Great Lakes MHTTC

The application deadline for this training was April 1, 2024. For questions, please contact Sherrie Nichols ([email protected]).     This virtual certification course trains instructors to teach QPR for Suicide Prevention to their community. Participants first learn about the nature of suicidal communications, what forms these communications take, and how they may be used as the stimulus for a QPR intervention. To gain perspective, participants are introduced to the history of suicide, suicide prevention, and the spectrum of modern-day public health suicide prevention education efforts. Participants then learn to market QPR, target potential Gatekeepers, and how to teach the QPR curriculum.  Participants also learn to deal with pent up audience demands to talk about suicide, survivor issues, and how to make immediate interventions and referrals. Each participant has the opportunity for individual rehearsal and practice through role-plays.     LEARNING OBJECTIVES: To understand the nature, range and importance of suicidal communications and their importance in preventing suicide. To review and understand the groups at greatest risk of suicide and why QPR can work for them. To train participants to teach QPR, for Suicide Prevention. To gain a historical perspective about suicide prevention and how QPR fits into national efforts. To acquire specific knowledge about how audiences may respond to the QPR message and how to react in a helpful manner. To learn how to effectively promote suicide prevention in their own communities. To gain the competence and confidence to teach others how to save lives and help prevent suicidal behaviors.     AUDIENCE: This intensive training series is accepting applications from mental and behavioral health professionals working in HHS Region 5 (IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI). Space is limited.     IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The deadline to apply is April 1, 2024. Applicants will be notified about their enrollment status by April 5, 2024. There is NO COST to attend this virtual QPR certification course for those who are accepted into the training via the Great Lakes MHTTC application process (standard fee: $595.00). This is NOT a webinar. All participants are expected to actively participate for the entire course, including being on camera, using a working microphone, and having the ability to work in breakout rooms/small group exercises. Space is limited – please only apply if you work in HHS Region 5 and you can fully commit to attending the entire 6-hour course. The training will take place on May 1, 2024 from 9:00 AM–3:30 PM CT. Additional details will be shared with accepted applicants. Download the QPR Certified Gatekeeper Instructor Course Outline or visit the QPR website to learn more about the course. Remember: There is no cost to attend if you are accepted into the May 1st training through the Great Lakes MHTTC application process.     HOW TO APPLY: Click the “REGISTER” button at the top of the page to complete the application form.     CERTIFICATES: Registrants who fully attend this event or training will receive a certificate of attendance via email within two weeks after the event or training. Participants who successfully complete the course will be Gatekeeper Instructor certified for three years through QPR.     PRESENTER: Heidi Pritzl, MSW, LCSW   Heidi Pritzl graduated with her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Hawaii Pacific University (HPU) in Honolulu, HI. Twelve years ago, Heidi moved back to St. Germain, Wisconsin with the goal to serve and support her “home” community.  When she returned to Wisconsin she began to work in the field of mental health as a clinical social worker on the inpatient unit at St. Mary’s hospital for Ministry Koller Behavioral Health, which is now Aspirus Koller Behavioral Health. Heidi then transitioned to outpatient mental health in the clinic setting as a Psychotherapist.   Heidi is trained in suicide prevention with the QPR Institute in Seattle, WA, as a Master and Gatekeeper Trainer. Her goal has been to train as many individuals as possible on the warning signs and risk factors of suicide, so they are able to identify when someone needs support to help in the nation’s goal to reduce suicides by 25% by 2025. Recently Heidi has been training college and high school staff to include coaches, in addition to consulting with corporations and universities to implement suicide prevention and mental health support into their businesses.   Heidi is also serving her second term for the NASW Wisconsin Chapter Board as the West Central/North Central/Northeast Branch Representative. She encourages new social workers to enroll in NASW to receive support and continues to work hard to have the same services, supports, and resources to rural Wisconsin as they do in the cities.   Heidi shares, “I know my work will be done when people begin receiving cards, casseroles, and flowers for a recent diagnosis for mental health or after a hospital stay on a psychiatric inpatient unit.”     The Great Lakes MHTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.

