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Training Calendar

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!

STAY* – A brief intervention for families of adolescents with disruptive behaviors

Cascade Mental Healthcare 2428 W Reynolds Ave, Centralia, WA

STAY is a brief intervention for families with adolescents (11+) experiencing moderate disruptive behaviors and/or other co-morbid mental health issues (depression, anxiety). The STAY model uses a hybrid of evidence-based strategies and techniques that include parent management interventions and components of cognitive behavioral therapy which are delivered through a multi-step approach over the course of 4-8 sessions. At the conclusion of the 4-8 sessions, guidance is provided as to how to transition a family into an extended treatment, if needed....

STAY* – A brief intervention for families of adolescents with disruptive behaviors

North Sound Behavioral Health Organization - Snohomish Training Room 301 Valley Mall Way, Suite 110, Mount Vernon, WA

STAY is a brief intervention for families with adolescents (11+) experiencing moderate disruptive behaviors and/or other co-morbid mental health issues (depression, anxiety). The STAY model uses a hybrid of evidence-based strategies and techniques that include parent management interventions and components of cognitive behavioral therapy which are delivered through a multi-step approach over the course of 4-8 sessions. At the conclusion of the 4-8 sessions, guidance is provided as to how to transition a family into an extended treatment, if needed....

STAY* – A brief intervention for families of adolescents with disruptive behaviors

Children's Home Society of WA 2323 N Discovery Place, Spokane Valley, WA

STAY is a brief intervention for families with adolescents (11+) experiencing moderate disruptive behaviors and/or other co-morbid mental health issues (depression, anxiety). The STAY model uses a hybrid of evidence-based strategies and techniques that include parent management interventions and components of cognitive behavioral therapy which are delivered through a multi-step approach over the course of 4-8 sessions. At the conclusion of the 4-8 sessions, guidance is provided as to how to transition a family into an extended treatment, if needed....

STAY* – A brief intervention for families of adolescents with disruptive behaviors

Comprehensive Healthcare - Auditorium 402 S. 4th Ave, Yakima, WA

STAY is a brief intervention for families with adolescents (11+) experiencing moderate disruptive behaviors and/or other co-morbid mental health issues (depression, anxiety). The STAY model uses a hybrid of evidence-based strategies and techniques that include parent management interventions and components of cognitive behavioral therapy which are delivered through a multi-step approach over the course of 4-8 sessions. At the conclusion of the 4-8 sessions, guidance is provided as to how to transition a family into an extended treatment, if needed....

Supporting the Youth Peer Support Role Within Your Organization

About the Webinar: Pacific Northwest (Region10) Mental Health Technology Transfer Center in partnership with Pathways RTC bring you "Supporting the Youth Peer Support Role Within Your Organization.". Youth peer support is an emerging and innovative role within mental health that is seen as valuable for young adults who are system involved. While many agencies want to employ or do employ youth peer support specialists, there are many questions and challenges regarding how to best support this role. In this webinar...

King County – WaHCA Peer Continuing Education Series – Documentation

Peer Seattle 1520 Bellevue Ave STE 100, Seattle, WA

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, CLICK HERE.

Snohomish county – WaHCA Peer Continuing Education Series – Co-Occurring Disorders

Everett Community College 2000 Tower Street, GWH 264, Everett, WA

Co-occurring Disorders Training for Peer Support Counselors is interactive and provides useful tools for Peer Support Counselors working with people who experience co-occurring disorders – the coexistence of both a mental health and a substance use disorder. It will further define co-occurring disorders, introduce study results, the Stages of Change, relapse prevention, and cover the SAMHSA perspective. In a classroom setting, peer counselors will learn how to positively work with people who experience co-occurring disorders. For more information or to register, CLICK...

Skagit county – WaHCA Peer Continuing Education Series – WRAP Level 2 (5-Day)

Valley Inn Convention Center 2300 Market Street, Mt Vernon, WA

Spend five days learning to become a WRAP Facilitator.** This course is designed to help you become a powerful change agent as a WRAP Facilitator. You will gain a deeper understanding of the recovery process and learn to: work with people who have mental health challenges to discover the strengths they have and can use to enhance their recovery; effectively share the underlying concepts necessary to recovery – hope, personal responsibility, education, self-advocacy, and support; work with individuals and groups...

Spokane County – WaHCA Peer Continuing Education Series – WRAP Seminar 1 for Peer Support Counselors (2-days)

Ramada by Wyndham 8909 W Airport Dr, Spokane, WA

WRAP® Seminar 1 Training for Peer Counselors (2-days)  WRAP® workshops are designed to be highly interactive. Facilitators encourage participation at whatever level feels comfortable. WRAP® is a living document that is unique to everyone. WRAP® facilitators skillfully share this simple and profound educational model so that participants can incorporate WRAP® into their lives. Through engagement in a WRAP® Seminar 1 workshop, participants will have a good understanding of the Key Concepts of Wellness and Recovery, and explore ways to integrate...

Grant County – WaHCA Peer Continuing Education Series – De-Escalation/Calm in the Storm

Best Western Lake Front Hotel 300 West Marina Dr., Sage Room, Moses Lake, WA

The De-Escalation/Calm in the Storm curriculum is founded upon the fundamental concepts of respect, support, prevention, and the mutual relationship.  Peers will be provided with an array of effective non-violent skills that are designed to promote person-centered and recovery-based approaches. Peers will leave the workshop with skills and strategies for supporting someone whose behavior may escalate, while preserving the helping alliance. For more information or to register, please CLICK HERE.

Posting a training event

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:

  • Date
  • Title
  • Location
  • Brief summary
  • Contact information
  • Copy of the flier or registration brochure