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Stigma the Gift that Keeps on Giving: Residual Effects of Stress During the Recovery Process from Active Substance Use Part 2 Demetrie Garner, CPRS, and Shawn Colvin, CPRS, RPS, RCPF June 13, 2024, 1:00pm-2:30pm EST COURSE DESCRIPTION Identifying triggers is essential at the beginning of the recovery process, but more is to be revealed. Comprehensive support systems, including counseling, employment assistance, and accessible housing, can alleviate some of the stress and contribute to a successful recovery. Sustainable support is a counterbalance to stress and the stigmatization of being in recovery. As we unpack the benefits of support systems, we will also discuss the tools for prevention and how to move forward in recovery. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Recognize the role of comprehensive support systems in alleviating stress during recovery. Investigate various types of support systems and how they can act as preventive measures in dealing with stress and the association of stigma. Examine tools and techniques and address stress and triggers in a recovery context. Develop strategies to build and maintain long-term recovery and apply the knowledge gained to support others. PRESENTERS Demetrie Garner, CPRS, as a Peer Recovery Specialist, has been presented with the unique opportunity of working in the largest Emergency Department in the state of Maryland. This has given him the vantage point to encounter minority disparities. A lack of health communication targeted to African-Americans and other minorities help further this disparity. As a Peer Recovery Specialist, the visible cracks of systemic inadequacies in health care and its access garners attention and policy changes in patients with substance use disorders. Having the experience in active addiction abusing opiates, cocaine, and alcohol for 26 years with countless relapses fostered the experience needed to help others in active addiction. Finding recovery over the last 2 and 1/2 years while working in the recovery field has given Demetrie a unique perspective in recidivism and retention throughout the process of recovery. With the help of the God of his understanding (Jesus Christ), Narcotics Anonymous, and healthy relationships, the pathway of a daily reprieve from active addiction is now possible. Continuous work through pastoral licensed counseling has unlocked the acceptance of childhood molestation and recovery from trauma. After 21 years since Demetrie decided to drop out of high school in the 11th grade, education seemed to become more important to obtain. If he wants to help individuals who look like himself and suffer from trauma and active addiction, then higher education has to be pursued. While at the University of Maryland at Baltimore County, currently a sophomore, Demetrie’s interest in studies is in the social science of public health. Future involvement with research is being pursued with patients that have wait times in emergency rooms with substance use disorders. Previous research this past semester has examined minorities hesitancy to receive Covid vaccinations.   Shawn Colvin, CPRS, RPS, RCPF, has been working in the field of recovery professionally for 10 1/2 years at the Helping Up Mission in Baltimore City. He has been clean and sober for 13 years. Shawn loves being a Treatment Manager, Peer Specialist, Facilitator, and Treatment Coordinator! Shawn has a passion for assisting others toward a life of positive transformation out of the darkness of addiction!  

Stigma the Gift that Keeps on Giving: Residual Effects of Stress During the Recovery Process from Active Substance Use Part 1 Demetrie Garner, CPRS, and Shawn Colvin, CPRS, RPS, RCPF June 11, 2024, 1:00pm-2:30pm EST COURSE DESCRIPTION While many intricate parts develop a positive outcome to recovery, identifying triggers that cause stress is the first step to a continuous, healthy recovery. Stigma can often become the conduit for environmental and emotional triggers. It is crucial to challenge and dismantle the stigmatizing attitudes and beliefs surrounding addiction and the recovery process. As we unpack the association of stress and triggers, we will close the loop on the missing link of dismantling the negative attitude of doubt facing the newcomer in recovery. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Understand the importance of identifying triggers that cause stress during recovery. Recognize the role of stigma as a potential trigger for stress in individuals in recovery. Investigate the various ways in which stigma can act as environmental and emotional triggers. Consider how dismantling stigma can contribute to a healthier and more successful recovery. PRESENTERS Demetrie Garner, CPRS, as a Peer Recovery Specialist, has been presented with the unique opportunity of working in the largest Emergency Department in the state of Maryland. This has given him the vantage point to encounter minority disparities. A lack of health communication targeted to African-Americans and other minorities help further this disparity. As a Peer Recovery Specialist, the visible cracks of systemic inadequacies in health care and its access garners attention and policy changes in patients with substance use disorders. Having the experience in active addiction abusing opiates, cocaine, and alcohol for 26 years with countless relapses fostered the experience needed to help others in active addiction. Finding recovery over the last 2 and 1/2 years while working in the recovery field has given Demetrie a unique perspective in recidivism and retention throughout the process of recovery. With the help of the God of his understanding (Jesus Christ), Narcotics Anonymous, and healthy relationships, the pathway of a daily reprieve from active addiction is now possible. Continuous work through pastoral licensed counseling has unlocked the acceptance of childhood molestation and recovery from trauma. After 21 years since Demetrie decided to drop out of high school in the 11th grade, education seemed to become more important to obtain. If he wants to help individuals who look like himself and suffer from trauma and active addiction, then higher education has to be pursued. While at the University of Maryland at Baltimore County, currently a sophomore, Demetrie’s interest in studies is in the social science of public health. Future involvement with research is being pursued with patients that have wait times in emergency rooms with substance use disorders. Previous research this past semester has examined minorities hesitancy to receive Covid vaccinations. Shawn Colvin, CPRS, RPS, RCPF, has been working in the field of recovery professionally for 10 1/2 years at the Helping Up Mission in Baltimore City. He has been clean and sober for 13 years. Shawn loves being a Treatment Manager, Peer Specialist, Facilitator, and Treatment Coordinator! Shawn has a passion for assisting others toward a life of positive transformation out of the darkness of addiction!

