In this session, we will review evidence-based strategies for preventing opioid-related overdose death. We will review the role of safe storage of medication and illicit drugs in reducing deaths as well as proper drug disposal. We will examine how one behavioral health agency located in Central Maine, a rural community, implemented a systemic approach to […]
This workshop will explore the vast array of situations and settings in which a harm reduction lens can be utilized in behavioral health. Harm reduction incorporates a spectrum of evidence-based and evidence-informed strategies (from safer use, to managed use, to abstinence) to meet individuals engaged in high-risk behavior “where they're at” while addressing symptoms and […]
This 4-part webinar series on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers an exploration of DBT's core modules, designed to enhance the skills of students and new professionals. This series is designed to provide a foundational overview of DBT to cover the skills for mindfulness and how to help individuals stay present in the moment, regulate emotions […]
Four years after the onset of the pandemic, there continues to be upheaval throughout many different job sectors, including the behavioral health field. Leaders and Supervisors across sectors are often challenged by the task of forming and leading a cohesive team culture that is oriented around the goals of the organization. Turnover, hybrid and remote […]
This 4-part webinar series on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers an exploration of DBT's core modules, designed to enhance the skills of students and new professionals. This series is designed to provide a foundational overview of DBT to cover the skills for mindfulness and how to help individuals stay present in the moment, regulate emotions […]
This 90-minute webinar will cover primary themes related to effective culturally informed behavioral health support. When providing support or crisis intervention for individuals or groups of people from cultural and ethnic backgrounds different from our own, there are certain considerations to keep in mind that increase our effectiveness as clinicians and decrease the opportunities for […]
This 4-part webinar series on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers an exploration of DBT's core modules, designed to enhance the skills of students and new professionals. This series is designed to provide a foundational overview of DBT to cover the skills for mindfulness and how to help individuals stay present in the moment, regulate emotions […]
This 1.5-hour webinar is intended for mental health professionals who work with individuals who have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorder (SUD) comorbidity. According to research, PTSD and SUDs are extremely prevalent co-occurring disorders, with each diagnosis raising the chance of the other. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has […]
Researchers have documented treatment courts’ ability to reduce recidivism among participants; however, one topic of concern has been racial and ethnic disparities in treatment court outcomes. Individuals from diverse racial and ethnic groups often have dissimilar rates of access to treatment courts and graduate from these programs at a lesser rate than their white counterparts. […]
Researchers have documented treatment courts’ ability to reduce recidivism among participants; however, one topic of concern has been racial and ethnic disparities in treatment court outcomes. Individuals from diverse racial and ethnic groups often have dissimilar rates of access to treatment courts and graduate from these programs at a lesser rate than their White counterparts. […]
This 90-minute webinar aims to equip professionals in the mental health and addiction field with the skills needed to effectively supervise and support peer support specialists and other lived-experience professionals in behavioral health settings. These individuals provide a valuable service by drawing on their own experiences with recovery to inspire others, model effective coping strategies, […]
This 90-minute webinar aims to equip professionals in the mental health and addiction field with the skills needed to effectively supervise and support peer support specialists and other lived-experience professionals in behavioral health settings. These individuals provide a valuable service by drawing on their own experiences with recovery to inspire others, model effective coping strategies, […]
As the opioid overdose crisis continues, people across the country are facing barriers to care due to the stigma surrounding medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD). Treatment philosophies that require abstinence from both substances and MOUD have critical implications for people accessing recovery services, including recovery housing. One recent peer-reviewed study found that, of 360 facilities supporting […]
Join this session for a facilitated discussion and open forum with subject matter experts who will answer your practical questions regarding working with clients who are experiencing substance use disorder or co-occurring disorders as they are aiming to successfully reenter and reintegrate into their tribal community post-treatment or post-incarceration. Prior to this session, we will […]
Join us for this 90-minute webinar that will provide peer recovery specialists with an introduction to the field of substance misuse prevention. In this interactive session, we will demystify what primary prevention is and is not, introduce the Strategic Prevention Framework, and uncover evidence-based strategies that have proven effective for primary prevention, while debunking those […]
