Join the Northwest ATTC next Wednesday, January 27 (12pm-1pm PST), for the first in our 3-part series on pregnant/parenting women and substance use.

Part 1, presented by Dan Dubovsky, MSW, will be about Improving Outcomes by Recognizing and Responding to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) in Individuals.

The majority of those with an FASD are not diagnosed and many have been misdiagnosed. As a result, typical interventions for them in substance use and mental health treatment, corrections, child welfare, and other systems of care are often ineffective and are frequently contraindicated. This presentation will address the importance of recognizing an FASD in those with whom we work or live. The brain damage seen in FASD will be examined, along with common behaviors that result from this damage. A method of identifying those with an FASD will also be identified and we'll touch on how to modify treatment for this population as well.

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In this episode, Goodman Sibeko, MD, PhD, Head of Addiction Psychiatry at the University of Cape Town and Co-Director of the PEPFAR- and SAMHSA-funded South Africa HIV ATTC, joins Glenn and Sebastian to talk about use of MI in South Africa. Topics discussed include: cultural factors in South Africa and how this impacts health care communication, power dynamics in the doctor-patient relationship and the ambivalence that can arise from that imbalance, practitioners’ willingness to shift practice, and how to engage with others to counter toxic communication.

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Webinar: Self-Care Support for Providers (Northwest MHTTC)

January 20, 11am (PST)

Join Aleks Martin, MSW, LSWAIC, SUDP, for the first in an 8-part monthly webinar on a variety of topics of related to provider well-being. This session will cover self-care support for providers, with future sessions addressing mindfulness practice, mental wellness, imposter syndrome, stigma, diversity, and more. Find out more and register here.

Webinar: The Roles of Culture and Collaboration in Preventing Suicide and Substance Misuse in Indigenous Communities (Northwest & Pacific Southwest PTTCs)

January 21, 3pm (PST)

Both suicide and substance misuse continue to be significant issues within indigenous communities, but effective solutions are available and within our reach. Through local community partnerships and cultural practices, we can successfully reduce the multiple, shared factors that impact many health issues, including behavioral health challenges. This webinar will provide an overview of the connections between suicide and substance misuse, the necessity of community partnerships, and ways in which culture can prevent suicide and substance misuse. Find out more and register here.

4-Part Training Series: Stimulants 101 (Great Lakes ATTC)

January 26, February 9, February 23, March 9

Stimulant use has increased over the past decade, and the COVID-19 pandemic has created additional challenges for providers who provide treatment for stimulant use disorder. In this virtual series, participants will learn how stimulants affect the brain, body, and behavior. Presenters will discuss the impact of stimulant use in urban and rural communities and will also provide an overview of evidence-based approaches to stimulant treatment and recovery. Find out more and register here.

Online training: The Impact of Compassion Fatigue in Peer Support Work (Peer Recovery Center of Excellence)

January 26 or February 18 (only register for one)

This one-day training for peers will describe compassion fatigue and secondary traumatic stress, how they happen, and who is susceptible. You’ll also learn how compassion fatigue impacts the peer workforce, how to understand and learn to address it, and ways to prevent and reverse both it and secondary traumatic stress. Find out more and register here.

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