Training and Events Calendar

To prevent substance misuse among our youth, we must enhance protective factors and reduce risk factors. Join this webinar to learn how to build protective factors in the youth in a straight-forward, easy to implement way using the Social Development Strategy.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES: By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to: Name the elements of the Social Development Strategy Describe how the elements of the Social Development Strategy interact to create protective factors List a minimum of three ways that the Social Development Strategy can be incorporated into daily interactions and prevention strategies with youth.   CERTIFICATES: Registrants who fully attend this event will receive a certificate of attendance via email within two weeks after the conclusion of the webinar.   PRESENTER:  Kris Gabrielsen, MPH, CPS  Kris Gabrielsen is the co-director of the Great Lakes Prevention Technology Transfer Center. She has worked in the substance misuse prevention field for over 30 years. Kris was the Associate Director of the Western Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies (CAPT), co-authored the first Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training curriculum, and co-authored the textbook, Substance Abuse Prevention: The Intersection of Science and Practice. As a consultant, she has worked with states and communities across the nation to bridge the gap between research and practice, assisting prevention professionals in maximizing their effectiveness.     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. Others outside this region are welcome to attend.

Empowering the Future of Prevention: Meet the Northwest PTTC Team & Our Vision for the Next 5 Years!   Webinar Description: Are you an experienced prevention professional looking for new ways to advance your skills? Are you a newer prevention professional eager to learn the prevention basics? If you answered yes, this session is for you! Join us to learn more about the Northwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center as your go-to prevention training and technical assistance resource. During this session, we will provide an overview of our vision for empowering the prevention workforce in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington to use principles of prevention science to reduce substance misuse and its harmful consequences. This session will also provide us with an opportunity to hear from you about your training needs and preferences. Webinar Objectives: To introduce the 2024-2029 Northwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center team. To provide an overview of our vision for providing training and technical assistance to the Region 10 prevention workforce over the next five years. To gather input on prevention training needs and preferences.   Date & Time: Friday, November 1, 2024 10:00 am – 11:00 am Alaska 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Mountain (View in your time zone)   Audience: This session is also open to Prevention practitioners, allied health partners, and community members working to prevent substance misuse in tribes, communities, and states in HHS Region 10 (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington). . Presenters: Brittany Cooper - Washington State University Nicole Eisenberg - University of Washington Michelle Frye-Spray - University of Nevada, Reno Kathy Gardner - University of Nevada, Reno   Registration: Click here to register for the webinar Empowering the Future of Prevention: Meet the Northwest PTTC Team & Our Vision for the Next 5 Years!   COST: FREE!   Continuing Education: Participants will receive a certificate of attendance of 1 hour for completion of this live webinar event.   Questions: Please contact Holly Simak ([email protected]) for any questions related to registration.  For any other questions, please contact Kathy Gardner ([email protected]).

This highly interactive session will focus on taking a deep dive into the substance misuse prevention code of ethics while engaging others in discussions about health equity, social determinants of health, and diversity/equity/inclusion with those who might not be interested in or are averse to talking about these issues. After a short presentation, participants will work in breakout rooms to gain ideas and share perspectives on this topic. The Deep Dive into Prevention Ethics series is for substance misuse prevention practitioners that have already completed a Foundations in Prevention Ethics training. If you would like to attend this series but have not yet completed the prevention ethics foundation course, complete the free, self-paced, online prevention ethics course on HealtheKnowledge before attending this ethics series. Important notes: In order to receive a certificate of attendance for this training, participants are required to actively participate and be on camera. Participants will be allowed into trainings up to 10 minutes after the start of the session. After that time, no new attendees will be accepted into the session because the group will have moved into breakout rooms. Visit the series landing page for information and registration links for the other sessions in the series. Landing Page Link   LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Heighten understanding and daily implementation of the code of ethics for prevention specialists Better understand how the prevention code of ethics applies to engaging others in discussions about health equity, Social Determinants of Health, and Diversity/Equity/Inclusion   PRESENTER:  Kris Gabrielsen, MPH, CPS Kris Gabrielsen is the co-director of the Great Lakes Prevention Technology Transfer Center. She has worked in the substance misuse prevention field for over 30 years. Kris co-authored the first Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training curriculum, and co-authored the textbook, Substance Abuse Prevention: The Intersection of Science and Practice. As a consultant, she has worked with states and communities across the nation to bridge the gap between research and practice, assisting prevention professionals in maximizing their effectiveness.   CERTIFICATES: Registrants who fully attend this event or training will receive a certificate of attendance via email within two weeks after the event or training.   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. Others outside this region are welcome to attend.

