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TALBERT HOUSE

This training is designed to introduce the spirit, key principles, and beginning technical skills of Motivational Interviewing, which is an evidence-based intervention for people in the process of changing. Through experiential activities, participants will begin to practice skills and identify ways to use these skills when working to elicit the client's motivation towards change.

TALBERT HOUSE

Education on cocaine and psychostimulants, mental and physical health impacts, and treatment of cocaine and psychostimulants use disorder.

TALBERT HOUSE

Course provides an overview of harm reduction as a part of treatment or precursor to. Providers will review current harm reduction strategies. Discussion around incorporating harm reduction strategies in provider daily practice.

TALBERT HOUSE

This session defines and provides guidelines for ethical behavior. The major areas of focus include professional behavior and client welfare. Steps for ethical problem solving are described with an opportunity to apply the concepts. Particular attention is given to the issue of professional boundaries (dual relationships, self-disclosure, and professional vs. personal values).

TALBERT HOUSE

Trainees will learn the definitions of interactive complexity and crisis billing codes and will increase their awareness regarding when to use these codes. This training will also cover important documentation considerations related to these codes. Trainees will learn through written/spoken content, discussion, and practice.

TALBERT HOUSE

This course covers the definition of trauma, the types of trauma, and how to utilize the principles of trauma-informed care. It is designed to help providers obtain self-awareness and practical strategies to provide trauma-informed care as well as gaining new perspective on client behaviors.

TALBERT HOUSE

This is an overview of the most common classes of medications used to treat mental health issues in adults and their side effects. Factors affecting medication adherence and some methods of improving adherence will also be discussed.

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORK

Supporting an individual during a crisis event may include interacting with family members. It is not unusual for parents and caregivers to demonstrate troubling behaviors, challenging a crisis worker's ability to respond with empathy. Increased awareness of the neurobiological mechanism of intergenerational trauma can shift a service provider's perspective and lead to an increased capacity for empathic responding. This presentation will explore how early childhood adversity and stress can impact key neurological systems that regulate stress, reward and relational capacity in the adult caregiver. Participants will learn strategies to develop their empathic responding skills when working with clients' caregivers and family members. Objectives: Identify how early childhood adversity and stress can impact brain development and future capacity to regulate stress. Describe how a caregiver's history of trauma, adversity and stress can impact parenting capacities and lead to intergenerational cycles of adversity. Recognize the value of empathic responding when interacting with family members in crisis situations.

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORK

Description: Although many older adults experience high levels of life satisfaction, some will experience mental health concerns, such as depression, anxiety, trauma and/or substance misuse. Often, these issues are compounded by a lack of access to mental health services, stigma related to aging and/or mental health and a general misunderstanding of how mental health concerns are experienced in later life. In this thought-provoking and practical training, participants will analyze the current prevalence of mental health concerns among older adults, recognize differences in how mental health is experienced in older adulthood and develop strategies to support older adults who may be struggling with these mental health concerns. Objectives: 1. Analyze the current prevalence of mental health concerns among older adults living in the United States. 2. Recognize differences in how mental health is experienced in older adulthood, as well as the impact of older adults' lack of access to mental health services and stigma related to aging and/or mental health. 3. Develop strategies for community providers to support older adults who may be struggling with these mental health concerns.

MINDFULLY ACADEMY

Assessing (and developing) a supervisees clinical competencies is an inherent aspect of clinical supervision. This program reviews methods supervisors can take to intentionally incorporate assessment into supervision from a strengths-based perspective. Discussion will share recommendations for building a strong supervisory relationship that actively involves assessment and feedback. Types of clinical competencies to assess will be reviewed, as will methods for assessing those priorities, both from a developmental and multiculturally sensitive context. This program will also share and discuss possible strategies for discussing feedback and possible remediation in a non-threatening manner with supervisees. Clinical supervisors will leave this program feeling more confident in their ability to positively assess competencies and foster growth with less experienced clinicians.

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORK

Description: Building rapport is a difficult skill to master. Working in professions that cater to children often have us feeling vulnerable and wondering how we can connect. No, the goal isn't to be their "friend," but we do want to be identified as positive, trusted, and supportive advocates. Despite one's efforts to be well-informed and responsive, effective advocacy begins with relationships. In this session, Chardé will discuss barriers for engaging court-involved youth and share everyday strategies to increase professional intimacy through authentic engagement, trauma-informed approach, and culturally competent practices. Level of Course: Beginner Objectives: 1. Identify and overcome common barriers to building rapport with court-involved youth. 2. Define the culture and its influence on rapport-building. 3. Develop customized strategies for rapport-building in their specific professional context.

MINDFULLY ACADEMY

Join us for the second part of our assessment in supervision series. Where Assessment in Supervision Part 1 focuses on assessing (and remediating) documentation practices, part two focuses more on the less tangible professionalism and interpersonal concerns. This program will discuss strategies for identifying and discussing sensitive topics with an emphasis on setting the stage for developing growth and stronger competencies.

MINDFULLY ACADEMY

Clinical supervision plays a critical yet demanding role in providing (and receiving) high quality mental health care. This presentation offers an overview of clinical supervision and the roles we play as supervisors. Administrative and managerial considerations will shared. A larger emphasis will be placed on reviewing theories of counselor development and clinical supervision. These theories will be applied to hypothetical cases, illustrating how different facets of the relationship can impact the overall supervisory alliance/dynamic. Assessments, interventions, and remediation techniques will also be introduced with an emphasis on intentionally fostering the therapeutic skills necessary to be an effective supervisee.

