Amid the current COVID-19 social distancing and stay at home orders many behavioral health providers have quickly shifted their primary interactions with clients to remote engagement. For some, this means using video conferencing software to simulate an in-person meeting. However, for many people access to a computer or tablet and reliable internet service is not available. For these individuals you may need to engage with them primarily, or solely, through the phone via voice calls or texts. This tool will provide information about strategies for quality engagement with clients using the phone.    This guidance can be applied to your work during the COVID-19 public health emergency, as well as when engaging with clients who may live in remote, rural, and otherwise difficult to access areas. Please note that it is best to talk with your agency's administration to determine any potential issues or concerns with providing remote services, including, but not limited to, HIPAA compliance, reimbursement, and authorizations. 

The Northeast and Caribbean Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) has been hosting mutual support calls for mental health supervisors and direct service providers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Included in the document are tips and resources that supervisors have shared with us over the last few weeks to address the challenges of providing supervision during this current crisis.

  Coping with a public health emergency can be stressful and worrisome. You may have to deal with uncertainty, concerns about your health and the health of your family and friends, a change in your routine, limited access to needed resources, and more. Thankfully there are steps you can take to care for yourself during difficult times. There are also services and supports available if you need a higher level of emotional care.

Healthcare providers do such important work helping those in need of healing, yet many are stressed, overwhelmed, and worried especially given recent challenges and pressures. To continue providing high-quality care while remaining resilient in the face of ongoing challenges, self-care is critical. Self-care is a set of planned and deliberate actions that you take daily or weekly to manage your stress and create or re-create a feeling of wellness. Self-care activities are what you do to get well, feel well, and stay well. Remember caring for yourself is as important as caring for others! Related Products: Flourishing at Work Webinar Series Flourishing at Work Podcast Series Pause, Breathe, Move: Self-Care for Healthcare Providers

    A public health crisis can cause distress for all involved, including providers of behavioral health services. Attending to your personal wellbeing during this time is just as important as supporting the individuals you serve. Providers are encouraged to be aware of the toll that working with others in distress can have on their own mental wellbeing.

  Educators have been asked to fill many roles during this public health crisis. They have had to adjust to new learning environments, provide emotional support to students, maintain communication with parents, take care of themselves and their families, among other responsibilities. At the same time, they are experiencing the anxiety and worry about the public health crisis along with the rest of the community. Here are some tools to help.

With the current public health crisis, we are facing a new way of engaging and teaching our students. While some of us may have been doing some assignments remotely in the past this new platform and the current social distancing orders have created a whole new set of stressors on our educators, their students, and families. This webinar will provide some helpful hints to help us all survive and thrive during this time while simultaneously taking care of ourselves, our students, and their families.   Educator Self-Care and Thriving During a Public Health Crisis Powerpoint Slides Educator Self-Care and Thriving During a Public Health Crisis Webinar Recording

A public health crisis can cause distress for all involved, including providers of behavioral health services. Attending to your personal wellbeing during this time is just as important as supporting the individuals you serve. Providers are encouraged to be aware of the toll that working with others in distress can have on their own mental wellbeing. This webinar covers the following objectives: Recognize the impact of the current mental health crisis on provider wellbeing Identify the signs of distress and burnout Apply wellness strategies to address distress and burnout   Provider Wellbeing During a Public Health Crisis Recording - April 1, 2020 Provider Wellbeing During a Public Health Crisis Recording - April 21, 2020 Provider Wellbeing During a Public Health Crisis Powerpoint Slides

The focus of this webinar is to provide the support and information that teachers, supervisors, BCBAs, therapists and other professionals supporting youth during Co VID 19 have been seeking. The challenges that Co VID 19 poses to clients and students will be discussed. Strategies for reaching and supporting clients via telehealth platforms and teaching students through the virtual classroom will be identified and discussed. The main focus will be on supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and autism during this difficult time. Individuals across the Autism Spectrum have specific needs and profiles that will be discussed and the supports and strategies needed to address their specific strengths and weaknesses will be explored.   View presentation slides and resource list

The recent events surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic have impacted mental health providers and all who provide support and care in unanticipated ways. This webinar will provide attendees with a brief overview of how the body can react to the stress and trauma related to COVID-19. In this webinar, we will introduce several evidence-based strategies to reduce anxiety, distress, and hyperarousal.   View and Download Presentation Slides, Transcript, and Breathing Exercise