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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180616
DTSTAMP:20260418T233816
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UID:2883-1529020800-1529107199@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Call For Presentation Proposals
DESCRIPTION:King County Behavioral Health and Recovery Division (BHRD) is seeking presentation\, workshop and panel discussion proposals to teach practical skills that promote mental health and/or substance use recovery and increase knowledge of recovery and resiliency principles and practices. \nConference attendees include people in recovery\, their family members\, students\, and service providers participating in publicly funded behavioral health services in King County. \nPresentations\, workshops\, and panel discussions will be scheduled for 1 hour 15 minutes and must include an interactive activity. It is highly recommended that presentation\, workshops\, and panel discussions be facilitated or co-facilitated by people in recovery and/or family members. \nFor more information or to submit a proposal\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/call-for-presentation-proposals/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180622
DTSTAMP:20260418T233816
CREATED:20180302T192224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180302T192224Z
UID:2769-1529366400-1529625599@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:MOAB Instructor Training
DESCRIPTION:Everett\, WA\nThis program is designed for those who are looking to teach communication techniques and de-escalation skills and includes physical training skills (such as restraining\, self-defense tactics\, minor take-downs). Upon completion\, 3-Day Instructors are able to train all of the basic MOAB certification programs. Recertification is every 3 years and costs $595. \nFor more information or to register\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/moab-instructor-training/
ORGANIZER;CN="Compass%20Health":MAILTO:compasstraining@compassh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180625T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180625T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T233816
CREATED:20180525T200749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180525T200749Z
UID:2886-1529913600-1529946000@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health First Aid
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes first aid isn’t a bandage\, or CPR\, or calling 911. Sometimes first aid is YOU. \nA young person you know could be experiencing a mental health or substance use problem. Learn an action plan to help. \nAnyone 18 or older can take Youth Mental Health First Aid\, but it is recommended for those who regularly have contact with young people 12-18 – teachers\, coaches\, social workers\, faith leaders and other caring citizens. \nFor more information or to register\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/youth-mental-health-first-aid-8/
ORGANIZER;CN="Compass%20Health":MAILTO:compasstraining@compassh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180627T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180627T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T233816
CREATED:20180206T195807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180517T171224Z
UID:2676-1530090000-1530104400@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Documentation for Peer Support Counselors
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\nCPCs. Expect a simple but thorough method\, with lots of practice. \nFor more information or to register\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/documentation-new-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="Holding%20the%20Hope":MAILTO:Sharon@holdingthehope.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180628T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180628T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T233816
CREATED:20180206T191606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180517T172110Z
UID:2647-1530176400-1530203400@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Ethics & Boundaries for Peer Support Counselors
DESCRIPTION:Keys to Success: Ethics and Boundaries for Peer Support Counselors is a free\, 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. \nFor more information or to register\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/ethics-boundaries-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="Holding%20the%20Hope":MAILTO:Sharon@holdingthehope.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180629T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180629T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T233816
CREATED:20180525T202053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180525T202053Z
UID:2888-1530259200-1530289800@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Anger Management
DESCRIPTION:Attend this in-depth Anger Management course and learn skills that can be used to reduce conflicts with co-workers\, family and friends. \nIn this interactive course\, receive instruction and do exercises to understand the roots of anger and develop the skills to successfully deal with anger. \nParticipants will: \n\nGain a better understanding of emotions\nBe able to evaluate your pattern of expressing anger and the underlying emotion\, as well as\, identify your learned patterns of behavior\nBe able to use at least three of seven skills of de-escalation outside of class\nBe able to identify your triggers and source of your anger\nOutside of class\, be able to express both what you need and what you feel\n\nFor more information or to register\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/anger-management-4/
ORGANIZER;CN="Compass%20Health":MAILTO:compasstraining@compassh.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180709
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180714
DTSTAMP:20260418T233816
CREATED:20180206T203327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180206T203327Z
UID:2690-1531094400-1531526399@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:WRAP Facilitator Training (Seminar 2\, 5 Day)
DESCRIPTION:Great Rivers \nRequirements for Seminar 2 training: Participants must have completed a Seminar 1 introduction to WRAP or have taken an eight-week class and be using their own personal WRAP. WRAP facilitator training is limited to peers only. \nFor a full schedule of Holding the Hope 2018 Certified Peer Counselor Training Opportunities\, click here!
