Description

The ability to have a conversation about sensitive issues such as grief and loss, trauma or suicide, is a critical part of providing quality care. Further, these situations can also increase provider anxiety who may feel uncomfortable or ill-equipped to address them. While talking about these challenges may not be easy, a provider that uses a person-centered and empathetic approach can be effective in supporting individuals who are struggling with feelings of isolation and desperation.

This interactive webinar will review how distress can manifest within different psychosocial dimensions, communication skills to confidently bring up and hold a strength-based conversation using unique strengths to empower and support, and provider competencies to integrate in practice.

Credits

This training meets the requirements for three renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and three initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS).
As an IC & RC member board, OASAS accredited courses are granted reciprocal approval by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee. Many other states offer reciprocity - please check with your accrediting agency.

Trainer
Diana Padilla, MCPC, CTSS, CARC has worked in the behavioral health field for more than 25 years. Using a culturally informed and inclusive recovery-oriented perspective, Ms. Padilla instructs on how to enhance strategies and interventions to best meet the substance use and related needs of communities of color, LGBTQ+ people, and other traditionally underserved populations.

She is also an SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment) Technical Assistance and Implementation Specialist, helping agencies to build their capacity to effectively intervene with communities at risk of substance use and mental health related conditions and behaviors.