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2015 Behavioral Health Webinar Series
Trauma Informed Care and ROSC

Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Time:10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Pacific
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Mountain
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Central
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Eastern

Trauma is the expectation, rather than the exception
, among a majority of the populations referred for behavioral healthcare services with 90% of mental health clients having been exposed to trauma. However we find that Trauma is shrouded in secrecy and denial and is often ignored. Most persons who have survived or are living with trauma are taught to keep this part of their life a secret.

As we collectively develop a better understanding of trauma, more of the general public, consumers or treatment and survivors will find their path to healing and wellness. And with a greater public commitment to trauma-informed programs and systems for survivors, we lessen and prevent a wide range of physical health, behavioral health, and social problems for generations to come.

About the presenter: Karen Goodman is a trainer for Great Lakes ATTC trained in "Stress &Trauma in Recovery Oriented Systems and Communities." She has over 25 years of experience working in Mental Health and Substance Abuse fields with management and treatment roles in both private and not for profit organizations. Most recent position is as Team Leader for Family and Children's Services and Health Services at West Michigan CMH, serving Mason, Lake and Oceana Counties.

THE RECOVERY SCHOLARSHIP OF ERNEST KURTZ
One of the distinctive voices within the modern history of addiction recovery is that of Harvard-trained historian Ernie Kurtz.  Spanning the 1979 publication of his classic Not-God: A History of Alcoholics Anonymousto the just-released Experiencing Spirituality (with Katherine Ketcham), Kurtz has forged a deep imprint in studies of the history of A.A. and other recovery mutual aid groups, the varieties of recovery experience, the role of spirituality in addiction recovery, and the personal and clinical management of shame and guilt. Read more

National Drug Facts Week (NDFW) is an annual health observance week for teens to shatter the myths about drugs and drug abuse. NDFW centers on community events for teens, NIDA's Drug Facts Chat Day, and partnerships.

 

Events: Locally planned and hosted school and community events focus on providing teens the scientific facts about drugs.

 

 Drug Facts Chat Day: During this annual live online chat on Friday, January 30 -- held between high school students and NIDA scientists, students from around the country ask the questions they most want answers to about drugs and drug abuse, including drug effects, how to help friends or family that are abusing drugs, and what causes addiction. Our expert scientists give them the facts.

PARTNERS
Ohio
Research Colloquium Series at the Mandel School
Office of National Drug Control Policy
Briefing on the President's FY 2016 budget and support for the National Drug Control Strategy
The conference call will be held on Wednesday, February 4th from 2-3pm (EST).

Please register no later than 5pm (EST) on Wednesday, January 28th to be included in this important discussion and learn how the President's FY16 budget supports the National Drug Control Strategy and programs in your communities. 

National American Indian & Alaska Native ATTC
Behavioral Health Webinar Series
National American Indian & Alaska Native ATTC
Essential Substance Abuse Skills: A Guide for Professionals


National SBIRT ATTC
SBIRT for alcohol and other drug use: An Interprofessional Conference 
Service Improvement Blog
Bringing research to the teen world: National Drug Facts Week