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/wrap-facilitator-training-seminar-2-5-day-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="Holding%20the%20Hope":MAILTO:Sharon@holdingthehope.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180709T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180709T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T233816
CREATED:20180629T222626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180629T222626Z
UID:3021-1531137600-1531141200@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Vancouver Working Peers
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to bring a sack lunch & Join in the Vancouver WA area support group for professional peers. \nFor more information\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/vancouver-working-peers/
LOCATION:Partners In Careers\, 3210 NE 52nd St\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98663
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180710T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180710T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T233816
CREATED:20180208T235901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180208T235901Z
UID:2724-1531220400-1531238400@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Bremerton 2018 Behavioral Health Integration Forums
DESCRIPTION:For individuals\, peer supporters\, and families\, this is a unique opportunity to learn about changes coming to the behavioral system in your area and how you can have a voice. Please register at the link on the flyer. (If the link does not work\, copy and paste it into your browser). There are a number of these events statewide\, so please look for an event convenient to you. \nFor more information\, please click here.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/bremerton-2018-behavioral-health-integration-forums/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180711T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180711T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T233816
CREATED:20180702T205341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180702T205341Z
UID:3046-1531299600-1531324800@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Aging For Life: Geriatric Mental Health Classes
DESCRIPTION:Conducting Mental Health and Functional Health Assessments with Older Adults\nPresenters: Terri Haaga\, LICSW\, GMHS Aging for Life; Linda Brabant\, OTR\, Evergreen Home Health \nThis class will provide an overview of comprehensive geriatric mental health and functional assessments and how to conduct them. We will overview elders and mental health to include discussion of current statistics and prevalence of mental health disorders specific to older adults. Key mental health issues like depression\, anxiety\, psychosis and late onset schizophrenia will be studied. We will also include a short\ndiscussion on specific mood testing tools for elders. We will discuss neurocognitive disorders and how its presence changes everything. We will talk about cognitive impairment\, its impact on decision-making capacity and the concept of safety versus autonomy for practitioners to consider. \n 
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/aging-for-life-geriatric-mental-health-classes/
LOCATION:Aegis on Madison\, 2200 E. Madison Street\, Seattle\, WA\, 98112
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180712T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180712T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T233816
CREATED:20180629T225159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180629T225159Z
UID:3029-1531404000-1531407600@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Suspension 101 & Medicaid Enrollment Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Health Care Authority – Webinar Invitation  \nJoin the Health Care Authority (HCA) on July 12th for a webinar that presents the first module of a three-part series about Washington Apple Health – Medicaid Suspension. This training provides an overview of the suspension and enrollment process\, best practices\, and available resources. \nHCA staff will be available after the presentation for a live question and answer session. \nWho should attend?  \nHCA welcomes individuals from Washington State Correctional Facilities and organizations who work with justice involved consumers to view this webinar. \nPlease note that this recorded presentation will also be available at HCA’s Medicaid Suspension webpage at: https://www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/apple-health-medicaid/medicaid-suspension. \nHow do I register?  \nPlease register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7925362667494220546 \nDate/Time of Webinar: July 12th\, 2018 | 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/webinar-suspension-101-medicaid-enrollment-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180716T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180716T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T233816
CREATED:20180504T184515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180504T184515Z
UID:2862-1531728000-1531758600@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health First Aid
DESCRIPTION:This 8-hour class is for adults who regularly interact with adolescents 12 to 18. Youth Mental Health First Aid will improve your knowledge of mental health and substance use problems\, and will teach you how to connect youth with care when needed. \nStudents will gain skills on how to help an adolescent in crisis or who is experiencing a mental health challenge. Similar to traditional first aid and CPR\, mental health first aid is help provided to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a crisis before they can get professional treatment or the crisis resolves. \nFor more information or to register\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/youth-mental-health-first-aid-5/
LOCATION:Sand Point Learning Center\, 5801 Sand Point Way NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180716T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180720T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T233816
CREATED:20180424T213150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180424T213150Z
UID:2834-1531731600-1532109600@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Statewide Youth and Family Certified Peer Counselor Training
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kelso\, Washington \nYouth and Families involved in multiple systems want to hear your personal story of hope! \nIf you and or your family have been on a journey of recovery for a year or more this training may be for you! \nFor more information or to apply\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/statewide-youth-and-family-certified-peer-counselor-training-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180718T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180718T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T233816
CREATED:20180206T190602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180611T184622Z
UID:2643-1531904400-1531931400@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Peer Support
DESCRIPTION:N. Central/Moses Lake \nThe 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. \nFor more information or to register\, please CLICK HERE. \nFor a full schedule of Holding the Hope 2018 Certified Peer Counselor Training Opportunities\, click here!
