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• The Clinical Detective: How to Discover and Treat Hidden Gambling Problems Webinar

  • Start
    July 03, 2023
  • End
    August 08, 2031
  • Location
    Remote

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  2.5 Hour Webinar Training with Jeremy Wampler, LCSW, ICGC II, BACC, CGT, LADC & Fiorigio (Fred) Fetta, LPC, ICGC-II, BACC, AADC

  PRESENTATION: There has been a dramatic shift in the past 10 years in both the substance use and mental health fields. Not only are providers recognizing the importance of integrating treatment for multiple substances (e.g. alcohol, drug and tobacco use) but also the need to include mental health disorders into clinical formulations. However, the screening, assessment and treatment of gambling disorder often falls through the cracks, even in well-developed co-occurring disorder enhanced programs. This training will focus on how integration of services can be developed in substance use, mental health and co-occurring disorder programs as well as in the prevention services realm. Participants will be encouraged to adapt select philosophies and treatment interventions into their own programs. This training is relevant to both treatment and prevention, and will include lecture, small and large group discussion, and learning tasks.

  At the conclusion of the training participants will be able to:

  1. List a minimum of two (2) reasons it is important to include gambling awareness into practice in treatment and prevention programs;
  2. Identify three (3) ways to integrate gambling within an assessment;
  3. Describe a treatment intervention to assist clients working through a gambling disorder

  ABOUT THE PRESENTERS: Jeremy Wampler, LCSW, ICGC-II, BACC, CGT, LADC is the Clinical Supervisor for the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Problem Gambling Services. Jeremy earned his Master in Social Work from Southern Connecticut State University, and he has been practicing in the field of problem gambling since 2007. He currently serves as President of the International Gambling Counselor Certification Board (IGCCB), and also serves on the board of the National Association of Administrators for Disordered Gambling Services (NAADGS). In his current role as a state administrator, Jeremy provides oversight for all statewide problem gambling services which includes problem gambling specific clinical services, disordered gambling integration programs, outreach and engagement, prevention, and recovery support services. Jeremy is an advocate and trainer, providing education and technical assistance for key stakeholders throughout the state and has begun expanding training and technical assistance to other states throughout the New England region, with a focus and passion on building capacity of the clinical workforce and supporting the growing needs of other service administrators in the problem gambling field.

  Fiorigio (Fred) Fetta, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), ICGC-II (International Certified Gambling Counselor, level-II), BACC (Board Approved Clinical Consultant), CGT (Certified Gambling Disorder Trainer), AADC (Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor), has provided clinical oversight for the treatment and integration programs for Problem Gambling Services with the Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services (DMHAS) in Connecticut since 2014. Prior to his work with DMHAS, he provided treatment at United Community & Family Services (UCFS) for individuals impacted by gambling disorder and affected loved ones in Eastern Connecticut for seven years in the roles of supervisor and clinician of the Bettor Choice Gambling Treatment Program.

  Fred was also a clinician in an Opioid Treatment Program for nearly two years at Community Substance Abuse Centers (CSAC) in Hartford, Connecticut. He obtained his undergraduate degree at Eastern Connecticut State University and his Master’s degree in Community Counseling at Fairfield University. Fred is the chair of the National Council on Problem Gambling’s Treatment Committee.

  REGISTRATION FEE: *NHADACA Members: Free, *Non-Members $15. 1 NBCC hour included. 

  For registration information contact: 603-225-7060 or training@nhadaca.org

  
  

  2.5 Contact Hours Available 
  CRSW Performance Domains: 4
  LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence: 13, 15, 16 & 18
  CPS Domains: 6
  NBCC: LICSW/L-MFT/LCMHC (Category A) & Psychologist (Category A)  NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No 6754. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NHADACA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

  This training is financed under a contract with the State of NH, Department of Health and Human Services, with funds provided in part by the State of NH and/or such funding sources as were available or required, e.g., the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

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• The 12 Core Functions of a Substance Use Counselor

  • When
    September 22, 2023
  •  
    8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    130 Pembroke Road, Suite 150, Concord, NH 03301
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  A 6-Hour Training with David Parisi, LICSW, MLADC

  September 22, 2023

  8:30am–4:00pm 

  
  

  PRESENTATION: This workshop provides an overview of the 12 core functions for substance use counselors.  It is created for new counselors working toward credentialing.  The core functions discussed will be screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, counseling, case management, crisis intervention, client education, referral, reports and record keeping and consultation.  It will also include discussion of the related global criteria of substance use counseling. Participants will be shown the value of each function, how they are interrelated, and form an understanding of how they apply to clinical practice.   
  

  Upon completion of the training, participants will be able to:

  • Define the role of the twelve core functions within counseling practice;
  • Describe the interrelated aspects of the core functions and global criteria; and
  • Develop a better understanding of the core functions in the counseling process.

  NOTE:  Although this course meets categories of competence for substance use and other mental health counselors, this training is intended for individuals new to the profession of substance use disorders.  This course is core in nature and offers basic information.

  ABOUT THE PRESENTER: David Parisi, LICSW, MLADC, is in private practice in Central New Hampshire, where he has been providing mental health and chemical dependency treatment services for over 40 years. He was a member of the NH Certification Board for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors since its inception and was a member of the Peer Review Committee attaché to the NH Board of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Professional Practice. Mr. Parisi served as the Chair of the Case Presentation Method Committee of the ICRC.AODA and was instrumental in the development of the process and standards for assessing alcohol and drug abuse counselor competency internationally. He was a faculty member of the New England Institute on Addiction Studies for over 20 years and is recognized internationally for providing professional training on counseling skills and counselor competency.

  REGISTRATION FEE: *NHADACA Members $50;  *Non-Members $60; *NBCC included. For registration information contact: 603-225-7060 or training@nhadaca.org

  6 Contact Hours Available
  CRSW Performance Domains: None
  LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence: 1-18
  CPS Domains: None
  NBCC: LICSW/L-MFT/LCMHC (Category 1) & Psychologist Category A
  NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No 6754. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NHADACA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

  PLEASE NOTE: Only one registrant per form.  For multiple registrants you must register each one individually.  Registration is not complete or guaranteed until payment is received.  Payment by means other than credit card may slow down completion of registration.  Checks and cash are still accepted, however, your registration will be placed on a pending list until payment is received.  We strongly encourage payment by credit card for training of high demand topics.  Thank you.

  This training is financed under a contract with the State of NH, Department of Health and Human Services, with funds provided in part by the State of NH and/or such funding sources as were available or required, e.g., the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

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• But It’s Different: Understanding Child and Adolescent Grief

  • When
    September 25, 2023
  •  
    8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    130 Pembroke Road, Suite 150, Concord, NH 03301
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  A 5-hour training with Dr. Tana Bridge

  September 25, 2023

  8:30am-3pm

  PRESENTATION: Children and teenagers understand loss and death differently than adults and they also grieve differently. This seminar will explore critical differences through a developmental lens. Further, opportunities to foster healthy grieving for children and teens will be explored. 

  As a result of this training, participants will:

  • Understand cognitive and developmental experiences of child and teenagers’ loss.
  • Identify and assess characteristics that distinguish normal and complicated grief.
  • Distinguish between adaptive and maladaptive coping responses.
  • Recognize practice considerations and opportunities to support children, teenagers, and their families.

  ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Dr. Tana Bridge is a professor of Social Work at Eastern Michigan University. She is recognized for her passion, expertise, and skills in engagement. She has a 25-year track record of excellence in teaching, service, and professional consulting. Dr. Bridge’s expertise in trauma, ethical practice and collaboration are common threads in all areas of engagement. She currently serves on many local and state-wide committees. Dr. Bridge has several awards and certifications. She is licensed in both clinical and macro practice. She holds several advanced certifications including Advanced Certified Trauma Practitioner, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional.

  REGISTRATION FEE: *NHADACA Members $65; *Non-Members $75; *NBCC included. For registration information contact: 603-225-7060 or training@nhadaca.org

  5 Contact Hours Available
  CRSW Performance Domains: 3, 4
  LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence: 4-7, 15-18
  CPS Domains: 2, 3, 6
  NBCC: LICSW/L-MFT/LCMHC (Category A) & Psychologist Category A
  NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No 6754. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NHADACA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

  PLEASE NOTE: Only one registrant per form.  For multiple registrants you must register each one individually.  Registration is not complete or guaranteed until payment is received.  Payment by means other than credit card may slow down completion of registration.  Checks and cash are still accepted, however, your registration will be placed on a pending list until payment is received.  We strongly encourage payment by credit card for training of high demand topics.  Thank you.

  This training is financed under a contract with the State of NH, Department of Health and Human Services, with funds provided in part by the State of NH and/or such funding sources as were available or required, e.g., the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

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• A Trauma Responsive Approach with Those Engaged in Drug Court

  • When
    September 27, 2023
  •  
    8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    130 Pembroke Road, Suite 150, Concord, NH 03301
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  A 6-hour Training with Dr. Tana Bridge

  September 27, 2023

  8:30am-4pm

  PRESENTATION: The link between substance use and trauma is well understood. A trauma responsive approach implies a working knowledge of not only the signs and symptoms of trauma but also, how trauma impacts brain function, drug use/recovery, and engagement in treatment. This session will cover trauma definition and symptomology, with a special focus on critical skills and opportunities to engage drug court participants in their treatment and court plan.                 

  OBJECTIVES: 

  Attendees will: 

  • Gain an understanding of the relationship between trauma and substance use disorders.
  • Advance their understanding of the neurobiology of trauma and complex trauma.
  • Recognize opportunities to advance a trauma sensitive approach. 
  • Review treatment considerations when working with those who have experienced trauma/complex trauma. 

  ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Dr. Tana Bridge  is a professor of Social Work at Eastern Michigan University. She is recognized for her passion, expertise, and skills in engagement. She has a 25-year track record of excellence in teaching, service, and professional consulting. Dr. Bridge’s expertise in trauma, ethical practice and collaboration are common threads in all areas of engagement. She currently serves on many local and state-wide committees. Dr. Bridge has several awards and certifications. She is licensed in both clinical and macro practice. She holds several advanced certifications including Advanced Certified Trauma Practitioner, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional. 