MINDFULLY ACADEMY

Mental health providers are expected to provide evidence-based care for their clients. This program takes popular models of mental health care and applies them in a supervision setting. Additional models that shape, structure, or otherwise guide supervision are also reviewed. Participants will leave with a better understanding of how models can inform their supervisory practice and improve the quality of growth supervisees experience.

MINDFULLY ACADEMY

The Internal Family Systems model (IFS), is a powerful, leading edge, evidence-based therapy that is one of the fastest growing therapies. Founded by Dr. Richard Schwartz in the 1980s, IFS is non-pathologizing and highly effective in terms of making transformative changes in mind-body-emotions-behavior. IFS is used for most of the behavioral and psychological issues that bring people into therapy including trauma, depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues and self-worth problems. This program will cover the full IfS protocol and will focus on the first half of it called working with protectors, which is hugely helpful to clients.

MINDFULLY ACADEMY

Clinical supervision plays a critical yet demanding role in providing (and receiving) high quality mental health care. This presentation offers an overview of clinical supervision and the roles we play as supervisors. Administrative and managerial considerations will shared. A larger emphasis will be placed on reviewing theories of counselor development and clinical supervision. These theories will be applied to hypothetical cases, illustrating how different facets of the relationship can impact the overall supervisory alliance/dynamic. Assessments, interventions, and remediation techniques will also be introduced with an emphasis on intentionally fostering the therapeutic skills necessary to be an effective supervisee.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS ONLINE LLC

This course defines and describes the four major parenting styles. It presents behavioral outcomes of each style. It also discusses the style which has the best effect on healthy development in all areas. Also presented is when parents/caretakers have different parenting styles and how that can be effectively managed. A special section is devoted to parenting styles and the onset of substance abuse. Nutrition and parenting styles will also be presented, as well as how to parent children with different and special needs including physiological issues, parenting teens versus parenting toddlers, etc. Finally, emotional intelligence in conjunction with parenting styles will be presented, as well.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS ONLINE LLC

This course explores the science of well-being based on Dr. Martin Seligman's work in positive psychology. It gives a scholarly definition and discussion by professionals in the field as to what well-being is and outlines multiple dimensions of well-being. Also presented are ways to measure one's well-being, both quantitatively and qualitatively. Well-being and resilience are also discussion, and Dr. Seligman's model is presented. Well-being, in conjunction with addiction recovery is also presented, and finally, five tips for attaining and maintaining well-being are given.

PREMIERE EDUCATION

This 1-hour Continuing Education (CE) offering is designed to equip healthcare professionals and counselors with the essential knowledge and skills needed to effectively address the critical issue of suicide among transgender and gender-diverse youth. With a focus on understanding the unique risk factors, recognizing warning signs, and implementing evidence-based strategies this course aims to provide participants with the tools to enhance the safety and well-being of trans youth. The course also highlights the significance of affirming and inclusive approaches and the impact of interprofessional collaboration in suicide prevention within this specific demographic.

HEALTH FORUM ONLINE

This course provides CBT strategies, DBT-related skills and techniques such as mindfulness practice in enabling patients to identify and regulate their maladaptive thoughts, feelings and emotions which may, in turn, enhance their ability to cope with the moment-by-moment demands and challenges that their illness presents, as well as improve their overall quality of life.

ACHIEVE CE - EDUCATION SERVICES

Effective pain management is a cornerstone of quality patient care, yet many healthcare professionals struggle to navigate the complexities of pain mechanisms and treatment strategies. Advances in pain neuroscience have revealed that pain is not merely a symptom but a dynamic process involving intricate neural pathways, central sensitization, and biopsychosocial influences. A mechanism-based approach equips providers with the knowledge to differentiate between nociceptive, neuropathic, and centralized pain, allowing for more precise interventions and improved patient outcomes. Understanding the interplay of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies fosters a multimodal approach that enhances efficacy while minimizing risks. This course delivers an evidence-based framework for assessing, diagnosing, and treating pain with a focus on contemporary research, clinical applications, and best practices. By integrating the latest advancements with practical strategies, healthcare professionals can elevate their approach to pain management, ensuring safe, effective, and individualized patient care.

PREMIERE EDUCATION

By the end of this course, participants will have comprehensive knowledge of postpartum depression, be able to identify risk factors, appreciate the impact on mothers, babies, and families, and possess the tools to initiate a collaborative interprofessional management approach. Students will learn about the presentation, identification, and management of postpartum depression.

SSG FOX SPGP - HARBOR CARE

Trauma is prevalent in our world and has an impact on many of the people we interact with, including those who engage with our organizations. Compassionate and trauma-informed care is essential to providing effective support and building sustainable services. Based on the Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute (CTRI) book, A Little Book About Trauma-Informed Workplaces, this manual explores five key principles to integrate a trauma-informed approach throughout the organization. By embracing these principles, participants can better contribute to the positive transformation of individuals and relationships affected by trauma. Becoming trauma-informed creates a sustainable foundation in any setting to promote strength, engagement, and healing. This is an introductory-intermediate level workshop intended for anyone interested in learning more about the value of trauma-informed workplaces.

PREMIERE EDUCATION

As women navigate the transition into menopause, they often encounter a range of physical and emotional changes that extend beyond the well-known symptom of hot flashes. "Beyond Hot Flashes: Exploring the Complex Relationship Between Menopause and Mental Health" is a comprehensive course designed to delve into the intricate interplay between menopause and mental well-being. This course goes beyond the surface to examine how hormonal shifts impact psychological health and provides valuable insights into managing mental health during this transformative life stage. Interprofessional implications for supporting mental health and well-being are discussed.