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/trauma-informed-peer-support-8/
ORGANIZER;CN="Holding%20the%20Hope":MAILTO:Sharon@holdingthehope.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180723T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180723T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T233816
CREATED:20180629T233826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180629T233826Z
UID:3036-1532350800-1532361600@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:2018 Behavioral Health Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:2018 Behavioral Health Town Hall: Recovery Peer Support Services are expanding for individuals in recovery and in Substance Use (SUD) Treatment!\nFor individuals in mental health or substance use treatment\, their families\, peer supporters\, community advocates\, healthcare partners and others who would like to participate \n\nHear current news from the Behavioral Health and Recovery Division staff;\n\nJennifer Bliss\, Manager of the Office of Consumer Partnerships\nPattie Marshall\, Peer Support Program Administrator\nCheryl Wilcox\, ATR and Tribal Grant Program Manager\n\n\nGet informed and ask questions about the New Substance Use Peer Services. Hear perspectives from members of the statewide community workgroup.\nProvide input to the state about SUD Peer Support services in your region\, including:\n\nWhat benefits could come from behavioral health system changing to include SUD Peer Services? What are the strengths and needs? What would you like the state to know? We would like to hear your story.\n\n\nYour input is valuable and will be used by the state in system planning and improvement – your voice matters!\n\nTO PRE-REGISTER: Email: Wholehuman17@gmail.com \nFor more information\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/2018-behavioral-health-town-hall/
LOCATION:Genesis Global Spiritual Center\, 233 S 156th St\, Burien\, WA\, 98148
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180726
DTSTAMP:20260418T233816
CREATED:20180206T195201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180206T195201Z
UID:2670-1532476800-1532563199@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Culture & Diversity *NEW*
DESCRIPTION:Great Rivers \nFor a full schedule of Holding the Hope 2018 Certified Peer Counselor Training Opportunities\, click here!
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/culture-diversity-new-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="Holding%20the%20Hope":MAILTO:Sharon@holdingthehope.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180727T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180727T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T233816
CREATED:20180525T203112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180525T203112Z
UID:2890-1532678400-1532710800@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Adult Mental Health First Aid
DESCRIPTION:Join the movement. \nSometimes first aid isn’t a bandage\, or CPR\, or calling 911. Sometimes first aid is YOU. \nA person you know could be experiencing a mental health or substance use problem. Learn an action plan to help. \nYou 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. \nTake a course. Save a life. Strengthen your community. \nFor more information or to register\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/adult-mental-health-first-aid-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="Compass%20Health":MAILTO:compasstraining@compassh.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180730
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180731
DTSTAMP:20260418T233816
CREATED:20180206T200028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180611T184929Z
UID:2678-1532908800-1532995199@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Documentation for Peer Support Counselors
DESCRIPTION:Spokane County\nCertified 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. \nFor more information or to register\, please CLICK HERE. \nFor a full schedule of Holding the Hope 2018 Certified Peer Counselor Training Opportunities\, click here!