The Great Lakes Current is the e-newsletter of the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC. The June 2024 issue features content celebrating Pride Month, PTSD Awareness Month, and Intersection of Addiction and Racism: A Curated Bibliography‒a new comprehensive resource created by AMERSA, the ATTC NCO, and the PTTC NCO. You will also find links to upcoming trainings focused on the therapeutic benefits of humor in treatment and recovery, prevention efforts in rural communities, and trauma-informed care for transition-age youth. Make sure you're subscribed to our email contact list so you never miss a month of The Great Lakes Current newsletter, and thank you for reading!

The Central East Prevention Technology Transfer Center is excited to announce the 25th episode of our weekly podcast: Walking in Wellness. This series is dedicated to empowering prevention professionals like you with the mindset and skill set necessary to prioritize wellness...every day. This weekly podcast can be accessed via Soundcloud or Spotify. Be sure to follow or subscribe to have episodes delivered weekly!   

The Central East Prevention Technology Transfer Center is excited to announce the 22nd episode of our weekly podcast: Walking in Wellness. This series is dedicated to empowering prevention professionals like you with the mindset and skill set necessary to prioritize wellness...every day. This weekly podcast can be accessed via Soundcloud or Spotify. Be sure to follow or subscribe to have episodes delivered weekly!   

Self-Care Basics for Prevention Staff Jessica Hulsey, BA January 31, 2023, 1:00pm-2:30pm EST COURSE DESCRIPTION During safety demonstrations, flight attendants will remind you to put on your safety mask before helping others. The same applies to individuals in the substance use disorder (SUD) field. Working in the addiction field can expose professionals to additional stress and trauma, which can often lead to burnout. This session will cover key elements of self-care and action steps to take. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Identify key elements of self-care for professionals in the substance use disorder field. Understand the domains of wellness. Understand the connection between stress, self-care, health and wellbeing. PRESENTER Jessica Hulsey, BA is the Executive Director of the Addiction Policy Forum, a national nonprofit organization that leads the fight against the deadly consequences of addiction and helps patients, families, and communities affected by the disease. Jessica has more than 25 years of experience in the field of prevention, treatment, and policy solutions to address substance use disorders and has collaborated with our nation’s top scientists to translate the science of addiction into digestible content for patients, families, and other key audiences.  