  
  

  REGISTRATION FEE: *Free for Drug Court Staff (use code provided).

  *NHADACA Members $65;  *Non-Members $75; *NBCC included. For registration information contact: 603-225-7060 or training@nhadaca.org

  6 Contact Hours Available
  CRSW Performance Domains: 3, 4
  LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence: 5-8, 11-13, 15-18
  CPS Domains: 6
  NBCC: LICSW/L-MFT/LCMHC (Category 1) & Psychologist Category A
  NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No 6754. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NHADACA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

  PLEASE NOTE: Only one registrant per form.  For multiple registrants you must register each one individually.  Registration is not complete or guaranteed until payment is received.  Payment by means other than credit card may slow down completion of registration.  Checks and cash are still accepted, however, your registration will be placed on a pending list until payment is received.  We strongly encourage payment by credit card for training of high demand topics.  Thank you.

  This training is financed under a contract with the State of NH, Department of Health and Human Services, with funds provided in part by the State of NH and/or such funding sources as were available or required, e.g., the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

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• NHADACA Annual Meeting & Presentation: So You Think You're Trauma-Informed? Maybe...

  • When
    September 28, 2023
  •  
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Chase House at Mill Falls, 300 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, NH
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  NHADACA Annual Meeting & Presentation

  So You Think You're Trauma-Informed? Maybe...with Dan Griffin, MA
  

  
  

  September 28, 2023

  9am-11am meeting & 12pm-3pm presentation

  *This is an in-person event at the Chase House at Mill Falls*

  The NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association will meet for our annual membership and business meeting.  All members and interested people are invited to attend.  Association business will include updates and exciting changes at NHADACA, introductions to our new staff, professional recognition awards and board of director election results. 

  Award recipients are both nominated and chosen by vote of the NHADACA membership.  Nominations are listed below.  Please join use in honoring all of our nominees and award recipients.  The categories that will be awarded include:

  • Counselor of the Year

  Nominees:   Wyndi Cashman & Heather Crowell

  • Thomas McTague Lifetime Achievement Award 

  Nominees:   Nancy Nemcovich

  • President's Award 

  Meeting Agenda

  9:00 am President’s Welcome --- Diane Fontneau

  9:10 am Roll Call --- Christine McKenna

  9:15 am Annual Meeting Minutes, November 18, 2022

  9:20 am Executive Director’s Report --- Dianne Castrucci

  9:45 am Treasurer’s Report --- Christopher Foster

  9:55 am Fundraising Committee --- Phoebe Axtman

  10:00 am Guest Speaker --- Jill Burke, NH Bureau of Drug & Alcohol Services
  

  10:15 am Guest Speaker --- LADC Board Representative

  10:30 am Annual Award Presentations--- Christine McKenna

  10:45 am Board Member Election Results --- Linda Brewer

  Plaques/Acknowledgment of Board Members leaving the Board

  Announcement of New Board Members

  11:00 am Adjourn Business Meeting & enjoy Brunch and Networking

  
  

  12:00 pm - 3:00 pm  Presentation 

  
  

  So You Think You're Trauma-Informed? Maybe... with Dan Griffin, MA

  PRESENTATION:  As the term trauma-informed has become more and more prevalent in the addiction and mental health world the full understanding and implementation of trauma-informed services can become diluted. Token representations of fully developed and comprehensive systems of care can actually cause harm and certainly fall short of the full realization of trauma-informed systems.  Solo practitioners have to be thinking of core trauma informed care practices: communication process, environment, protocols for safety, etc.  Make no mistake, private practitioners are a system even if only a single-cell.  Whether it be private practitioners or large multi-site organizations, everyone can benefit from a thorough investigation of, and commitment to, trauma-informed care.  This provocative presentation provides a comprehensive overview of trauma-informed systems of care and all of the necessary elements including the overarching paradigm of Values Based Services.  

  Objectives: 

  • Articulate the model for values-based services
  • Provide a comprehensive overview of the elements of trauma-informed care
  • Provide effective tools to help your program move toward being fully trauma-informed

  ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Dan has dedicated his life and work to exploring and redefining what it means to be a man in the 21st century. He is committed to helping men be better men by understanding the impact of the Man Rules on their lives. Dan also helps men find the success in their personal lives they are striving for in their professional ones. Griffin’s book, A Man’s Way through Relationships, is the first book written specifically to help men create healthy relationships while navigating the challenges of the “Man Rules™” — ideas men internalize at very young ages about how to be real boys and men.  Griffin’s professional background includes over two decades in the mental health and addictions field. In addition, he is  the author of A Man’s Way through the Twelve Steps, the first trauma-informed book to take a holistic look at men’s sobriety. He co-authored Helping Men Recover, the first comprehensive gender-responsive and trauma-informed curriculum for addiction and mental health professionals. Dan served as a senior fellow at The Meadows, world-renowned experts treating addictive disorders and trauma, from 2015 to 2017. Dan earned a Master’s degree in Sociology from the University of Kansas. For his graduate work, Dan completed the first qualitative study centered on the social construction of masculinity in the culture of Alcoholics Anonymous. 

  REGISTRATION FEES: It is free to attend the Business Meeting. A complimentary brunch is included with educational component.  *NHADACA Members $45;  *Non-Members $65;   *NBCC included.  For more information contact: 603-225-7060 or training@nhadaca.org

  3 Contact Hours Available
  CRSW Performance Domains: 3, 4 
  LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence:  5-7, 15-18
  CPS Domains: 6
  NBCC: LICSW/L-MFT/LCMHC (Category 1) & Psychologist Category A
  NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No 6754. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NHADACA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

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• Using the Skills System for Emotional Regulation in Substance Use Recovery

  • When
    October 03, 2023
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:15 PM
  • Location
    Remote via Zoom
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  A 3-hour training with Dr. Michele Waldron

  October 3, 2023

  9am-12:15pm

  PRESENTATION: Regulating emotions is a critical component of substance use recovery. The Skills System is a structured, goal-centered set of tools accessible to people with all learning styles. It is a simplified version of Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Many people in recovery have learning challenges or their brain is still recovering from a substance making learning complex information difficult. The skills also teach the basic tools of connection with oneself and others. The Skills System is friendly to people with support systems and has tools for them to learn the skills allowing for co-regulation.  

  This training will teach participants:  

  • An overview of the nine skills and three system tools  
  • Review the teaching approach to support clients with different learning abilities  
  • Describe ways an individual’s support system can learn to co-regulate with them 

  ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Dr. Michele Waldron owns a group practice, Sexual Health and Healing LLC. She is a Clinical Psychologist and licensed alcohol and drug counselor (MA). She is an AASECT certified sex therapist. She also has certifications in couples counseling and sex offender therapy. Her clinical practice has focused on supporting people with problem sexual behaviors and addictions for over a decade. She is passionate about helping people own their bodies and feel confident with their sexuality.  

  REGISTRATION FEE: *NHADACA Members $30; *Non-Members $35; *NBCC included. For registration information contact: 603-225-7060 or training@nhadaca.org

  3 Contact Hours Available
  CRSW Performance Domains: 3, 4
  LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence: 3-7, 11-18
  CPS Domains: 6
  NBCC: LICSW/L-MFT/LCMHC (Category A) & Psychologist Category A
  NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No 6754. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NHADACA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

  PLEASE NOTE: Only one registrant per form.  For multiple registrants you must register each one individually.  Registration is not complete or guaranteed until payment is received.  Payment by means other than credit card may slow down completion of registration.  Checks and cash are still accepted, however, your registration will be placed on a pending list until payment is received.  We strongly encourage payment by credit card for training of high demand topics.  Thank you.

  This training is financed under a contract with the State of NH, Department of Health and Human Services, with funds provided in part by the State of NH and/or such funding sources as were available or required, e.g., the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

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• Gender Responsive/Specific Care and Psychological/Substance Use Disorders and Treatment

  • When
    October 04, 2023
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:15 PM
  • Location
    Remote via Zoom
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  A 2-hour training with Penny Sampson

  October 4, 2023

  1pm-3:15pm

  PRESENTATION: Historically, treatment programs and research regarding care/treatment of young people has focused on the male population.  We will review current data and research for the female population and the critical importance of understanding the differences in brain development, societal influences and stressors affecting development. Considerations will be discussed regarding diagnostics, treatment and services to support healthy growth and development, improve self-image, self-esteem and quality of life for youth.  This training will compare and contrast research and recommendations for youth who identify as male and female, LGBTQI and those who may be struggling with Gender Dysphoria.  We will also discuss foundational principles, specific risks and protective factors to be aware of in our work with youth. As a result of the training, participants will learn about:

  • Foundational Principles 
  • Root Causes and Patterns for At-Risk Behaviors 
  • Human Trafficking 

  • Gender Considerations in Care and Treatment 

  • Programs and Services Design and Development 

  • Components/Recommendations for Assessments, Programming and Treatment Planning 

  ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Penny Sampson, LPC, LAC, LCMHC, MLADC has worked in the field of human services for over forty-years in various capacities.  This includes clinical program evaluation and design for the public and private sector. She has held the position of Adjunct Professor/Student Advisor for the Springfield College School of Human Services facilitating courses in all areas of psychology, diagnostics and treatment.  She currently is a consultant with CJJA/Georgetown University providing technical assistance and training nationally for State Directors, Secure and Non-Secure Treatment Directors, Administrators and Staff working with at-risk populations. She conducts workshops and training programs relating to best practices in treatment programming, organizational wellness, staff wellness and life balance.  Her career and life mission is one of advocacy for at-risk youth and families and life balance for those who serve them.   

  She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Southern New Hampshire University in Human Services and Counseling, and a Master of Science degree from Springfield College.  She has also completed Post Masters studies in Clinical Psychology at Notre Dame College.  Penny is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Master Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor through the Board of Mental Health Practice and Board of Licensing for Alcohol and other Drug Use Professionals in the State of New Hampshire. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC) in the State of Colorado. 