How can we prevent substance misuse unless we understand what places kids at greater risk of misusing drugs? During this webinar, we will explore the risk factors that place youth at greater risk of substance misuse, as identified by the Social Development Research Group through systematic reviews of the research literature. Time will be spent exploring each risk factor to ensure that preventionists understand the meaning of each factor in order to address them effectively. This training will build on the information shared during the Great Lakes PTTC webinar on the importance of protective factors (October 23, 2024).   LEARNING OBJECTIVES: By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to: Describe the importance of focusing on both increasing protective factors and decreasing protective factors List the criteria used to identify factors that place youth at greater risk of substance misuse Understand the nuances that exist for each risk factor Put the risk factor framework into action in their communities   CERTIFICATES: Registrants who fully attend this event will receive a certificate of attendance via email within two weeks after the conclusion of the webinar.   PRESENTER: Kris Gabrielsen, MPH, CSP Kris Gabrielsen is the co-director of the Great Lakes Prevention Technology Transfer Center. She has worked in the substance misuse prevention field for over 30 years. Kris was the Associate Director of the Western Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies (CAPT), co-authored the first Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training curriculum, and co-authored the textbook, Substance Abuse Prevention: The Intersection of Science and Practice. As a consultant, she has worked with states and communities across the nation to bridge the gap between research and practice, assisting prevention professionals in maximizing their effectiveness.   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. Others outside this region are welcome to attend.

This highly interactive session will focus on taking a deep dive into the substance misuse prevention code of ethics while dealing with issues of fidelity and adaptation when implementing substance misuse prevention strategies. After a short presentation, participants will work in breakout rooms to gain ideas and share perspectives on this topic. The Deep Dive into Prevention Ethics series is for substance misuse prevention practitioners that have already completed a Foundations in Prevention Ethics training. If you would like to attend this series but have not yet completed the prevention ethics foundation course, complete the free, self-paced, online prevention ethics course on HealtheKnowledge before attending this ethics series. Important notes: In order to receive a certificate of attendance for this training, participants are required to actively participate and be on camera. Participants will be allowed into trainings up to 10 minutes after the start of the session. After that time, no new attendees will be accepted into the session because the group will have moved into breakout rooms. Visit the series landing page for information and registration links for the other sessions in the series. Landing Page Link   LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Heighten understanding and daily implementation of the code of ethics for prevention specialists Better understand how the prevention code of ethics applies to fidelity and adaptation when implementing substance misuse prevention strategies   PRESENTER:  Kris Gabrielsen, MPH, CPS Kris Gabrielsen is the co-director of the Great Lakes Prevention Technology Transfer Center. She has worked in the substance misuse prevention field for over 30 years. Kris co-authored the first Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training curriculum, and co-authored the textbook, Substance Abuse Prevention: The Intersection of Science and Practice. As a consultant, she has worked with states and communities across the nation to bridge the gap between research and practice, assisting prevention professionals in maximizing their effectiveness.   CERTIFICATES: Registrants who fully attend this event or training will receive a certificate of attendance via email within two weeks after the event or training.   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. Others outside this region are welcome to attend.

