouraged. Advance notification of any special needs will help us provide better service. Please notify us of your needs at least two weeks in advance of the program by calling 412-624-1895 or emailing [email protected]. SESSION 4: Special Populations in OTPs – Pregnant Women and Family Planning This webinar will: 1) Describe the clinical protocols for screening for pregnancy in OTPs; 2) Discuss family planning and reproductive and sexual health in OTPs (degrees of integration, fully integrated, co-located, collaborative care); and 3) Discuss the medications used for management of SUD in pregnancy. SPEAKER: Elizabeth E. Krans MD, MSc Assistant Professor, University of Pittsburgh, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences   Samantha Deans MD Fellow, Family Planning, University of Pittsburgh, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences   View OTP Webinar Series page Brought to you by HHS Region 3 partners: Central East Addiction Technology Transfer Center and MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center

The Qungasvik (kung-az-vik) "Toolbox" is a multilevel strength-based intervention developed by Yup'ik Alaska Native communities to reduce and prevent alcohol use disorder (AUD) and suicide in youth and young adults at highest risk. During this webinar, Dr. Stacy Rasmus will: 1) Describe the science to practice model that supported the development and delivery of the culturally-tailored intervention in five Yup’ik communities in southwest Alaska, and 2) Present evidence demonstrating how the model increases strengths and protections against AUD and suicide by promoting culturally meaningful "reasons for sobriety" and "reasons for life." Presented by Stacy M. Rasmus, PhD, Director of the Center for Alaska Native Health Research at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Download flyer

As work with clients/patients continues to evolve with insurers and the public, efforts have focused on increasing the emphasis on provider utilization of “best-practices” for the treatment of individuals with a substance use disorder as well as those who are dually diagnosed. While many best-practices continue to guide the work of behavioral health professionals and peer recovery support specialists, the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) has significantly altered how treatment services are delivered with impacts on both the individuals served and the professionals collectively trying to achieve a new rhythm to their practice. During this session, there will be an examination of (1) evolving best-practices that demonstrate recovery support services during the PHE; (2) how behavioral health professionals and peer recovery support specialists can develop best-practices for future PHEs; and, (3) next steps in addressing recovery supports during a pandemic. Learning Objectives: Define best practices and the relation to evidence-based practices in support of recovery Discuss challenges to existing best practices as a result of the COVID-19 PHE Consider evolving best practices with the potential to meet client/patient needs during the current and future PHEs Presenter: Timothy Legg Ph.D., Psy.D., M.S.N., M.P.A., M.Sc., M.A.C., P.M.H.N.P.-B.C. is board-certified as both a geriatric and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and is also a licensed psychologist. In his private practice, he cares for individuals who struggle with substance use disorder and dual diagnosis. He holds doctoral degrees in health sciences and clinical psychology and is certified as a Master Addictions Counselor. He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of North Dakota.

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 Suicide Prevention. If you would like information about these meetings, please email Bree at [email protected]. 

This course on Anger Management for Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital will: provide an overview of SAMHSA Anger Management for Substance Use with Mental Health Clients to increase understanding of curriculum and support effective facilitation; highlight importance of maintaining fidelity to the evidence-based model how and why and also identify opportunities for ‘creativity’ to meet the needs of patients served while still maintaining fidelity to the model; provide technical assistance through solidifying and building upon group facilitation skills taught in past training including (e.g., providing opportunities for role play to demonstrate effective group facilitation skills); and identify and problem solve around Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital group facilitation challenges including (e.g., how do best manage clients coming late to group, how to manage an open group, etc.) [This is a closed event]

As provider organizations rapidly shift to telehealth services to accommodate social distancing, there is a great deal of anxiety and uncertainty around best practices for engaging clients via these mediums. The fact of the matter is, telehealth services have long been recommended for enhancing client access to treatment, and have been demonstrated effective in doing so. Thus, in responding to this unprecedented crisis, providers have a very unique opportunity to learn how to effectively engage clients using Telehealth technologies. The goal(s) of our work remain the same no matter the means of connection: in-person, over the telephone or via video conference. Informed and intentional adaptations of in-person practices is the key to successfully assuring continuity of connection and services during this challenging time. Participants will review strategies for preparation, as well as skills to employ during, and following remote counseling sessions, that support the effective use of telephone and video mediums.   All participants registering are required to turn on their video cameras and to actively participate in order to receive credit. Credits: This training meets the requirements for one renewal hour (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and one initial hour (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. 

