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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191204T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062019
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SUMMARY:Cowlitz County – WaHCA Peer Continuing Education Series – Co-Occurring Disorders
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/cowlitz-county-wahca-peer-continuing-education-series-co-occurring-disorders/
ORGANIZER;CN="Holding%20the%20Hope":MAILTO:Sharon@holdingthehope.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191202T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062019
CREATED:20190222T220630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190222T220630Z
UID:3234-1575277200-1575304200@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Spokane County – DBHR Peer Continuing Education Series – Trauma Informed Peer Support
DESCRIPTION: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 peers own lived experience of trauma and recovery.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/spokane-county-dbhr-peer-continuing-education-series-trauma-informed-peer-support/
ORGANIZER;CN="Holding%20the%20Hope":MAILTO:Sharon@holdingthehope.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191120T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191120T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062019
CREATED:20191106T202451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191106T202451Z
UID:3371-1574245800-1574253000@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Advancing Equity in Cancer Care for People with Mental Illness
DESCRIPTION:Patients with serious mental illness (SMI) experience inequities in cancer care that contribute to increased cancer mortality. Comorbid mental illness is also associated with increased healthcare utilization and costs compared to other patients with cancer. Proactive psychiatry consultation and person-centered\, team-based care are promising approaches that may increase access to cancer care. We will discuss how we adapted the collaborative care model to address the needs of patients with SMI and cancer and share best practices and case examples. \nFor more information on this free webinar\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/advancing-equity-in-cancer-care-for-people-with-mental-illness/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191120T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062019
CREATED:20190222T212719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190222T212719Z
UID:3231-1574240400-1574267400@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:King County – DBHR Peer Continuing Education Series – Trauma Informed Peer Support
DESCRIPTION: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 peers own lived experience of trauma and recovery.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/king-county-dbhr-peer-continuing-education-series-trauma-informed-peer-support/
ORGANIZER;CN="Holding%20the%20Hope":MAILTO:Sharon@holdingthehope.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191119T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191119T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062019
CREATED:20191101T163115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191101T163251Z
UID:3369-1574166600-1574172000@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Rural Suicide Prevention in Farm and Ranch Communities
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by HRSA’s Office of Regional Operations-Denver \nThis FREE Webinar is designed for rural providers\, organizations\, and communities across the nation.  It is being presented to commemorate National Rural Health Day\, in conjunction with the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy’s multi-day activities.  \nDESCRIPTION: \nThe purpose of this webinar is to enhance knowledge of stress and suicide in rural areas\, with a focus on farm and ranch communities\, and to highlight stress/suicide prevention activities.  The webinar will feature examples of suicide prevention programs designed to address agricultural stress and suicide from a community-based perspective.  Presenters include Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE)\, LivingWorks\, and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.  Suicide prevention resources will be provided. \nTo join the webinar\, Click on the Link and Use the Dial-In information below: \nLink: https://hrsaseminar.adobeconnect.com/rsp-farm-ranch-communities/ \nDial-In: 888-989-7695; Participant Passcode: 6473800  \n No registration is required. \n For questions\, contact KPatton@HRSA.gov.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/rural-suicide-prevention-in-farm-and-ranch-communities/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191113T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062019
CREATED:20190222T211226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190222T211226Z
UID:3229-1573635600-1573662600@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Franklin or Benton County – WaHCA Peer Continuing Education Series – Culture & Diversity
