In these virtual trainings we will discuss how means matters as a comprehensive approach to suicide prevention. There will be a specific focus on access to firearms and medication. In this training, we will focus on:

• Recognizing when to act
• Learning what can be done for an at-risk friend or family member
• Discuss connection to supportive resources and treatment
• Understand that reducing access to lethal means can safe a life

See below for training dates. For any questions regarding this training please contact us at training@lsfnet.org.  

*Note: You will receive the Zoom link to join this training within 48 hours of the training date. *

 Each training listed below will be a stand alone training so you will only need to attend once. We look forward to you joining us!

Register here on Coursestorm via the link below, and an invitation to join iECHO will be sent to your email on file. Via iECHO, you will receive automated reminder emails, class emails, and the Zoom session link - which is generated one hour prior to each session. iECHO also offers access to previous recorded sessions, lecture PowerPoints, Case Study tips and tricks, and much more! 

https://iecho.org/public/program/PRGM1699990865315ZAIXLLV3JH  

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. 

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. 

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a goal-directed, person-centered counseling style for eliciting behavioral change by helping individuals explore and resolve ambivalence. MI has been applied to a wide range of problem behaviors related to alchohol and substance abuse as well as health promotion, medical treatment, adherence and mental health issues. 

Goals and Objectives:

• Gain increased understanding of MI model
• Identify the stages of change
• Review the MI process
• Gain knowledge on how to work through resistance with clients
• Understand common reasons for non-compliance or decreases in motivation toward goals
• Learn how to apply the MI model to your everyday work 

Who is this training for?

Behavioral Health Professionals
Medical Professionals
Educators
Students
Peer Coaches
Advocates
Volunteers

*The Zoom link for this training will be sent out 48 hours prior to the training date. *

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. 

According to the U.S. Surgeon General, we are experiencing a loneliness epidemic that is responsible for our global mental health crisis. One out of every four people is struggling with mental health issues and social connection has been identified as a major contributor.

Learn about how the Social Influences in our lives can impact our level of happiness and bring this knowledge into your workplace to support better mental health. This interactive learning lab will share current research as well as tangible solutions in a fun engaging way. Together we can change the narrative on mental health in the workplace.

Attendees will receive a copy of CONNECT. Workbook at the end of the session.

Please note: This is an 8-hour in-person training and will be held at LSF Health Systems in Jacksonville Florida:

Participants will learn the following concepts

STRESS MANAGEMENT/SELF-REGULATION

• Self-regulate more effectively/efficiently in order to regulate the stress response, achieve recovery on command, and obtain optimal performance and sustain it when necessary
• Increase awareness of mental health challenges with chronic and critical incident stress
• Realize a heightened level of self-awareness
• Develop coping skills for long-term management of personal and work-related stressors

WELLBEING
• Sleep with more ease, improve recovery
• Reduce the effects of cumulative PTSD and burnout
• Reduce anger and frustration, regulate emotions with more ease
• Gain greater insight into the road to suicide and learn ways to identify and intervene when necessary; learn how and when to ask for help when necessary; learn how and when to ask for help

RESILIENCY
• Enhance overall physical, mental and emotional wellness
• Learn to achieve an optimal state of activation no matter the situation and more resilient in high stress, high pressure situations, over longer periods of time

• Improve communication at work and at home

STRENGTHENING FOUNDATIONS
• Make better instinctive and intuitive decisions
• Improve holistic health; nutrition, Bp, heart health, PT
• Achieve a better work-life balance; home relationships and dynamics

MATERIALS will be provided onsite

• Workbook with brief assessments (burnout, PSS: perceived stress scale, Holmes-Rahe)
• Post workshop assessment

About your Trainer:
Lisa E. Grossman, PhD, ATC, BCB Dr. Grossman is an expert in peak performance training, resiliency, and mental wellness with over 20 years of experience working with military and law enforcement agencies, health care providers and patients, veterans, athletes, and private industry. Lisa is an adjunct faculty member at the St. Johns River State College’s Criminal Justice Academy and instructor for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s Leadership Academies.  Lisa is a Board-Certified Athletic Trainer, is Board Certified in Biofeedback, and has completed a number of advanced training programs including Critical Incident Stress Management through the ICISF, Mental Health First-Aid, ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training), and is a Certified CIT Coordinator through CIT International. Dr. Grossman received her doctoral degree from Florida State University in Educational Psychology. 

Please reach out to us at training@lsfnet.org with any questions about this training.