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    Mary McCarty-Arias, M.A. Research Project Manager Division of Substance Use Disorders New York State Psychiatric Institute Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University Medical Center For many years, returning to work has proven successful for people in SUD treatment. Returning to work helps clients establish an income, improve their self-esteem and has shown lower rates of relapse. This course is taken from the SAMHSA Advisory on Integrating Vocational Services into Substance Use Disorder Treatment that was published in 2021.

    Paul Warren, Research Project Director Pronouns:  He, Him & His Division of Substance Use Disorders/New York State Psychiatric Institute Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University Medical Center LGBTQIA people are much more than their sexual orientation and gender identity. This interactive webinar combines the perspectives and practices of both Cultural Humility and Motivational Interviewing, inviting participants to consider how these approaches, used in tandem, can enhance engagement and retention of LGBTQIA people.

    Mary McCarty-Arias, M.A. Research Project Manager Division of Substance Use Disorders New York State Psychiatric Institute Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University Medical Center   There has been much written about relapse prevention for persons recovering from alcohol and other drugs. However, counselors and peer advocates face unique challenges, which usually are not discussed. This webinar will focus on developing skills for counselors/peer advocates on the job and in their personal lives to maintain recovery

  Mary McCarty-Arias, M.A. Research Project Manager Division of Substance Use Disorders New York State Psychiatric Institute Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University Medical Center This course will introduce participants to stigma and discrimination around substance use disorders (SUDs). Other disabilities will be discussed, including mental health disorders and HIV. Participants will be able to reflect on their own practice and their agencies.  

    Mary McCarty-Arias, M.A. Research Project Manager Division of Substance Use Disorders New York State Psychiatric Institute Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University Medical Center As peer advocates enter the work force in substance use treatment, many supervisors are not prepared with the knowledge and skills necessary to supervise their peers effectively and efficiently. This course will review many topics around supervision: what it is, how it is different for peers, and the challenges to supervising peers. Ways of supervision that have worked for people will also be discussed.

Mary McCarty-Arias, M.A. Research Project Manager Division of Substance Use Disorders New York State Psychiatric Institute Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University Medical Center Peer Advocates play an important role in substance use treatment. They use their experiences to improve engagement with new clients and perform a variety of duties on the job. However, transitioning into the workforce can also bring some challenges. This course will focus on the professional aspects of peer advocacy and the boundaries they are encouraged to follow. This course will also review the Code of Ethical and Professional Conduct, as required by the New York State Certification Board.

This slide deck is part of the Slidedecks4U products created by the Mountain Plains Addiction Technology Transfer Center (MPATTC) that serves Region 8 (Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming). The slide deck is designed to be used by behavioral health academic faculty, trainers, and state agency staff members for a variety of audiences. Each slide has notes for the presenter to provide guidance if necessary. References are included on the slides and in the notes. If you require further information on this topic, please contact the Mountain Plains Addiction Technology Transfer Center (MPATTC). You are free to use these slides and pictures but please give credit to the MPATTC when using them by keeping the branding and referencing the ATTC at the beginning of your presentation.

  Mary McCarty-Arias, M.A. Research Project Manager Division of Substance Use Disorders New York State Psychiatric Institute Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University Medical Center 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.

  Mary McCarty-Arias, M.A. Research Project Manager Division of Substance Use Disorders New York State Psychiatric Institute Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University Medical Center This course is a supplement to the National Core Curriculum recent work on Stimulants and their Impact on Brain and Behavior: Best Practices and Approaches for Effective Treatment and Recovery. This training focuses on MSM (men who have sex with men) and the connection with HIV and methamphetamines. It presents epidemiology, reasons why methamphetamine use is prevalent in the MSM community and the effects of methamphetamines on HIV progression.

Diana Padilla Research Project Manager SBIRT Technical Assistance Division of Substance Use Disorders New York State Psychiatric Institute Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University Medical Center   The pandemic has brought up some unusual issues for adolescents in terms of social distancing for youth when peer interaction and support is part of the adolescent development process.  With millions of adolescents and young adults at risk of consequences of tobacco, marijuana or long-term addiction, a prevention-focused effort is critical to helping young people modify, reduce or eliminate the use of e-cigarettes and other substances.  Noting that mental health often correlates with stress and substance using behavior, this 90-minute presentation will review recent research on youth social, emotional and mental wellbeing, substance use and health-related vaping effects, cultural and social considerations of use, and evidence-based interventions.

Mary McCarty-Arias, M.A. Research Project Manager Division of Substance Use Disorders New York State Psychiatric Institute Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University Medical Center   This course is a supplement to the National Core Curriculum recent work on Stimulants and their Impact on Brain and Behavior: Best Practices and Approaches for Effective Treatment and Recovery. This training focuses on MSM (men who have sex with men) and the connection with HIV and methamphetamines. It presents epidemiology, reasons why methamphetamine use is prevalent in the MSM community and the effects of methamphetamines on HIV progression.

