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CEU Processing Fee

$25
Calendar Current session started Jan 1, 2024

Peer Workforce Development ECHO

Free
Calendar Next available session starts Apr 2, 2024 at 10 am
3 additional sessions through May 14, 2024

The Peer Workforce Development ECHO Clinic provides professional development for Certified Recovery Peer Specialists (CRPS) new to the field. Although training and certification processes vary by state and organization, SAMHSA’s Core Competencies for Peer Workers in Behavioral Health (2015) “identifies the critical knowledge, skills and abilities needed by anyone who provides peer support services to people with or in recovery from a mental health or substance use condition.” To support and expand upon core competencies, the Peer Workforce Development ECHO offers a bi-monthly, 1.5 hour long ECHO session with an inter-professional team of behavioral health and peer recovery specialists focused on enhancing the skills and abilities of peer specialists to assist peers in the recovery process and connect with other peer specialists new to field work. This clinic includes an opportunity to engage in expert-led didactic presentations, present cases, receive real-time case consultation and recommendations from specialists, and become part of a safe, collaborative learning community of practice. 

Conversations on Health Equity

Free

with Ashley Weaver

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 2, 2024 at 1 pm
1 additional session on Apr 23, 2024

Join us for a 30 minute discussion as we dive into a variety of topics related to Health Equity. This will be a collaborative space for us to explore where we are currently at in terms of providing equitable care to all, share triumphs, discuss challenges and canvas what we can do to move the needle forward. Attendance is always voluntary. Here are some topics to expect:       

  •        How do we define Health Equity?
  •         The Socioecological Model in the context of Health Equity
  •         The History of Inequitable Healthcare in America
  •         Social Movements toward Health Equity
  •         Links between the Social Determinants of Health and Health
  •         Disparities
  •         Population Health Variability
  •         Intersectionality in Health Equity
  •         Dealing with Bias and Automatic Thinking
  •         Challenges in Serving Diverse Populations
  •         What does it mean to provide culturally competent services?

Ideal for:

Behavioral Health Professionals
Medical Professionals
Social Workers
Paraprofessionals
Students of Social Work, Human Services, Psychology or Medicine
Advocates
Peer Support Coaches

Zoom link to attend will be sent to the email that you register with at minimum 48 hours prior to the event date. 

 

Advanced Motivational Interviewing

Free

with Julie Radlauer-Doerfler, LMHC

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 4, 2024 at 9 am

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • This training is for those who have either attended our "Introduction to Motivational Interviewing" or have otherwise received some form of introductory level training in Motivational Interviewing.
  • There are two sessions for "Advanced Motivational Interviewing." The sessions are identical; you do not need to register for both. Only register for one or the other.

 

The Advanced Motivational Interviewing training is designed to take the introductory motivational Interviewing process and operationalize the tools for use in the field. People should attend this training after the Introduction to Motivational Interviewing. This offering provides practitioners with tools and techniques as well as practical experience in implementation. This interactive training offers participants hands-on tips, tools and techniques to utilize in the field to work with clients. The session includes a combination of real life scenarios, role-playing activities, and video presentations.

As a result of this training, participants will:

  • Understand the theory and techniques of Motivational Interviewing
  • Demonstrate techniques of Motivational Interviewing
  • Utilize Motivational Interviewing in sessions with clients

 

Dr. Radlauer-Doerfler is a leading expert in the social influences of mental health and uses her experience to create impact within communities, systems, organizations, and individuals. Her approach is collaborative, creative, and curious as she strives to educate utilizing unique avenues including media, stage production, video production, podcasting and writing. She has extensive experience in behavioral health, public health, and organizational development for more than 25 years. She is a national expert in behavioral health, Wraparound, social support, and social connectedness and uses this knowledge to further mental wellness. Her research on structural racism in the behavioral health field has led to the development of a national curriculum designed to create more equitable systems. She is passionate about addressing behavioral health challenges in communities and speaks widely on the topic.

 

 Please note: Both sessions offered are stand alone sessions to allow for more individuals to be trained. Choose only 1 session below which best fits your schedule. 

You will receive the Zoom link to join the training within 48 hours of the training date. 

