This is not an anti-oppression 101. This workshop is for people who are ready to create systemic practices in nonprofits that push back against white supremacy culture and create change within their organization. This work is approached from a place of learning and unlearning, not from a place of accomplishment or arrival. The presentation will
This presentation explores a First Episode Psychosis Pilot in North Carolina. Topics will include: Transition Aged Youth in MH, A Review of the CSC Model, Meeting First Episode Teams in NC, Projects within Pilot, Outcomes, Supported Education & Employment, and Supported Education modifications during COVID. The FEP Pilot in NC includes SEES who are trained
Content of this presentation will be based on current trends to ensure that mental healthcare is culturally relevant to empower mental health consumers. The goal is to create mental health environments which are comfortable with diversity, provide equity for mental health consumers, are accessible for individuals with psychiatric disabilities and are inclusive of mental health
This two-day, application-focused training provides participants with an in-depth look at the theoretical foundations of the Criteria, including clinically– driven services, biopsychosocial assessment, the six dimensions, continued stay and transfer/discharge criteria. Incorporating the use of the new edition of The ASAM Criteria book, participants have opportunities for skill practice at every stage of the treatment
The goal of the counselor implementation training is to help clinicians apply the evidence-based programs in the Co-Occurring Disorders Program to deliver the best possible services to persons with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. Training spots are limited but registration will remain open until all slots are full. Please only have one participant
This two-day, application-focused training provides participants with an in-depth look at the theoretical foundations of the Criteria, including clinically– driven services, biopsychosocial assessment, the six dimensions, continued stay and transfer/discharge criteria. Incorporating the use of the new edition of The ASAM Criteria book, participants have opportunities for skill practice at every stage of the treatment
The goal of the counselor implementation training is to help clinicians apply the evidence-based programs in the Co-Occurring Disorders Program to deliver the best possible services to persons with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. Training spots are limited but registration will remain open until all slots are full. Please only have one participant
COVID-19 has raised many questions about the employment rights of people with mental illness and other disabilities. This session will answer the following questions: Does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protect someone at “high risk” for COVID? Is COVID itself a disability? How will people with disabilities return to work and what accommodations are
Stimulant (methamphetamine and cocaine) use is a rapidly escalating public health problem in the US. Overdose deaths associated with stimulants (alone or mixed with fentanyl) have shown dramatic increases. Clinical challenges include difficulty in retaining patients in treatment, addressing their psychosis and anhedonia/depression and helping them develop concrete behavioral plans. At present, there are no
This presentation will provide a treatment overview of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for psychosis (CBT-p). We will review the components of this evidenced-based practice and discuss specific adaptations of CBT strategies for psychosis. The presentation will briefly review the efficacy of CBT-p compared to standard treatment. The presentation will also review important aspects of training and