How many times have you seen (or given!) a presentation where the audience's eyes glazed over with boredom or exhaustion? How do we communicate ideas that are important to us in a way that's meaningful to our audiences? Can we make complex science and deep data meaningful to non-expert audiences? Interestingly, directorial and editing techniques that have long been used in movies correspond with some of the best practices derived from cognitive research about how we can engage our audiences in the delivery of our ideas. This webinar looks at how we can create highly engaging and impactful presentations in our substance misuse prevention work.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Explain how basic narrative techniques apply to the successful design and delivery of presentations Describe how design and composition affect an audience's ability to process our messages Apply the Pixar storytelling framework to presentation content design   PRESENTER: Brian Klaas Brian Klaas is the Assistant Director for Technology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health's Center for Teaching and Learning. He also has a faculty appointment in the School's R3 Center for Innovation in Science Education. As the architect for online learning technology at the School, he leads a team that designs and delivers custom online courseware to thousands of students around the world each year. He teaches graduate level courses on communications design and data visualization for non-expert audiences as well as applications of generative artificial intelligence in public health. Brian heads the university’s IT Accessibility Training and Education subcommittee and the Hopkins Universal Design for Learning initiative at Johns Hopkins. Brian has presented on techniques for successful online learning delivery and UDL programs at conferences throughout the country, including Educause, OLC, TeachX, UBTech, APHA, TechEd, Syllabus, and CUE.   CERTIFICATES: Registrants who fully attend this event or training will receive a certificate of attendance via email within two weeks after the event or training.   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. Others outside this region are welcome to attend.

