December 8-9, 2021 – Remote, two half-days  Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a state-of-the-art, evidence-based communication and counseling approach for guiding clients to make and sustain positive behavior changes in brief clinical encounters.  While MI is recognized as a practical and common sense approach, becoming proficient in MI is an on-going learning process that requires significant …

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November 3rd & 4th Training Overview: This course examines specific recent and planned changes to California law and professional ethics codes for mental health professionals. Particular attention is given to obligations and processes related to risk management. Case examples bring focus to how these changes actually apply in clinical work, inside and outside of the …

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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 …

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October 20th & 21st Training Overview: This Suicide Assessment and Intervention training meets the BBS Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention training requirement effective January1, 2021 for existing licensees and applicants for licensure. Mental health professionals are frequently called upon to identify those at highest risk of suicide and intervene appropriately. This live, remote training reviews …

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October 14th, 9:00am-10:30am Learn how we can step up and help others during concerning situations. This bystander intervention training will address concepts to help us overcome common barriers to become an active bystander. We will look at why we hesitate, what social and cultural identifiers impact our response, and how to address micro aggressions so …

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October 27th 3:00pm-5:00pm Join us for this FREE introductory training and panel discussion designed to engage participants to gain a better understanding of the differences between Sex assigned at birth, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, and Sexual/Romantic Orientation. This subject is often difficult for people to discuss, so every effort is made to make the topic …

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October 6, 2021 8:30-1:00 Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a state-of-the-art, evidence-based communication and counseling approach for guiding clients to make and sustain positive behavior changes in brief clinical encounters.  Generally recognized as a practical, common sense approach, becoming proficient in MI-however-is an ongoing learning process requiring significant training, practice, and feedback/supervision.  This half-day “refresher” workshop …

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National Suicide Prevention Week is a time in which individuals, organizations and communities around the country join their voices to broadcast the message that everyone can play a role in suicide prevention. Join in this year by visiting suicideispreventable.org to view, download, and share activities and resources.  #SuicidePreventionWeek is Sept 5th – 11th. This year’s …

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Race, Equity & Inclusion FREE Upcoming Trainings & Resources Historical Trauma in America SeriesPresented by PACEs Connection Historical Trauma in the Midwestern States Sept. 16th, 2021 Register HERE Historical Trauma in Northeast America Nov. 18th, 2021 Register HERE Historical Trauma in the American Northwest Jan. 20th, 2022 Register HERE Historical Trauma in the American Southwest …

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Sunday, October 17th 2021 at the Gold Country Fairgrounds An all-day event featuring California Native Dancing, Intertribal Dancing, Native Crafts and Foods, an Online Raffle, and more!!