Research has indicated that youth may experience racism, prejudice, and bias as early as preschool. In this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their experiences of working with their students and learn strategies to help students navigate a culturally complex world. We will discuss how implicit bias may influence and impact expectations and interactions with youth. Participants will walk away with strategies to discuss these important issues with youth and learn how to support students as they encounter racism and racial trauma.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Identify the impact of racial stress and trauma. Explore the impact of prejudice, bias, and privilege. Discuss strategies to support students who are impacted by racial stress and trauma   CERTIFICATES: Registrants who fully attend this event or training will receive a certificate of attendance via email within two weeks after the event or training.    PRESENTERS: Jessica S. Henry, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Georgia. She is the cofounder and vice president of program development and evaluation for the Black Mental Wellness Corp., and founder and CEO of Community Impact: Consultation & Psychological Services—a trauma-informed organization whose mission is to provide trauma-informed services to individuals and organizations affected by traumatic events. Henry is the previous senior director of behavioral health for one of Washington, DC’s largest Federally Qualified Health Centers, clinical director of a level-5 close security male prison and Georgia’s largest youth homeless shelter. Overall, Henry is passionate about the mental health of individuals in Black and under resourced communities and has specialized in increasing access to treatment and providing the highest quality of evidence-based mental health treatment services to underserved youth, families, and adults exposed to traumatic events (e.g., community violence, abuse, neglect). She received her BS from Howard University, MA from Columbia University, and PhD in clinical psychology from The George Washington University. She is from the greater Washington, DC metropolitan area. For more information about Henry, please visit BlackMentalWellness.com or ImpactTheCommunity.com. She can also be found on Instagram @BlackMentalWellness or @CommunityImpact_CP. Dana L. Cunningham, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and cofounder and vice president of community outreach and engagement at Black Mental Wellness, Corp. She is also program director at the National Center for School Mental Health in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Cunningham is passionate about increasing access to culturally responsive and antiracist mental health care for underserved youth and uplifting the voices of marginalized populations. Cunningham also authored a children’s book, A Day I’ll Never Forget, to support children who have been impacted by the incarceration of a loved one. Additionally, Cunningham owns a private practice in the greater Washington, DC area, where she resides. Cunningham received a BA in psychology from Spelman College and obtained her MA and PhD in clinical psychology from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. To learn more about Cunningham, please visit BlackMentalWellness.com. This training is in partnership with Black Mental Wellness. The Great Lakes MHTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.

Coaching employees means actively developing their skills on the job, while encouraging and training them to solve problems and make their own decisions. This style of leadership fits with a shift in workplace cultures where leaders can no longer simply tell their direct reports what to do and then monitor how they do it. This session describes the difference between coaching and supervising with practical tips for leaders and aspiring leaders to make this shift.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES Distinguish differences between coaching and supervising Detail preparation steps for coaching Describe key elements of a coaching session   CONTINUING EDUCATION Registrants who fully attend this training will be eligible to receive 1 continuing education (CE) hour certified by the Minnesota Board of Social Work. CE certificates are provided by People Incorporated Training Institute.   PRESENTER: Russ Turner, MA, Director of the People Incorporated Training Institute During Russ’s 16-year tenure, he has written and taught thousands of hours of person-centered curriculum to help people become more effective helpers, communicators, and leaders. His audience includes workers and leaders across a wide range of organizations from human services, healthcare, and libraries, to law enforcement and corrections. He trains trainers, works with management, and has consulted and coached on training projects across multiple sectors of the economy. He has worked as an educator for three decades in a variety of countries and settings including Japan, the Czech Republic, and the UK. His teaching philosophy is that adults learn best when they are challenged, the material is applicable to work situations, and sessions are interactive and engaging.   This training is provided by our valued partners at the People Incorporated Training Institute. The Great Lakes MHTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.

