Because much of our work as behavioral health providers involves supporting historically marginalized and vulnerable populations who have experienced trauma, stigmatization, and undignified treatment, the principles and skills of motivational interviewing (MI) are particularly well-suited to fostering an anti-oppressive and trauma-informed approach to practice. Given MI's strengths-based and client-centered orientation, as well as its emphasis on a collaborative and partnering style, this training will focus on how the spirit and techniques of MI can be applied to mitigate oppression, avoid re-traumatization, restore autonomy, and promote growth among vulnerable populations.

Presented by
Andrew Hamid, PhD, MSW
Training Specialist, InUnity Alliance

Date & Time
12.11.2024 – 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

CEU Hour
1.5 for LMSW/LCSW, LMHC

Please be advised that our training sessions offer live captioning/subtitles and recorded transcripts for greater webinar accessibility

If you would like to register, please sign into your account with InUnity Alliance (formerly The Coalition for Behavioral Health and NY Association of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Providers-ASAP)'s learning management system (LMS), or sign up for an LMS account through the button below:

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2 CEUS In this workshop, participants will be introduced to the four main areas of a new field of social work practice. Coined Veterinary Social Work by Dr. Elizabeth Strand at UT Knoxville, Veterinary Social Work attends to the human needs in the human-animal bond in four areas: Grief & Bereavement, Compassion Fatigue for veterinary and other animal-related workers, the link between violence toward people and violence toward animals, and Animal Assisted Therapy. Presented by: Pamela Linden, Ph.D.

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In this training, we will review statistics related to suicidal behavior in youth and adults, as well as more recent research on the impact of COVID-19. We will identify common “red flag” indicators of potential suicidal intent/behavior, commonalities and myths about suicide, and relevant developmental considerations.  We will review risk assessment areas to explore, the use of functional behavioral analysis when assessing for suicidality, as well as evidence-based screening tools and strategies for use in practice.

Presented by
Geetha Gopalan, LCSW, PhD
Associate Professor,
Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, City University of New York

Date & Time
12.12.2024 – 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

CEU Hour
3 for LMSW/LCSW, LMHC, CASAC

Please be advised that our training sessions offer live captioning/subtitles and recorded transcripts for greater webinar accessibility

If you would like to register, please sign into your account with InUnity Alliance (formerly The Coalition for Behavioral Health and NY Association of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Providers-ASAP)'s learning management system (LMS), or sign up for an LMS account through the button below:

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If you have questions, please visit our training FAQs page.

Join us for a discussion with Dr. C. Brendan Montano, as he shares his perspective from the primary care setting on identifying and responding to agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease. The discussion will explore the prevalence and burden of agitation in Alzheimer’s dementia, recognition of agitation symptoms, as well as the use of the AASC™, a brief screening tool based on the International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) consensus definition for agitation in cognitive disorders. This tool is designed to assist caregivers in recognizing AAD and starting the conversation with their medical provider.

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The COVID-19 pandemic spurred a rapid expansion of telehealth, with many health care providers relying heavily on regulatory flexibilities to deliver quality care. As critical waivers are set to expire on December 31, 2024, the telehealth landscape faces potential shifts that could impact providers and patients alike.

Join Garfunkel Wild’s Stacey Gulick and Kathleen Brown for an essential and timely discussion covering:

• Regulatory flexibilities that have been extended or made permanent;
• Key waivers still at risk as the end of 2024 approaches, and their potential impact on your practice; and
• Practical strategies to navigate these changes while ensuring patient access to care.

CLE credit. This Webinar is approved in New York for newly admitted and experienced attorneys for 1.0 CLE credit in Professional Practice. CLE credit will only be provided to those who attend the live broadcast of the webinar.

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This webinar series is intended to provide an understanding of Peer Support Services across the lifespan. Join us in defining what is the peer role and what is not the role, how the value of Peer Support can enhance your organization's mission and goals, as well as how to meet the challenges in peer recruitment, hiring, and onboarding.  