Introduction to Qigong & Tai Chi for Self Care Mary Pinkard, M. Ed., NQA Professional Level II January 19, 2023, 10:00am-12:00pm EST COURSE DESCRIPTION Introduction to Qigong & Tai Chi for Self Care for professionals working in addictions counseling. A brief overview of these ancient practices of moving meditation as another option for help in prevention of compassion fatigue. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Define the history of Qigong & Tai Chi Learn about the varied Schools & Practices of Qigong & Tai Chi Understand why Qigong & Tai Chi are helpful for professionals in preventing compassion fatigue Participate in an active practice / demonstration of Qigong & Tai Chi to experience & discover how these moving meditations affect them PRESENTER Mary Pinkard, M. Ed., NQA Professional Level II, has expertise in multiple wellness domains, with her primary areas of focus being the practices of qigong and feng shui. She places a particular emphasis on the energy within us and all around us, helping to teach how we can maximize it for our individual health and wellness. Mrs. Pinkard has studied qigong under several masters and experts, including Kevin Chen at the University of Maryland, as well as Daisy Lee, Robert Peng, David Dorian Ross, and Lee Holden, all of whom are advanced certified qigong instructors. She is a Level II Certified Qigong instructor as conferred by the National Qigong Association (NQA). In addition, she has done extensive study in the field of feng shui. Mrs. Pinkard holds a BA from Skidmore College and a M.Ed. from Towson University. Music and education are fundamental to her work in both feng shui and qigong. Mrs. Pinkard maintains her professional affiliations with the American Aerobics and Fitness Association, the National Qigong Association, and the American Dowser Association. Mrs. Pinkard currently teaches a regular qigong curriculum in person at several locations as well online classes via Zoom. She has done numerous presentations of the wellness benefits qigong and feng shui to a variety of organizations, including McDaniel College, University of Maryland Medical School, GBMC, the Tuerk Conference on Addiction, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Anne Arundel County Social Services, Hopewell Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins University, Walter Reed Hospital, Irvine Nature Center, the Association of Nature Center Administrators, and The NOVA Institute. Mrs. Pinkard is married with two adult daughters, and can often be found spending time enjoying the outdoors on their small farm with their menagerie of dogs and cats.  

*Also Available in Spanish!* This Issue: LAYING GROUNDWORK FOR A HARVEST AND HEALTHY YEAR This issue will bring a reflection by our Program Director, highlighting some of our accomplishments of the year and the 2022 National Latino Behavioral Health conference. Our Executive director wrote an article bringing awareness on Achieving Latino Behavioral Health Equity in America. Please read to learn more about the resources we are highlighting this quarter, our upcoming events and projects, and more. Please read to learn more about the resources we are highlighting this quarter, our upcoming events and projects, and more. In This Issue Our Mission Dicho of the Quarter Page 01 A reflection by our Director Page 02 NLBHA Highlights Page 04 Highlighting the experts Page 05 Quarterly Highlights and Celebrations Page 06 Article by Dr. Richard Cervantes, PhD Page 07 NHL Executive Leadership and Fellowship Program Page 10 Media Corner Page 12 Staff Contact information Page 13 [Español] Cimentando Las Bases Para un Año Saludable y de Buena Cosecha Esta edición traerá una reflexión de nuestro Director de Programa, destacando algunos de nuestros logros del año y la Conferencia Nacional de Salud Conductual Latina de 2022. Nuestro director ejecutivo escribió un artículo para generar conciencia sobre Lograr la Equidad en la Salud Mental de los Latinos en América. Lea para obtener más información sobre los recursos que destacamos este trimestre, nuestros próximos eventos y proyectos, y más. Lea para obtener más información sobre los recursos que destacamos este trimestre, nuestros próximos eventos y proyectos, y más.   ESTA EDICION El “Dicho” del Trimestre Página 01 Una Reflexión de Nuestra Directora Página 02 Puntos Destacados de NLBHA Página 04 Destacando a los Expertos Página 05 Puntos Destacados del TrimestreyCelebraciones Página 06 Artículo por el Dr. Richard Cervantes Página 07 Programa Nacional de LiderazgoyBecas para Ejecutivos Hispanos Latinos Página 10 Rincón de los Medios Página 12 Información de Contacto del Personal Página 13  

In this Issue: Wellness Begins with Self-Care   More Resources on Self-Care and Wellness   Epi Corner: Understanding and Capturing the Impact of COVID-19 on Children   Share and Participate National Impaired Driving Prevention Month Knowledge to Action: Culturally Humble Leadership in Prevention   What's Happening Around the Region? Prevention Coalition Affinity Group Series Ditching the Discomfort with Data Series: Part One Overview Recording Available Self-Regulation and Grounding Practices   HealtheKnowledge Online Course Spotlight

Happy New Year! This month, our theme for our video is “A Healthy New Year” We want to encourage you to look at 2022 with hope, healing, recovery, and schedule time to re-charge and take care of your wellbeing.     Español  ¡Feliz año nuevo! Este mes, el tema de nuestro video es “Un Año Nuevo Saludable” Nos gustaría alentarlos a mirar el año 2022 con esperanza, sanación interna, recuperación y un tiempo para recargarse y cuidar de su bienestar.     Português Feliz ano novo! Este mês, o tema do nosso vídeo é “Um Ano Novo Saudável” Queremos te encorajar a olhar para 2022 com esperança, cura, recuperação e reservar um tempo para recarregar as energías e cuidar do seu bem-estar.

