Date and Time: January 19, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (3 hours)
Boundaries for the Peer Support
Presented by: Mark McDonald
Description: Understanding the importance of identifying, negotiating, setting, and enforcing emotional boundaries to address Friendship, Colleague, and Peer boundaries. This training will count as 3 Ethics hours.
Cost: $20
Date and Time: February 16, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (3 hours)
Ethical Dilemmas for Peer Support
Description: This training will look at Ethical Dilemmas that peers may face and the ways to determine the best course of action-including reporting on violations of self and others, and Peer Drift. This training will count as 3 Ethics hours.
Date and Time: March 15, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (3 hours)
Self-Care and the Importance of Being Self-Concerned
Description: Understanding and knowing the difference between selfishness and being self-concerned, which is the importance of taking care of yourself (physically, emotionally, spiritually, and socially). This training will count as 3 Ethics hours..
Date and Time: April 26, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (3 hours)
Ethical Practices with Diverse Communities
Presented by: Darla Belflower
Description: People in the helping profession must always be mindful of the ethical standards of their profession. Standards change from time to time; therefore, it is important to refreshed on the commitments they are responsible to uphold as a professional. It is also our responsibility to be culturally compliant in the services we provide. Race, ethnicity, and cultural background may influence a client's identity and life circumstances. Other factors, such as gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, religion, and ability may also play into the context of a given client's mental health, and relational or personal issues. This course blends didactic material with interactive and small group exercises to help understand your ethical responsibility while delivering services to diverse communities. We will review relevant ethical standards, discuss common issues and missteps, and give you opportunities to test your knowledge.
Date and Time: May 31, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (3 hours)
Working with the Homeless
Presented by: Ken Vick and Scott Moyers
Description:
Date and Time: June 14, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (3 hours)
LGBQTA
Description: Substance use is a complex issue that affects individuals from all walks of life, including the LGBTQ community. Unfortunately, members of this community often face unique challenges when it comes to seeking help for addiction. Stigma, shame, and a lack of family support can all make it difficult for LGBTQ individuals to access the resources they need to overcome substance use disorders. Additionally, growing anti-LBGTQ legislation can further exacerbate these issues, creating a hostile environment for individuals who are struggling with addiction. As a service provider, it is important to approach these issues with sensitivity and compassion. Ethical considerations must be taken into account when providing services to LBGTQ individuals, and it is critical to create an organization that is welcoming and accepting. This means actively working to reduce stigma and creating a safe and supportive environment for those who are seeking help. Recovery is a key component of addiction treatment, and it is important to understand how it fits into the LGBTQ community. While abstinence-based recovery programs may work for some individuals, harm-reduction strategies may be more appropriate for others. SAMSHA defines recovery as: “A process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential.” By tailoring treatment to the needs of LBGTQ individuals, we can ensure that everyone has access to the resources they need to achieve lasting recovery.
Date and Time: July 26, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (3 hours)
Nutrition and Recovery
Presented by: Ken Vick
Date and Time: August 16, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (3 hours)
Building Effective Teams and Professional Development
Presented by: Jordan Hampton
Date and Time: September 20, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (3 hours)
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and Missouri Alliance for Dual Diagnosis (MOADD)
Presented by: Amber Stockreef
Description: Training provides an overview of both the Department of Mental Health’s divisions, the Division of Developmental Disabilities, and the Division of Behavioral Health. Participants will learn how to assist families and individuals in navigating both divisions to obtain services to meet individual and family needs. The training will also include existing efforts to support individuals with dual developmental disability and behavioral health diagnoses.
Date and Time: October 11, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (3 hours)
Family Engagement
Presented by: Stacey Gilkey and Latrisha Phillips
Description: This specialty training will include discussion from your initial meeting, continued momentum throughout engagement in services (including out of the box strategies), parenting strategies, education, and tools (new or a refresher on what you already have) that ignite the spark of HOPE. Emphasizing additional factors impacting the family and your role: generational trauma, identifying challenges to family engagement, the 3 R’s, collaboration within integrated treatment teams, and how to be vigilant in assessing what Stage of Change and Stage of Resiliency a family is currently demonstrating.
Date and Time: November 15, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (3 hours)
Fun in Recovery
Date and Time: December 13, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (3 hours)
Spirituality in Recovery
Presented by: Scott Moyer
MCB reserves the right to cancel the program in the event of insufficient registration. If MCB cancels the event, an exchange or a FULL refund of the fee will be made, whichever the participant prefers. A participant may cancel a registration at any time, however, cancellations MUST be done at least 1 week prior to the training date to receive a refund of the registration fee or an exchange. Refunds due to a participant cancellation are subject to a $10 processing fee. If a cancellation is made within a week of the training date, no refund will be issued.