This training calendar is designed to be a statewide resource about the latest training opportunities in mental health and substance abuse recovery across Washington State. Most of these trainings are organized by outside organizations, so make sure to scroll down on the page of the training you’re interested in if you have questions or need to contact someone about the training. We invite you to learn about upcoming events and/or request that your training event be added to the calendar!
Location: Kelso, Washington Youth and Families involved in multiple systems want to hear your personal story of hope! If you and or your family have been on a journey of recovery for a year or more this training may be for you! For more information or to apply, please CLICK HERE.
N. Central/Moses Lake The Trauma-Informed Peer Support Workshop explores the elements of safety, transparency, reciprocal and collaborative relationships, cultural considerations and personal exploration to find the meaning each of us attach to our experiences of trauma and loss. It explains how the peer relationship is key to recovery from trauma and challenges in each of us to discover our own Next Steps. The training is interactive, engaging and a critical tool for peer support specialists. It Is based on real...
2018 Behavioral Health Town Hall: Recovery Peer Support Services are expanding for individuals in recovery and in Substance Use (SUD) Treatment! For individuals in mental health or substance use treatment, their families, peer supporters, community advocates, healthcare partners and others who would like to participate Hear current news from the Behavioral Health and Recovery Division staff; Jennifer Bliss, Manager of the Office of Consumer Partnerships Pattie Marshall, Peer Support Program Administrator Cheryl Wilcox, ATR and Tribal Grant Program Manager Get...
Great Rivers For a full schedule of Holding the Hope 2018 Certified Peer Counselor Training Opportunities, click here!
Join the movement. Sometimes first aid isn’t a bandage, or CPR, or calling 911. Sometimes first aid is YOU. A person you know could be experiencing a mental health or substance use problem. Learn an action plan to help. You are more likely to encounter someone in an emotional or mental crisis than someone having a heart attack. Learn how to help a friend, family member, coworker or neighbor in need. Get trained in Mental Health First Aid. Take a...
Spokane County Certified Peer Counselors must document their work, but that documentation must be done in a way that is consistent with their unique role. This workshop helps peer support workers understand requirements of Medicaid and the Washington Administrative Codes, focusing on the type of documentations most often required by CPCs. Expect a simple but thorough method, with lots of practice. For more information or to register, please CLICK HERE. For a full schedule of Holding the Hope 2018 Certified Peer Counselor...
WHEN: Last Monday of every other month beginning March 26th, 2018 9 AM to 10 AM WHO: Peers who are working in peer support positions WHAT: We will discuss topics that working peers have requested, such as: Communication Skills Youth and Family Peer Support WRAP – Wellness Recovery Action Plans Coping Skills Documentation For more information, please CLICK HERE.
Culturally Relevant Frameworks for Understanding the Impact of Trauma Experienced by African American Males Understanding trauma through an Africana Paradigm Understanding race-based schemas and connection to trauma Understanding the neurobiological impact when engaging issues of race and oppression The historic and current trauma experienced by African American/Black males An Ecological System approach to trauma and the connection with systems of oppression affecting African American/Black males Culturally relevant healing techniques that incorporate “Trauma-Informed” interventions For more information or to register, please CLICK...
2018 Behavioral Health Town Hall: Recovery Peer Support Services are expanding for individuals in recovery and in Substance Use (SUD) Treatment! For individuals in mental health or substance use treatment, their families, peer supporters, community advocates, healthcare partners and others who would like to participate Hear current news from the Behavioral Health and Recovery Division staff; Jennifer Bliss, Manager of the Office of Consumer Partnerships Pattie Marshall, Peer Support Program Administrator Cheryl Wilcox, ATR and Tribal Grant Program Manager Get...
Increase skills to aid the healing of trauma impacts among African American/Black males Revisit the Africana Paradigm Viewing trauma through the Africana Paradigm Increasing our knowledge about the impact of Posttraumatic Slave Syndrome African American/Black males healing from the impact of Posttraumatic Slave Syndrome by centering African American/Black experience Managing racial trauma through recoding race-based schemas Using an Africana framework when assessing African American/Black male’s reaction to traumatic events Keys to developing positive African American/Black male masculinities Facilitating African American/Black...
We encourage providers, state agencies, and consumer advocacy organizations to send us your training opportunities. To request that your training event be added to the calendar, please contact Alison Avery at aavery@thewashingtoncouncil.org and include the following information:
