In-Person & Virtual Workshops

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio are required for participation.
1:00pm-4:00pm CST
Trainer: Sherri Layton, LCDC, CCS

This virtual training is being sponsored by the HHSC Substance Use Disorders (SUD) Programs. SUD contractors have priority for this training.

Case Management, as defined by the Twelve Core Functions of Substance Use Counseling, are the activities which bring services, agencies, resources or people together within a planned framework of action toward the achievement of established goals. Service Coordination is one of Eight Practice Dimensions encompassing Case Management and it is broader than any one Core Function or Practice Dimension. It requires a comprehensive counselor skill set. In this training you will explore the variety of knowledge, skills, and attitudes involved with Case Management and discuss textbook ideas versus the real-life challenge’s that counselors must navigate in providing the best services possible to the individuals you serve.

This virtual training provides 2.75 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, Chemical Dependency Counselor, and Supported Employment Specialist. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio are required for participation.
9:00am-12:30pm CST
Trainer: Bryna Nation, LMSW

This Trauma Informed Care (TIC) training will provide an overview of trauma and the principles of TIC. The evidence-based training will discuss the effects of trauma on physical and behavioral health conditions and highlight methods for using TIC to identify and meet individuals’ needs during care for a behavioral health condition. Finally, this workshop will identify the role TIC can play in an individual’s recovery.

The training is specifically tailored for staff working with individuals impacted by behavioral health conditions, including those with only a basic level of experience with trauma survivors.

This virtual training provides 3.25 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, Chemical Dependency Counselor, Peer Specialist, Supported Employment Specialist and Certified Family Partner. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio are required for participation.
9:00am-4:00pm CST
Trainer: Ari Acosta, MSc

This two-day virtual training will enhance the knowledge of certified users by developing skills in using the instrument(s) to engage individuals in care, translate identified needs into treatment/recovery goals, and monitor outcomes at the individual and local level. The CANS/ANSA local expert trainings will target team leads, supervisors or staff members who will be designated as the “Local Expert” in CANS or ANSA. Both the ANSA and CANS will be covered within this two-day Zoom training. This virtual training is intended for those seeking Super User status, not for those who already Super Users.

Prerequisites and Materials: All will be available on the Praed Foundation Collaborative Training Website (TCOM) which may require a second registration. If you do not yet have an account on the TCOM Training-Praed Foundation website, please create one. You will be enrolled in the course through their platform and will receive an email with instructions on how and where to access the training handouts and zoom link. Participants must be certified at the trainer level by achieving a certification score of 0.80 or higher on the online ANSA or CANS. This should be done on the TCOM Training-Praed Foundation website.

NOTE: Centralized Training does NOT oversee Praed Foundation Collaborative Training Website. For questions or concerns regarding ANSA or CANS online only certification available on Praed Foundation Collaborative Training Website please contact the Praed Foundation via email: support@tcomtraining.com To become certified as a ANSA or CANS SuperUser you must attend a face to face training. For SuperUser (face to face) training, please see the training calendar available on this website for any upcoming workshops.

This virtual training provides 9 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, Chemical Dependency Counselor and Supported Employment Specialist. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

ASIST is a two-day, two-trainer, workshop designed for members of all caregiving groups. Family, friends, and other community members may be the first to talk with a person at risk, but have little or no training. ASIST can also provide those in formal helping roles with professional development to ensure that they are prepared to provide suicide first aid help as part of the care they provide.

The emphasis is on teaching suicide first-aid to help a person at risk stay safe and seek further help as needed. Participants learn to use a suicide intervention model to identify persons with thoughts of suicide, seek a shared understanding of reasons for dying and living, develop a safeplan based upon a review of risk, be prepared to do follow-up, and become involved in suicide-safer community networks. The learning process is based on adult learning principles and highly participatory. Graduated skills development occurs through mini-lectures, facilitated discussions, group simulations, and role plays.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio are required for participation.
9:00am-3:30pm CST
Trainer: Lia Hicks

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is an evidence-based practice that employs a "shared caseload" team-approach designed to provide comprehensive, community-based psychiatric treatment, rehabilitation, and support to persons with serious and persistent mental illness. ACT has been extensively researched and evaluated and has proven clinical and cost effectiveness. Among the services ACT teams provide are 24-hour on call; crisis services; case management; psychosocial rehabilitation; supported employment and permanent supportive housing services; family support and education; substance abuse services; and other services and supports critical to an individual's ability to live successfully in the community. This virtual training is designed for frontline staff and is not intended to be a “train-the-trainer” workshop.