Every organization is in a different stage of peer workforce inclusion and faces unique challenges.  The PeerTAC Organizational Self-Assessment (OSA) is both an educational tool and a way to reflect on how prepared your organization is for the successful inclusion of Peer Support Services in your service delivery continuum, either for the first time or in improving the quality of  existing Peer Support Services.

Each webinar will provide important information on key areas highlighted in the OSA to consider when including peer support services. Each webinar is followed with a Shared Collaboration Hour where attendees will participate in peer to peer discussions, highlighting the challenges and successes of including peer services within their organization. (Links for this hour will only be provided to those that attend the corresponding webinar.)

This webinar series is intended for all audiences including, but not limited to: 

Clinic leadership, clinic staff, program leadership and peer staff working on developing or expanding family, youth, and/or adult peer support services in MHOTRS and other OMH licensed programs.

Spaces are limited. Please register for each webinar separately.

Webinar 1: Peer Roles: Effective Peer Support

October 29th, 1-2:30pm

Shared Collaboration Hour: November 5th, 1-2:00pm (link to be shared)

Participants will deepen their understanding of the role of Peer Support providers and Peer Service implementation across the lifespan. Presenters will provide an overview of family, youth, and adult peer support services and the role of Credentialed Family Peer Advocates, Credentialed Youth Peer Advocates, and Certified Peer Specialists.

Presenters:

Amy Piroli, FPA-C,  Co-Director, Peer Support Services Technical Training Assistance Center (PeerTAC) 

Jay Culkin, MA, YPS-C, NYCPS-P, Youth Training Coordinator, Families Together in NYS 

Rita Cronise, MS, ALWF, Co-Director, Peer Support Services Technical Assistance Center (PeerTAC)

 

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Register Here: https://registration.nytac.org/event/?pid=5&id=1574

Webinar 2: Organizational Culture to Advance Peer Support Services

November 13th, 9:30-11:00 am

Shared Collaboration Hour: November 20th, 9:30-10:30 am (link to be shared)

Participants will enhance their understanding of peer support services by identifying opportunities for the  successful inclusion of peer support services within their organizations. The presenter will highlight areas for consideration when preparing your organization for the implementation of peer support services, as well as provide information to identify areas for improvement in support of organizational change. 

Presenter: Anthony Salerno PhD, Innovation and Implementation Officer, NYU McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research

 

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Register Here: https://registration.nytac.org/event/?pid=5&id=1597

Webinar 3: Peer Support Services:  Recruitment, Hiring, Onboarding

December 5th, 2:00-3:30pm

Shared Collaboration Hour: December 12th, 3:00pm-4:00pm (link to be shared)

Participants will gain supporting knowledge for building peer service capacity and sustainability. Presenters will identify and highlight strength based approaches to support the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes, encouraging peer support program sustainability. 

Presenters:  

Amy Piroli FPA-C,  Co-Director, Peer Support Services Technical Training Assistance Center (PeerTAC) 

Jennifer Fuchs, CFP, FPA-C, Interim Director, SCO Family Services

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Register Here: https://registration.nytac.org/event/?pid=5&id=1598

Effective verbal de-escalation of crises involves having a reliable and effective process, along with core skills. This training will briefly review core concepts related to understanding crises and the process of de-escalation before focusing on skills to employ during crisis intervention. Core aspects of active listening and motivational interviewing will be introduced, and their applicability during verbal de-escalation will be examined.

Presented by
Anthony Waters, PsyD 
Founder & Owner, Private Practice and Accord Training & Consulting

Date & Time
12.13.2024 – 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

CEU Hour
3 for LMSW/LCSW, LMHC, CASAC

Please be advised that our training sessions offer live captioning/subtitles and recorded transcripts for greater webinar accessibility

If you would like to register, please sign into your account with InUnity Alliance (formerly The Coalition for Behavioral Health and NY Association of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Providers-ASAP)'s learning management system (LMS), or sign up for an LMS account through the button below:

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You must have an account with our LMS in order to access our training.