Join us for this 90-minute webinar that will provide peer recovery specialists with an introduction to the field of substance misuse prevention. In this interactive session, we will demystify what primary prevention is and is not, introduce the Strategic Prevention Framework, and uncover evidence-based strategies that have proven effective for primary prevention, while debunking those […]
Discover the vital role of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) in recovery. Participants will gain valuable insights, practical techniques, and clinical expertise to enhance your practice and empower your clients' recovery journeys. This event is hosted by Oklahoma Behavioral Health Association (OBHA), a SSW ATTC partner. This event is offered for free for any professional who resides […]
Family treatment court (FTC) teams often think of “screening and assessment” as a task to complete in the early stages of a case. While vital to inform initial service delivery, screening and assessment processes must be collaborative and continuous to respond to evolving parent and child strengths and needs. This presentation will encourage FTC teams […]
Measurement-informed Care (MIC) uses data to inform service provision and administration. It is an ongoing process requiring technology optimization, staff buy-in and training. Value-based/alternative payment model (APM) contracting is fast becoming the norm, requiring agencies to ensure all staff know how to access and use data to inform their day-to-day work. Reliable data capture, analysis […]
Prevention is an essential part of the continuum in addressing mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders among young people, but it can be a challenge to define and implement. Understanding the robust and trusted field of prevention science can help guide our planning and efforts to make a tremendous impact, especially when working towards suicide prevention […]
This webinar is designed to provide practical strategies and insights for fostering effective collaborations to consider while developing Peacemaking courts/circles models. Participants will learn how to enhance their peacemaking efforts through strong partnerships. Understanding the diverse experiences, views, and cultures of partners will help to create a safe environment for gaining consensus. Building and sustaining […]
Over 80% of all people under supervision in the criminal justice system have experienced trauma or endorse symptoms of trauma. Without being trauma-informed, we miss a vital component of responsivity when attending to client needs. Learn the foundation of trauma, the impact of trauma on the brain, and how to recognize symptoms in ourselves and […]
This webinar will provide a foundational structure of understanding stimulant use disorders and will begin with connecting the neuroscience of addiction with a specific focus on stimulants and the impact drugs like cocaine and methamphetamine have on the brain. The first webinar will also address the impact of policy and historical treatment approaches and an exploration of […]
The experiences of people from historically underrepresented groups in the mental health and substance use treatment workforce often are impacted by their identities. For National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, we will focus on understanding how one’s identity can play a role in their career path. Join us for a powerful panel discussion where our […]
This webinar, hosted by Justice and Joy National Collaborative, will explore gender-responsive and trauma-informed services for youth. Presenters will discuss various evidence-based interventions and trauma-informed approaches while reviewing therapeutic techniques. Participants will learn effective behavior motivation strategies to increase clients' self-efficacy and empower program staff. This webinar will allow professionals to learn and expand on […]
3 Free CEUs will be available to LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LADC, CPRSS, CPS, and CM's. Uncover the impact of Peer Recovery Support (PRS). Utilize PRS to cultivate resilience and forge connections on the path to recovery. This event is hosted by Oklahoma Behavioral Health Association (OBHA), a SSW ATTC partner. This event is offered for […]
Peer professionals provide an array of recovery-oriented and person-centered care which include empathetic engagement with survivors of trauma circumstances. This work at times can increase the peer’s vulnerability to vicarious trauma or secondary stress. Potentially it can result in the loss of ability to objectively help others find their recovery pathways and can affect the […]
This webinar, hosted by the National District Attorneys Association (NDAA), will provide an in-depth look at Family Functional Therapy (FFT), a family-based prevention and intervention program for justice-involved or at-risk youth. The presentation will discuss the components of FFT, the population it serves, and the benefits of working with youth and their families in their […]
SAMHSA's Region 3 Central East Mental Health Technology Transfer Center partnered with Advocates for Human Potential, Inc.?(AHP) to develop Black and Latinx Perinatal PTSD: What Behavioral Health Providers Need to Know. This four-session virtual training series aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of perinatal post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), specifically in the context of Black and Latinx […]
Description: Trauma, whether directly experienced or through secondary exposure, when left unprocessed often leads to negative coping. There are numerous studies report a strong correlation between trauma and substance use disorder. When individuals are trauma informed, they are better able to recognize the impact it has on their body and can intervene before negative coping […]