This virtual training provides 12 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, Chemical Dependency Counselor and Supported Employment Specialist. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio are required for participation.
9:00am-4:30pm CST
Trainers: Angie Jackson, Master Certified Family Partner, MBA, Certified Parent Coach, National Trainer, KJ Jones, Master Certified Family Partner

This virtual training is being sponsored by HHSC Peer and Recovery Services Programs. Certified Family Partners (CFP) have priority for this training.

This is a two-day virtual training in which CFPs will receive an overview of the holistic approach to involving families and their children/youth in the process of mental health recovery and wellness. Wraparound is a national evidence-based initiative used by many child serving agencies to engage families. This process helps families recognize their strengths and prioritize their action steps to reach their goals and dreams. The history and current role of the CFP in the process is imperative to family voice and choice during Wraparound.

This training meets the Texas Certification Board (TCB) Continuing Education (CE) requirements to maintain certification as a Family Partner.

This virtual training provides 12 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, Chemical Dependency Counselor, Peer Specialist, Supported Employment Specialist and Certified Family Partner. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio are required for participation.
9:00am-4:30pm CST
Trainer: Angie Jackson, Master Certified Family Partner, MBA, Certified Parent Coach, National Trainer

This virtual training is being sponsored by HHSC Peer and Recovery Services Programs. Certified Family Partners (CFP) have priority for this training.

This two-day virtual training is intended to be an overview of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and special education in the public-school system in Texas. Topics include student/parent and school rights and responsibilities, process and timelines, and most importantly, the supportive role of the CFP during this process for families navigating this system.

Eligibility Requirements: Registrants must be Certified Family Partners

This training meets the Texas Certification Board (TCB) Continuing Education (CE) requirements to maintain certification as a Family Partner.

This virtual training provides 12 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, Chemical Dependency Counselor, Peer Specialist, Supported Employment Specialist and Certified Family Partner. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio are required for participation.
9:00am-4:00pm CST
Trainers: Angie Jackson, Master Certified Family Partner, MBA, Certified Parent Coach, National Trainer and Rhonda Barnard, CFP, MED, LPC-I,
QMHP-CS, Yes Waiver Supervisor

This virtual training is being sponsored by HHSC Peer and Recovery Services Programs.

Eligibility Requirements: Registrants must be supervisors of Certified Family Partners (CFPs).

Course Description: The Certified Family Partner Supervisor Training is designed to give individuals who supervise Certified Family Partners (CFPs) information and empowerment. Supervisors will gain knowledge on the functions of a Certified Family Partner, including what is and is not a part of their duties and responsibilities. Supervisors will gain knowledge of what to look for to hire CFPs that are properly skilled, adequately trained and emotionally ready to work side by side with other Legally Authorized Representatives (LAR's) in order to help families work toward wellness and resilience. Supervisors will be trained on topics ranging from desired qualifications of CFPs and proper hiring practices, to duties and responsibilities of CFPs, to office and field supervision as it relates to Certified Family Partners.

This virtual training provides 6 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, Chemical Dependency Counselor, Peer Specialist, Supported Employment Specialist and Certified Family Partner. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio are required for participation.
9:00am-10:30am CST
Trainer: Bree Williams, MSW and Alison Korte, MSW

This virtual training is being sponsored by Money Follows the Person (MFP) Rebalancing Funds. These trainings are intended for Clinical Supportive Housing staff at local mental health authorities and local behavioral health authorities (LMHAs/LBHAs).

This session will focus on developing skills needed to effectively assess a household’s housing needs, preferences, and barriers, and then match those to available rental opportunities in the community. To best support people’s recovery and path to achieving their goals, direct service providers must be equipped to support a household in obtaining and maintaining stable housing using a trauma-informed lens. This session will also highlight opportunities to create a diverse portfolio of housing types to meet the unique needs of households receiving services.

This virtual training provides 1.5 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, Chemical Dependency Counselor, and Supported Employment Specialist. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio are required for participation.
9:00am-10:30am CST
Trainer: Bree Williams, MSW and Alison Korte, MSW

This virtual training is being sponsored by Money Follows the Person (MFP) Rebalancing Funds. These trainings are intended for Clinical Supportive Housing staff at local mental health authorities and local behavioral health authorities (LMHAs/LBHAs).