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/documentation-new-3/
ORGANIZER;CN="Holding%20the%20Hope":MAILTO:Sharon@holdingthehope.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180730T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180730T100000
DTSTAMP:20260418T233816
CREATED:20180314T204940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180314T204940Z
UID:2775-1532941200-1532944800@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Working Peer Provider Webinar
DESCRIPTION:WHEN:  Last Monday of every other month beginning March 26th\, 2018 9 AM to 10 AM \nWHO:     Peers who are working in peer support positions \nWHAT:  We will discuss topics that working peers have requested\, such as: \n\nCommunication Skills\nYouth and Family Peer Support\nWRAP – Wellness Recovery Action Plans\nCoping Skills\nDocumentation\n\nFor more information\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/working-peer-provider-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180730T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180730T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T233816
CREATED:20180607T221454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180607T221454Z
UID:2896-1532941200-1532968200@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:African American/Black Male Trauma 101
DESCRIPTION:Culturally Relevant Frameworks for Understanding the Impact of Trauma Experienced by African American Males\n\nUnderstanding trauma through an Africana Paradigm\nUnderstanding race-based schemas and connection to trauma\nUnderstanding the neurobiological impact when engaging issues of race and oppression\nThe historic and current trauma experienced by African American/Black males\nAn Ecological System approach to trauma and the connection with systems of oppression affecting African American/Black males\nCulturally relevant healing techniques that incorporate “Trauma-Informed” interventions\n\nFor more information or to register\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/african-american-black-male-trauma-101/
LOCATION:Concordia University Columbia River Campus\, 11703 NE Glenn Widing Dr.\, Portland\, OR\, 97220
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180730T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180730T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T233816
CREATED:20180702T194319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180702T194319Z
UID:3040-1532955600-1532966400@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:2018 Behavioral Health Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:2018 Behavioral Health Town Hall: Recovery Peer Support Services are expanding for individuals in recovery and in Substance Use (SUD) Treatment!\nFor individuals in mental health or substance use treatment\, their families\, peer supporters\, community advocates\, healthcare partners and others who would like to participate \n\nHear current news from the Behavioral Health and Recovery Division staff;\n\nJennifer Bliss\, Manager of the Office of Consumer Partnerships\nPattie Marshall\, Peer Support Program Administrator\nCheryl Wilcox\, ATR and Tribal Grant Program Manager\n\n\nGet informed and ask questions about the New Substance Use Peer Services. Hear perspectives from members of the statewide community workgroup.\nProvide input to the state about SUD Peer Support services in your region\, including:\n\nWhat benefits could come from behavioral health system changing to include SUD Peer Services? What are the strengths and needs? What would you like the state to know? We would like to hear your story.\n\n\nYour input is valuable and will be used by the state in system planning and improvement – your voice matters!\n\nTO PRE-REGISTER: Email: Wholehuman17@gmail.com \nFor more information\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/2018-behavioral-health-town-hall-2/
LOCATION:The Philanthropy Center\, 1020 W. Riverside Ave\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180731T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180731T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T233816
CREATED:20180607T222828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180607T222828Z
UID:2904-1533027600-1533054600@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:African American/Black Male Trauma 102
DESCRIPTION:Increase skills to aid the healing of trauma impacts among African American/Black males\n\nRevisit the Africana Paradigm\nViewing trauma through the Africana Paradigm\nIncreasing our knowledge about the impact of Posttraumatic Slave Syndrome\nAfrican American/Black males healing from the impact of Posttraumatic Slave Syndrome by centering African American/Black experience\nManaging racial trauma through recoding race-based schemas\nUsing an Africana framework when assessing African American/Black male’s reaction to traumatic events\nKeys to developing positive African American/Black male masculinities\nFacilitating African American/Black males in their efforts in maintaining healthy masculinities\n\nFor more information or to register\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/african-american-black-male-trauma-102/
LOCATION:Concordia University Columbia River Campus\, 11703 NE Glenn Widing Dr.\, Portland\, OR\, 97220
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180801T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180801T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T233816
CREATED:20180702T205943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180702T210250Z
UID:3051-1533114000-1533139200@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Aging For Life: Geriatric Mental Health Classes
DESCRIPTION:Hoarding Disorder in Older Adults: Issues\, Challenges and Resources\nPresenters: Terri Haaga\, LICSW\, GMHS\, Aging for Life; Terina Bainter\, CPO\, Clutter Cutters LLC \nThis course will provide information about hoarding disorder and traits of people who hoard\, the causes of hoarding\, and what interventions can be used. A guest presenter who works with older adults who hoard will provide case examples to help identify the levels of hoarding\, what coaching and helpful techniques are the most useful and how to work with hard to serve individuals. \nFor more information or other\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/aging-for-life-geriatric-mental-health-classes-2/
LOCATION:Aegis on Madison\, 2200 E. Madison Street\, Seattle\, WA\, 98112
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180801T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180802T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T233816
CREATED:20180206T201637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180627T184453Z
UID:2686-1533114000-1533227400@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:WRAP Seminar 1 (2 Day)
DESCRIPTION:Place: Grant County\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 the 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. \nFor more information\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/wrap-seminar-1-2-day-3/
