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General Information:

The NNED invites NNED Partner Organizations to participate in its second annual training opportunity, NNEDLearn 2012.  Based on input from the NNED, FIVE training tracks will be offered to build skills in evidence-supported and culturally appropriate clinical, consumer, and organizational practices. See below for descriptions of the training tracks.

When: March 13-15, 2012

Where: Hyatt Regency Tamaya, 1300 Tuyuna Trail, Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico 87004

SAMHSA's Commitment: Recognizing challenging fiscal times, and the need for continued capacity building and practitioner development in our communities, SAMHSA will cover the costs of training, travel, and lodging for NNEDLearn 2012 participants. 

Expected Commitment of Participants

Recognizing that it takes more than on-site training to implement new practices or programs, SAMHSA requests that NNED Partner Organizations and its leadership commit to the full NNEDLearn 2012 Model which includes: pre-work, a 2 1/2 day on-site training, and participation in a post-training 6 month followup.

• Prework prepares the NNED Partner and involves participation in a webinar (1½ hours) and completion of readiness assignments prior to the onsite training.
• The on-site training  will occur on March 13-15th in Albuquerque, New Mexico and involves 14 hours of direct training and an opportunity to share community best practices with other participants.
• Post training work will continue over the course of six months. Each track becomes a "community of practice" that provides ongoing coaching and follow-up to ensure the uptake of the practice or program. This is done through regular webinars, coaching calls, and online discussion forums with the trainers. 

Application process (begins Monday, January 9, 2012):

• If you are not already a NNED member, become a NNED Member today!
• Review the 5 tracks and participant requirements (team composition, prework requirements and dates, and follow-up activities and dates). Visit the trainers' websites for more information by clicking on 'Learn more'.
• Download and review the NNEDLearn 2012 agenda (pdf)
• Verify active support from agency leadership
• Login to the NNED Discussion Forum Space to access the online application form. 
• Complete an online application form by Jan 27th for the track of interest. Only one application per organization can be submitted.

Review process:

Five Training Opportunities offered :

Culturally Adapted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Hispanics

This training program is designed to present a detailed account of how to culturally adapt an evidence-based practice for Hispanics in an outpatient mental health setting. 

Audience: Organizational teams of clinicians (ideally bilingual English/Spanish but not mandatory), program managers, administrators.

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Committing to Authentic Peer Support Services in Your Organization

One new practice being implemented to identify and engage consumers as authentic partners with clinicians and administrators in the design, evaluation and implementation of recovery oriented, person centered mental health services is the implementation of peer support services, delivered by trained and certified peer specialists.

Audience: Teams from organizations that include representatives from current/proposed peer support service providers, supervisors of peer support service providers, organizational administrators.

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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

The Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) workshop is for caregivers who want to feel more comfortable, confident and competent in helping to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. 

Audience: Community teams of up to 5 caregivers (any persons in a position of trust). This includes professionals, paraprofessionals and lay people. It is suitable for mental health professionals, nurses, physicians, pharmacists, teachers, counselors, youth workers, police and correctional staff, school support staff, clergy, and community volunteers. clinicians

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Motivational Interviewing

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidenced-based practice in the treatment of individuals with behavioral health issues. MI works across a range of populations and behaviors, including substance abuse, health-promotion behaviors, medical adherence, and mental health issues. MI is a collaborative, person-centered counseling method for addressing the common problem of ambivalence about change. The method supports change in a manner congruent with the person's own values and concerns.

Audience: Organizational teams of clinicians in behavioral health

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The Four Cs: Culture, Communication, Conflict & Collaboration

Eliminating disparities in behavioral health in a community requires the involvement and commitment to collaborative efforts by multiple diverse parties. This level of collaboration is complex and dependent on stakeholders understanding and ability to manage change, understand culture, engage conflict and communicate effectively. Participants in this workshop will gain awareness, increase knowledge and apply new skills on both individual and organizational levels within each of the 4 Cs of collaboration.

Audience: Teams of 2-4 members who bring diverse perspectives, e.g. school counselors, ethnic /youth advocacy organization leaders, local government/funder representatives, family members, etc.

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