This session will focus on developing skills needed to effectively assess a household’s housing needs, preferences, and barriers, and then match those to available rental opportunities in the community. To best support people’s recovery and path to achieving their goals, direct service providers must be equipped to support a household in obtaining and maintaining stable housing using a trauma-informed lens. This session will also highlight opportunities to create a diverse portfolio of housing types to meet the unique needs of households receiving services.

This virtual training provides 1.5 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, Chemical Dependency Counselor, and Supported Employment Specialist. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio are required for participation.
9:00am-10:30am CST
Trainer: Bree Williams, MSW and Alison Korte, MSW

This virtual training is being sponsored by Money Follows the Person (MFP) Rebalancing Funds. These trainings are intended for Clinical Supportive Housing staff at local mental health authorities and local behavioral health authorities (LMHAs/LBHAs).

This session will focus on developing skills needed to effectively assess a household’s housing needs, preferences, and barriers, and then match those to available rental opportunities in the community. To best support people’s recovery and path to achieving their goals, direct service providers must be equipped to support a household in obtaining and maintaining stable housing using a trauma-informed lens. This session will also highlight opportunities to create a diverse portfolio of housing types to meet the unique needs of households receiving services.

This virtual training provides 1.5 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, Chemical Dependency Counselor, and Supported Employment Specialist. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

CAT is an evidence-based psychosocial intervention designed to bypass cognitive and motivational impairments associated with serious mental illness in an effort to improve functional outcomes. CAT interventions include environmental supports such as signs, checklists, alarms, pill containers, and the organization of belongings to cue and sequence adaptive behaviors in the individual’s home. The interventions are individualized based upon a standardized assessment of each person's needs and challenges. CAT has been shown to decrease rates of relapse and to improve multiple functional outcomes.

This is a 2-day workshop consisting of classroom teaching each morning followed by practicing learned skills each afternoon within the individual’s home. In-home visits consist of conducting assessments and establishing supports according to the treatment manual. This training is best suited for field based staff who provide regular in-home visits to individuals over a prolonged period of time.

Prerequisites: You must complete the CAT eLearning course prior to the in-person workshop. If you do not successfully complete the eLearning course prior to the in-person workshop you will be asked to reschedule for a later date.

This training provides 6.5 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, Chemical Dependency Counselor, Peer Specialist, Supported Employment Specialist and Certified Family Partner. Upon successful completion of this training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam, Headphones and Speakers are required for participation.
9:00am-3:45pm CST
Trainer: Sally E. Riggs, DClinPsy, A-CBT

Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp) is based on the original CBT assertion of, how you think leads to changes in how you feel and what you do. However, CBTp focus adds to this understanding by helping to reduce the distress caused by positive symptoms, including hallucinations and unusual thoughts/delusions. In CBTp training, clinicians learn how to help the individuals they work with interpret the event that causes distress rather than the event itself, then check the accuracy of the interpretation. CBTp also teaches to investigate how current behaviors may be maintaining the problem, and to check the helpfulness of those behaviors. CBTp also targets: Symptoms of depression and anxiety, Past traumatic events, Social skills, Negative symptoms including lack of motivation, Problem solving and decision making, Developing coping skills and Relapse prevention planning. The research evidence base will also be reviewed during this training.

This training will be conducted as a hybrid to include the following:

• 5-modules of eLearning (6 hours of CEUs provided by Dr. Sally Riggs)
• 3-day virtual training (12 hours of CEU provided by Centralized Training)

You must register to receive access to the 5-module pre-requisite that must be completed two weeks before the 3-day virtual training. Eligible registrants will be provided with access to the 5-module eLearning course 1 month prior to the 3-day virtual training.

After the 3-day virtual training, participants are invited to take part in (7) one-hour consultation calls with Dr. Sally Riggs. These small group consultation calls are highly recommended as you learn this new technique and there is no fee for the calls. Consultation calls do not result in certification but can be used to work towards accreditation. A certificate of completion for consultation calls is issued for those who participate.

Eligibility:

• Registrants must hold minimum of a master’s degree to register for this training.
• Registrants must have training in CBT.
• Technology Requirements: Webcam, Headphones AND Speakers

Prerequisites:

• Completion of the 5-module eLearning course two weeks before the 3-day virtual training.

This virtual training provides 12 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio are required for participation.
9:00am-5:00pm CST
Trainer: Fredrick Dombrowski, PhD, LMHC, LPC, LADC, MAC ACS

This virtual training is being sponsored by the HHSC Substance Use Disorders (SUD) Programs. SUD contractors have priority for this training.