ORGANIZER;CN="Holding%20the%20Hope":MAILTO:Sharon@holdingthehope.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180809T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180810T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T233816
CREATED:20180629T223744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180629T223744Z
UID:3025-1533801600-1533920400@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:2018 Recover and Wellness Conference
DESCRIPTION:The conference is free of charge and open to people in recovery from mental health and/or substance use issues\, their family members\, students\, and service providers participating in publicly funded behavioral health services in King County. \nFor more information\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/2018-recover-and-wellness-conference/
LOCATION:Seattle University\, Pigott Building\, 901 12th Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, 98112
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180813T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180813T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T233816
CREATED:20180504T184643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180504T184643Z
UID:2864-1534147200-1534177800@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health First Aid
DESCRIPTION:This 8-hour class is for adults who regularly interact with adolescents 12 to 18. Youth Mental Health First Aid will improve your knowledge of mental health and substance use problems\, and will teach you how to connect youth with care when needed. \nStudents will gain skills on how to help an adolescent in crisis or who is experiencing a mental health challenge. Similar to traditional first aid and CPR\, mental health first aid is help provided to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a crisis before they can get professional treatment or the crisis resolves. \nFor more information or to register\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/youth-mental-health-first-aid-6/
LOCATION:Sand Point Learning Center\, 5801 Sand Point Way NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180813T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180813T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T233816
CREATED:20180607T222012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180607T222012Z
UID:2901-1534150800-1534177800@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:African American/Black Male Trauma 101
DESCRIPTION:Culturally Relevant Frameworks for Understanding the Impact of Trauma Experienced by African American Males\n\nUnderstanding trauma through an Africana Paradigm\nUnderstanding race-based schemas and connection to trauma\nUnderstanding the neurobiological impact when engaging issues of race and oppression\nThe historic and current trauma experienced by African American/Black males\nAn Ecological System approach to trauma and the connection with systems of oppression affecting African American/Black males\nCulturally relevant healing techniques that incorporate “Trauma-Informed” interventions\n\nFor more information or to register\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/african-american-black-male-trauma-101-2/
LOCATION:Urban Impact\, 7728 Rainier Ave S\, Seattle\, WA\, 98118
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180814T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180814T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T233816
CREATED:20180607T223045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180607T223045Z
UID:2906-1534237200-1534264200@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:African American/Black Male Trauma 102
DESCRIPTION:Increase skills to aid the healing of trauma impacts among African American/Black males\n\nRevisit the Africana Paradigm\nViewing trauma through the Africana Paradigm\nIncreasing our knowledge about the impact of Posttraumatic Slave Syndrome\nAfrican American/Black males healing from the impact of Posttraumatic Slave Syndrome by centering African American/Black experience\nManaging racial trauma through recoding race-based schemas\nUsing an Africana framework when assessing African American/Black male’s reaction to traumatic events\nKeys to developing positive African American/Black male masculinities\nFacilitating African American/Black males in their efforts in maintaining healthy masculinities\n\nFor more information or to register\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/african-american-black-male-trauma-102-2/
LOCATION:Urban Impact\, 7728 Rainier Ave S\, Seattle\, WA\, 98118
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180817T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180817T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T233816
CREATED:20180730T181558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180730T182004Z
UID:3064-1534492800-1534509000@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:Buprenorphine Waiver Training
DESCRIPTION:Completion of the 4-hour in-person course as well as a 4-hour online follow-up allows physicians to prescribe buprenorphine for office-based treatment of opioid use disorder. ARNPs and PA-Cs require an additional 16 hours of training. CME is approved by American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) or American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM). Other interested professionals\, such as team members and chemical dependency counselors\, are also welcome to attend and learn more about buprenorphine as space allows. Medical residents from any specialty are welcome. Free training is also available online: https://pcssnow.org/education-training/mat-training. \nPlease CLICK HERE for more information or to register.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/buprenorphine-waiver-training/
LOCATION:Columbia Conference Room\, 1520 Kelly Place\, Walla Walla\, WA\, 99362
ORGANIZER;CN="WA%20State%20Dept.%20of%20Health":MAILTO:WHIN@doh.wa.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180821T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180823T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T233816
CREATED:20180206T203823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180629T232356Z
UID:2696-1534842000-1535041800@www.thewashingtoncouncil.org
SUMMARY:WRAP Refresher (3 Day) - Snohomish County
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nRecognize expanded options on how to give effective group introductions.\nIdentify additional knowledge areas\, values and ethics of WRAP.\nApply at least one new skill to sharpen and expand group facilitation skills.\nDevelop new and creative approaches to facilitation to accommodate participant challenges and differing group needs.\n\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 Counselors. Priority will be given to facilitators who completed WRAP Seminar 2 and need the refresher (every 2 years). \nFor more information\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/event/wrap-refresher-3-day-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="Holding%20the%20Hope":MAILTO:Sharon@holdingthehope.com
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