Special Focus Topics Part I: Older Adults and LGBTQ Issues Special Focus Topics Part II: Spirituality and Aging Presenters: Katherine Walter, LICSW, CSW-G, Catalyst Counseling; Rev. Karuna Duval, MSW, LICSWA, APBCC Part I of this course will provide participants with information to gain a greater understanding of the diversity within the LGBTQ experience and how aging impacts this experience. Areas to be discussed are aging while gay, internalized homophobia, coming out later in life, and what the challenges might be....

Engaging Males to Heal from Trauma Describe how male gender socialization impacts men who have experienced trauma Identify four barriers that prevent traumatized males from engaging in a therapeutic relationship Understand a basic overview of the biological, neurobiological and psychological impacts of trauma Identify six phases of healing for men who have experienced trauma Describe four qualities of therapists needed in the ethical treatment of traumatized males Identify three ethical bases for therapists to overcome barriers to self-care For more...

Willapa Behavioral Health is hosting the Pacific County Opioid Summit on September 12th in Long Beach WA and September 13th in South Bend, WA. At this free event, you will have the chance to hear about the effect of the opioid epidemic on Pacific County from experts as well as community members, friends, and neighbors. Light refreshments will be served and space for community partner booths will be provided at both sites (please contact Hank Harrison below for more details)....

Retaining Males in the On-going Process of Healing from Trauma Identify several physical, cognitive, behavioral and psychological hidden signs of undisclosed or unrealized trauma Identify four skills to facilitate safety for male clients to address their trauma experience Identify four principles of providing trauma-informed treatment for addictions and sexual abuse Recognize four common strategies for achieving integration and meaning with a traumatized male Identify four ethical principles for ethical trauma processing Identify four clinical approaches to enhance positive masculinity for...

Willapa Behavioral Health is hosting the Pacific County Opioid Summit on September 12th in Long Beach WA and September 13th in South Bend, WA. At this free event, you will have the chance to hear about the effect of the opioid epidemic on Pacific County from experts as well as community members, friends, and neighbors. Light refreshments will be served and space for community partner booths will be provided at both sites (please contact Hank Harrison below for more details)....

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...

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. For more information, please click here.

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.