DESCRIPTION:Recovery is Culturally-Based! is a Diversity Focus training that strives to reinforce diversity\, inclusion\, and engagement in Peer Support work in order to build and maintain a diverse workforce\, foster and develop an inclusive workplace\, and promote inclusive diversity to deliver the best services to our Peers. Diversity Focus training develops cultural awareness and sensitivity to others in a multicultural work environment. This Diversity Focus training includes activities and ideas that help ensure we foster an atmosphere of shared ownership on diversity issues. The goal is to build a culture of inclusion where the superiority of a social or cultural group\, as well as sexism and racist language do not exist.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/franklin-or-benton-county-wahca-peer-continuing-education-series-culture-diversity/
ORGANIZER;CN="Holding%20the%20Hope":MAILTO:Sharon@holdingthehope.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191106T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062019
CREATED:20190222T210724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190222T210724Z
UID:3227-1573030800-1573045200@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Pierce County – WaHCA Peer Continuing Education Series – Documentation
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/pierce-county-wahca-peer-continuing-education-series-documentation/
ORGANIZER;CN="Holding%20the%20Hope":MAILTO:Sharon@holdingthehope.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191031T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062019
CREATED:20190222T210232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190222T210232Z
UID:3225-1572339600-1572539400@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:King County – WaHCA Continuing Education Series – WRAP Refresher (3 – Day)
DESCRIPTION:The course is only open to WA state Certified Peer Counselors.  The WRAP® Refresher is a interactive course co-facilitated by the Copeland Center Advanced Level Facilitators to sharpen and expand facilitation skills to further engage groups in the Wellness Recovery Action Planning. \nThrough attendance in this course WRAP Facilitators will: \n1.Recognize expanded options on how to give effective group introductions. \n2.Identify additional knowledge areas\, values and ethics of WRAP. \n3.Apply at least one new skill to sharpen and expand group facilitation skills. \n4.Develop new and creative approaches to facilitation to accommodate participant challenges and differing group needs. \nRecommended for WRAP Facilitators to enhance knowledge and skills with WRAP and to get updates on implementing WRAP as an Evidence-Based Practice (EBP). \n*Attendees for this workshop must have prior completion of WRAP Seminar 2: WRAP for Facilitators\, and must be a Washington State Certified Peer Counselor. Priority will be given to facilitators who need the refresher (every 2 years).  Please submit a copy or photo of your WRAP Seminar 2 certificate to Sharon@holdingthehope.com within one week of registration.  Failure to submit a copy of your certificate may result in the loss of your spot in this workshop.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/king-county-wahca-continuing-education-series-wrap-refresher-3-day/
ORGANIZER;CN="Holding%20the%20Hope":MAILTO:Sharon@holdingthehope.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191015T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191016T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062019
CREATED:20190222T210023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190222T210023Z
UID:3223-1571130000-1571243400@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Stevens County – WaHCA Peer Continuing Education Series – WRAP Seminar 1 for Peer Support Counselors (2-days)
DESCRIPTION: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 the philosophy into daily life. Participants of WRAP® Seminar 1 workshops will engage in a facilitated self-exploration process. They will unearth strengths and create personal powerful action plans to deal with life’s challenges. Through attending this experiential workshop\, as well as time spent developing a personal WRAP®\, participants can fulfill the prerequisites needed to attend a WRAP Facilitator training.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/stevens-county-wahca-peer-continuing-education-series-wrap-seminar-1-for-peer-support-counselors-2-days/
ORGANIZER;CN="Holding%20the%20Hope":MAILTO:Sharon@holdingthehope.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191005T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062019
CREATED:20190726T212340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190726T212418Z
UID:3338-1570194000-1570291200@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:NAMI Washington 2019 State Conference
DESCRIPTION:Forty years ago NAMI began its work fighting stigma and increasing education around mental health issues. This year\, the NAMI Washington State Conference will bring together people living with mental illness\, family members\, legal\, medical and research professionals and providers\, over two days to explore and celebrate the last 40 years of work in the mental health field\, and to consider where we have yet to go. \nThe conference begins on Friday\, October 4th at 1:00 PM and ends on Saturday\, October 5th at 4:00 PM. \nBelow you will find links to register for the conference\, make hotel reservations\, obtain a scholarship application\, as well as submit artwork for the art show. \nBEFORE YOU REGISTER \nIt is important to know a few things before you register: \n\nEarly Bird Registration is open until September 7th. After that the registration fees for the conference will increase.\nThe Conference Registration fee includes access to the conference\, vendors\, art show\, and the following meals: Friday Dinner\, Saturday Breakfast and Lunch\, as well as snacks.