This course explores the assumptions and principles of a trauma-informed approach in organizations that provide behavioral health and co-occurring services to individuals and families. It also examines the need for the entire organization (including administrators, support staff, clinicians and clinical supervisors) to incorporate a comprehensive understanding of the prevalence and...
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Course information will go on this page as usual Title Time and date of Zoom/GTW meeting Description of course Presenter information CE information Course will have 1 quiz for survey code course lesson is released after (or during) or during the scheduled Zoom meeting...
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Indigenous Culture: Foundations for Educators and Health Professionals
This foundations course will connect the origination of the Wabanaki people, their traditional belief system, and the impact of language on their world view. Experiences of living and passed Native people are shared. Learning Objectives: Discuss contemporary Wabanaki demographics and issues surrounding substance use and health Examine the current and...
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2020 Mindfulness in Behavioral Health and Co-Occurring Services
This course provides clinicians in behavioral health and co-occurring treatment contexts with a theoretical understanding of mindfulness as a therapeutic tool, an opportunity to experience and evaluate specific mindfulness practices, and strategies for incorporating mindfulness into behavioral health counseling. A special emphasis is placed on its usefulness in Dialectical Behavioral...
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What a-bot-us? Ethical Standards and Technology
Ethics is the systematic application of principles that help us make decisions about “right” or “wrong” action. Ethical deliberation, however, is based upon assumptions regarding human nature. Technology is a tool that has expanded our vision of human nature. Technological advances in artificial intelligence, algorithmic programming, apps, and robotics will...
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Transgender and Gender Expansive Adults: Supportive Medical Treatment
In this course, the presenter will provide practical education and knowledge about working with Transgender and Gender Expansive adults, focusing on the role of medical providers working with this population to provide gender affirming medical treatment. Participants in this course will be able to: Discuss the physical effects of gender...
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Trans and Gender Expansive Adults: Health Disparities and Support
This online video course provides an overview of the role and expectations for behavioral health clinicians with regard to treatment, and social and medical transition planning for adults. Several healthcare disparities faced by Transgender and Gender Expansive individuals – including medical, mental health, and substance use will be identified. The...
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Introduction to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBT-p)
In collaboration with Portland Identification and Early Referral (PIER) Program, CCSME is offering this static online course on cognitive behavioral therapy for psychosis (CBTp). Geared toward providers working with people who experience psychosis, participants in this course will learn about the spirit and structure of CBTp. Engagement strategies with curious...
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Family Planning for Women with Opioid Use Disorder
This course describes the complexities of family planning decision making, with a focus on factors that influence family planning for women with opioid use disorder (OUD). Contraceptive effectiveness, stigma, and incorporation of family planning in recovery services are also discussed. Participants will be able to review family planning and approaches...
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Toolkit for Residential Skill Development
This course is designed as a toolkit for supervisors in residential settings to discuss soft skills for working with clients with their staff. This toolkit can be used independently or as a supplement for staff who have taken the 1.5 hour course, Skill Development for Work in Residential Settings. The...
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Resources and Tips for Person-Centered Planning and Practice
This brief course will provide basic information on what person-centered planning is and how you can begin to integrate it in your practice. Additional resources such as tip sheets for person-centered planning and links to external webinars and resources are included. Estimated time to complete: 15 minutes How it works:...
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Transgender and Gender Expansive Adults: Foundations for Behavioral Health and Medical Tx
This 1-hour self-paced webinar course is intended to provide a brief refresher and foundation for affirming language, terminology, and best practices to use when working with Transgender and Gender Expansive individuals, with a focus on medical and behavioral health settings. After completing this course, participants will be able to: Define...
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Co-Occurring Disorders: What you need to know and prescribing tips
In this video course, Dr. Leah Bauer discusses evidence-based strategies to diagnose and treat co-occurring substance use and psychiatric disorders. This webinar is relevant for both providers and prescribers. After completing this course, participants will be able to: Identify and utilize general principles for diagnosing individuals with COD Discuss the...
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Strategies to Decrease Opioid Prescribing and OUD in Pregnant Women
In this video course, Dr. Marjorie Meyer provides an overview of pain in women, how women are exposed to opioids, and prevention of opioid use disorder (OUD). Participants will be able to review: opioid prescribing in women, consequences of over-prescribing in women, and methods to prevent OUD in women. This...
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