The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Washington State is hosting The Brainpower Chronicles: Mental Health Stories, NAMI Washington's annual storytelling event. This year we will have two perfomances: an evening perfomance on Saturday, November 10 at 7pm and the afternoon of Sunday, November 11 at 2pm. Featuring professional storyteller Bill Bernat, and six indviduals sharing their stories of how they have been affected by mental illness and their journies toward recovery, this event will entertain, fight stigma, build...

Changing the Rules—Treating Families of Young Males Healing From Sexual Abuse Understand the needs of male survivors Understand the needs of families of male survivors Understanding and healing the relationships Understanding the high risk of suicide, substance abuse, and juvenile delinquency in male survivors Structure of family treatment with a male survivor as the identified patient Family Trauma Treatments and how to adapt to male identity Parent Child Interactive Therapy and Filial Therapy Child parent psychotherapy Attachment-based therapies Cognitive Behavior...

Changing the Rules—Treating Families of Young Males Healing From Sexual Abuse Understand the needs of male survivors Understand the needs of families of male survivors Understanding and healing the relationships Understanding the high risk of suicide, substance abuse, and juvenile delinquency in male survivors Structure of family treatment with a male survivor as the identified patient Family Trauma Treatments and how to adapt to male identity Parent Child Interactive Therapy and Filial Therapy Child parent psychotherapy Attachment-based therapies Cognitive Behavior...

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.

Honoring and Protecting: Skills-Building for Mindful Presence and Ethical Caregiving Name the steps in G.R.A.C.E., a set of mindfulness skills. Outline a personal pro-active plan for self-care, balance, and boundaries. Name three resources for managing vicarious trauma. Name three ways that mindful self-care contributes to ethical decision-making. Name two intensions for participants’ future work-life based on a mindful assessment of their present work-life, their developmental stage of life, and newly acquired mindfulness skills. For more information or to register, please CLICK...

FC-TSP is a free opportunity for parents to get mental health training and support. McLean Hospital, a Harvard affiliate, is leading a training at Navos on Nov 30 – Dec 2 (dinner on Friday, full day on Sat and Sun) It is geared to parents who: Have a teenager or young adult who has engaged in suicidal or other high-risk behavior Are in need of support and training to manage their own resulting stress and trauma It is part of...

Honoring and Protecting: Skills-Building for Mindful Presence and Ethical Caregiving Name the steps in G.R.A.C.E., a set of mindfulness skills. Outline a personal pro-active plan for self-care, balance, and boundaries. Name three resources for managing vicarious trauma. Name three ways that mindful self-care contributes to ethical decision-making. Name two intensions for participants’ future work-life based on a mindful assessment of their present work-life, their developmental stage of life, and newly acquired mindfulness skills. For more information or to register, please CLICK...

The conference is designed for Peers Support Specialists and Recovery Coaches who feel isolated, under-utilized or under-trained.  We want everyone to have the tools they need to be successful and bring RECOVERY and HOPE to their work so we’ve designed this amazing event.  Throughout the day you will have access to an inspiring keynote address and 12 1-hour webinars to build your skills as a Peer Support employee. For more information, please CLICK HERE.  

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....