  The Great Lakes PTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.   This webinar will build on the introductory webinar (Part 1) Mitigating the Effects of Individual and Family Trauma through a Community Resiliency by highlighting a case example and sharing best practices related to building resilience in and with communities. Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma (ReCAST) is a federal, 5-year initiative that harnesses the power of community-based organizations and residents to create resources and promote healthy ways to heal from challenges. The goal of ReCAST is to build community resilience in Chicago through trauma-informed practices, violence prevention and community-informed plans. This webinar will highlight how ReCAST incorporated concepts and strategies, shared in the introductory webinar, to build resiliency in Chicago, IL. Participants will learn also learn about challenges, solutions, and lessons learned.      LEARNING OBJECTIVES Identify resilience building strategies and activities Identify methods and data that can be used to assess resilience building strategies and activities Understand how the community context, including key stakeholders, readiness, and culture, can influence resilience building strategies   This is part 2 of of two-part series. View the recording of Part 1: Introductory Webinar: Mitigating Effects of Individual and Family Trauma through Community Resiliency     SPEAKER Sarah Gabriella Hernandez is an evaluator and researcher specializing in community-engaged and participatory approaches. She has collaborated with diverse organizations and community partners across Chicago to conduct mixed-methods research, culturally responsive and developmental evaluations, program development and coordination, community health assessments, and dissemination.  As the evaluation manager of Resiliency in Communities after Stress and Trauma (ReCAST), Hernandez coordinates evaluation activities that assess community resilience and trauma-informed practices. She also leads participatory research and evaluation capacity building with ReCAST Community Ambassadors. Along with her community-based work, she contributes to the design and coordination of two foundation-funded evaluations.    

  The Great Lakes PTTC is offering this training for prevention professionals in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, and WI. Many people who work in harm reduction consider their work to be a "calling." Two occupational hazards, burnout and compassion fatigue/secondary trauma, can undermine that calling and diminish your effectiveness. Burnout is caused by feeling ineffective in your work and organizational/team stress. Compassion fatigue (also called secondary trauma/secondary PTSD) results from absorbing the traumatic stories and experiences of clients. Both occupational hazards can lead to a loss of energy, loss of hope, loss of enthusiasm, loss of idealism, spiritual distress, and decreased effectiveness. This virtual presentation focuses on how to prevent and recover from burnout and compassion fatigue, with an emphasis on self-care and the four things high performers do to prevent burnout and compassion fatigue. We will also discuss how to maintain energy, reduce frustration in your clinical work, and feel more successful.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES  Be aware of the four stages of burnout Understand the differences between burnout and compassion fatigue Evaluate your vulnerability for developing compassion fatigue Learn and utilize 10 strategies to prevent burnout and compassion fatigue Learn skills to reduce frustration in your clinical work Feel a greater sense of success in your work     PRESENTER   Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC, is Illinois state project manager for the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC. He is an international speaker in the behavioral health field whose presentations have reached thousands throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, the Caribbean and British Virgin Islands. A partial list of clients include General Motors Corporation, Xerox Corporation, Northwestern University, and the United States Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines. The author of five books, Mark has had two stories published in The New Times bestselling book series, Chicken Soup for The Soul. He has taught at the University of Chicago, Loyola University of Chicago, and Illinois State University's schools of social work. Mark’s three decades of experience as a direct service Licensed Clinical Social Worker provide the foundation for his presentations.

Beyond the physical health crisis of COVID-19, we are also experiencing a mental health crisis. This has put significant strain on medical staff, both professionally and personally. By focusing on three areas, medical staff and organizations can increase success and collaboration. Making improvements within the spheres of (1) Practitioner Considerations, (2) Navigating Patient Behavior, and (3) Organizational Opportunities can support a sustainable model of patient care despite significant mental health challenges. This handout serves as a resource for prevention professionals.  