  REGISTRATION FEE: *NHADACA Members $25; *Non-Members $35; *NBCC included. For registration information contact: 603-225-7060 or training@nhadaca.org

  2 Contact Hours Available
  CRSW Performance Domains: 1, 4
  LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence: 5-7, 14-18
  CPS Domains: 6
  NBCC: LICSW/L-MFT/LCMHC (Category A) & Psychologist Category A
  NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No 6754. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NHADACA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

  PLEASE NOTE: Only one registrant per form.  For multiple registrants you must register each one individually.  Registration is not complete or guaranteed until payment is received.  Payment by means other than credit card may slow down completion of registration.  Checks and cash are still accepted, however, your registration will be placed on a pending list until payment is received.  We strongly encourage payment by credit card for training of high demand topics.  Thank you.

  This training is financed under a contract with the State of NH, Department of Health and Human Services, with funds provided in part by the State of NH and/or such funding sources as were available or required, e.g., the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

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• CRSWs Supervising CRSWs

  • When
    October 10, 2023
  •  
    8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    130 Pembroke Road, Suite 150, Concord, NH 03301
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  A 6-Hour Training with Michael Lawless, LICSW, MLADC

  October 10, 2023

  8:30am–4:00pm 

  
  

  PRESENTATION: The goal of this workshop is to discuss the challenges and opportunities which naturally occur in any supervisory relationship and how to navigate through these when supervising peer support workers. Supervision will be explored as it applies to CRSWs and the performance domains within their scope of practice.: Ethical Responsibility, Advocacy, Mentoring & Education, Recovery & Wellness Support and how these can lend themselves to the foundation of supervisory work. Participants will also understand the requirements to become credentialed as a CRSW in New Hampshire. An informed discussion around trauma, co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders and multiple pathways to recovery will be discussed to understand how these experiences can impact peer to peer interactions, as well as impact the supervisory relationship. Ethical challenges that may occur when supervising peers and how to navigate through these will also be addressed.  

  As a result of this training participants will be able to:

  • Describe the requirements and process for becoming credentialed as a CRSW in New Hampshire; 

  • Discuss supervision of recovery support workers, applying scope of practice and tasks as listed in the performance domains 

  • Identify naturally occurring opportunities to support peer supporters around their individual professional development; 

  • Identify ways to create mutually agreed upon goals in the supervisory relationship to improve client outcomes; and 

  • Identify and describe the stages of change model and its practical use as a supervision tool. 

  ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Michael Lawless, MSW, LICSW, MLADC has worked in a variety of clinical settings providing direct services to clients with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.  He has worked as a supervisor of individuals who work as CRSW’s and has supervised individuals pursuing credentialing and licensure.   Michael has served as a contract manager for the Bureau of Drug & Alcohol Services, trainer in the community and has extensive experience working with legally-involved clients.  He is the Director for the State of NH’s Employee Assistance Program and has a small private practice in Manchester, NH.  Michael is a Diploma Candidate at the Carl Jung Institute of New England.   

  REGISTRATION FEE: *NHADACA Members $55;  *Non-Members $65; *NBCC add $5. For registration information contact: 603-225-7060 or training@nhadaca.org

  6 Contact Hours Available
  CRSW Performance Domains: 2-4
  LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence: 8
  CPS Domains: None
  NBCC: LICSW/L-MFT/LCMHC (Category 1) & Psychologist Category A
  NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No 6754. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NHADACA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

  PLEASE NOTE: Only one registrant per form.  For multiple registrants you must register each one individually.  Registration is not complete or guaranteed until payment is received.  Payment by means other than credit card may slow down completion of registration.  Checks and cash are still accepted, however, your registration will be placed on a pending list until payment is received.  We strongly encourage payment by credit card for training of high demand topics.  Thank you.

  This training is financed under a contract with the State of NH, Department of Health and Human Services, with funds provided in part by the State of NH and/or such funding sources as were available or required, e.g., the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

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• HIV Update for Substance Use Professionals

  • When
    October 11, 2023
  •  
    8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Remote via Zoom
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  A 6-Hour Training with James Figueiredo, MEd

  October 11, 2023

  8:30am-4pm

  
  

  PRESENTATION: This one-day training is geared toward substance use professionals and will provide participants with basic and updated information about HIV other STDs. This includes risk factors, modes of transmission, signs and symptoms, prevention, the relationship between HIV and other STDs. Updated information on mother-to-child transmission and prevention and an overview of the epidemic is also covered.

  At the end of this workshop, participants will:

  • Increase knowledge level about HIV sexual transmission and prevention;
  • Increase knowledge level of HIV among substance users;
  • Increase knowledge about mother-to-child transmission of HIV;
  • Increase ability to discuss the national and global impact of HIV;
  • Increase understanding of HIV Re-infection and adherence; and
  • Increase ability to discuss the inter-relationship of HIV and other STDs.

  ABOUT THE PRESENTER: James Figueiredo, M.Ed. is the Executive Director and Founder of Community Workforce Initiative. He has over 3 decades of experience working in the public health field throughout the United States and internationally. His work is focused primarily on the professional development of frontline workers and their supervisors. James has extensive experience developing and delivering trainings on cultural competency, suicide prevention, HIV/AIDS, and leadership development. James has served as lecturer at Tufts University and was selected as an author for the Foundations for Community Health Workers textbook slated for release in August 2023. During the height of the HIV/AIDS pandemic, James worked as a community health work on an integrated clinical team at the Cambridge Health Alliance. He spent another decade at the Justice Resource Institute (JRI) as the Director of Education and Training, where he served as co-chair of the Diversity Committee, oversaw, and led trainings throughout sub-Saharan Africa. James speaks Portuguese, Spanish, Haitian Creole, and Cape Verdean Creole. He holds a Master of Education degree from Harvard University and Graduate Certificate in Non-Profit Leadership and Management from Boston University. As an undergraduate he studied English Language and Literature at West London College in the United Kingdom. He most enjoys spending time with his spouse and children on backpacking trips. He aspires to be a coffee grower, avocado farmer, and beekeeper when he retires.

  REGISTRATION FEE: *NHADACA Members $50, Non-Members $60; *NBCC included. For registration information contact: 603-225-7060 or training@nhadaca.org

  6 Contact Hours Available
  CRSW Performance Domains: 2-4
  LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence: 1, 4-7, 10-13, 15-18
  CPS Domains: 2, 6
  NBCC: LICSW/L-MFT/LCMHC (Category 1) & Psychologist Category A
  NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No 6754. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NHADACA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

  PLEASE NOTE: Only one registrant per form.  For multiple registrants you must register each one individually.  Registration is not complete or guaranteed until payment is received.  Payment by means other than credit card may slow down completion of registration.  Checks and cash are still accepted, however, your registration will be placed on a pending list until payment is received.  We strongly encourage payment by credit card for training of high demand topics.  Thank you.

  This training is financed under a contract with the State of NH, Department of Health and Human Services, with funds provided in part by the State of NH and/or such funding sources as were available or required, e.g., the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

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• Neurobiology of Addiction

  • When
    October 13, 2023
  •  
    8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Remote via Zoom
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  A 6-hour training with Joseph Zannella, MA, LADC

  October 13, 2023

  8:30am-4pm

  PRESENTATION: This training is designed to advance our understanding of the biological components of addiction. It addresses both chemical addictions and behavior addictions such as gambling and social media. It is appropriate for clinicians, preventions specialists and administrative staff. The most up to date research and information available will help us to not only understand addiction but inform our plans for recovery, and educate our clients. New chemicals of abuse will be presented and the latest information on internet related addictions and compulsions will be reviewed.

  Participants will: 

  • Learn the basic nervous system processes underlying addiction. 
  • Gain an understanding of how to better present this information to our clients. 
  • Be able to discuss ways of adjusting a client’s recovery plan to maximize success.  
  • Gain techniques on how to effectively treat the biological issues that develop from addictions effects on the central nervous system. 

  ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Joseph has 34 years of experience working with mental health and addiction issues. He specializes in helping people with Anxiety issues, Recovery from Addictions, and Eating Disorders. He has been the Clinical Director of the ASIST program for Family Reentry for the last eight years, and was the Director of the Renfrew Center of Southern Connecticut for five years specializing in treating clients with Eating Disorders. He is on the faculty of the New England Institute of Addiction Studies for 20 years teaching the Neurobiology of Addictions, Psybersick, Ethics and many other topics. With Clinical and Administrative skills and in his work as a professional educator he has unique qualifications to assist both clinicians and clients. He is also in private practice in Fairfield County, CT.

  REGISTRATION FEE: *NHADACA Members $65; *Non-Members $75; *NBCC included. For registration information contact: 603-225-7060 or training@nhadaca.org

  6 Contact Hours Available
  CRSW Performance Domains: 3, 4
  LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence: 5-7, 11-17
  CPS Domains: 2, 6
  NBCC: LICSW/L-MFT/LCMHC (Category A) & Psychologist Category A
  NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No 6754. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NHADACA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

  PLEASE NOTE: Only one registrant per form.  For multiple registrants you must register each one individually.  Registration is not complete or guaranteed until payment is received.  Payment by means other than credit card may slow down completion of registration.  Checks and cash are still accepted, however, your registration will be placed on a pending list until payment is received.  We strongly encourage payment by credit card for training of high demand topics.  Thank you.

  This training is financed under a contract with the State of NH, Department of Health and Human Services, with funds provided in part by the State of NH and/or such funding sources as were available or required, e.g., the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

  
  

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• Assessment Literacy and Treatment Planning in Evaluating Suicide Risk

  • When
    October 13, 2023
  •  
    8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    130 Pembroke Road, Suite 150, Concord, NH 03301
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  A 6-hour training with Dr. Scott Methe

  October 13, 2023

  8:30am-4pm

  PRESENTATION: Individuals with substance use disorders (SUD) face much greater odds of dying by suicide when compared to individuals without SUD. As such, clinicians who treat substance use disorders are professionally obligated to evaluate suicide risk in their clients. In practice, suicide assessment quality hinges on the tools, training, and support available to clinicians. Despite constraints inherent in clinical settings, all professional clinicians must develop an effective approach to suicide assessment. By the end of this workshop, participants will have developed a comprehensive understanding of suicide assessment in the context of SUD treatment.