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention (CBT-SP): An Evidence-Based Structured Treatment for Suicide Prevention [Virtual Workshop]

Free

with Lindsay Bornheimer

Calendar Next session starts Apr 9, 2024 at 9:15 am

Training date: Tuesday, April 9, 2024 – 9:15am-4:45pm Eastern Time

 Training Agenda

Training Objectives:

· Name one risk factor for suicide

· Formulate a cognitive case conceptualization for a client at risk for suicide

· Describe one step of suicide safety planning

· Explain the structured phases of CBT for suicide prevention treatment

· Differentiate between specific skills used in cognitive and behavioral areas of treatment

· Demonstrate the use of CBT for suicide prevention skills with a clinical case

 

Fee and Registration: Free & Includes CE Credit. Please note that a no-show fee will be assessed on an individual basis. Ensure that you have made any necessary scheduling adjustments to uphold your commitment to attend. 

Training Description: This 6.0 CE credit hour workshop will inform providers about CBT for suicide prevention theory, the treatment process and structure, and prepare providers to apply skills with clients in practice. Suicide is a leading cause of preventable death in the United States and worldwide. Studies show that 83% of individuals who die by suicide saw a healthcare provider within one year of death, nearly 50% saw a primary care provider within one month of death, and 20% saw a mental health provider within one month of death. Thus, health and behavioral healthcare providers have a significant opportunity to contribute to suicide prevention efforts. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for suicide prevention is an evidence-based intervention is a valuable and effective approach to use in practice for clients at risk for suicide, experiencing suicidal ideation, and/or engaging in suicide behavior.

Who should attend?

Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, Psychologists, Addictions Counselors, other mental health professionals

Content Level: Intermediate

Presenter Bio:
Dr. Lindsay Bornheimer is an Assistant Professor in the University of Michigan School of Social Work and Department of Psychiatry. Dr. Bornheimer's research aims to examine suicide risk and protective factors, advance theories of suicide and develop and test cognitive-behavioral interventions along with their implementation. Dr. Bornheimer was trained during a predoctoral fellowship at the McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research at New York

University and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the Washington University in St. Louis Brown School of Social Work.

Dr. Bornheimer's background in psychology and social work involves specific training and expertise in adult mental health practice. She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with over ten years of expertise in psychotherapy with individuals, couples, and families in both public and private settings. She completed her clinical training at the New York State Psychiatric Institute and New York Presbyterian Hospital in New York City, and has extensive training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

CE Credit Hours: 6.0 CREDIT HOURS

These CE Credits are valid for: ASWB ACE CE Credits NBCC Credit Hours Maryland Board of Social Work Category I CE Credits DC Board of Social Work Credit

This program is sponsored by LSF Health Systems and is being brought to you by Elevate Continuing Education. Made possible by the through the SAMHSA Zero Suicide Grant. 

 

Course Completion and CE Info:
To earn CE Credit attendees must fulfill the following:

· Login to the training (Zoom) on time and ensure that you first and last name are showing in Zoom (message staff if unsure or need help).

· Complete a separate Virtual Sign-In Sheet by training start time (link provided in Zoom).

· Attend training in full and participate. Attendees will be required to have their cameras on to ensure full attendance.

o Any attendee not present at their device for more than 5 minutes will be moved to the waiting room and must email info@elevatece.com for re-entry into the training.

· Complete separate Virtual Sign-Out Sheet/Evaluation at conclusion (link provided in Zoom with 15 minute timeframe to begin or complete eval).

If all of the above criteria are met your CE certificate will be emailed to you within 7 days of training completion. If above criteria are not yet you may have credits deducted or may be unable to receive any credits.

ASWB ACE CE Credit: Elevate Continuing Education, #1816, former Maryland CEU Institute, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Elevate Continuing Education maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 05/04/2023 – 05/04/2026.

NBCC CE Credit Hours: Elevate Continuing Education has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No.7347. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Elevate Continuing Education is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Maryland Social Work Examiners Category I Credit: Elevate Continuing Education is an authorized sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners under the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland and maintains full responsibility for this program.

DC Board of Social Work: Elevate Continuing Education has received approval to provide continuing education credit hours through the DC Board of Social Work.

Course Interaction & System Requirements:

This live webinar is fully interactive and will take place via Zoom. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor-led discussions.

Minimum System requirements:

· An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE)

· A computer or device to watch AND listen to the training as well as type questions or responses into the Zoom chat function.

· Attendees will be required to have their cameras on throughout the training to track attendance. This may include:

· A webcam or HD webcam – built-in, USB plug-in, or:

· An HD cam or HD camcorder with a video-capture card Note: See the list of supported devices.