\nThe Conference Registration fee is SEPARATE from the hotel room reservations.  In order to make hotel reservations see the section below about the Howard Johnson Plaza in Yakima.\nIf you are bringing guests who will join you for meals\, you can purchase guest meal tickets during the registration process. Passes can be purchased for specific meals or for all meals.\nIf you are not currently a member of NAMI\, become one today and you can register for the conference at the NAMI Member Rate! To become a NAMI member click here.\n\nRegister by September 7th and get the Early Bird Registration Rate! \nJust visit the \n NAMI 2019 State Conference Registration \nHoward Johnson Plaza \nATTENDEES MUST MAKE THEIR OWN HOTEL RESERVATIONS SEPARATE FROM CONFERENCE REGISTRATION \nThe Howard Johnson Plaza has set aside rooms for NAMI WA Conference attendees. Conference Guests should call the front desk at 509-452-6511 and reference the NAMI WA Conference and October 4-5 stay dates in order to get the discounted Conference Rate. The rate is $89.00 + tax per night and includes breakfast every morning. \nHotel location: 9 N. 9th St.\, Yakima\, WA\, 98901 \nSCHOLARSHIP\, ART SHOW\, AND AWARD FORMS \nScholarships \nThere are limited scholarships available to help members of NAMI Washington attend the conference.  Please click on the Conference Scholarship Application below. For people living with behavioral health condition in King County you may be eligible to apply for an additional scholarship from NAMI Seattle – click here for that information. \n\nConference Scholarship Application\nConference Art Show Submission
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/nami-washington-2019-state-conference/
LOCATION:Yakima Convention Center\, 10 North 8th Street \, Yakima\, WA\, 98901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190923T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190927T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062019
CREATED:20190222T192413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190222T192413Z
UID:3220-1569229200-1569601800@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Kitsap county – WaHCA Peer Continuing Education Series – WRAP Level 2 (5-Day)
DESCRIPTION: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: \n• work with people who have mental health challenges to discover the strengths they have and can use to enhance their recovery;\n• effectively share the underlying concepts necessary to recovery – hope\, personal responsibility\, education\, self-advocacy\, and support;\n• work with individuals and groups to develop a WRAP;\n• teach about wellness tools and strategies;\n• empower and motivate people to work toward recovery – feeling the way they want to feel\, making their lives the way they want them to be\, and moving toward meeting their life goals; and\n• use interaction and presentation styles and strategies that enhance recovery. \nWRAP Seminar 1: Intro to WRAP is a pre-requisite for WRAP Seminar 2: WRAP for Facilitators – Attendees MUST supply questionnaire answers and appropriate documentation to attend WRAP Seminar 2.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/kitsap-county-wahca-peer-continuing-education-series-wrap-level-2-5-day/
ORGANIZER;CN="Holding%20the%20Hope":MAILTO:Sharon@holdingthehope.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190921T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190922T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062019
CREATED:20190318T204350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190318T204350Z
UID:3244-1569052800-1569171600@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:NAMI Signature Education Program - Provider Education
DESCRIPTION:This training will now take place in Yakima during the weekend of September 21 and 22\, 2019. Applications will be due Friday\, August 30th and can be found on the \nNAMI WA website\, or by clicking here. \n**No need to resubmit an application if you have already sent one in** \nFor more information regarding Provider Education Training\, please see below. \n________________________________________________________ \nAre you a mental health professional? Do you live with a mental health condition\, or do you have a family member who does? Do you fall into more than one of these categories? Then becoming a presenter for this program may be for you! \nThis program is designed as a staff development program for front-line professionals who work directly with people with mental health conditions. The course is designed to expand the participants’ compassion for people affected by mental health conditions—those with the condition and their family/caregivers—and to promote a collaborative model of care. \nTo be eligible to become a presenter you must meet one (1) of three (3) requirements (and you can fall into more than one category!) \n\nBe a mental health professional\nBe living with a mental illness\nHave a family member who is living with a mental illness\n\nThis is a team-based presentation\, we encourage complete teams to come to the training together. The ideal team size is 3 trained individuals\, but in some circumstances can be a team of 2\, as long as those 2 people meet all three required roles (listed above). NAMI Affiliates who already have trained teams are encouraged to send more folks in order to continue building their teams! \nThe application deadline is Friday\, August 30th\, so get your applications in soon!