  Specifically, participants will: 

  • Explore legal, ethical, and clinical issues related to suicide assessment  
  • Learn about factors that establish assessment tools as evidence-based 
  • Identify effective assessment procedures specific to evaluating suicidality 
  • Identify and address challenges in assessing suicidality in clinical settings 
  • Evaluate and develop treatment plans that are likely to reduce suicide risk 

  ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Dr. Scott Methe is a master licensed alcohol and drug counselor who currently manages the New Hampshire clinical team at Better Life Partners. Scott began his career working in psychiatric intensive care and substance use counseling while pursuing his Ph.D. in applied educational psychology at UMass Amherst. As an assistant psychology professor at East Carolina University and then at the UMass Boston College of Education, Scott maintained a part-time clinical practice while conducting research in behavioral and academic assessment. Throughout his academic career, he published over a dozen peer-reviewed scientific and scholarly works and earned awards for exemplary research and professional service. He also held associate editorships for two scientific journals while serving on multiple editorial boards.  

  In 2014, Scott set his sights on education reform and was awarded a fellowship at the Safra Center for Ethics at Harvard University along with a senior research fellowship at Boston University. After a distinguished career in academia, in 2018 he gratefully returned to his clinical roots at the Farnum Center, where he gained experience across multiple levels of care. After earning his MLADC, he began to pursue healthcare management and administrative positions, serving as a clinic director and currently as a clinical manager. Scott lives happily at home with his wife, son, and dog in Durham, New Hampshire. 

  REGISTRATION FEE: *NHADACA Members $50; *Non-Members $60; *NBCC included. For registration information contact: 603-225-7060 or training@nhadaca.org

  6 Contact Hours Available
  CRSW Performance Domains: 2, 3
  LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence: 4, 6-8, 10-18
  CPS Domains: 2, 6
  NBCC: LICSW/L-MFT/LCMHC (Category A) & Psychologist Category A
  NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No 6754. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NHADACA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

  PLEASE NOTE: Only one registrant per form.  For multiple registrants you must register each one individually.  Registration is not complete or guaranteed until payment is received.  Payment by means other than credit card may slow down completion of registration.  Checks and cash are still accepted, however, your registration will be placed on a pending list until payment is received.  We strongly encourage payment by credit card for training of high demand topics.  Thank you.

  This training is financed under a contract with the State of NH, Department of Health and Human Services, with funds provided in part by the State of NH and/or such funding sources as were available or required, e.g., the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

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• Ethical Practice in the Addiction Profession

  • When
    October 16, 2023
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    8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    130 Pembroke Road, Suite 150, Concord, NH 03301
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  A 6-hour training with Samson Teklemariam, LPC, CPTM

  October 16, 2023

  8:30am-4pm

  PRESENTATION: Addiction treatment professionals have an obligation to protect patients, the workforce, and the communities we serve by continuously monitoring safe ethical practice. Working with substance use disorders often includes managing the needs and expectations of numerous stakeholders including the patient, their loved ones, state regulations, federal regulations, and the various tiers of ethics the everyday professional helper abides by. This presentation focuses on developing the helping professional’s situational awareness in applying ethical principles in every day complicated scenarios. Participants will examine real-world vignettes with ethical conflict and learn a system for ethical decision-making. Additional topics covered in this presentation will include confidentiality, boundaries, informed consent and health literacy, and clinical documentation principles for safe patient care.  As a result of the training:

  • Participants will be able to describe foundational principles and progressive updates to confidentiality and protected health information.  
  • Participants will be able to implement an ethical decision-making model for complicated scenarios with ethical conflict.  
  • Participants will be able to identify the most common warning signs of potential boundary crossings leading to the most common boundary violations. 

  ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Samson Teklemariam, LPC, CPTM, is the Vice President of Clinical Services for Behavioral Health Group (BHG). He is an accomplished leader with a history of driving organizational results with learning and development solutions. Known for implementing initiatives that support organizational priorities and produce measurable outcomes, he has been a leader in the field of addiction treatment for over 12 years. He was formerly the Director of Training and Professional Development for NAADAC. He is a Certified Lead Trainer for the Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for Substance Abuse (CBISA) curriculum, Calm Every Storm: Crisis Prevention & Intervention curriculum, and experienced in treating trauma-related disorders using trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TFCBT) and Seeking Safety. Samson previously worked for Phoenix House Foundation as the National Director of Learning and Development.   

  REGISTRATION FEE: *NHADACA Members $65; *Non-Members $75; *NBCC included. For registration information contact: 603-225-7060 or training@nhadaca.org

  6 Contact Hours Available
  CRSW Performance Domains: 2
  LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence: 7, 10-12
  CPS Domains: 6
  NBCC: LICSW/L-MFT/LCMHC (Category A) & Psychologist Category A
  NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No 6754. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NHADACA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

  PLEASE NOTE: Only one registrant per form.  For multiple registrants you must register each one individually.  Registration is not complete or guaranteed until payment is received.  Payment by means other than credit card may slow down completion of registration.  Checks and cash are still accepted, however, your registration will be placed on a pending list until payment is received.  We strongly encourage payment by credit card for training of high demand topics.  Thank you.

  This training is financed under a contract with the State of NH, Department of Health and Human Services, with funds provided in part by the State of NH and/or such funding sources as were available or required, e.g., the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

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• Effective Group Treatment: Leveraging CBT and MI in Telehealth Groups

  • When
    October 17, 2023
  •  
    8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    130 Pembroke Road, Suite 150, Concord, NH 03301
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  A 6-hour training with Samson Teklemariam, LPC, CPTM

  October 17, 2023

  8:30am-4pm

  PRESENTATION: Telehealth is proving to be sustainable and effective as treatment centers have transitioned traditional counseling services to online programs. Counselors are tasked to translate face to face skills to telehealth with limited training to recreate foundational helping. This presentation will provide counselors with the tools to create virtual counseling groups which can be applicable to various levels of care. Participants will obtain skills to enhance group cohesion and participation via telehealth. This presentation will provide participants an opportunity to observe the application of evidence-based practice group skills, such as "rolling with resistance", for application in their own daily virtual work.  As a result of the training:

  • Participants will be able to build foundational group structure in a virtual environment. 
  • Participants will identify three ways to build virtual group cohesion. 
  • Participants will be able to perform virtual rolling with resistance skills. 

  ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Samson Teklemariam, LPC, CPTM, is the Vice President of Clinical Services for Behavioral Health Group (BHG). He is an accomplished leader with a history of driving organizational results with learning and development solutions. Known for implementing initiatives that support organizational priorities and produce measurable outcomes, he has been a leader in the field of addiction treatment for over 12 years. He was formerly the Director of Training and Professional Development for NAADAC. He is a Certified Lead Trainer for the Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for Substance Abuse (CBISA) curriculum, Calm Every Storm: Crisis Prevention & Intervention curriculum, and experienced in treating trauma-related disorders using trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TFCBT) and Seeking Safety. Samson previously worked for Phoenix House Foundation as the National Director of Learning and Development.   

  REGISTRATION FEE: *NHADACA Members $65; *Non-Members $75; *NBCC included. For registration information contact: 603-225-7060 or training@nhadaca.org

  6 Contact Hours Available
  CRSW Performance Domains: 4
  LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence: 6, 7, 11, 18
  CPS Domains: 6
  NBCC: LICSW/L-MFT/LCMHC (Category A) & Psychologist Category A
  NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No 6754. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NHADACA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

  PLEASE NOTE: Only one registrant per form.  For multiple registrants you must register each one individually.  Registration is not complete or guaranteed until payment is received.  Payment by means other than credit card may slow down completion of registration.  Checks and cash are still accepted, however, your registration will be placed on a pending list until payment is received.  We strongly encourage payment by credit card for training of high demand topics.  Thank you.

  This training is financed under a contract with the State of NH, Department of Health and Human Services, with funds provided in part by the State of NH and/or such funding sources as were available or required, e.g., the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

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• Psybersick: Internet Pathology and Social Media Addiction

  • When
    October 19, 2023
  •  
    8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    130 Pembroke Road, Suite 150, Concord, NH 03301
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  A 6-hour training with Joseph Zannella, MA, LADC

  October 19, 2023

  8:30am-4pm

  PRESENTATION: This training is designed for clinicians at any skill level to explore and understand the pathological qualities unique to the Internet and its ever evolving hazards. We all talk about being addicted to email, chat, games and social media, but what are the facts and how really dangerous is it. Our health, privacy, ethics, safety and child development are all being impacted and most people don’t appreciate these hazards except in some vague sense of unease. The Internet and the apps we use every day are changing us in ways even the creators of these systems didn’t expect or predict. Our clients are living their lives on the Internet; we need to know what this means for them, and their recoveries. We clinicians are living our lives on the internet and we need to assess what it is doing to all of us.

  Participants will: 

  • Learn the developmental issues associated with growing up in a wired world.  
  • Learn how some pathologies have flourished as a result of being connected.  
  • Understand the potential and reality of Internet Addiction  
  • Will describe their own experiences with the Internet.  
  • Explore the arena available to the antisocial personality. 
  • Review the Ethical dangers of accessing the World Wide Web. 
  • Delve into the perverse reality of the Dark Web. 
  • Learn what not to do when using the Internet.  

  ABOUT THE PRESENTER:  Joseph has 34 years of experience working with mental health and addiction issues. He specializes in helping people with Anxiety issues, Recovery from Addictions, and Eating Disorders. He is presently the Clinical Director of the ASIST program for Family Reentry in New Haven, and was the Director of the Renfrew Center of Southern Connecticut for five years specializing in treating clients with Eating Disorders. He is on the faculty of the New England Institute of Addiction Studies for 19 years teaching on neurobiology, recovery issues and ethics. With Clinical and Administrative skills and in his work as a professional educator he has unique qualifications to assist both clinicians and clients. Joseph is also in private practice in Fairfield County, CT.

