Past Virtual Trainings.

ACCME AND NAB CREDITS WILL BE OFFERED.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training provides skills to contact and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use challenge or experiencing a crisis.

This session provides a MHFA certification for three years.

The training covers:

• Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges and substance use challenges.
• How to interact with a person in crisis.
• How to connect a person with help.
• Expanded content on trauma, substance use and self-care

The training is divided into three (3) parts:

Part 1 starts AFTER initial registration has been APPROVED by the instructor. Approved registrants will be emailed instructions on how to create an on-line profile using MHFA Connect and completing a pre-survey/quiz followed by a 2-hour self-paced online course. Registrants MUST complete Part 1 no less than 48 hours (two business days) prior to the scheduled Part 2 session.

Part 2 is a 5.5-hour live instructor led virtual training. Participants are required to be on camera the entire time.

Part 3 participants will return to MHFA Connect to complete the post test and evaluation, required to receive a certificate of participation.

7.75 NAB credits and 5.5 ACCME credits will be offered after completing this live training.

Speaker:

Holly Pounders

Certified QPR and Mental Health First Aid Instructor

ACCME & NAB CREDITS WILL BE OFFERED.

In this brief 30-minute training, nursing facility staff will explore the principles of trauma-informed care and learn techniques for creating a safe environment where both residents and staff can thrive.

Learning objectives:

1. Define trauma and trauma-informed care.
2. Learn what happens to the traumatized body and why trauma behavior is misunderstood.
3. Discover the basic concepts of trauma-informed care.

Speaker:

Dr. LaVerne H. Collins, PhD, LPC, LCMHC, NCC

Owner

New Seasons Counseling, Training & Consulting, LLC

NAB & ACCME CREDITS WILL BE OFFERED.

This training is designed to give a brief overview of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), its symptoms, and how this can manifest in nursing facility residents. Discover ways for supporting and treating PTSD.

Learning objectives:

1. Understand Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
2. Learn the symptoms of PTSD.
3. Discover ways to support individuals with PTSD.

Speaker:

Bryan G. Stephens, MA, MBA, CPCS, LPC

Founder and CEO

TalkForward

ACCME & NAB CREDITS WILL BE OFFERED.

This training provides a trauma-informed overview of effective de-escalation strategies within the nursing facility. Participants will learn practical techniques to effectively manage and de-escalate crisis situations.

Learning objectives:

1. To educate nursing facility staff about de-escalation strategies to effectively manage challenging behaviors among residents.
2. To provide nursing facility staff with the knowledge and skills of trauma-informed care principles when delivering care and implementing de-escalation interventions.
3. To equip nursing facility staff with practical skills to effectively implement de-escalation techniques when encountering escalated situations with residents, fostering a safe and supportive environment.
4. To assist nursing facility staff in enhancing their communication and engagement skills, including active listening, empathy, and non-verbal communication, to effectively interact with residents and prevent escalation of behaviors.

Speaker:

Joseph Madonia, LCSW-R, CASAC

Graduate Professor and Director

New York University Silver School of Social Work and Joseph Leroy and Ann C. Warner Fund

ACCME & NAB CREDITS WILL BE OFFERED.

The Safety Planning Intervention (SPI) (suicidesafetyplan.com) is now widely recognized as a gold-standard, innovative suicide prevention intervention. First developed for the Veterans Administration, it has been implemented in many systems across the US and abroad with tremendous benefit. The purpose of the SPI is to provide people who have experienced a suicidal crisis with a specific set of coping strategies and resources to decrease the risk of suicidal behavior. This workshop will review the development of the SPI and its administration.

Learning objectives:

1. Explain the rationale for implementing the Safety Planning Intervention.
2. Describe how utilizing a systemic best practice intervention, results in improved client outcomes, which ultimately saves lives.
3. Learn the steps to completing the Safety Planning Intervention with clients.

Speaker:

Adam Lesser, LCSW

Licensed clinical social worker and assistant professor of clinical psychiatric social work

Columbia University and the Columbia Lighthouse Project

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NAB & ACCME CREDITS WILL BE OFFERED.

This 1.5-hour evidence-based live instructor lead training is held virtually and will provide a comprehensive review of a three-step approach anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. This session will provide a two-year certification to attendees.

Key Components Covered in the Training:

1. How to Question, Persuade and Refer someone who may be suicidal
2. How to get help for yourself or learn more about preventing suicide
3. The common causes of suicidal behavior
4. The warning signs of suicide
5. How to get help for someone in crisis

Registration is limited.

Speaker:

Marti Vogt, BT

CEO

Mental Wellness Advisors, LLC

ACCME & NAB CREDITS WILL BE OFFERED.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training provides skills to contact and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use challenge or experiencing a crisis.

This session provides a MHFA certification for three years.

The training covers:

• Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges and substance use challenges.
• How to interact with a person in crisis.
• How to connect a person with help.
• Expanded content on trauma, substance use and self-care

The training is divided into three (3) parts:

Part 1 starts AFTER initial registration has been APPROVED by the instructor. Approved registrants will be emailed instructions on how to create an on-line profile using MHFA Connect and completing a pre-survey/quiz followed by a 2-hour self-paced online course. Registrants MUST complete Part 1 no less than 48 hours (two business days) prior to the scheduled Part 2 session.

Part 2 is a 5.5-hour live instructor led virtual training. Participants are required to be on camera the entire time.

Part 3 participants will return to MHFA Connect to complete the post test and evaluation, required to receive a certificate of participation.

7.75 NAB credits and 5.5 ACCME credits will be offered after completing this live training.

Registration is limited. A minimum of five (5) participants are required for the session to occur.

To register for the Mental Health First Aid training, please send your name, email address, agency and training date to coeinfo@ allianthealth.org by Friday, June 21, 2024.

Speaker:

Holly Pounders

Certified QPR and Mental Health First Aid Instructor

ACCME & NAB CREDITS WILL BE OFFERED.

This presentation focuses on the unique challenges and considerations associated with co-occurring disorders in nursing facility residents. It explores the intersection of mental health disorders and substance use issues.

Learning objectives:

1. Define substance use misuse, use, and co-occurring disorders.
2. Explore prevalence and trends in co-occurring disorders among nursing facility residents.
3. Understand risk factors and common presentations of co-occurring disorders in nursing facility residents.

Speaker:

Emely Santiago Sosa, LMSW, MPH

Project Director and Regional Coordinator

Opioid Response Network (ORN) and Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Center (NeC-ROTAC) HHS Region 2

ACCME & NAB CREDITS WILL BE OFFERED.

This session is an introductory training to help identify, understand, and respond to mental health disorders. It also includes helpful strategies for suicide prevention and de-escalation techniques applicable to nursing homes.

Learning objectives:

1. Define and discuss common mental health disorders in nursing facilities.
2. Discuss causes contributing to the onset or exacerbation of symptoms.
3. Provide awareness of suicide prevention.
4. Identify helpful de-escalation strategies nursing home staff can use to support residents with mental health conditions.  ‌

Speaker:

Bryan G. Stephens, MA, MBA, CPCS, LPC

Founder and CEO of TalkForward