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/nami-signature-education-program-provider-education/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190910T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190910T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062019
CREATED:20190821T225307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190821T225307Z
UID:3342-1568102400-1568131200@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:World Suicide Prevention Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us on World Suicide Prevention Day as we present practical\, evidence-based strategies that will save lives. This is a conference you do not want to miss. \nFeatured Workshops\nSafety Planning Intervention Unpacked  (It’s More than Filling out a Form!) \nwith Gregory K. Brown\, Ph.D.\, Barbara H. Stanely\, Ph.D.\, & Kelly L. Green\, Ph.D.  \nFor years\, safety plans have been filled out to assist people at risk for suicide\, but not all safety plans are created equal! The developers of the Safety Planning Intervention will be in town to teach us how to ensure safety plans have their maximum impact. \nWhat if it’s that Simple? Non-Demanding Caring Contacts for Suicide Prevention: \nwith Amanda Kerbrat\, MSW\, LICSW\nPsychiatry and Behavioral Sciences\, University of Washington\, School of Medicine \nFor decades\, research has indicated that the Caring Contacts intervention may be an efficacious\, scalable\, and low-cost intervention for reducing suicidal behaviors. Learn about this simple approach for reducing suicide risk with a local suicide prevention champion. This training will also address practical considerations for implementation such as the target population\, message content\, delivery options\, and contact modality (e.g.\, postal mail\, email and text messages). \nAdvanced LEARN® SAVES LIVES for School Mental Health Professionals \nwith Harry Brown\, M.A.\, LMFT\nForefront Suicide Prevention in the Schools\, Mercer Island Youth and Family Services \nThere is a lot more we can do to prevent youth suicides from happening. This three-hour suicide prevention training is designed with the school mental health professional in mind teaching practical skills in how to identify\, intervene and provide on-going support to youth and young adults who are at-risk. This trainer has carried out hundreds of successful interventions with youth in schools during the course of his 25 year career. \nPresented by Forefront Suicide Prevention\, a Center of Excellence at the University of Washington\, and Northwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center.  This event is made possible with funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the Washington State Department of Health. \nFor more information or to register\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/world-suicide-prevention-conference/
LOCATION:University of Washington – Kane Hall\, 4069 Spokane Ln\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190912
DTSTAMP:20260419T062019
CREATED:20190402T223331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190402T223331Z
UID:3260-1567987200-1568246399@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Peer to Peer Summit 2019
DESCRIPTION:Experience our annual customer event held at Foxwood’s Resort and Casino in scenic Mashantucket\, CT. \nTwo and a half days of informative sessions\, networking opportunities\, face to face time with Echo staff\, and unexpected surprises planned for you each evening. \nSave $100 by registering early. Save on resort reservations as well. We’ve negotiated a special rate of only $129 per night! \nThere’s a limited number of rooms available at this special rate giving you two great reasons to book today!
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/peer-to-peer-summit-2019/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190905T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190905T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062019
CREATED:20190222T191618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190222T191618Z
UID:3218-1567674000-1567701000@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Clark County – WaHCA Peer Continuing Education Series – De-Escalation/Calm in the Storm
DESCRIPTION:Continuing Education Workshop for Peer Support Counselors\nThe De-Escalation 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.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/clark-county-wahca-peer-continuing-education-series-de-escalation-calm-in-the-storm/
ORGANIZER;CN="Holding%20the%20Hope":MAILTO:Sharon@holdingthehope.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190808T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190808T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062019
CREATED:20190222T185206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190222T185206Z
UID:3216-1565251200-1565283600@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Spokane County – WaHCA Peer CE Series – Peers in Crisis & Suicide Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Peers in Crisis & Suicide Prevention is a 2 part workshop that builds on itself.  Participants will leave the morning session with an ability to recognize if the peer they are working with is in crisis\, what to do about it and how to support the peer and still stay grounded themselves.  The afternoon session will be based on the morning session and will provide additional tools for identifying a person at risk of suicide and responding appropriately.  Both sessions will include opportunities for practice.  Participants must attend both sessions.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/spokane-county-wahca-peer-ce-series-peers-in-crisis-suicide-prevention/
ORGANIZER;CN="Holding%20the%20Hope":MAILTO:Sharon@holdingthehope.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190807T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190807T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062019
CREATED:20190222T184121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190222T184121Z