  REGISTRATION FEE: *NHADACA Members $65; *Non-Members $75; *NBCC included. For registration information contact: 603-225-7060 or training@nhadaca.org

  6 Contact Hours Available
  CRSW Performance Domains: 2, 4
  LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence: 5, 15, 17
  CPS Domains: 6
  NBCC: LICSW/L-MFT/LCMHC (Category A) & Psychologist Category A
  NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No 6754. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NHADACA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

  PLEASE NOTE: Only one registrant per form.  For multiple registrants you must register each one individually.  Registration is not complete or guaranteed until payment is received.  Payment by means other than credit card may slow down completion of registration.  Checks and cash are still accepted, however, your registration will be placed on a pending list until payment is received.  We strongly encourage payment by credit card for training of high demand topics.  Thank you.

  This training is financed under a contract with the State of NH, Department of Health and Human Services, with funds provided in part by the State of NH and/or such funding sources as were available or required, e.g., the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

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• Fun Cribbage Night

  • When
    October 19, 2023
  •  
    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    130 Pembroke Rd, Suite 150 Concord, NH 03301
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  NHADACA's Fun Cribbage Night!

  October 19, 2023  |  Doors open at 5:00pm and play begins at 5:30pm

  Pre-registration required, cash accepted at the door

  
  

   Beginners and Advanced levels welcome.

  Haven't played before? We'll help you learn as you play!

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Come to play, laugh and learn with friends and colleagues.  This is great opportunity to  practice for the Royal Cribbage Night  in May 2024, where we will crown a new Queen, King, Prince, or Princess of cribbage! 

  
  

  May 2023 Royal Winners

  Princess Heather McMahon and Queen Stephanie Bean. 

  
  

  
  

  Entry Fee: $20 per person....If you bring 3 guests you play for free!

  *Light snacks and non-alcoholic refreshments included. 
  

  
  

  Proceeds benefit NHADACA's scholarship funds to provide training to those who provide substance misuse prevention, treatment and recovery supports in our state.  NHADACA is a 501c3 Non Profit Organization. 

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• New Substances of Abuse

  • When
    October 20, 2023
  •  
    8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    130 Pembroke Road, Suite 150, Concord, NH 03301
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  A 6-hour training with Joseph Zannella, MA, LADC

  October 20, 2023

  8:30am-4pm

  PRESENTATION: This training is designed for clinicians at any skill level to explore and understand the changing nature of chemicals of addiction. New substances of abuse are being created, changed, marketed and promoted to us every day. We are inundated with new kinds of drugs, both prescription and illicit and new combinations that are making headlines. Fentanyl is causing a surge in overdoses and fatalities and newer and deadlier formulations of opiates are overwhelming treatment centers and ER’s. We will review the most commonly reported drugs being abused and will explore what new chemicals may be showing up in the coming months and years.

  Participants will:

  • Learn the newest substances being reported, and how they work in the body.
  • Learn what new substances may start making inroads as recreational drugs.
  • Share their own experiences in their particular communities in their clinical areas
  • Will describe the areas they have the most concerns with.
  • Explore how they can educate and support their clients’ recovery based on how these substances affect them.

  ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Joseph has 34 years of experience working with mental health and addiction issues. He specializes in helping people with Anxiety issues, Recovery from Addictions, and Eating Disorders. He is presently the Clinical Director of the ASIST program for Family Reentry in New Haven, and was the Director of the Renfrew Center of Southern Connecticut for five years specializing in treating clients with Eating Disorders. He is on the faculty of the New England Institute of Addiction Studies for 19 years teaching on neurobiology, recovery issues and ethics. With Clinical and Administrative skills and in his work as a professional educator he has unique qualifications to assist both clinicians and clients. Joseph is also in private practice in Fairfield County, CT.

  REGISTRATION FEE: *NHADACA Members $65; *Non-Members $75; *NBCC included. For registration information contact: 603-225-7060 or training@nhadaca.org

  6 Contact Hours Available
  CRSW Performance Domains: 3
  LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence: 12-17
  CPS Domains: 6
  NBCC: LICSW/L-MFT/LCMHC (Category A) & Psychologist Category A
  NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No 6754. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NHADACA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

  PLEASE NOTE: Only one registrant per form.  For multiple registrants you must register each one individually.  Registration is not complete or guaranteed until payment is received.  Payment by means other than credit card may slow down completion of registration.  Checks and cash are still accepted, however, your registration will be placed on a pending list until payment is received.  We strongly encourage payment by credit card for training of high demand topics.  Thank you.

  This training is financed under a contract with the State of NH, Department of Health and Human Services, with funds provided in part by the State of NH and/or such funding sources as were available or required, e.g., the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

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• SPF: Application for Prevention Success Training (formerly titled SAPST)

  • Start
    October 23, 2023
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  • End
    October 26, 2023
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    130 Pembroke Road, Suite 150, Concord, NH 03301
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  A 31-hour training with Marissa Carlson, MS, CPS & Julie Yerkes, MEd, CPS

  October 23- October 26, 2023

  8:30am-4:30pm each day

  
  

  The NH Bureau of Drug & Alcohol Services  with SAMHSA’s Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies (CAPT), invites you to register for SPF: Application for Prevention Success Training

  This innovative training, combining online and in-person components, offers practitioners a comprehensive introduction to the substance abuse prevention field. Grounded in current research and SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework, the SAPST is designed to help practitioners develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement effective, data-driven prevention that reduces behavioral health disparities and improves wellness. It is appropriate for entry-level prevention practitioners, as well as professionals in related fields.

  The SAPST consists of a five-hour, self-paced online module, followed by a four-day/26-hour interactive, in-person training.  The online course is entitled “Introduction to Substance Abuse Prevention:  Understanding the Basics” AND  the in-person training is “Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training: Building Our Behavioral Health Workforce.

  Registrants MUST participate in both components to receive continuing education credit.

  INTRODUCTION TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION: UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS (Online): 

  This foundational course offers practitioners new to the field of prevention, or working in related fields, an introduction to the history of prevention, key concepts and definitions, specific drug effects, and an exciting glimpse into the effects of substance use and addiction on the brain. Participants will learn about:

  • Basic terminology and facts
  • History of substance use and prevention in the U.S.
  • Addiction and the brain
  • Effects and health risks of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs

  Participants will need to set up an account for the online portion.  More Information will be emailed to participants who are fully registered 3 weeks prior to the training. 

  IN-PERSON SPF: Application for Prevention Success Training TRAINING:    

  October 23-26, 2023

  This 4-day training will be held at 130 Pembroke Rd. Suite 150, Concord, NH, from  8:30 am  to 4:30 pm daily (6.5 hours of direct training daily).  It will address the following topics:

  • Behavioral health
  • Institute of Medicine’s Continuum of Care
  • Public health approach
  • Risk and protective factors
  • Developmental perspective
  • Application of SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework: assessment, capacity, planning, implementation, and evaluation
  • Cultural competence and sustainability

  Objectives:

  Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand and describe public health approach to prevention;
  • Describe risk and protective factors;
  • Understand the Institute of Medicine’s Continuum of Care;
  • Explain the application of SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework: assessment, capacity, planning, implementation, and evaluation; and
  • Understand cultural competence and sustainability.

  NH Prevention Certification Board CEU approval will be applied for CEs in the Prevention Theory and Practice category.  Additionally, practitioners participating in the SPF: Application for Prevention Success Training will receive two “certificates of training hours,” one for the online component and another for the in-person training.

  These can be applied toward the requirements for professional credentialing or re-certification.

  • Participants completing the online component of the SPF: Application for Prevention Success Training will receive a certificate for five hours of training pending receipt of a “pass” score on the final assessment (80% correct is a passing grade).
  • Participants attending the SPF: Application for Prevention Success Training in-person will receive a certificate for 26 hours of training.
  • All SPF: Application for Prevention Success Trainingparticipants are expected to complete both the online and in-person components. Participants must complete the online component to receive a certificate for attending the in-person training, since one component builds on the other.

  ABOUT THE PRESENTERS:
  

  Julie Yerkes, MEd, CPS, is a Certified Prevention Specialist and sits on the NH Prevention Certification Board.  She has worked in prevention and education for nearly 20 years, with a focus on strengthening community-school-family connections to support positive youth development. She is the Prevention Program Manager for the New Hampshire Center for Excellence; a resource center for best practices in alcohol and drug prevention and treatment services in New Hampshire. In this role, she currently provides technical assistance to state agencies, regional public health networks and local substance misuse prevention coalitions and providers.  Her work focuses on evidence-based strategy selection, implementation, and evaluation,  as well as strategic planning. 

  Marissa Carlson, MS, CPSis the Executive Director of the NH Teen Institute, a leadership development nonprofit working with middle & high school students from around NH & New England in a variety of areas including substance misuse prevention, peer mentoring, and creating positive school & community climate.   As part of her role at TI, she oversees and facilitates training for youth participants, youth & adult volunteer program staff, and outside behavioral health and education professionals.  She is a trainer for multiple workshops developed through SAMHSA systems, and is a member of the advisory council of the New England Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC).  In addition, she is the President of the Prevention Certification Board of NH, the NH Prevention delegate to the IC&RC, and serves as the chairperson of the Prevention Specialist credentialing committee.  Outside of her prevention work, Marissa is a founding member of Mill City Productions, a theatre company in Western Massachusetts.  She graduated from Pomona College with a BA in Psychology, received an MS in Nonprofit Management from Bay Path University, and has been a Certified Prevention Specialist since 2011.

  REGISTRATION FEE: *$175 registration which includes the manual, in-person training and continuing education credits.  NBCC/NASW CEUs not available.
  For registration information contact: 603-225-7060 or training@nhadaca.org

  31 Contact Hours Available
  CRSW Performance Domains: 1, 3
  LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence: 13
  CPS Domains: 1-6

  PLEASE NOTE: Only one registrant per form.  For multiple registrants you must register each one individually.  Registration is not complete or guaranteed until payment is received.  Payment by means other than credit card may slow down completion of registration.  Checks and cash are still accepted, however, your registration will be placed on a pending list until payment is received.  We strongly encourage payment by credit card for training of high demand topics.  Thank you.