These are the handouts for the ESAS event that took place on April 7th, 2021 with Avis Garcia, PhD, LAT, LPC, NCC, Northern Arapaho.  Objectives of this session: The objectives of this session are to provide counselors and other helping professionals with basic knowledge of the major theoretical approaches to addiction and general counseling. During this session, the addiction counselor or other helping professional will learn the following information about each theory or technique: Goals: 1. Counselor Development 2. Micro Counseling Skills 3. Counseling Theory 4. Self-Disclosure and Keeping Clear Boundaries 5. Cultural/Ethnic Issues 6. A general definition that encompasses the main concepts and distinctive qualities of a theory; a brief history of the therapeutic approach. About our Speaker: Avis Garcia, PhD, NCC, LPC, LAT Avis Garcia is an enrolled member of the Northern Arapaho Tribe, and is affiliated with the Eastern Shoshone Tribes of the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming. Avis is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Addictions Therapist. Avis holds a doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision who specializes in Addictions treatment and work with Native Americans. Avis works with individuals of all ages and does, individual, group, couples and family therapy. She specializes in the treatment of substance use disorders and trauma. Her therapeutic approach is to privilege Indigenous knowledge and draw on the strengths of individuals and families to promoting intergenerational healing, through research and clinical work.

The New England ATTC, in partnership with the New England Association of Recovery Court Professionals (NEARCP), continues to offer a bi-monthly targeted technical assistance series for justice professionals to advance the treatment of persons with or at risk of substance use disorders involved the justice system. The latest training session titled, "The Science of Bias: How Cognition and Motivation Impact Judgment - Part 2" presented by Keith B. Maddox, Ph.D. was held on March 31st at 12PM EST. This session considered social psychological strategies to reduce bias, discussed the impact of such strategies on decision-making and outcomes, and explored ways these risk reduction strategies might be implemented in organizational contexts.

Diana Padilla Research Project Manager SBIRT Technical Assistance Division of Substance Use Disorders New York State Psychiatric Institute Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University Medical Center   Working with youth in any discipline warrants an understanding of how environment, familial, trauma, and social dynamics can affect the developing brain, and is critical to effectively working with adolescents, who experience life stressors very differently than adults do. This 90-minute webinar will incorporate an ecological perspective to understanding the adolescent ‘world,’ review of the neurological foundation and influencing factors that premediates behavior. Content will inform on how providers can support healthy development using effective strategies and interventions that help engage and motivate adolescents toward healthy behavior change in health care and behavioral health settings. 

Mary McCarty-Arias, M.A. Research Project Manager Division of Substance Use Disorders New York State Psychiatric Institute Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University Medical Center This course will introduce participants to stigma and discrimination around substance use disorders (SUDs). Other disabilities will be discussed, including mental health disorders and HIV. Participants will be able to reflect on their own practice and those used by their agencies.

    This virtual dialogue was sponsored by the Southeast ATTC Regional Center and focused on strategic but swift ways to support change through motivational interviewing Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina.    

Handouts from the session ESAS: Treatment Knowledge.  Featuring our special guest speaker: Avis Garcia, PhD, LAT, LPC, NCC, Northern Arapaho. The purpose of this presentation discusses main theories and techniques used during each type of counseling dynamic, such as individual, family, or group therapy. Within each of these settings there are many different counseling theories practiced by addiction professionals; however, no one therapy or counseling approach is appropriate for all situations or clients. Depending on the school of thought of the addiction counselor or other helping professional, several theories could be equally applicable to a given situation or client. An addiction counselor or other helping professional must utilize his or her own experience and education to gauge which would be the most beneficial and effective for the individual client. This part of counseling is often referred to as the “theoretical tool bag” because addiction professionals simply look for and select the best “tools” for the job at hand.   

These are the handouts for the ATTC event from our Native Rezilience and Wellness Series titled: Interacting with Veteran Family Members during a Pandemic: Helping families support their Family Hero that took place on December 4th 2020.  Guest Speaker: Dusty Pack, MS, LPC, LSSBB, CMTC, C-IA Presenter(s): David Natseway, MA, Sean Bear 1st, BA, Meskwaki, Ray Daw, MA 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.

These are the handouts for the ATTC Winter Living event that took place on January 22nd, 2021 as part of our Winter Living Series: Hope, Resilience, Love, and Strength Series. Presenter(s):Sean Bear 1st, BA, Meskwaki, Ray Daw, MA, Daniel Foster, PhD, Teresa Brewington, MA, Kaew'e Bone, BA QMHP, Shirley Holmberg, MA, Theresa Sault-Brill, FVTC, Jim Wikel, CPRC This unique 6-part winter months series, presented by the National AI/AN ATTC, provides the viewers with an opportunity to discuss strength-based cultural practices and teachings to our peers, friends, and relatives. Our hope is to offer a safe and supportive venue to help guide each other through the increasing infection rate, illnesses, and deaths related to COVID-19 that we anticipate are coming the next 3 months. Please join us as we stand united together in supporting and strengthening our resolve.

These are the handouts for our ATTC event: Motivational Interviewing Part Two that took place on February 17th, 2020. This webinar series presents the basic concepts of Motivational Interviewing (MI), its relationship to those individuals facing change, especially in this unprecedented season of pandemic. This training is for helpers who work with American Indians and Alaska Natives (AIAN). It is intended to elicit recognition of natural skill in engaging ambivalent clients, and go deeper by connecting innate ability with the evidence based practice of MI.  

These are the slides from the ESAS: Professional and Ethical Responsibilities event that took place on February 3rd, 2021. Because of the intimate nature of counseling and the power it gives over a client, counselors must be held to the highest ethical standards in all situations involving the client. This session will not only provide the professional guidelines for professional behavior in the counseling relationship, it also provides an overview of culture and diversity.    

Peer to peer consultation on Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) with Ted Hill, Ho Chunk Nation

Click here to view the handouts from ESAS: Referral, Service Coordination and Documentation. 

Click here to view the handouts from ESAS: Clinical Evaluation: Treatment Planning.