This virtual training is intended for those with little to no experience with CBT. This virtual training will review the basic core components of CBT and present modifications for implementation in substance use treatment programs. Participants will become familiar with the step-by-step process of applying CBT to individual and group sessions. Attendees will be provided a toolbox to assist their clients with creating new responses to triggers to help along the path of recovery beyond the treatment setting. Participants will also be able to identify how to apply CBT in both face to face and telehealth sessions.

This virtual training provides 6.5 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, Chemical Dependency Counselor, and Supported Employment Specialist. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio are required for participation.
8:30am-5:00pm CST
Trainers: Amy Williams, PhD and Tara Galovski, PhD

Cognitive processing therapy (CPT) is an adaptation of cognitive behavioral therapy used by practitioners to help clients explore recovery from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or other trauma related conditions. CPT is a manualized 12 session cognitive behavioral treatment for PTSD which offers an alternative to purely exposure based interventions.

Registration includes the Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD: A Comprehensive Manual -1st Edition and the Provider application fee for CPT certification. The manual will be shipped to you.

Please read the following carefully before registering.
1. CPT is a 12-session cognitive-behavioral therapy for the treatment of PTSD in adults.
2. To become a CPT provider, be certain you can commit to the requirements listed below from the CPTforPTSD.com website.
Note: there is not currently an online training component.
3. Please consider your clinical role and caseload make-up. Specifically, you need to be a provider of weekly psychotherapy to adult clients who have PTSD, even if it is co morbid with another disorder.
CPT Provider Requirements
To become a CPT provider, the following requirements must be met:
1. Professional licensure/registration as a mental health professional, with psychotherapy in scope of practice.
2. Participation at a Zoom/in-person CPT training (2-3 days) conducted by an approved CPT Trainer.
3. Participation in 20 hours of sanctioned group CPT consultation calls (with discussion of own clients during the call; minimum of 50 minutes attendance to count toward attendance) OR participation in individual CPT consultation/supervision for a minimum of 12 hours. These calls are conducted during the workday, please be sure your agency and/or supervisor is made aware.
4. Initiation of at least 4 CPT individual cases and successful completion of 2 individual CPT cases (completion could include early success per client outcomes).
5. Use of at least one standardized instrument to assess weekly PTSD symptom progress with each of the above cases.
6. Submission of redacted case notes, scores on PCL, and sample worksheets or stuck point log, if requested, for evaluation.
Consultation calls will be held weekly for six months and are included in the registration fee. If clinicians cannot complete 2 cases within the 6 months of provided consultation, additional consultation will be offered for an additional $20 per call.

This virtual training provides 14 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor, Social Work, and Marriage and Family Therapist. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio are required for participation.
9:00am-5:00pm CST
Trainer: Via Hope

This virtual training is being sponsored by HHSC Peer and Recovery Services Programs. Peer Supporters have priority for this training.

The Peer Support for Community Re-entry endorsement training has been developed by Via Hope Texas Mental Health Resource to train Peer Support Specialists in Texas to assist individuals who are facing mental health challenges and are engaged with the criminal justice system. Peer Support Specialists utilize their own recovery experience to help others to improve their health and wellness, live a self- directed life, and reach their full potential, all within a peer-supported community of recovery.

This two-day virtual training provides a grounding in the knowledge, skills and tools needed by a Mental Health Peer Specialist (MHPS) in order to effectively supporting a peer’s transition from a community of confinement and incarceration to a community of choice. The course is taught by Peer Support Specialist trainers who have experience in mental health recovery and who were previously involved with the criminal justice system.

This virtual training provides 13 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, Chemical Dependency Counselor, Peer Specialist, Supported Employment Specialist and Certified Family Partner. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio are required for participation.
9:00am-11:00am CST
Trainer: Sarah Kuykendall, MS, Integral Care

This virtual training is being sponsored by the HHSC's Crisis Services Program. Crisis Services contractors have priority for this training.

This virtual training will provide an introduction to the diagnoses of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and how certain mental health diagnoses may present in the population. Additionally, the class will provide information on the unique needs of individuals diagnosed with IDD and MH experiencing crises and recommendations for assessment and intervention. Special thanks to Integral Care who is providing this training.