  This training is financed under a contract with the State of NH, Department of Health and Human Services, with funds provided in part by the State of NH and/or such funding sources as were available or required, e.g., the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

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• Initial Training on Addiction and Recovery

  • When
    October 26, 2023
  •  
    8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    NH Audubon, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH 03301
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  A 6-hour training with Lindy Keller, MS, MLADC

  October 26, 2023

  8:30am to 4pm

  
  

  NH Audubon/McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH

  
  

  PRESENTATION: This introductory workshop on addiction and recovery is designed to raise awareness and understanding of the dynamics and impact of addiction on people whom we serve.  It will cover the neurological basis of addiction; mental, behavioral, emotional, and spiritual dimensions; stages of change; recovery; motivational techniques; and resources. As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the neurological process of addiction;
  • Explain how addiction manifests on various aspects of the whole person (mental, physical, emotional and spiritual);
  • Identify the five stages of change;
  • Match intervention strategies to stages; and
  • Assess appropriate resources for addressing alcohol and other drug concerns.

  ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Lindy Keller, MS, MLADC, is a Master Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor who has worked in the addiction field since 1980.  She received her A.B. in Psychology and Religion from Duke University and her M.S. in Community Mental Health with a specialization in Dual Diagnosis from Southern New Hampshire University.  Her experience includes direct service, consultation, training and administration of programs addressing substance use concerns.  She has presented workshops on aspects of addiction, co-occurring disorders, recovery, enhancing change, high‑risk youth, resiliency and families.  She has served on the faculty of the New England School of Addiction Studies since 2007.  In her current position as the Resources and Development Administrator for the NH Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services, she is responsible for public and professional education, support for internal systems development and cross-systems policy and program development.

  REGISTRATION FEE:  Free.  This is an introductory level workshop design for people working in any helping profession whose daily work encounters/engages people with substance use disorders.  Specific clinical, evidence-based practices are not covered.   This training is offered four times per year, generally in February, May, August and October.   For registration information contact:  603-225-7060 or training@nhadaca.org

  If accommodations are needed for communication access such as interpreters, CART captioning, assistance listening devices or other auxiliary aids, and/or services, please contact  training@nhadaca.org.  Seven business days advance notice is requested in order to ensure availability.   We will attempt to accommodate requests made less than seven days prior to the event  but accommodation cannot be guaranteed.
  

  6 Contact Hours Available
  CRSW Performance Domains: 3, 4
  LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence: 5, 15, 16, 18
  CPS Domains: 6
  NBCC: LICSW/L-MFT/LCMHC (Category A) & Psychologist Category A (included)
  NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No 6754. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NHADACA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

  PLEASE NOTE: Only one registrant per form.  For multiple registrants you must register each one individually.  Registration is not complete or guaranteed until payment is received.  Payment by means other than credit card may slow down completion of registration.  Checks and cash are still accepted, however, your registration will be placed on a pending list until payment is received.  We strongly encourage payment by credit card for training of high demand topics.  Thank you.

  This training is financed under a contract with the State of NH, Department of Health and Human Services, with funds provided in part by the State of NH and/or such funding sources as were available or required, e.g., the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

  
  

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• Families & Addiction

  • When
    October 27, 2023
  •  
    8:30 AM - 11:45 AM
  • Location
    NH Audubon, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH 03301
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  A 3-hour training with Lindy Keller, MS, MLADC

  October 27, 2023

  8:30am to 11:45am

  
  

  NH Audubon, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH 03301

  
  

  PRESENTATION: This introductory workshop explores how the addiction of the individual affects the entire family system.  Special attention will be paid to the effects on children in the family.  Discussion will center on strategies and resources to help increase their resiliency and coping skills. This workshop is preapproved for three CEs. As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

  
  

  • Describe the effects of addiction on the family;
  • Recognize roles within a family with addiction;
  • Identify strengths and needs associated with particular behavioral patterns of children and families with addiction; and
  • Make appropriate interventions and referrals to community based resources.

  ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Lindy Keller, MS, MLADC, is a Master Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor who has worked in the addiction field since 1980.  She received her A.B. in Psychology and Religion from Duke University and her M.S. in Community Mental Health with a specialization in Dual Diagnosis from Southern New Hampshire University.  Her experience includes direct service, consultation, training and administration of programs addressing substance use concerns.  She has presented workshops on aspects of addiction, co-occurring disorders, recovery, enhancing change, high‑risk youth, resiliency and families.  She has served on the faculty of the New England School of Addiction Studies since 2007.  In her current position as the Resources and Development Administrator for the NH Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services, she is responsible for public and professional education, support for internal systems development and cross-systems policy and program development.
  

  REGISTRATION FEE:  Free.  This is an introductory level workshop designed for people working in any helping profession whose daily work encounters/engages people with substance use disorders.  Specific clinical, evidence-based practices are not covered.   Participants are strongly encouraged to attend Initial Training on Addiction & Recovery prior to attending this workshop.  This training is offered four times per year, generally in February, May, August and October.   For registration information contact: 603-225-7060 or  training@nhadaca.org

  If accommodations are needed for communication access such as interpreters, CART captioning, assistance listening devices or other auxiliary aids, and/or services, please contact  training@nhadaca.org.  Seven business days advance notice is requested in order to ensure availability.   We will attempt to accommodate requests made less than seven days prior to the event  but accommodation cannot be guaranteed.
  

  3 Contact Hours Available
  CRSW Performance Domains: 3, 4
  LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence: 5, 15
  CPS Domains: 6
  NBCC: LICSW/L-MFT/LCMHC (Category A) & Psychologist Category A (included)
  NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No 6754. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NHADACA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

  PLEASE NOTE: Only one registrant per form.  For multiple registrants you must register each one individually.  Registration is not complete or guaranteed until payment is received.  Payment by means other than credit card may slow down completion of registration.  Checks and cash are still accepted, however, your registration will be placed on a pending list until payment is received.  We strongly encourage payment by credit card for training of high demand topics.  Thank you.

  This training is financed under a contract with the State of NH, Department of Health and Human Services, with funds provided in part by the State of NH and/or such funding sources as were available or required, e.g., the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

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• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Overview

  • When
    October 30, 2023
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    8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    130 Pembroke Road, Suite 150, Concord, NH 03301
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  A 6-hour training with Dr. Foad Afshar

  October 30, 2023

  8:30am-4:00pm

  PRESENTATION:  As educators, we knowingly and unknowingly create educational records and communicate about this information both internally among ourselves and externally to other parties. We also face a barrage of regulations and rules we have to follow on a daily basis. One of the most important regulatory obligations is to protect the privacy of students’ records.  Federal Education Rights Privacy Act is one the critical regulatory obligations we have to follow to meet this objective. While it is not an overly complex set of rules, there can be confusion about how it is applied to daily operations of educators, counselors and other professionals working in schools. In this full day training, we become familiar with the language of the law, its origins and most important cases that gave it the current form and structure.  Then we use that information to decipher and make sound decisions about how to apply FERPA to day-to-day scenarios.  We workshop ideas and test them against the rules to ensure the stand the test of privacy protection. Our focus will not only be on abiding by the legal requirements of FERPA, but most importantly, we will focus on understanding the ethical frame and necessity of meeting these legal requirements. As a result of the training:

  • Participants will learn the fundamental elements of FERPA. 
  • Participants will be able to identify what constitutes and educational record and under what circumstances and to whom protected information can be disclosed. 
  • Participants will be able to develop an ethical decision-making process to frame compliance with FERPA. 

  ABOUT THE PRESENTER: 

  Dr. Afshar has been a professional psychotherapist, trainer and educator for over 35 years.  He received his Doctorate in Professional Psychology (Psy.D.) from California Coast University, his Masters in Counseling from Harvard University and his Bachelors in Psychology from U.Mass-Boston. He is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and School Psychologist. He is also a certified School Principle, and School Counselor.   Dr. Afshar has been a Director of Special Education & Guidance for SAU #37 & 50, Director of Guidance & Advising for Pinkerton Academy has taught courses in Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Special Education, School Guidance and Psychology of Design at the graduate and undergraduate levels for the past 35 years. Dr. Afshar’s professional experience in addiction and recovery includes both clinical work as the Admissions Director of the Drug Addiction Rehabilitation Center (Later Dorchester Counseling Center) in Dorchester as well Associate Executive Director and Clinical Director of Noddle’s Island Multi-service Agency in East Boston, Massachusetts. He was the addictions consultant at the Massachusetts General Hospital—The Charlestown Clinic in Boston, and has consulted extensively with medical, legal, educational and business organization around the issues of addiction prevention, intervention and recovery He has taught courses on addiction at the graduate and undergraduate levels in topics such as Psychopharmacology of Addiction, History and Socio-Politics of Addiction, and treatment models.   With a wide range of professional expertise spanning nearly 4 decades, Dr. Afshar brings a considerable breadth and depth of understanding of addictions and mental health issues as applicable in a variety of settings, age spans and affected populations.  

  REGISTRATION FEE: *NHADACA Members $65; *Non-Members $75; *NBCC included. For registration information contact: 603-225-7060 or training@nhadaca.org

  6 Contact Hours Available
  CRSW Performance Domains: None.
  LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence: 8, 12
  CPS Domains: 5
  NBCC: LICSW/L-MFT/LCMHC (Category A) & Psychologist Category A
  NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No 6754. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NHADACA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

  PLEASE NOTE: Only one registrant per form.  For multiple registrants you must register each one individually.  Registration is not complete or guaranteed until payment is received.  Payment by means other than credit card may slow down completion of registration.  Checks and cash are still accepted, however, your registration will be placed on a pending list until payment is received.  We strongly encourage payment by credit card for training of high demand topics.  Thank you.

