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SUMMARY:MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING AND THE LATINO POPULATION (HELD IN SPANISH)
DESCRIPTION:Date: February 3\, 2020\nPrice: $45.00\nTime: 5:00pm-8:00pm\nCEUs: 3.0\nClass Type: Classroom\nLevel: Intermediate\nInstructor: Sandra Victorino\nDomain(s): 1\,18 (Cross Cultural 3hrs)  DOMAIN CHART\n\n\n \n\nThis training is being offered by:  \nThe Opioid Treatment Program Health Home Initiative with support from The Substance Use and Mental Health Leadership Council of RI \n\nThis training will be conducted fully in the Spanish language. As bi-lingual health providers\, we must learn the accurate clinical terminology to communicate with our clients in order to screen\, assess and engage them effectively. During this training\, you will learn about common misdiagnosis and how to screen in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner. \nPLEASE NOTE:THIS TRAINING WILL BE HELD IN SPANISH ONLY.\nChemical Dependency Professionals CEUs: This training has been approved by the RI Certification Board for 3.0 continuing education credits (The RICB is an IC&RC affiliate). \nSocial Worker CEUs: Determination of 3.0 National Association of Social Workers credits are pending. \nMental Health Counselors CEUs: Determination of 3.0 RI Mental Health Counselors Association are pending. \n\n\n\nPlease Note: A pre-test is required to be taken before the training. In order to receive a training certificate\, each participant must complete a post-test\, and training evaluation within ten (10) days of completing the training.  Instructions will be provided to the email address that you register with. Thank you.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/mental-health-screening-and-the-latino-population-held-in-spanish/
LOCATION:Substance Use and Mental Health Leadership Council of RI\, 200 Metro Center Blvd.\, Unit 10\, Warwick\, RI\, 02886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Conversations around Chronic Care: Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
DESCRIPTION:Upcoming Webinar \nConversations around Chronic Care: Introduction to Motivational Interviewing \n \n\nFebruary 5th\, 12:00pm to 1:00pm \n\nHow can you help individuals discover their own reasons for making a change? \nThis webinar will provide a brief overview of Motivational Interviewing (MI) for community health workers and others who work with populations requiring chronic care. If you are curious about what is MI and how this style of conversation can influence chronic care. Learn the basic structure\, mindset and history of MI. \n \n\nLisa Stockwell\, M.Ed.\, has over 20 years’ experience as a trainer\, educator and coach working with organizations\, groups and individuals in topics related to positive behavior change\, effective communication skills\, mindfulness\, compassion fatigue and motivational interviewing. She believes that the style of the conversation is essential in helping clients move toward change that will improve their quality of life.\n 
URL:https://chwari.org/event/webinar-conversations-around-chronic-care-introduction-to-motivational-interviewing/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200206T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200206T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T170542
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SUMMARY:Cultural Competency to Reduce Health Disparities...
DESCRIPTION:CULTURAL COMPETENCY TO REDUCE HEALTH DISPARITIES: TECHNIQUES AND STRATEGIES IN CLINICAL SETTINGS\n\n\nDate: February 6\, 2020\nPrice: $70.00\nTime: 9:00am-4:00pm\nCEUs: 6.0\nClass Type: Classroom\nLevel: All Levels\nInstructor: Haner Hernandez\, Ph.D.\, CPS\, CADCII\, LADCI\nDomain(s): 1\,2\,6\,9\,14\,15   DOMAIN CHART\n\n\n \n\nThis training is being offered by: \n The Department of Behavioral Healthcare\, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals\, The Substance Use and Mental Health Leadership Council of RI and The New England Addiction Technology Transfer Center  \n\nThis course is designed to highlight and explore the needs of addiction service professionals working with culturally diverse individuals\, organizations\, and communities. Participants will be able to understand the role of behavioral health disparities\, cultural competency\, and health equity in clinical settings and will learn proven techniques and strategies for engagement. The training will include didactic as well as interactive exercises designed to engage participants and elicit their input. \nContinuing Education Credits: \nSocial Worker CEUs: Determination of 6.0 National Association of Social Workers credits are pending. \nChemical Dependency Professionals CEUs: This training has been approved by the RI Certification Board for 6.0 continuing education credits (The RICB is an IC&RC affiliate). \nMental Health Counselors CEUs: Determination of 6.0 RI Mental Health Counselors Association are pending. \nCertified Peer Recovery Specialist CEUs: This training has been approved by the RI Certification Board for 6.0 continuing education credits  (The RICB is an IC & RC affiliate). \n\n\n\nPlease Note: A pre-test is required to be taken before the training. In order to receive a training certificate\, each participant must complete a post-test\, and training evaluation within ten (10) days of completing the training.  