Title: Conversando sobre Luto e COVID-19 na Comunidade Hispânica e Latina: Experiências de vida e Estratégias da Terapia de Aceitação e Compromisso (This webinar was in Portuguese: Talking about Grief and COVID-19 in the Hispanic and Latin Community: Life Experiences and Therapeutic Strategies from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) *** Please note: this live event was held entirely in Portuguese.  We will translate and re-record the event, so that information is also available in Spanish and English. Description: Since the beginning of the pandemic caused by COVID-19, we have collectively suffered drastic changes in our daily lives. We also have to deal with many individual losses including the illness or death of loved ones, friends or acquaintances and many new concerns such as our physical and mental health, uncertainties about the future, how to help ourselves, our relatives and friends bereaved, and how to feel safe again while maintaining hope and social responsibility. Considering that Familism is one of the strongest values and an important protective factor for the Hispanic and Latino community, this collective experience of grief, loss, and amplified homesickness, puts the physical and mental health well-being of our communities at risk. This webinar is an opportunity to open a safe space to validate our feelings and to reflect on how to experience the grieving process in the best possible way. We will be sharing stories of lived experiences, discussing how to deal with the new adjustments of the post-vaccination period, differences of opinion, substance abuse prevention and acceptance and commitment therapy strategies on how to navigate the grief processes maintaining a life that is meaningful to us.  Learning Objectives:  Describe the grieving process, individual and collective losses and its implications in the context of the pandemic. Discuss the new idea of normality in the post-vaccination period, preparation for returning to face-to-face activities and CDC recommendations; considerations of cultural values related to family and social life and living with divergent perspectives and expectations for the current moment. Review information and data on Substance Abuse and Mental Health in the context of the pandemic and prevention strategies with a focus on self-care and grief management Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Strategies in the process of experiencing grief   Additional Resources Presentation Slides   About the presenter Fabricia Prado, LCSW Fabricia Prado is a Trilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) (English/Spanish. Portuguese) in the state of Georgia. She obtained her master's degree in social work from Kennesaw State University and completed her master’s degrees in Psychology from Pontifical Catholic University of Goiás, PUC-GO, Brazil She has been working with the Latino community in Georgia since the beginning of her graduate program in 2010, she has served in a variety of fields, including managing an Online Therapy program funded by the US Department of Mental Health Services Administration and Abuse of Mental Health Substances (SAMHSA) prioritizing Latinos in rural and underserved areas of Georgia to provide treatment for people suffering from substance use disorders and mental health. Fabricia has obtained her certification as an ACE Interface Master Trainer through the National Hispanic and Latino PTTC and is working to increase community awareness of the prevalence of ACEs and its public health impact utilizing evidence-based approaches for building resiliency in the Hispanic and Latino organizations and communities. Fabricia obtained specialized training in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focused on trauma and Desensitization and Reprocessing through Eye Movements (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) among others. Currently, Fabricia works in a private practice and has been working with the National Hispanic and Latino Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) and the National Hispanic and Latino Addiction Technology (ATTC) on their cultural and language efforts to expand training resources and conferences to offer presentations and translations into Portuguese.

The National Hispanic and Latino Addiction and Prevention Technology Transfer Centers (NHL-ATTC and PTTC) are happy to provide new Fact sheets on Gambling Awareness in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Click here to download the files: English Spanish/Español Portuguese/Português

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Shayla Sullivant and Alex Hartwig from Children’s Mercy in Kansas City. They share some of the work they are doing to empower parents to address the hard topics that can be very uncomfortable and talk about changes each one of us can make within our own homes to make them safer. Here are just a few of those topics: Eating disorder prevention Home safety (including storage of firearms, medications, etc.) Screen time Self-care Substance use (including vaping) Suicide prevention Their signature program: Prepped and Ready is a presentation to help equip parents for the transition into parenting teenagers. They understand this transition is a time of tremendous change for teens and it can be overwhelming as a parent to know how to help. Prepped and Ready aims to help parents learn what steps they can take before a crisis develops with their teenager. https://www.childrensmercy.org/departments-and-clinics/developmental-and-behavioral-health/prepped-and-ready/ For more information or to contact Prepped and Ready, please email [email protected].

    The pandemic has brought challenges and disruption to substance use disorder services along with opportunities. The presentation will examine these new opportunities and “how to get there.”   Learning Objectives Participants will: Recognize some of the opportunities that have resulted from the pandemic. Explore the role of resilience in responding to service needs during the pandemic, and as a path to opportunities.   Speaker   Sheila Weix, MSN, RN, CARN During her tenure as a leader in SUD treatment, Sheila Weix has been involved with emergencies related to the HIV epidemic, 9/11, and the 2008 economic collapse. She is currently applying this experience in an outpatient treatment service that includes medication-assisted treatment in rural Wisconsin during the COVID19 pandemic.     IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Video: Substance Use Disorder Services in the Days of a Pandemic (Part 1) Video: Substance Use Disorder Services in the Days of a Pandemic (Part 2)

