STARTS FEB.20.2016 For the next 12 weeks for 2 hours you will learn how to turn your mental health challenges and chemical dependency challenges into a comedy. This will break the stigma that people face every day. Not only is this an awesome stigma buster but it is also therapeutic in its own way. Don’t think you’re funny? But have always wanted to do stand-up comedy? This may be for you. For more information please contact Elizabeth Jetton. Qualifications: Ages 14-25. Lived experience in chemical dependency or mental...

Humans communicate on many levels: spoken language, tone, body language, style and personality. The fact that we have complex cultural identities and a host of differing past experiences increases the probability of cross-cultural miscommunications. This workshop presents major cross-cultural communication theories, ways that cultural values, power, privilege and differences affect the way we communicate, tools for questioning assumptions, and ways to improve cross-cultural communications skills.

In January of this year, HUD published the Final Rule on Defining "Chronically Homeless." This rule went into effect on January 4, 2016 and all Homeless Continuum of Care program recipients were required to comply with the final rule on January 15, 2016. In this webinar, participants will learn: the history of the definition and the context for the changes an overview of the Final Rule Defining Chronically Homeless an overview of the Chronic Homeless definition an overview of documentation...

Please join the Office of Consumer Partnerships for a webinar to talk about what's happening around the state. We will discuss current legislation, advocacy efforts and the peer support program.

NAMI’s Homefront class is a 6-session educational program for families, caregivers and friends of military service members and vets with mental health conditions. Based on the nationally recognized NAMI Family-to-Family program, NAMI Homefront is designed to address the unique needs of family, caregivers and friends of those who have served or are currently serving our country.  Prospective teachers must be a family member of an active duty military or veteran, be 18 years of age, and be(come) a NAMI member....

Standard trainings are offered by DBHR to prepare consumers to become certified peer counselors.  Adults, youth and parents are eligible for these trainings. Parents and youth on WISe teams must take a Youth/Family training. Please send all applications to Jen McDonald, PO 45330, Lacey WA 98504 or jenmcdon2@dshs.wa.gov Read all of the information on this webpage to understand the application and certification process. If you cannot find the information you need, please call Jen McDonald at 360-725-1718. Please submit an application...

4 free hours of CME following the WSPA Spring meeting! Psychiatrists can dramatically improve the reach and impact of mental health services using integrated care approaches. This free, four hour training is an excellent introduction to providing effective mental health care for populations whether you are part of an integrated care team or run a private practice. Designed for psychiatrists and resident psychiatrists, Applying the Integrated Care Approach was developed using proven adult learning approaches including interactivity, user engagement and active learning. The course, part of the Transforming Clinical Practice Initiative and the...

Ethics and Boundaries for Peer Specialists is a dynamic, interactive workshop designed for Peer Counselors in any role. The content is largely based on the International Association of Peer Specialists document, National Ethical Guidelines and Practice Standards. Participants will come away with a clear understanding of the ethics, guidelines, and boundaries that are essential to their profession. Beth Gould, is a Life Coach, Professional Trainer, and Public Speaker as well as owner of Greater Vision Life Coaching and serving on...

Workshop Description For those who work with youth, managing challenging behaviors that interfere with development, learning or success can be both frustrating and exhausting. This workshop will review challenging behaviors related to aggression, non-compliance and attention-seeking, and will provide a framework for intervening with these behaviors. Participants will analyze the effectiveness of their current approach and develop insights into what is happening when attempts at intervention do not work. They will gain a clear understanding of how to structure interactions...

The Washington Low Income Housing Alliance is excited to announce that registration for the annual Conference on Ending Homelessness is now open. The conference will take place on May 11 and 12, 2016 at the Spokane Convention Center in Spokane, Washington. This event is the largest annual convening of homelessness stakeholders in Washington State and will bring together over 600 people from across the region and neighboring states. This year's program will offer a wide diversity of direct service and advocacy skill building trainings, networking...