The Great Lakes PTTC supports prevention practitioners in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, and WI. This training is offered in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.
Learning Community Sessions
August 18, 2021
August 25, 2021
September 1, 2021
September 8, 2021
All sessions meet from 10–12 Central /11–1 Eastern Time
The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Learning Community will provide an opportunity for substance misuse prevention practitioners to explore the SDOH and how they intersect with the work we do in the substance misuse prevention field. The goal is to promote the use of data, evidence-based strategies, and partnerships to address SDOH h in your community. The learning community will provide an opportunity for group problem-solving and learning.
What is a Learning Community?
A learning community is a group of volunteer participants who interact regularly on a specific topic. In a learning community environment, professionals share their experiences, develop and discuss interests, and build community.
Benefits of Participating
- Interaction with peers who are facing similar challenges and implementing creative responses to addressing SDOH through your work in substance misuse prevention
- Access to information and expertise in this area
- Certificates of Participation for up to 10 hours
Who Should Apply?
· Substance misuse prevention professionals in the Great Lakes PTTC region interested in taking action to address SDOH in their communities
How to Apply
Complete the application form at: https://tinyurl.com/LearnCommty
Application deadline: July 30, 2021
Expectations
- Participate actively in each of the four virtual learning community sessions on August 18 and 25 and September 1 and 8, from 10–12 Central Time/11–1 Eastern Time
- Participate on camera and audio for the duration of each session
- Engage in efforts to address SDOH, or be ready to start such efforts
Capacity limit: Note that only 30 participants will be invited to participate. Please submit an application only if you can commit to attending all four of the learning community sessions (August 18 and 25, September 1 and 8, from 10–12 CT/11–1 ET).
Presenter
Kris Gabrielsen has worked in the substance misuse prevention field since 1991. She was the Associate Director of the Western Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies (CAPT), co-created the first Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training (SAPST) curriculum, and co-authored the textbook, Substance Abuse Prevention: The Intersection of Science and Practice. She facilitates learning opportunities with states and communities across the nation to bridge the gap between research and practice, assisting prevention professionals in maximizing their effectiveness.
Kris trains prevention practitioners with a range of experience levels, from “newbies” to the more “seasoned” practitioners. She strives to create highly interactive learning experiences in her webinars, trainings, communities of practice, learning labs, and enhanced prevention learning series. As the field evolves, Kris enjoys the challenge of finding new and creative opportunities to assist prevention practitioners to increase their effectiveness.