  This training is financed under a contract with the State of NH, Department of Health and Human Services, with funds provided in part by the State of NH and/or such funding sources as were available or required, e.g., the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

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• Trans-Theoretical Model: Stages of Change

  • When
    October 31, 2023
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    8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Remote via Zoom
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  A 6-hour training with Haner Hernández, PhD, CPS, CADCII, LADC

  October 31, 2023

  8:30am-3:30pm

  PRESENTATION: This training will explore the challenges faced by individuals, families and communities seeking services from the Substance Use Disorder treatment system.  Additionally, the participants will learn about the Trans-Theoretical Model of Behavior Change (Stages of Change). Participants will explore the context in which change occurs and will learn about the multiple strategies that affect, promote, and sustain change.  As a result of the training, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the Substance Use Disorders challenges faced by individuals, families, and communities;
  • Describe the Stages of Change and key characteristics of each stage; and
  • Describe their role in promoting, supporting and sustaining change.

  ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Dr. Hernández is Puerto Rican, bilingual and has worked for over 35 years in the health and human service field developing, implementing, and evaluating culturally and linguistically intelligent youth and adult health prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery support programs. He is a master trainer and facilitator and provides individualized technical assistance and support to organizations that provide Substance Use Disorder and gambling prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery supports. Also, Dr. Hernández has over 30 years of experience in delivering addiction counseling and clinical supervision to professionals in the field.

  Haner is a person in long-term recovery (36+ years) from addiction and is committed to eliminating health disparities by participating in processes that build equity. He has served as a consultant to a number of local and state health departments with a focus on disparities, building health equity, addiction treatment, and recovery supports. He also consults with and teaches a number of courses at the New England Addiction Technology Transfer Center at Brown University and the National Latino and Hispanic Prevention, Treatment Addiction Technology Transfer Centers funded by CSAT. Currently he serves on the Peer-Led Advisory Board of the National Addiction Peer Recovery Center of Excellence. Dr. Hernandez was appointed to SAMHSA Bringing Recovery Supports to Scale Technical Assistance Center Strategy (BRSS TACS) steering committee in 2014 and the Criminal Justice Policy Committee in 2018. He has served a consultant to several federally-funded initiatives in the areas of behavioral workforce development, HIV/AIDS, Substance Use Disorders prevention and treatment, military service members, their families and TBI and PTSD, and pediatric asthma. Dr. Hernández serves as faculty at the New England School of Addiction Studies since 1998, has taught a number of undergraduate and graduate courses, and has presented at several national and state conferences. Dr. Hernández serves as President of the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Board for Voluntary Certification of Drug and Alcohol Counselors, was appointed to the Springfield Public Health Council in 2006, and served on the Massachusetts Governor’s Latin American Advisory Commission in Massachusetts from 2000-2004.

  Haner earned his GED in prison, a Bachelor of Science in Human Services from Springfield College and a Master of Education with concentrations in Counseling Psychology and Addiction Studies from Cambridge College in Massachusetts. His doctoral degree was earned at the School of Public Health and Health Sciences at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. His major was Community Health Education and his minor was Social Justice Education. In addition, Mr. Hernandez holds an advance Certification in Drug and Alcohol Counseling at the reciprocal level, is also licensed in Massachusetts, and is a Certified Prevention Specialist.

  REGISTRATION FEE: *NHADACA Members $65; *Non-Members $75; *NBCC included. For registration information contact: 603-225-7060 or training@nhadaca.org

  6 Contact Hours Available
  CRSW Performance Domains: 4
  LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence: 7, 15-18
  CPS Domains: 1, 6 
  NBCC: LICSW/L-MFT/LCMHC (Category A) & Psychologist Category A
  NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No 6754. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NHADACA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

  PLEASE NOTE: Only one registrant per form.  For multiple registrants you must register each one individually.  Registration is not complete or guaranteed until payment is received.  Payment by means other than credit card may slow down completion of registration.  Checks and cash are still accepted, however, your registration will be placed on a pending list until payment is received.  We strongly encourage payment by credit card for training of high demand topics.  Thank you.

  This training is financed under a contract with the State of NH, Department of Health and Human Services, with funds provided in part by the State of NH and/or such funding sources as were available or required, e.g., the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

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• Motivational Interviewing Fundamentals for Criminal Justice and Drug Court Professionals

  • Start
    November 01, 2023
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  • End
    November 02, 2023
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Remote via Zoom
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  An 8-hour Training with Stephen Andrew, LCSW, LADC, CCS

  November 1 & 2, 2023

  11:30am-4pm (each day)

  PRESENTATION: This training provides learners with an introduction to Motivational interviewing and focuses on the spirit, techniques and key principles of holding a Motivational Interviewing conversation. This training is highly experiential, and learners will participate in exercises designed to illustrate the concepts described and will be given the opportunity to discuss their experience of those exercises. The goal of this training is for attendees to feel sufficiently familiar with MI to begin utilizing and embracing it in their day-to-day interactions with the clients served by their agencies.                

  OBJECTIVES: 

  • Learn the fundamentals of Motivational Interviewing
  • Learn techniques to convey empathetic understanding and compassion
  • Explore ways of integrating Motivational Interviewing theories into other treatment approaches.
  • Practice Motivational Interviewing on “challenging” clients through role playing and discussion.
  • Adapt the treatment strategies to different populations.
  • Understand direct approaches you can use within the context of creating an atmosphere of change.

  ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Stephen R. Andrew, LCSW, LADC, CCS, CGP, is a storyteller, trainer and the Chief Energizing Officer of Health Education Training Institute. He maintains a compassion focused private practice in Portland, Maine USA where he also facilitates a variety of young person, men’s, co-ed, couples and caregiver groups.  Stephen is a member of the International Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) since 2003. Stephen provides coaching and training domestically and internationally (Singapore, China, Holland, Sweden, Turkey & UK) for social service agencies, health-care providers, substance abuse counselors, criminal justice and other groups on motivational interviewing, addiction, co-occurring disorders, counseling theory, “challenging” adolescents, supervision and ethics for care professionals, men’s work and the power of group work, as well as supervising a coding/ coaching laboratory and training for Motivational Interviewing. Stephen is the proud father of an 18 year-old son, Sebastian, and co-author of Game Plan: A Man’s Guide to Achieving Emotional Fitness.

  Health Education & Training Institute (HETI) – Since 2004 HETI has specialized in educational training and coaching using Motivational Interviewing for individuals and agencies working in employment, criminal justice, health care and social services fields. HETI offers coding services through our Coding Laboratory with six coders providing feedback, assessment and coaching using the MITI 4.2.1. HETI Coding Laboratory has provided feedback and coaching for numerous individuals and agencies including Department of Mental Health, Massachusetts, US Courts in Hawaii, Nevada, Nebraska, Massachusetts, New York, Michigan and Iowa, Boston Medical School, Brigham Young Women’s Hospital, NYU Medical School and for PhD candidates. We have provided coded feedback and coaching for over 1000 individuals in vocational services, criminal justice, healthcare, social services, peer mentoring, mental health, and addiction services.

  REGISTRATION FEE: *Free for Drug Court Staff (use code provided).

  *NHADACA Members $65;  *Non-Members $75; *NBCC included. For registration information contact: 603-225-7060 or training@nhadaca.org

  8 Contact Hours Available
  CRSW Performance Domains: 3, 4
  LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence: 1, 5-7, 11, 12
  CPS Domains: 6
  NBCC: LICSW/L-MFT/LCMHC (Category 1) & Psychologist Category A
  NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No 6754. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NHADACA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

  PLEASE NOTE: Only one registrant per form.  For multiple registrants you must register each one individually.  Registration is not complete or guaranteed until payment is received.  Payment by means other than credit card may slow down completion of registration.  Checks and cash are still accepted, however, your registration will be placed on a pending list until payment is received.  We strongly encourage payment by credit card for training of high demand topics.  Thank you.

  This training is financed under a contract with the State of NH, Department of Health and Human Services, with funds provided in part by the State of NH and/or such funding sources as were available or required, e.g., the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

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• LADC/MLADC Admin Rules Overview

  • When
    November 02, 2023
  •  
    9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Remote via Zoom
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  A 2-hour training with Heather Smith, LCMHC, MLADC, R-DMT

  November 2, 2023

  9am-11am

  PRESENTATION: This 2-hour workshop will provide an overview of the Alc 300 rules adopted by the NH Board of Licensing for Alcohol & Other Drug Use Professionals in January 2023 as well as the Alc400 rules adopted in July 2018.  The 300 rules describe the initial licensure requirements for LADCs and MLADCs and the 400 rules described the re-licensure and supervisor/supervision requirements.  Initial and re-licensure requirements will be examined for both credentials.  Upon completion of this workshop participants will be able to access the administrative rules online and reference the sections pertaining to LADC and MLADC initial licensure.  They will be able to describe the role of the International Credentialing & Reciprocity Consortium for New Hampshire licensure.  Participants will also have an increased confidence in being able to answer questions about credentialing for both the people they supervise toward the credential or in their own pursuit of the credentials.  NASW/NBCC contact hours are not available for this workshop.  

  ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Heather is a dedicated professional with over 14 years of experience in the field of clinical mental health counseling with specialty in treating substance use and co-occurring disorders. She has worked in various levels of care and settings, including home-based to inpatient and has served as clinical supervisor for drug courts within NH. Heather's expertise lies in helping individuals aged 12 and above whose substance misuse and/or mental health challenges have become unmanageable.

  In her individual therapy sessions, Heather employs a diverse range of approaches. She incorporates expressive arts, body/mind exercises, dialectical behavioral therapy, skill-building techniques, person-centered therapy, and reality therapy to best address her clients' needs.

  Over the past 7 years, Heather has taken on a supervisory role, providing holistic guidance to candidates pursuing their LCMHC, M/LADC, and CRSW credentials. She is also an approved impaired driving service provider. In 2022, after becoming a mother, she expanded her expertise to include perinatal support for both birthing parents and caregivers.

  In 2020, Heather established her private practice, True Colors Counseling, PLLC. When it comes to self-care, she finds joy in spending time with her family, fishing, hiking, enjoying the outdoors, attending live music events, and exploring her creative side through painting, crafting, and dance/movement, whether teaching or participating.