UID:3214-1565168400-1565195400@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Stevens County – WaHCA Peer CE Series – Peers in Crisis & Suicide Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Peers in Crisis & Suicide Prevention is a 2 part workshop that builds on itself.  Participants will leave the morning session with an ability to recognize if the peer they are working with is in crisis\, what to do about it and how to support the peer and still stay grounded themselves.  The afternoon session will be based on the morning session and will provide additional tools for identifying a person at risk of suicide and responding appropriately.  Both sessions will include opportunities for practice.  Participants must attend both sessions.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/stevens-county-wahca-peer-ce-series-peers-in-crisis-suicide-prevention/
ORGANIZER;CN="Holding%20the%20Hope":MAILTO:Sharon@holdingthehope.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190807T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190807T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062019
CREATED:20190222T183650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190222T183650Z
UID:3212-1565168400-1565195400@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Lewis County – WaHCA Peer Continuing Education Series – Ethics & Boundaries
DESCRIPTION:Ethics & Boundaries in Peer Support  is a dynamic\, interactive workshop designed for Peer Support 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. \nPlease note\, lunch will not be provided.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/lewis-county-wahca-peer-continuing-education-series-ethics-boundaries/
ORGANIZER;CN="Holding%20the%20Hope":MAILTO:Sharon@holdingthehope.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190807T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190807T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062019
CREATED:20190222T183429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190222T183429Z
UID:3210-1565168400-1565195400@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Kitsap County – WaHCA Peer Continuing Education Series – Culture & Diversity
DESCRIPTION:Recovery is Culturally-Based! \nRecovery is Culturally-Based! is a Diversity Focus training that strives to reinforce diversity\, inclusion\, and engagement in Peer Support work in order to build and maintain a diverse workforce\, foster and develop an inclusive workplace\, and promote inclusive diversity to deliver the best services to our Peers. Diversity Focus training develops cultural awareness and sensitivity to others in a multicultural work environment. This Diversity Focus training includes activities and ideas that help ensure we foster an atmosphere of shared ownership on diversity issues. The goal is to build a culture of inclusion where the superiority of a social or cultural group\, as well as sexism and racist language do not exist.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/kitsap-county-wahca-peer-continuing-education-series-culture-diversity/
ORGANIZER;CN="Holding%20the%20Hope":MAILTO:Sharon@holdingthehope.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190730T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190731T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062019
CREATED:20190221T221553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190221T221553Z
UID:3205-1564477200-1564590600@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Kitsap County – WaHCA Peer Continuing Education Series – WRAP Seminar 1 for Peer Support Counselors (2-days)
DESCRIPTION:WRAP® Seminar 1 Training for Peer Counselors (2-days)  \nWRAP® 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 the philosophy into daily life. Participants of WRAP® Seminar 1 workshops will engage in a facilitated self-exploration process. They will unearth strengths and create personal powerful action plans to deal with life’s challenges. Through attending this experiential workshop\, as well as time spent developing a personal WRAP®\, participants can fulfill the prerequisites needed to attend a WRAP Facilitator training.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/kitsap-county-wahca-peer-continuing-education-series-wrap-seminar-1-for-peer-support-counselors-2-days/
ORGANIZER;CN="Holding%20the%20Hope":MAILTO:Sharon@holdingthehope.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190729
DTSTAMP:20260419T062019
CREATED:20190318T205546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190726T211613Z
UID:3246-1564185600-1564358399@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:NAMI Family-to-Family
DESCRIPTION:NAMI Family-to-Family is a free\, 12-session education program for family\, partners\, friends\, and significant others of adults living with mental illness. The course is designed to help all family members understand and support their loved one living with mental illness while maintaining their own well-being. The course includes information on illnesses such as schizophrenia\, bipolar disorder\, major depression\, and other mental health conditions. Thousands of families describe the program as life-changing. The program is taught by trained teachers who are also family members and know what it is like to have a loved one living with mental illness. \nFor more information\, visit the NAMI Washington website or click here for the application. \nFamily-to-Family 2019 Teacher Training Applications are due by Friday\, June 7\, 2019.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/3246/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190727
DTSTAMP:20260419T062019
CREATED:20190625T192453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190625T192453Z
UID:3322-1564099200-1564185599@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:HFPC 2020 Call for Presentations