Instructions will be provided to the email address that you register with. Thank you.\n\n\n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://chwari.org/event/cultural-competency-to-reduce-health-disparities/
LOCATION:Substance Use and Mental Health Leadership Council of RI\, 200 Metro Center Blvd.\, Unit 10\, Warwick\, RI\, 02886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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SUMMARY:Trauma & Substance Use in Families
DESCRIPTION:Date: February 10\, 2020\nPrice: $45.00\nTime: 9:00am-12:00pm\nCEUs: 3.0\nClass Type: Classroom\nLevel: All Levels\nInstructor: Pamela Messore\, LICSW\, LCDP\nDomain(s): 1\,4\,6\,14    DOMAIN CHART\n\n\n \n\nThis training is being offered by: \n  The Substance Use and Mental Health Leadership Council of RI in collaboration with the Rhode Island Coalition for Children and Families \n\nThis training will examine the co-occurrence of trauma and substance use\, and review the negative effects of both on family systems. The course will explore how substance use and trauma related issues are impacting the child welfare system\, and  address the frequency of trauma\, as well as the short and long term effects of trauma. \nContinuing Education Credits: \nSocial Worker CEUs: Determination of 3.0 National Association of Social Workers credits are pending. \nCertified Peer Recovery Specialist CEUs:This training has been approved by the RI Certification Board for 3.0 continuing education credits (The RICB is an IC&RC affiliate). \nChemical Dependency Professionals CEUs: This training has been approved by the RI Certification Board for 3.0 continuing education credits (The RICB is an IC&RC affiliate). \n\n\n\nPlease Note: A pre-test is required to be taken before the training. In order to receive a training certificate\, each participant must complete a post-test\, and training evaluation within ten (10) days of completing the training.  Instructions will be provided to the email address that you register with. Thank you.\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://chwari.org/event/trauma-substance-use-in-families/
LOCATION:Substance Use and Mental Health Leadership Council of RI\, 200 Metro Center Blvd.\, Unit 10\, Warwick\, RI\, 02886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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SUMMARY:CO-OCCURRING MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE USE...
DESCRIPTION:EVIDENCE-BASED & EMERGING BEST-PRACTICES FOR TREATING CO-OCCURRING MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS & OTHER HEALTH CONDITIONS\n\n\nDate: February 12\, 2020\nPrice: $70.00\nTime: 9:00am-4:00pm\nCEUs: 6.0\nClass Type: Classroom\nLevel: All Levels\nInstructor: Lee Dalphonse\, CAGS\, LMHC\, LCDS\, CCMHC\, CCDP-D\nDomain(s): 1\,2\,3\,4\,5\,6\,7\,9\,11\,12   DOMAIN CHART\n\n\n \n\nThis training is being offered by:  \nThe Opioid Treatment Program Health Home Initiative with support from The Substance Use and Mental Health Leadership Council of RI \n\nThis one-day interactive workshop will provide participants with different models for integrating care-delivery. An emphasis on understanding how practitioner attitudes and beliefs about abstinence\, self-help\, and medication assisted treatment impact treatment effectiveness and client retention rates will be examined. The use of real world examples will augment a review of the core principles of client-centered and recovery-oriented care. Through a combination of self-reflection exercises and group discussions\, workshop participants will increase their understanding of the relationship between the use of recovery-oriented language and the level of shame and stigma a client experiences when accessing treatment. \nContinuing Education Credits: \nSocial Worker CEUs: Determination of 6.0 National Association of Social Workers credits are pending. \nChemical Dependency Professionals CEUs: This training has been approved by the RI Certification Board for 6.0 continuing education credits (The RICB is an IC&RC affiliate). \nMental Health Counselors CEUs: Determination of 6.0 RI Mental Health Counselors Association are pending. \n\n\n\nPlease Note: A pre-test is required to be taken before the training. In order to receive a training certificate\, each participant must complete a post-test\, and training evaluation within ten (10) days of completing the training.  Instructions will be provided to the email address that you register with. Thank you.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/co-occurring-mental-health-substance-use/