  The goal of this webinar is to advance practitioners’ knowledge of and sensitivity to Judaism and the greater Jewish community. Judaism is not only a religion, but a culture as well, and this presentation will highlight the diverse range of Jewish identity and expression. We will discuss Judaism’s values, beliefs, traditions, rituals, and worldviews will be discussed and how these cultural elements manifest in everyday life. This is an important training for those who work closely with the Jewish community, have clients with Jewish family members, and/or for those who are interested in increasing their cultural competency of Judaism and Jewish Communities in general.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to: Identify several Jewish identities and their expression in everyday life Apply new strategies when working with individuals from the Jewish community Summarize cultural-specific issues that may arise when working with Jewish clients Identify Jewish myths and stereotypes and also recall factual data and statistics related to the Jewish population   PRESENTER: Moshe Moeller, PhD Moshe Moeller, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in cross-cultural fatherhood, parenting, couples, family and group therapy, and paternal mental health. He is an Attending Psychologist at Montefiore Medical Center and Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Moeller is currently the Associate Program Director of Montefiore's Supporting Healthy Relationships and HERO Dads programs. These are two family strengthening programs funded by the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Family Assistance (OFA), Health Marriage and Responsible Fatherhood (HMRF) grants. Over the past decade he has been conducting and presenting fatherhood and relationship education research an has been providing clinical services for fathers and families from diverse backgrounds. Dr. Moeller received his bachelor's degree in psychology from Queens College and his master's and doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology from Adelphi University, Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology. He also received his First Talmudic Degree from Sh'or Yoshuv Institute. He has specialized training in psychodynamic therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) and Gottman Method Couple Therapy and is a Certified PREP 8.0, Nurturing Fathers, and 24/7 Dad Facilitator. Outside of work he enjoys playing piano, spending time outdoors, reading, cooking, painting, and spending time with his family. Dr. Moeller and his wife live in Stony Point, NY with their 3 children.   This training is provided by our valued partners at the Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities.   The Great Lakes MHTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.

  In this training, you'll gain knowledge, practical communication strategies, and insights into cultural nuances to help you navigate interactions with respect and understanding. The workshop also explores current political and humanitarian issues impacting the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, fostering your awareness of the complex realities individuals and communities are facing. You’ll acquire valuable tools to enhance your ability to provide culturally competent services and contribute meaningfully to the well-being of the Middle Eastern community.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES Develop culturally sensitive communication skills to effectively engage with Muslim individuals within the Middle Eastern community. Identify cultural nuances and sensitivities within the Middle Eastern community that may impact social work practices and interventions. Gain an understanding of the political and humanitarian issues affecting the MENA region.   PRESENTER Jasmin Abu-Hummos, MSW, LSW and Walaa Kanan, MSW, LSW Jasmin Abu-Hummos is a Palestinian American licensed social worker who has been practicing social work for four years. She is the founder of Yusuf Mental Health, a mental health agency that provides services to the underserved population of Arabic-speaking and Muslim individuals in Ohio. Jasmin also works per diem at Toledo Hospital in their pediatric psychiatric unit. Outside of work, Jasmin dedicates her time to initiatives around the city that educate underserved communities about de-stigmatizing mental health. She also serves as an advocate for human rights and equity initiatives globally.   Walaa Kanan is a master's level licensed social worker currently providing therapy through private practice. Wall is a second generation, immigrant and proud Palestinian who utilizes her cultural background to inform her practice. Wall's focus with clients revolves around trauma, gender-based, violence, relationship dynamics, and working through a decolonizing lens. Outside of work, Wall serves as an advocate attempting to bring attention to the various issues she is passionate about, including consent, equal access, and liberation.     This training is provided by our valued partners at the Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities. The Great Lakes MHTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.

Please note: This recording will only be available until May 28, 2024. Determinants of health are varied and many, encompassing biological, social, structural, environmental, legal, and political determinants. In combination, these determinants bridge downstream and upstream locations; for example, from the clinic office to the school classroom to state-specific legislation. This 90-minute virtual session will cover the many determinants of health, their definitions, related impacts and outcomes, and current interventions, such as social prescribing and CARE courts. We will also discuss the range of competence and importance of advocacy through a trauma-informed lens to advance holistic health for collective benefit.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Participants will: Gain an understanding of the varied and many determinants of health Identify interconnections and impacts among multiple determinants of health Learn current interventions and what is important to help close gaps in care   PRESENTER: Jean Balestrery, PhD Jean E. Balestrery holds a Joint PhD in Social Work and Anthropology from University of Michigan, a MA in Anthropology from University of Michigan, a MSW from University of Washington and a BA from Brown University. Dr. Balestrery is founder and CEO of Integrated Care Counsel, LLC, a Spirit of Eagles Hampton Faculty Fellow and a licensed independent behavioral health clinician. An interdisciplinary scholar-practitioner with more than twenty years of combined experience in research, training and practice, Dr. Balestrery has presented research nationally and internationally with a focus on holistic health and wellbeing across the life course. Dr. Balestrery is currently a National Association of Social Workers Committee Member for LGBTQ+ Issues, Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Grant Reviewer and Study of Environmental Arctic Change (SEARCH) Co-Production of Knowledge discussion participant.   The Great Lakes MHTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.