For registration instructions, please visit our training updates page.
If you have questions, please visit our training FAQs page.

3.5 CEUS Moral injury has become commonly used phrase to describe some of the difficult internal experiences that show up in the aftermath of moral challenges and values violations. But are emotions like guilt and anger necessarily dysfunctional? This workshop will begin by helping participants to notice the difference between moral pain – the sign of an intact moral compass – and the excruciating suffering of moral injury. Doing so will help clinicians to avoid pathologizing, invalidating, and attempting to “fix” thoughts and feelings that are values-based, socially functional, and part of healthy living. Facilitating moral healing requires an informed and precise conceptualization of the sufferer’s lived experience along with a broad repertoire of traditional and contemporary interventions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is particularly well suited to foster mindful awareness of the reality of wrongdoing and intentional (re)alignment to core values. This workshop will teach participants ACT processes and practices for enhancing mindfulness, cultivating compassion, fostering forgiveness, and engaging values. With the knowledge and skills provided, clinicians will be able to facilitate healing, growth, and resilience by connecting their clients to a sense of vitality, to their essential self, and to enlivened connection to the world. Presented by: Wyatt Evans, PhD, ABPP

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Join us for a PsychU webinar with Drs. W. Clay Jackson and Christian Aurup as they discuss the potential relationship between the monoamine neurotransmitter systems in Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Our webinar aims to provide valuable insights into the relationship between the monoamine neurotransmitter systems and the overlapping projections throughout the brain, identify monoamine neurobiological pathways and their potential role in psychiatric symptoms, and discuss neurobiological theories in relation to treatment options for MDD.

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Join us for an engaging panel discussion that explores the key trends shaping the nonprofit sector in 2024 and beyond. Our expert speakers will share insights on recent changes in federal funding, the transformative role of artificial intelligence, and innovative nonprofit financial management strategies. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to navigate the evolving landscape and leverage new opportunities for success.   Who Should Attend:  Anyone involved in the nonprofit sector, including nonprofit management, finance team members, board members (or potential board members), volunteers, and donors.    Learning Objectives: Recognize major trends in nonprofit funding and technology that are influencing the sector in 2024 and beyond. Examine innovative approaches to nonprofit financial management and operations.

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On Wednesday, December 18, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. OMH is conducting a Statewide Town Hall with Commissioner Ann Sullivan, M.D., presenting and taking feedback on the future of New York State’s public mental health system. This year, the town hall will be held in person at the Empire State Plaza in Albany, meeting room 7. Additionally, there is an option to join virtually via a livestream.

Please register in advance here: https://totalwebcasting.com/view/?func=RGTR&id=XMKDGWMB6N&oldfunc=VOFF

The registration page will ask if you plan to attend in person or via the livestream. Upon submitting your registration, you will receive a confirmation email from Total Webcasting, the team helping us with this event. All registrants will receive a link and a unique registration ID to join the livestream/webcast in their confirmation email, even if you register to attend in person. That way, if you have a change of plans, you will still have access to the livestream.

Meeting location and parking information: The event will be in meeting room 7 at the Empire State Plaza, 100 S Mall Arterial in Albany. Visitor parking is located beneath the Empire State Plaza and accessed through the I-787 Empire State Plaza exit. Please see the attached maps showing parking options and the location of meeting room 7.

Testimony, comments, and questions:

• For attendees joining in person, the registration page will ask if you plan to provide testimony during the meeting. If so, you will be asked to keep speaking time to a maximum of three minutes to allow time for others to speak.
• For attendees joining virtually, there will not be an ability to speak out loud through the livestream. However, there will be an opportunity to submit written testimony, comments, or questions. We will do our best to read out loud the written testimony, comments, or questions submitted by our virtual attendees, depending on time constraints. All written testimony, comments, and questions will be reviewed by OMH and included in the Town Hall analysis.
• All are welcome to submit written testimony in advance by sending it to Planning@omh.ny.gov.