Workshop Description Self-injury refers to deliberate, self-inflicted tissue damage, such as cutting or burning. Self-injury has reached alarming proportions amongst our youth; studies show that 14-24% of adolescents and young adults have engaged in this behavior at least once, with a quarter of these reporting current, chronic self-injury. Helping professionals are therefore increasingly encountering young people who are involved with self-injury. This workshop will begin with a general overview to assist participants in understanding the experience and motivations of adolescents...

  We thank you for supporting the UW Workforce Lecture Series. The complete 2014-2015 UW Workforce Lecture Series can now be found online at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQfrw5zAcXyZzfdElTQF9NA/feed For more information about other projects, upcoming lectures, and events can be found on our division website: http://depts.washington.edu/pbhjp/about/home. *Lectures do not require you to RSVP ahead of time. One CEU is provided for each lecture. * We will continue to provide updates and announcements throughout the upcoming months for each lecture, in addition to providing...

What is anger? How do you calm down? What do you need to learn about anger? This course is for those who are court ordered for anger management or who are interested in learning coping skills to overcome their anger. Attend this in-depth Anger Management course and learn skills that can be used to reduce conflicts with co-workers, family and friends.

In our own voice is a unique public education presentation that offers insight into the hope and recovery possible for people living with mental illness.  Trained individuals living with mental illness lead a brief, yet comprehensive and interactive presentation about mental illness.  Presenters must be a Person of Experience, Engaged in Recovery (PEER), 18 years of age, and be(come) a NAMI member. More information and full application can be found at http://namiwa.org/index.php/programs/education-training/nami-washington-trainings

Co-occurring Disorders Training for Peer Counselors is interactive and provides useful tools for Peer Counselors working with people who experience co-occurring disorders. It will define co-occurring disorders, introduce study results and cover  the SAMHSA perspective, Stages of Change, and Relapse Prevention. Peer counselors will learn how to work with people who experience co-occurring disorders.  Attendees are expected to be in attendance both days to receive a certificate of completion. Beth Gould, is a Life Coach, Professional Trainer, and Public Speaker...

Would you know what to do in a cardiac, breathing or first aid emergency? Are you required to be certified in First Aid and CPR? Attend this combined 4 hour class and learn First Aid, CPR and AED. Earn a 2- year completion card through ASHI, American Health and Safety Institute. Infant and child CPR are included. Class includes the training guide.   What attendees are saying about this course: "This was the best CPR/First Aid class I've ever attended!"...

You probably know First Aid and maybe even CPR - but what if the problem is mental illness?  Do you know how to help?   Mental Health First Aid is a program that helps the public identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Compass Health is offering this fun, highly interactive course that provides an overview of mental illness and substance use disorders in the U.S. It introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs...

Save the date for the Saying It Out Loud Conference, May 26, 2016.  This conference addresses substance use, mental health and other health issues facing the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) communities. As an attendee you’ll gain awareness and knowledge of the best practices and important clinical services to support members of the LGBTQ community. Registration will open on March 31, 2016, and a link will be available from event site.  Please share freely with other additional contacts...

The May topical webinar on Housing scheduled for May 26th from 8:30-9:30 will feature Pat Tucker from Advocates for Human Potential. Ms. Tucker is a nationally-recognized leader in supportive housing, supported employment, and community integration for people with disabilities, including those with behavioral health conditions.  Her diverse career has fashioned a unique perspective on employment for people with disabilities, job development, permanent supportive housing and supported employment management. Before joining Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. (AHP), Ms. Tucker spent more...