The Virtual SPF Application for Prevention Success Training (SAPST) blends a pre-requisite, self-paced online course with a combination of live, interactive sessions conducted over video conferencing and individual homework assignments completed before and between the live sessions. Grounded in current research and SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF), the Virtual SAPST provides foundational knowledge and skills necessary to implement effective, data-driven prevention interventions that improve substance-related outcomes, reduce behavioral health disparities, and improve wellness.   IMPORTANT NOTE: To apply to participate in the SAPST: Pre-requisite Learning: Complete the free, self-paced online course Introduction to Substance Abuse Prevention: Understanding the Basics. How to Apply: Complete and submit the online application for this course by clicking the “REGISTER” button above. Please have your certificate of completion for the Introduction to Substance Abuse Prevention course available – you will be asked to upload it during the application process. Course Capacity: 40 participants (must work in Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI) Review Process: Applications are reviewed on a first come, first-serve basis for applicants who meet the required criteria. Deadline: Applications will close when the course is filled. DATES: January 6, 9, 13, and 16 from 9:00 AM–3:00 PM CT / 10:00 AM–4:00 PM ET (Participants must work in substance misuse prevention in the Great Lakes Region - IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI.) LEARNING OBJECTIVES: The Virtual SAPST includes the following topic areas: Introduction to Substance Abuse Prevention: Understanding the Basics (self-paced, online) Basic terminology and facts History of substance use and prevention in the U.S. Addiction and the brain Effects and health risks of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs Setting the Foundation: From Theory to Practice (live video-conference sessions and homework activities) Behavioral health Institute of Medicine’s/National Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine’s Continuum of Care Public health approach Risk and protective factors Developmental perspective Application: SAMHSA’s SPF (live video-conference sessions and homework activities) Assessment, capacity, planning, implementation, and evaluation Cultural competence, sustainability AUDIENCE: The SAPST is designed for: Entry-level (less than five years) substance misuse prevention administrators and practitioners Members of substance misuse prevention community coalitions Professionals working in fields related to substance misuse prevention Training and technical assistance providers supporting those in the substance misuse prevention workforce and broader community Please note that due to the high demand for the SAPST, we will only accept applications from those who are substance misuse prevention practitioners located in HHS Region 5 (Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Wisconsin). PARTICIPANT COMMITMENT & EXPECTATIONS: Complete the self-paced online course, Introduction to Substance Abuse Prevention: Understanding the Basics and submit the online application. Participate in all 4 virtual sessions of training on January 6, 9, 13, and 16 from 9:00 AM–3:00 PM CT. Complete and submit homework assignments between each training session via a Google form. (approx. 2 hours of homework will be assigned each session) Have the appropriate technology and work environment available to join the Zoom training sessions. Actively engage during training sessions using both camera and microphone — participants must be on camera at least 90% of the time.   PRESENTERS:  Albert Gay, MS  Albert Gay has many years of experience in community work. Albert began as a youth pastor in a local church in Gary, Indiana. Since that time, he has continued to influence communities with prevention services through his various roles at youth servicing agencies, nonprofits, and coalitions. Albert Gay is a consultant with both private and governmental agencies. As a national trainer in substance use prevention, Albert has trained the behavioral health workforce, the United States military, diverse population groups and community coalitions in the public health approach to drug reduction. He recently worked as an Education/Training Specialist and Research Associate with Indiana University’s Prevention Insights within the School of Public Health.  In that position, he coordinated substance misuse and HIV prevention strategies and trainings. Currently, Albert is president of Albert Gay Incorporated and a managing partner and master trainer for SheRay’s and Associates, LLC, and TTJ Group, LLC. In these roles, Albert provides services to non-profit, faith-based, and community organizations and governmental entities in developing and implementing technical assistance and training services in innovative and practical ways. Locally, Albert has leadership roles in coalitions that serve the city of Gary and the Northwest Indiana region. Besides prevention, his other areas of interest include faith-based initiatives, mental health promotion, societal and health disparities, cultural competence, historical trauma, and strategic planning. Albert Gay obtained his BA in English Arts from the historically distinguished, Hampton University in Virginia, and he obtained his Master of Science in Management from Oakland City University in Indiana. He received ministry training from Christian International’s Ministry Training College in Florida. Marissa Carlson, MS, CPS Marissa Carlson is the Executive Director of the NH Teen Institute, a leadership development nonprofit working with middle & high school students from around NH & New England in a variety of areas including substance misuse prevention, peer mentoring, and creating positive school & community climate.   As part of her role at TI, she oversees and facilitates training for youth participants, youth & adult volunteer program staff, and outside behavioral health and education professionals.  She is a trainer for multiple workshops developed through SAMHSA systems, and is a member of the advisory council of the New England Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC).  In addition, she is the President of the Prevention Certification Board of NH, serves on the IC&RC board of directors, and serves as the chairperson of the IC&RC Credentialing Committee.  Outside of her prevention work, Marissa is a founding member of Mill City Productions, a theatre company in Western Massachusetts.  She graduated from Pomona College with a BA in Psychology, received an MS in Nonprofit Management from Bay Path University, and has been a Certified Prevention Specialist since 2011.   CERTIFICATES: Participants that fully attend all sessions and satisfy all course requirements will receive a certificate of attendance for 22 contact hours. No partial credit will be given for this course. Participants will need to confirm with their certification board to determine if these contract hours are accepted towards their specific certification requirements.   QUESTIONS? Contact Kris Gabrielsen, Great Lakes PTTC Co-Director, [email protected].    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 highly interactive session will focus on taking a deep dive into the substance misuse prevention code of ethics regarding how we can advocate for prevention while staying true to our prevention ethics. After a short presentation, participants will work in breakout rooms to gain ideas and share perspectives on this topic. The Deep Dive into Prevention Ethics series is for substance misuse prevention practitioners that have already completed a Foundations in Prevention Ethics training. If you would like to attend this series but have not yet completed the prevention ethics foundation course, complete the free, self-paced, online prevention ethics course on HealtheKnowledge before attending this ethics series. Important notes: In order to receive a certificate of attendance for this training, participants are required to actively participate and be on camera. Participants will be allowed into trainings up to 10 minutes after the start of the session. After that time, no new attendees will be accepted into the session because the group will have moved into breakout rooms. Visit the series landing page for information and registration links for the other sessions in the series. Landing Page Link   LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Heighten understanding and daily implementation of the code of ethics for prevention specialists Identify actions we can take that stay true to our code of ethics while advocating for substance misuse prevention   PRESENTER:  Kris Gabrielsen, MPH, CSP  Kris Gabrielsen is the co-director of the Great Lakes Prevention Technology Transfer Center. She has worked in the substance misuse prevention field for over 30 years. Kris co-authored the first Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training curriculum, and co-authored the textbook, Substance Abuse Prevention: The Intersection of Science and Practice. As a consultant, she has worked with states and communities across the nation to bridge the gap between research and practice, assisting prevention professionals in maximizing their effectiveness.   CERTIFICATES: Registrants who fully attend this event or training will receive a certificate of attendance via email within two weeks after the event or training.   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. Others outside this region are welcome to attend.