General Audience Trainings

 

 

Crisis Prevention/Intervention

 

This training will introduce participants to a safe non-harmful behavior management system designed to help Behavioral Health staff provide for the best possible care, welfare and safety and security of assaultive, disruptive or out of control persons.  The system developed by the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) emphasizes verbal crisis intervention and de-escalation, in addition to non-violent physical intervention techniques that protect the staff member as well as the person in recovery.  Direct care staff and supervisors are encouraged to register for this full day training. Click here to access registration materials.

 

The Cycles of Violence Series

 

This series, suitable for general audiences, is comprised of 8 to 10 training sessions per year that are introductory and present fundamental information regarding trauma theory and the impact of trauma on adults, children, staff and organizations, as well as strategies for providing services that are trauma-informed. As much as possible individuals in recovery and family members are included as presenters. Click here to access registration forms

 

The Issues and Resources (I&R) Series

 

The Issues and Resources is intended to address issues related to recovery from mental health and substance use challenges.  The courses presented range from introductory information and overview workshops to instruction in how to use/implement skills-based specific interventions. Click here to access registration materials

 

Recovery Foundation, Enhanced Recovery and Resiliency Trainings

 

These trainings introduce key concepts and basic skills in helping to motivate change as the behavioral health system transforms to a more recovery-oriented system of care.  People from across the system, including providers, people in recovery, clinicians, family members and administrators, participate in creating and implementing these trainings.  People who are interested in exploring the principles and practices that drive system  transformation are encouraged to participate. Specific trainings include Recovery Foundations Training, Person-Centered and Resilience.

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Resilience Trainings

 

As part of the DBH/MRS System Transformation initiative, BHTEN offers Resilience Training.  This training was designed by a workgroup including BHTEN, DBH/MRS, Youth, Parents and Providers. The intent is to provide a basic, introductory understanding of Resilience, its origins, its expressions across the lifespan and some methods to enhance resilience pathways in individuals especially young people. This one-day training is offered once a month and is open to parents, providers, educators, and all who work with young people. Click here to go to the BHTEN registration portal