3 CONSECUTIVE TUESDAYS: September 15th, 22nd, 29th, 2020 Looking to expand your skills in working with clients who struggle with depression? This training teaches professionals a new clinical method to strengthen clients' self-efficacy during challenging times while developing their sense of pride. This training is intended for current therapists in the mental health, substance use disorder, or recovery field.   FORMAT: Total of three, two-hour Zoom sessions (lecture, activities, and Q&A) over the course of three weeks. Each session builds upon the other, therefore attendees need to register and attend all three sessions to complete the series. Click on the session dates below to register.   Session 1, Foundations: September 15   Objectives: Participants will be able to   Describe the definition of Behavioral Activation (BA) List the 10 Core Principals Recognize values unique to clients   Session 2, Framework: September 22   Objectives: Participants will be able to:   Describe 3 qualities and style of a BA therapist Asses clients' values Assess for function of a behavior Breakdown behaviors into components Understand the difference between mastery activities and pleasurable activities   Session 3, Outcomes: September 29   Objectives: Participants will be able to   Understand how to counter avoidance Describe how to troubleshoot in sessions Summarize the structure of a session Implement BA to enhance their practice   TIMES: 12:30pm - 2:30pm Eastern | 11:30am - 1:30pm Central | 10:30am - 12:30pm Mountain | 9:30am - 11:30am Pacific   MID-AMERICA ATTC PRESENTERS: Lara Ashbaugh, MS, LPC, NCC, has worked in the field of community mental health for over 15 years.  In that time she has worked in a crisis stabilization unit, residential facilities, outpatient case management and an outpatient counseling center.  She currently provides clinical and administrative trainings as well as supervision Truman Medical Behavioral Health.    Alex Barajas‐Muñoz has a PhD in Counseling Psychology, a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Guidance, and a Master’s Degree in Neurosciences. Dr. Barajas is currently employed as a staff psychologist at the University of Kansas (KU) Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and also serves as adjunct professor at the Counseling Psychology doctoral program at UMKC. He worked for over ten years as a Research Associate, Evaluator and Trainer with Mid‐America Addiction Technology Transfer Center at UMKC.    

This regional meeting for TOR grantees in the Albuquerque and Oklahoma City IHS regions is a chance for grantees to get together to share their barriers, successes and experiences with neighboring programs. Over two half-days, grantees will present briefly on their programs and discuss forms of improvement.

DESCRIPTION: This course is designed for practitioners who have a working knowledge of the principles of Motivational Interviewing and who can demonstrate the ability to use the core interviewing technique of Open-Ended Questions, Affirmations, Reflections, and Summaries. This course will highlight techniques and will support practitioners as they develop a deeper understanding of how people change. Using video, demonstrations, and practice skills, the course will instruct on how to resolve ambivalence, develop discrepancy, tip the decisional balance, and evoke change talk. This course is appropriate for you if your initial exposure to MI led you to use the technique and want to know more. OBJECTIVES: To increase skills to move beyond the use of core interviewing skills (OARS) and more fully embrace what motivates people to adopt a behavior change To delve deeper into how we can foster collaboration with people we serve by practicing the MI Spirit (empathy and compassion), and attuning ourselves to be active listeners who reflect what we hear This is a closed training.

Talking circles are based on the tradition of sharing circles.  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. 1:30-3 EDT . 12:30-2 CDT . 11:30-1 MDT . 10:30-12 PDT . 9:30-11 . AKDT

Description:  Join us this year for the Promoting Culturally Responsive Treatment and Recovery across the Pacific: Guam's Virtual Conference on Substance Use Disorders.  For this conference, we have assembled subject matter experts in substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery to advance the health and well-being of Pacific Islanders and their communities across the Pacific and in diasporic communities across the world. We are pleased to offer a plenary session and workshops on wellness and the importance of self-care.   Please visit http://uclaisap.org/dmhcod/assets/docs/Draft-Agenda-Guam-Virtual-Conference-Substance-Use-Disorders.pdf to view the conference agenda!    CE credit is available at no cost for Psychologists, Registered Nurses, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCCs), Licensed Educational Psychologists (LEPs), certified substance use disorder treatment counselors, and other behavioral health specialist/clinicians.   After completing the CE evaluation, you will receive your CE certificate via email within six to eight weeks. 

ul { margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 40px; } h4 { Margin-top: 40px; } Intimate partner violence (IPV) victimization can result in numerous physical and behavioral health conditions. IPV cuts across all demographics and all geographical locations. However, rural communities experience unique concerns that may contribute to IPV, and IPV survivors living in rural areas face unique challenges. This presentation will describe these factors specific to rural populations experiencing IPV and implications for behavioral health practitioners regarding service delivery. Objectives: Upon completion of this presentation, participants will be able to: Define intimate partner violence (IPV) Identify how IPV and behavioral health are interrelated Describe how factors related to living in rural areas create unique challenges for survivors of IPV Understand the implications for behavioral health services when working with survivors of IPV residing in rural areas