Motivational Interviewing Trainings We offer both in person and remote Motivational Interviewing (MI) trainings for Basic/Introductory MI, Advanced MI, and MI Refresher trainings. Please see the training schedule and Motivational Interviewing training descriptions below, and Save the Dates for the MI trainings that meet your needs. These trainings are FREE and open to the public. …
General Information: Registration for most of our trainings are available in Placer Learns. Trainings are published approximately 6-8 weeks prior to the training date, and a Placer Learns account is needed to register. External Users (non-Placer County employees) can access their Placer Learns account or request a new account on the Placer Learns External User …
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Law and Ethics Study Prep through Ben Caldwell Labs Placer County Systems of Care is offering a Law and Ethics Study Preparation course for those interested in entering the field, preparing for the law and ethics exam, and/or those preparing to retake the California MFT Law and Ethics Exam. This exam prep course is designed …
Recognizing and Responding to an Opioid Overdose This presentation covers information about opioids and how Naloxone (NARCAN) can be used to effectively respond to an opioid overdose. This recorded training was originally presented by Shannon Decker, M.Ed. and River Coyote, MPH on June 30, 2020. Parts of the original training have been cut from the …
Black History Month This month we celebrate and honor Black and African American contributions to the mental health movement. Read on to learn about these pioneers, the origins of Black History Month, data on mental health disparities, and gain access to articles, a podcast, upcoming training, and recorded interview. Advancing health equity and eliminating racism …
February 2nd & 3rd Motivational Interviewing (MI) offers a practical, evidence-based approach for supporting clients in making and sustaining positive behavior changes. Originally developed in the drug and alcohol field, over 300 clinical trials demonstrate the efficacy of MI across a range of populations and target behaviors (Miller, W. & Rollnick, S.). In particular, MI …
January 11, 2022 WHAT IS IT? An 8-hour interactive course introduces common mental health challenges of adults and teachesa 5-step action plan for how to help people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include: anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, addictions and disorders in which psychosis may occur. Community resources are also discussed throughout …
January 12, 2022 WHAT IS IT? A Four-hour suicide alertness training which includes: presentations and guidance from a LivingWorks registered trainer; simple yet effective TALK steps: Tell, Ask, Listen, and Keep Safe, hands-on skills practice and development. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? SafeTALK is an excellent tool for people (age 15+), regardless of prior experience or training, …
January 27 & 28, 2022 WHAT IS IT? A two-day suicide intervention skills workshop; participants learn to intervene and help prevent the immediate risk of suicide. Workshop features: presentations and guidance from two LivingWorks registered trainers; a scientifically proven intervention model; powerful audiovisual learning aids; group discussions; skills practice and development; a balance of challenge …
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February 10, 2022 WHAT IS IT? An 8-hour interactive course reviews the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents while emphasizing the importance of early intervention and how to help an adolescent in crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge. Topics covered include: anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which …
