Bonus self-paced module included. Link to module provided after registration. To provide quality customer service and meet the needs of customers, we want to learn skills of how to treat them with dignity and respect, even when a situation is tense. You will learn both verbal and non-verbal techniques to prevent and ease tense encounters. The training introduces ways to establish boundaries and awareness of the environment using our 2-step process, while actively listening and understanding the needs of the...

This training is on the WA State Department of Health’s Model List for Suicide Prevention Training for Health Professionals and is approved by the Medical Commission. It has also been approved for six (6) CEs for Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, and Licensed Social Workers. WMHCA Provider #1305. This 6-hour course covers clinical issues of suicidality, theories, models, assessment, and treatment options.  There are ethical debates at the heart of the treatment of suicidality. Although this...

Bonus self-paced module included. Link to module provided after registration. To provide quality customer service and meet the needs of customers, we want to learn skills of how to treat them with dignity and respect, even when a situation is tense. You will learn both verbal and non-verbal techniques to prevent and ease tense encounters. The training introduces ways to establish boundaries and awareness of the environment using our 2-step process, while actively listening and understanding the needs of the...

What is the difference between Burnout & Compassion Fatigue? How do you prevent and recover from it? About this event This training includes a 2-hour bonus video. Link to video will be sent after registration. Compassion Fatigue is a term used to describe the psychological, emotional, and physical costs of working in one of the helping professions, such as healthcare, education, mental health, disaster relief, law enforcement, hospice care, and social and environmental justice. The individuals involved in these and...

Location: Online via Zoom Brief summary: This is an infant mental health training designed for mental health professionals (see WAC 246-341-0515). This training is sponsored by the Washington State Health Care Authority. Free attendance is open ONLY to mental health providers accepting Medicaid. This training provides history and background around the need and development of a specialized diagnostic classification system for infancy and early childhood, approaches in diagnosis from an Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health perspective which is developmentally informed, relationship-based, contextual...

Location: Online via Zoom Brief summary: This is an infant mental health training designed for mental health professionals (see WAC 246-341-0515). This training is sponsored by the Washington State Health Care Authority. Free attendance is open ONLY to mental health providers accepting Medicaid. This training provides history and background around the need and development of a specialized diagnostic classification system for infancy and early childhood, approaches in diagnosis from an Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health perspective which is developmentally informed, relationship-based, contextual...

Location: Online via Zoom Brief summary: This is an infant mental health training designed for mental health professionals (see WAC 246-341-0515). This training is sponsored by the Washington State Health Care Authority. Free attendance is open ONLY to mental health providers accepting Medicaid. This training provides history and background around the need and development of a specialized diagnostic classification system for infancy and early childhood, approaches in diagnosis from an Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health perspective which is developmentally informed, relationship-based, contextual...

Location: Online via Zoom Brief summary: This is an infant mental health training designed for mental health professionals (see WAC 246-341-0515). This training is sponsored by the Washington State Health Care Authority. Free attendance is open ONLY to mental health providers accepting Medicaid. This training provides history and background around the need and development of a specialized diagnostic classification system for infancy and early childhood, approaches in diagnosis from an Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health perspective which is developmentally informed, relationship-based, contextual and culturally...

Because the WBHC is virtual this year and has conference sessions on Wednesday, Law & Ethics will take place the week prior to the WBHC. Law & Ethics will occur in 2 virtual sessions, on Monday, June 6 & Tuesday, June 7, 2022, from 9 am to 12:15 pm. You must attend BOTH sessions in their entirety to receive the 6 CE clock hours; the $175 registration fee for Law & Ethics includes both sessions. Details on how to log into...

Olympia Hotel at Capitol Lake (formerly Hotel RL) 2300 Evergreen Park Dr SW, Olympia, WA Join us in person in Olympia, or virtually online, on September 17th to learn about new approaches, new findings, policy updates, raise awareness, and be in community with mental health advocates! EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS AUGUST 28TH! Scholarships are available the deadline to apply is EXTENDED to August 26th, click here to access the form. REGISTER TODAY! Preview of Conference Sessions: Keynote Welcome from U.S....