DESCRIPTION:Call for Presentations NOW OPEN \nHFPC 2020\n\n“Housing First – What’s Second? Empowerment\, Health & Recovery!” \nPre-Conference: March 16\, 2020\nConference: March 17 – 19\, 2020\nThe Westin Seattle   |    Seattle\, WA \nJoin us in presenting cutting-edge content at the fifth biennial Housing First Partners Conference! This three-day conference (and pre-conference institutes) features workshops\, plenaries\, and inspiring discussions with providers\, researchers\, policy makers and those with lived experience\, all of whom are passionately engaged in ending homelessness. Our goal is to share best practices and inspire innovative solutions to put housing first\, and provide people access to the care and support they need to maintain housing and achieve a good quality of life. \nAs a presenter at HFPC 2020\, you will gain visibility and recognition as a leader in the field and you will have the opportunity to interact and network with a diverse group of attendees working on the many different facets of Housing First. Each proposal selected for presentation will receive one discounted conference registration. (50% off of one full conference registration; does not include Pre-Conference Institutes.) \nWe seek presenters who are experts in the field and who are authors or authorities on their topics.  Presenters should have a proven ability to deliver high-quality presentations. We are inviting presentation proposals in the following topics: \n\nNew Development in Housing First\nEstablishing and Operating Housing First Programs\nIntegrated Services and Treatment Best Practices\nHousing First in the Context of Medicaid and Managed Care\nHarm Reduction\nThe Power of Consumers’ Voices\nResearch\, Program Effectiveness and program Fidelity\n\nWe expect more than 800 attendees! Participants attend from across the US\, Canada\, Europe\, Australia and New Zealand. We will comprise local\, state & federal government representatives; research and policy experts; funders; medical and behavioral health practitioners; housing and homeless service providers; property managers; peer specialists; veterans\, youth and faith community representatives; and more.\nDon’t delay – submission deadline is July 26\, 2019! \nSubmit here \n\nBECOME A SPONSOR! Click HERE to find out about how you can get more involved in HFPC 2020 as a sponsor or exhibitor! \nCONFERENCE REGISTRATION OPENS IN JULY 2019. \nFor more information\, please visit www.hfpartnersconference.com
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/hfpc-2020-call-for-presentations/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190710T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190710T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062019
CREATED:20190221T220711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190221T220711Z
UID:3203-1562749200-1562776200@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Skagit County – WaHCA Peer Continuing Education Series – Ethics & Boundaries
DESCRIPTION:Ethics & Boundaries in Peer Support  is a dynamic\, interactive workshop designed for Peer Support 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. \nPlease note\, lunch will not be provided.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/skagit-county-wahca-peer-continuing-education-series-ethics-boundaries/
ORGANIZER;CN="Holding%20the%20Hope":MAILTO:Sharon@holdingthehope.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190708T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190712T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062019
CREATED:20190221T215838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190221T215838Z
UID:3201-1562576400-1562949000@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Spokane county – WaHCA Peer Continuing Education Series – WRAP Level 2 (5-Day)
DESCRIPTION: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: \n• work with people who have mental health challenges to discover the strengths they have and can use to enhance their recovery;\n• effectively share the underlying concepts necessary to recovery – hope\, personal responsibility\, education\, self-advocacy\, and support;\n• work with individuals and groups to develop a WRAP;\n• teach about wellness tools and strategies;\n• empower and motivate people to work toward recovery – feeling the way they want to feel\, making their lives the way they want them to be\, and moving toward meeting their life goals; and\n• use interaction and presentation styles and strategies that enhance recovery. \nWRAP Seminar 1: Intro to WRAP is a pre-requisite for WRAP Seminar 2: WRAP for Facilitators – Attendees MUST supply questionnaire answers and appropriate documentation to attend WRAP Seminar 2.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/spokane-county-wahca-peer-continuing-education-series-wrap-level-2-5-day/
ORGANIZER;CN="Holding%20the%20Hope":MAILTO:Sharon@holdingthehope.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190626T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190626T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062019
CREATED:20190221T215329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190221T215329Z
UID:3199-1561539600-1561566600@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Kitsap County – DBHR Peer Continuing Education Series – Trauma Informed Peer Support
DESCRIPTION: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 peers own lived experience of trauma and recovery.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/kitsap-county-dbhr-peer-continuing-education-series-trauma-informed-peer-support/
ORGANIZER;CN="Holding%20the%20Hope":MAILTO:Sharon@holdingthehope.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190612T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190614T143000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062019
CREATED:20190325T184120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190325T184120Z
UID:3252-1560326400-1560522600@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Washington Behavioral Healthcare Conference