  REGISTRATION FEE: *Registration Fee $20; *NBCC not available. For registration information contact: 603-225-7060 or training@nhadaca.org

  2 Contact Hours Available
  CRSW Performance Domains: None
  LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence: 12
  CPS Domains: None

  PLEASE NOTE: Only one registrant per form.  For multiple registrants you must register each one individually.  Registration is not complete or guaranteed until payment is received.  Payment by means other than credit card may slow down completion of registration.  Checks and cash are still accepted, however, your registration will be placed on a pending list until payment is received.  We strongly encourage payment by credit card for training of high demand topics.  Thank you.

  This training is financed under a contract with the State of NH, Department of Health and Human Services, with funds provided in part by the State of NH and/or such funding sources as were available or required, e.g., the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

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• Recovery for Teen Substance Use Through Movement

  • When
    November 03, 2023
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    9:00 AM - 12:15 PM
  • Location
    Remote via Zoom
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  A 3-Hour Training with Yariela Sequeira & Adrian Molina

  November 3, 2023

  9am-12:15pm

  
  

  PRESENTATION: With mindfulness-based interventions like yoga, addiction recovery and prevention are possible, especially when introducing it early on as part of their recovery plan.  This workshop is designed to help participants understand how the practice of movement and yoga can restore a sense of self and coregulation that assists in ending the cycle of negative emotions and addictive behavior. The workshop will highlight the philosophy and benefits of yoga and other types of movement as a means of promoting physical and emotional recovery, reducing stress, and supporting a healthy lifestyle.

  OBJECTIVES: 

  • Participants will learn how the message of addiction can be used towards adaptive change in connection to the different parts of self.
  • Attendees will also understand how yoga philosophy and other forms of movement can help reduce stress, promote relaxation, and improve overall well-being.
  • individuals will also develop practical tools and techniques for integrating yoga and movement into their daily lives, including a variety of yoga poses, breathing exercises, and other forms of mindful activities that can be used to support their recovery journey.

  ABOUT THE PRESENTERS: 

  As a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC), Yariela Sequeira, has been facilitating personal expansion through workshops, community events, individual and group counseling sessions for a sum of 19+ years. She has supported families, single parents, forensic population, court ordered clients, the homeless, those experiencing addictions, as well as many in the community who seek individual counseling. Yariela also offers corporate trainings aside from different trauma informed workshops. Yariela integrates alternative healing modalities, alongside spirituality, and her intuitive gift to support the journey of adult individuals who want to connect and shift into a conscious version of themselves they claim and honor. Anger, anxiety, intimacy challenges, sexuality, depression, addictions, trauma, substance use & relationship dynamics, among others, are topics I have explored and redefined with clients. She has been in private practice for the past 5 years, serving different community members throughout the state. Prior to that, she worked as Lead Clinician for an in-patient substance use treatment facility for many years, serving the homeless with dual diagnoses. Additionally, she also worked for one of the state prisons, parents with dual diagnoses, with court ordered clients and students seeking different types of evaluations. She has many years of experience assessing individuals for various mental health conditions, including evaluations for immigration cases.

  Adrian Molina is a highly respected yoga teacher, meditation teacher, reiki practitioner, community organizer, end of life doula, hospice volunteer, speaker, writer, massage therapist, and crisis counselor based in Miami Beach, Florida. He has devoted his life to creating connections between people and promoting the practice of yoga as a way to foster community and social change. In 2006, Adrian founded Warrior Flow in NYC, which was a unique approach to yoga that emphasized community over competition. The approach was friendly, non-hierarchical, and based on the needs of everyday life. Adrian saw the practice of yoga as a great way to keep the body and mind connected, but also recognized the importance of yoga at a social level. He started offering educational workshops, yoga teacher trainings, and international retreats to share his approach with others. Adrian has organized humanitarian trips to Cuba and Colombia and supports many different organizations around the world. Adrian worked full-time at a homeless shelter for women and children for an entire year, where he learned about the needs of those who are pushed aside in society.  In 2019, he founded the Warrior Flow Foundation 501c3 in Miami Beach to bring trauma-informed yoga programs to hospitals, homeless shelters, schools, police stations, rehab centers, and more. He also volunteers at a local hospice, providing palliative care and companionship to those transitioning. He co-founded The Warrior Flow School in 2019, an online platform that provides trauma-informed, adaptive, and accessible yoga education worldwide. The Warrior Flow School 200hr signature Yoga training certification is the first of its kind and is helping caregivers cope with the demands of their jobs. Adrian has become an advocate for mental health after being diagnosed with depression and bipolar disorder 2 in 2016. Adrian is finishing a memoir dedicated to his mom. The memoir explores mental health, grief and loss and the innate resilience of every human being. Adrian lives in Miami Beach with his boyfriend and his two dogs, Lola and Buddha. He continues to be a beacon of hope and inspiration for his community and beyond.

  REGISTRATION FEE: *NHADACA Members $30, Non-Members $40; *NBCC included. For registration information contact: 603-225-7060 or training@nhadaca.org

  3 Contact Hours Available
  CRSW Performance Domains: 3, 4
  LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence: 13-17
  CPS Domains: 2, 6
  NBCC: LICSW/L-MFT/LCMHC (Category 1) & Psychologist Category A
  NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No 6754. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NHADACA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

  PLEASE NOTE: Only one registrant per form.  For multiple registrants you must register each one individually.  Registration is not complete or guaranteed until payment is received.  Payment by means other than credit card may slow down completion of registration.  Checks and cash are still accepted, however, your registration will be placed on a pending list until payment is received.  We strongly encourage payment by credit card for training of high demand topics.  Thank you.

  This training is financed under a contract with the State of NH, Department of Health and Human Services, with funds provided in part by the State of NH and/or such funding sources as were available or required, e.g., the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

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• Supervision: The Ethical Mandate of Self-Care in Action

  • When
    November 06, 2023
  •  
    8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    130 Pembroke Road, Suite 150, Concord, NH 03301
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  A 4-hour training with Angela Thomas-Jones, Eric Moran, CRSW, & Cait Hilliard, CRSW

  November 6, 2023

  8:30am-1pm

  
  

  The first 5 registrations will receive the hardcopy of NOT Too Tired to Care" and each participant will receive the electronic versions of the book and its companion action guide with the full transcripts of the Turning Point stories mentioned in NOT Too Tired to Care
  

  PRESENTATION:  A small group of citizens developed a grassroots movement in response to a regional survey on workplace burnout. This survey showed that over 94% respondents endorsed symptoms of burnout and are not talking about this in supervision because they feared it would jeopardize their job security. A taskforce was formed and received technical assistance grants to engage community involvement. The journey of this taskforce is described in the 2020 Amazon Best Seller and #1 New Release in Practice Management NOT Too Tired to Care. The Resilient Supervision Model is one of the outcomes of this taskforce. This training will review the data collected pre and post pandemic demonstrating how compassion satisfaction can be leveraged as a resilient skill for managing work-life challenges and maintaining quality patient care. Much of this training will be interactive including role play and testimony from those on the frontlines using these interventions in their work as supervisors as well as direct service providers. Participants can expect small group work practicing the use of these interventions including group discussion concluded with individual action plan development for how to implement these practices into your unique work setting. A Deeper Dive into HomeBase is offered on December 12, 2023. As a result of the training, participants will:

  • Learn how to do HomeBase; a simple, evidence informed trauma sensitive practice utilizing neuroplasticity as a resilience building skill. 
  • Understand the causal link between stress and compromised service delivery. 
  • Become familiar with the Professional Quality of Life (ProQOL) measure.
  • Learn how to use the Resilient Supervision Agreement to establish self-care as a workplace cultural norm. 
  •  Learn how to use the Resilient Supervision Documentation Form to operationalize ethical mandates for self-care and quality care delivery. 

  ABOUT THE PRESENTERS:
  

  Angela Thomas Jones, LCMHC, MLADC, LCS.  Author of 2020 Amazon Best Seller in Practice Management NOT Too Tired to Care, a narrative description based on lived experience of how she and her colleagues began a grassroots movement in their community based on data showing many healthcare professionals are burnout and NOT talking about it for fear of losing their job. As Chairperson of the Ethics Committee for NHADACA (2016-2022) she led positive changes in redefining the role of ethical practices as resilient building opportunities in workforce development by promoting provider and clinician well-being. The Resilient Supervision Model is one of the outcomes of the collective efforts toward positive change in the culture of our workforce. Angela is licensed in NH, VA, and ME to practice mental health and substance use disorder treatment specializing in trauma-sensitive practice and uses The Resilient Supervision Model in her practice as a Licensed Clinical Supervisor. 

  Eric Moran is the director of the White Horse Recovery Care Organizations. He has been in this role for seven years and has integrated the Resilient Supervision Model in his work as a CRSW Supervisor. He was honored this year by the establishment of the Moran Peer Leadership Scholarship Award celebrating his 10-year sobriety date and dedication to youth recovery development.

  Cait Hilliard: Cait is one of the original group of volunteers to use the Professional Quality of Life (ProQOL) measure to track effectiveness of supervision interventions for managing burnout and resilience. In 2019, she began as an AmeriCorps volunteer at the Serenity Center-- now “The Shed” of White Horse Recovery Centers and has been providing CRSW Supervision for over a year using the Resilient Supervision Model. 

  REGISTRATION FEE: *NHADACA Members $35; *Non-Members $45; *NBCC included. For registration information contact: 603-225-7060 or training@nhadaca.org

  4 Contact Hours Available
  CRSW Performance Domains: 2, 4
  LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence: 5-7, 11, 13, 15-17
  CPS Domains: 6
  NBCC: LICSW/L-MFT/LCMHC (Category A) & Psychologist Category A
  NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No 6754. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NHADACA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

  PLEASE NOTE: Only one registrant per form.  For multiple registrants you must register each one individually.  Registration is not complete or guaranteed until payment is received.  Payment by means other than credit card may slow down completion of registration.  Checks and cash are still accepted, however, your registration will be placed on a pending list until payment is received.  We strongly encourage payment by credit card for training of high demand topics.  Thank you.

  This training is financed under a contract with the State of NH, Department of Health and Human Services, with funds provided in part by the State of NH and/or such funding sources as were available or required, e.g., the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

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  • Start
    November 06, 2023
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  • End
    November 14, 2023
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Remote via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    50

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