· Virtual camera software for use with broadcasting software like OBS or IP cameras Note: For macOS, Zoom client 5.1.1 or higher is required.

· Speakers and a microphone – built-in, USB plug-in, or wireless Bluetooth · View the FULL LIST of compatible operating systems and system requirements.

*For questions of cancellations please email us at training@lsfnet.org. *

You will receive Zoom login information for the training at minimum 48 hours prior to the training date. 

Full Course

Wraparound 101 Refresher

Free

with Samantha Lawson Davis

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 10, 2024 at 9:30 am

Wraparound 101 Refresher

Attend a full-day training available for people that have completed the three-day Wraparound 101 training previously and are in need of a refresher to hone skills on the ten principles of wraparound, phases, and obtain technical assistance on specific strategies to implement the model with fidelity. 

  • Discuss System of Care and Wraparound concepts/values
  • Explain the importance of culture in daily life and how to use this knowledge in service delivery. 
  • Review how to implement Wraparound principles to address child and family needs. 
  • Review wraparound principles, assess your work in the field and conducting effective family team meetings. 

 

Who should attend:
Case Managers, Peers, and other Practitioners. 

 

Zoom link to attend will be sent out at minimum 48 hours prior to the training date. 

Free to attend for LSF Health System's contracted providers. 

Transforming Grief

Free

with Shanti Vani

Calendar Next session starts Apr 11, 2024 at 12:30 pm
1 additional session on May 1, 2024

Training objectives:

Over the 4 sessions, peers will cover the following topics:  

  • Definitions and Types of Grief and Loss. 
  • Collective Grief and Trauma. 
  • So-called “Negative” Feelings. 
  • Coping Mechanisms; Addiction. 
  • Validation and Acknowledgement. 
  • Self-care and Supporting Others. 
  • Our Common Responses to Loss. 
  • How Others React. 
  • What to Say and What Not to Say. 
  • Compassion and Kindness. 
  • Safety and Building Trust. 
  • Unintentional Harm. 
  • Empathy and Compassion. 
  • The “Mental Health” System. 
  • Overwhelm. 
  • Shanti’s Story of Loss. 
  • Prolonged Grief Disorder vs. Peer Support. 
  • Injustice and Social Change. 
  • Creating Safety for Grievers. 
  • Mistakes and Forgiveness. 
  • Creativity and Ritual. 
  • Transforming Grief Through the Arts; “No Regrets!”

Who should attend?

Peer Recovery Coaches
Peer Supervisors 

For questions please contact us at training@lsfnet.org

You will receive the Zoom link to attend at minimum 48 hours prior to the training date. 

*Please note: You will only need to register for and attend one series (cohort 1 or cohort 2). The information covered will be the same. *

Cohort 1 dates and times:

  • April 11th 2024 from 12:30-2:30pm
  • April 25th 2024 from 12:30-2:30pm
  • May 9th 2024 from 12:30-2:30pm
  • May 23rd 2024 from 12:30-2:30pm

Cohort 2 Dates and Times: 

  • May 1st 2024 from 10-1130am
  • May 15th 2024 from 10-1130am
  • May 29th 2024 from 10-1130am
  • June 12th 2024 from 10-1130am 

Click here to learn more about transforming grief and the curriculm developer. 

Full Course

Cultural Competency

Free

with Various Instructors

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 16, 2024 at 1 pm

This course provides participants a foundation for applying a culturally competent framework to both their professional and personal lives. Our training includes three modules: an introductory module, one on learning to understand our own culture and how we see the world, and finally a module learning how culture impacts our communication styles.

At the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

  1. Define cultural and linguistic competency and related terms.
  2. List three compelling reasons why cultural and linguistic competency is important to behavioral health and primary care in reducing health disparities and advancing health equity.
  3. Describe the intersection among culture, world views, social determinants of health.
  4. Develop cultural self-awareness and examine our own mental models about people who may experience life in ways that differ from their own.
  5. Describe various models specific to identity and cultural competency development and its application to various contexts.
  6. Explore their own communication style and understand how culture influences communication.
  7. Identify various communication styles and communication barriers.

 

Who should attend?
Behavioral Health Professionals
Healthcare Professionals
Students
Peer Coaches 
Advocates

Click below to receive Zoom link information.

 

https://lsfnet-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpd-yoqzwsHNVNZzDnu1eAW_MmqehJH3xe

 

For questions, please e-mail us at training@lsfnet.org 





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