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the 30th annual Washington Behavioral Healthcare Conference (WBHC)\, Cultivating Community Solutions. The focus on community could not be more timely as our state considers ambitious proposals to resolve crises and lawsuits surrounding the state hospitals\, involuntary treatment capacity\, and the criminal justice system. As community behavioral health providers and people living with behavioral health challenges\, we know that whenever possible\, community-based treatment works best\, costs less\, and supports recovery. When we gather in June\, we’ll hear about earlier access to care\, consumer voice and choice\, and innovative community-based solutions.\nThe 2019 Conference promises an exciting and diverse lineup of inspiring speakers who are creating change\, advancing hope\, and bringing solutions to their communities. These national and regional experts\, consumer leaders\, and local providers will share their experience\, knowledge\, and tools\, providing you with new resources to apply in your agencies and communities. \nTo register\, please visit WBHC.ORG \nFor more information\, please see the 2019 WBHC registration brochure.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/washington-behavioral-healthcare-conference/
LOCATION:Hilton Vancouver Washington\, 301 West 6th Street\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington%20Council%20for%20Behavioral%20Health":MAILTO:aavery@theWashingtonCouncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190605T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190605T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062019
CREATED:20190221T214847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190221T214847Z
UID:3197-1559725200-1559752200@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:King County – WaHCA Peer Continuing Education Series – Ethics & Boundaries
DESCRIPTION:Ethics & Boundaries in Peer Support  is a dynamic\, interactive workshop designed for Peer Support 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. \nPlease note\, lunch will not be provided.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/king-county-wahca-peer-continuing-education-series-ethics-boundaries/
ORGANIZER;CN="Holding%20the%20Hope":MAILTO:Sharon@holdingthehope.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190605T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190605T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062019
CREATED:20190221T214535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190221T214535Z
UID:3195-1559725200-1559752200@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Stevens county – WaHCA Peer Continuing Education Series – Co-Occurring Disorders
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/stevens-county-wahca-peer-continuing-education-series-co-occurring-disorders/
ORGANIZER;CN="Holding%20the%20Hope":MAILTO:Sharon@holdingthehope.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190528T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190530T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062019
CREATED:20190221T213959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190221T213959Z
UID:3193-1559034000-1559233800@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Spokane County – WaHCA Continuing Education Series – WRAP Refresher (3 – Day)
DESCRIPTION:The course is only open to WA state Certified Peer Counselors.  The WRAP® Refresher is a interactive course co-facilitated by the Copeland Center Advanced Level Facilitators to sharpen and expand facilitation skills to further engage groups in the Wellness Recovery Action Planning. \nThrough attendance in this course WRAP Facilitators will: \n1.Recognize expanded options on how to give effective group introductions. \n2.Identify additional knowledge areas\, values and ethics of WRAP. \n3.Apply at least one new skill to sharpen and expand group facilitation skills. \n4.Develop new and creative approaches to facilitation to accommodate participant challenges and differing group needs. \nRecommended for WRAP Facilitators to enhance knowledge and skills with WRAP and to get updates on implementing WRAP as an Evidence-Based Practice (EBP). \n*Attendees for this workshop must have prior completion of WRAP Seminar 2: WRAP for Facilitators\, and must be a Washington State Certified Peer Counselor. Priority will be given to facilitators who need the refresher (every 2 years).  Please submit a copy or photo of your WRAP Seminar 2 certificate to Sharon@holdingthehope.com within one week of registration.  Failure to submit a copy of your certificate may result in the loss of your spot in this workshop.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/spokane-county-wahca-continuing-education-series-wrap-refresher-3-day/
ORGANIZER;CN="Holding%20the%20Hope":MAILTO:Sharon@holdingthehope.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190520T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062019
CREATED:20190221T213135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190221T213135Z
UID:3191-1558342800-1558369800@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Pierce County – WaHCA Peer Continuing Education Series – Culture & Diversity
DESCRIPTION:Recovery is Culturally-Based! \nRecovery is Culturally-Based! is a Diversity Focus training that strives to reinforce diversity\, inclusion\, and engagement in Peer Support work in order to build and maintain a diverse workforce\, foster and develop an inclusive workplace\, and promote inclusive diversity to deliver the best services to our Peers. Diversity Focus training develops cultural awareness and sensitivity to others in a multicultural work environment. This Diversity Focus training includes activities and ideas that help ensure we foster an atmosphere of shared ownership on diversity issues. The goal is to build a culture of inclusion where the superiority of a social or cultural group\, as well as sexism and racist language do not exist. \nParkland\, WA
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/pierce-county-wahca-peer-continuing-education-series-culture-diversity/
ORGANIZER;CN="Holding%20the%20Hope":MAILTO:Sharon@holdingthehope.com
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