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 …
Photo by Getty Images Appreciating the Truth About Native American History The month of the November, with Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Month, brings a chance to learn more about Native American culture and history. Unfortunately, the stories historically promoted in the broader American society has typically not matched the actual history and experiences of …
SOGIE 101: Webinar and Panel Discussion with Claire Buckley was held on October 27, 2021. This training is 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. Please see the training recording, slides and shared resources below: New! SOGIE 101 …
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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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 Stand Up! Bystander Training Flyer Placer County Systems of Care is partnering with Placer Collaborative Network (PCN) to host this timely Step Up! Bystander Training on Thursday, October 14th 9:00am-10:30am. This remote training is FREE and open to the public!! Registration is Required. Learn how we can step up and help others …