  Effectively Managing Family Conflict: A Sample from Guiding Good Choices Virtual Parenting Program   December 10, 2020 Webinar Description Many families are experiencing the combined stressors of the pandemic and the pending holiday season. Prevention practitioners are seeking timely ways to reach out to families with relevant tools, practices and programs that are research-based and available in an online format. Join us for a session on effectively managing family conflict from the Guiding Good Choices curriculum. Kevin Haggerty and Dalene Beaulieu will model a virtual session from the Guiding Good Choices parent workshop series. The goals of this webinar are to model delivering the program in a virtual environment and to provide skill content on conflict management during the double stressors of the holiday season and the COVID-19 pandemic.   Objectives By the end of the series, participants will be able to: Deliver this module in a virtual environment. Acquire skills to manage conflicts that arise during the holiday season and the pandemic.     Presenters Kevin P. Haggerty, MSW, PhD, Professor, UW School of Social Work, Director, Social Development Research Group, Director, Northwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center. Kevin specializes in prevention programs at the community, school and family level. For more than 30 years, he has focused on developing innovative ways to organize the scientific knowledge base for prevention so that parents, communities and schools can better identify, assess and prioritize customized approaches that meet their needs. He has an extensive research background in the intersection of biological and environmental risks for drug abuse in emerging adults and is an expert on substance misuse and delinquency prevention.       Dalene Beaulieu, MS, Communities That Care Specialist. Dalene is a certified CTC Master Trainer and coach. Since 2011, she has been proactively assisting communities across North and South America with the implementation of the Communities that Care (CTC) model. Prior to joining SDRG in 2015, Dalene coordinated the activities of a Communities That Care (CTC) Coalition in Maine for 12 years   Webinar Recording View Webinar   Webinar Slides Webinar Slides - Effectively Managing Family Conflict: A Sample from Guiding Good Choices Virtual Parenting Program   Additional Resources What is Guiding Good Choices? Guiding Good Choices - Family Guide: Session 3

This Holiday Resource Guide provides a one-stop-shop for approaching the holiday season in the midst of a pandemic. Learn to address grief and loss, social isolation, and other mental health concerns unique to the pandemic era, as well as celebrate with friends and family virtually or in small gatherings in accordance with CDC guidelines, utilize technology to host a virtual celebration, and devise creative strategies for celebrating with family virtually. This product was developed in collaboration with the Mid-America Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) and Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) Author(s): Johnson, K./Mid-America MHTTC; Klepper, C./Mid-America MHTTC; Robinson, L./Mid-America MHTTC; West, H./Mid-America MHTTC; Sherry, B./Mid-America ATTC; Stilen, P./Mid-America ATTC; Closson, D./Mid-America PTTC

Southeast PTTC August Newsletter

We are currently living in unprecedented and difficult times. Prevention specialists, in addition to experiencing the current global pandemic, also listen to painful and distressing experiences which can lead to compassion fatigue and burnout. This presentation will help us to learn more about possible signs of burnout, how to implement self-care practices to your daily life, and receive available resources to combat the effects of work-related stress. 1.0 Hour Continuing Education Available

Upcoming PTTC Training Serving Military Veterans in Substance Misuse Prevention Additional Resources Question to the Field Apps for Veterans and Those Working With Veterans Addressing Trauma  

Self-Care in a Time of Stress This resource provides simple strategies for people to take care of themselves – and a daily Self-Care Planning Tool to prioritize self-care during challenging times.

This webinar is one of the New England PTTC's prevention trainings. In this webinar (recorded April 23, 2020), participants will receive a detailed overview of each of the four products in the toolkit. No continuing education is available. Contact us if you have any questions.   Laughing Matters, A Conversation about Natural Highs and Coping with Stress Presenter: Matt Bellace, PhD, Comedian & Psychologist   Course Summary: This engaging hour-long discussion will involve comedy and inspiring stories, in addition to demonstrating Matt’s style when presenting to and communicating with youth, especially during a time of social distancing and self-isolation. Dr. Bellace will respond to questions that participants submitted during the registration process for this event. Since 1995, Matt Bellace has been traveling the country as a professional speaker and stand-up comedian. He has spoken in 47 states to a wide range of audiences, including SEAL Team Six and survivors of Sandy Hook. Dr. Bellace has a PhD in clinical neuropsychology and trained at both the National Institutes of Mental Health and the traumatic brain and spinal cord injury units of Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. He is the author of the book, “A Better High,” contributing author for National Geographic Kids, and was a regular on truTV’s, “World’s Dumbest.”   Link to view the recorded webinar (recorded on April 23, 2020). No continuing education is available.