LOCATION:Substance Use and Mental Health Leadership Council of RI\, 200 Metro Center Blvd.\, Unit 10\, Warwick\, RI\, 02886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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SUMMARY:Chronic Pain Self Management Program
DESCRIPTION:See their flyer here! \nEvery Wednesday\, February 19 – March 25 \nAre You Living With Pain?\nChronic Pain Self-Management Program \nOwn Your Health!  Empowering YOU to take charge of your own health by joining a program proven to work. \n• Manage symptoms.\n• Improve your sleep.\n• Manage your medications.\n• Eat healthier.\n• Improve communications\nwith family and doctors.\n• Be more active.\n• Use action plans and\nproblem-solving for more\nconfident decision-making. \nLink to More Info
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chronic-pain-self-management-program/
LOCATION:Jesse M. Smith Library\, 100 Tinkham Lane\, Harrisville\, RI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200222T070000
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SUMMARY:Trauma in the Latino Community
DESCRIPTION:Date: February 22\, 2020\nPrice: $45.00\nTime: 12:00pm-3:00pm\nCEUs: 3.0\nClass Type: Classroom\nLevel: Intermediate\nInstructor: Jennifer Gaviria\, MSW and Sandra Victorino\, MACP\, CAGS\, LMHC\nDomain(s): 1\,18 (Cross Cultural-3hrs)   DOMAIN CHART\n\n\n \n\nThis training is being offered by:  \nThe Opioid Treatment Program Health Home Initiative with support from The Substance Use and Mental Health Leadership Council of RI \n\nAs mental health providers\, it is important for us to distinguish the diversity within the Latino population as we assess and treat trauma. During this presentation\, we will discuss the diversity within the Latino community in Rhode Island and how trauma impacts the Latino community. We will also provide clinicians with specific-trauma informed techniques to utilize when working with this population. \nContinuing Education Credits: \nSocial Worker CEUs: Determination of 3.0 National Association of Social Workers credits are pending. \nChemical Dependency Professionals CEUs: This training has been approved by the RI Certification Board for 3.0 continuing education credits (The RICB is an IC&RC affiliate). \n\n\n\nPlease Note: A pre-test is required to be taken before the training. In order to receive a training certificate\, each participant must complete a post-test\, and training evaluation within ten (10) days of completing the training.  Instructions will be provided to the email address that you register with. Thank you.\n\n\n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://chwari.org/event/trauma-in-the-latino-community/
LOCATION:Substance Use and Mental Health Leadership Council of RI\, 200 Metro Center Blvd.\, Unit 10\, Warwick\, RI\, 02886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200225
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SUMMARY:BILINGUAL CHW / NAVEGANTE TRAINING 
DESCRIPTION:BILINGUAL CHW / NAVEGANTE TRAINING  \nClinica Esperanza/Hope Clinic will be starting a new\, 10 week\, Navegante (Community Healthcare Worker) Training program on February 24th\, 2020. This is an intensive program usually leads to successful placement in the field of community workers’ care work. We are looking for motivated\, engaged applicants who want to help their community. \nREQUIREMENTS: \n– Fluently bilingual\n– reside in RI\n– able to commit to the 2 1/2 month program\n– committed to come to the 3 designated program days (M\, W\, Sat)\n– able to commit to an 80 hour internship at CEHC \nFOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS BELOW:\nPlease send your Letter of Interest and Resume to: damarisr@aplacetobehealthy.org\nYou must be a resident of Rhode Island. The course is supported by the Department of Labor and Training.\nMedical Interpreter training included and is free for participants in the Navegante training.\nThis course will take 10 weeks and following the successful completion of an internship\, we will pay for the cost of your CHW
URL:https://chwari.org/event/bilingual-chw-navegante-training/
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