This virtual training provides 2 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, Chemical Dependency Counselor, and Supported Employment Specialist. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio are required for participation.
9:00am-4:00pm CST
Trainers: Maisha Barrett and Christina Carney

This virtual training is being sponsored by HHSC Peer and Recovery Services Programs. This training is only for certified Peer Specialists (MHPS/RSPS).

Via Hope developed Peer Practice: Diversity & Inclusion Virtual for Peer Specialists to understand how diversity can show up in recovery and transformation, to become aware of and create strategies to address personal and organizational biases, and to learn how to build inclusive support groups. Participants will also explore the importance of diversity and inclusivity in the peer support field as a whole. This is a one-day interactive training that will focus on sharing information, cultivating self-awareness, and collaboration.

Eligibility Requirements: Registrants must be currently employed as Peer Specialists at their agency.

This virtual training provides 5.5 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, Chemical Dependency Counselor, Peer Specialist, Supported Employment Specialist and Certified Family Partner. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio are required for participation.
9:00am-4:30pm CST
Trainer: Randy Wolbert, LMSW, CAADC, CCS

This training consists of eight 90-minute modules delivered virtually for a total of 12 instructor-led hours. Each module includes reading and homework tasks. Total participant time required for each module is approximately 2.5 - 3 hours. The modular nature of this course allows us to customize it to the schedule of our clients. Quizzes are included in each module, and are repeated as a final knowledge test at the end of the program.

Research indicates that DBT skills are a key mechanism of change for suicide attempts, non-suicidal self-injury, depression, and anger, and multiple randomized control trials have shown DBT skills to be effective for a variety of problems, including depression, emotion dysregulation, binge eating, and borderline personality disorder.

This introduction to DBT Skills Training introduces Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills: Core Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Participants learn about the function of skills training in DBT, the structure of a DBT skills training program, the goals and general content of each skills module, and the targets for DBT skills training. It also provides an overview of the manner in which DBT conceptualizes problems, as well as the behavior change, validation, and dialectical strategies used across all modes of the treatment. Clinical examples are used to illustrate specific skills training procedures. Video of roundtable discussions of DBT experts, and demonstrations of a skills training class are incorporated.

The training is designed for all mental health professionals who want to learn DBT skills to improve their work with their clients. Prior knowledge of DBT is not required; however, learning will be enhanced if participants are familiar with Dr. Marsha Linehan's 1993 text, Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder, and the 2015 DBT Skills Training Manual, Second Edition. Participants should have the latter available during the course.

Registration includes the 2015 DBT Skills Training Manual. The manual will be shipped to you.

This virtual training provides 12 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio are required for participation.
8:30am-4:30pm CST
Trainers: Facilitated by Communities for Recovery (Gloria Uridel, Phil Owen, Javier Soto)

This virtual training is being sponsored by HHSC Peer and Recovery Services Programs.

This 2-day training is designed to help reinforce and strengthen Peer Recovery Coach skills. It provides coursework and CEUs toward RSPS/PRSS/MHPS recertification. 13 CEs provided.

Eligibility Requirements: Registrants must be Peer Specialists to attend.

Course Learning Objectives include:

• how to self-assess your coaching skills,
• discussing and practicing active listening and asking good questions,
• appropriate storytelling and self-disclosure, and
• understanding components of trauma-informed coaching and how to best utilize the first five coaching sessions.

This virtual training provides 13 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, Chemical Dependency Counselor, Peer Specialist, Supported Employment Specialist and Certified Family Partner. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio are required for participation.
9:00am-12:15pm CST
Trainers: Facilitated by Via Hope

This virtual training is being sponsored by HHSC Peer and Recovery Services Programs.

This 3-hour training provides opportunity for peer specialists to deepen their understanding of ethical decision-making through the use of scenarios, discussion, and guidance from experienced peer specialist trainers. This training satisfies the Ethics requirement for recertification of Texas peer specialists (MHPS & RSPS). 3 CEs provided.

Eligibility Requirements: Registrants must be certified Peer Specialists to attend.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Identify different areas of consideration when making ethical decisions
• Apply the Texas Peer Specialist Code of Ethics to different ethical situations
• Recognize a course of action for receiving support when an ethical situation does arise

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio are required for participation.
9:00am-11:00am CST
Trainer: Natalie Beck Aguilera, DSW, LCSW-S

Addressing an entire family system can be challenging, leading some practitioners to opt only to focus on the youth in front of them. However, ignoring the larger context in which the youth operates misses the opportunity for additional support and lasting change. Research demonstrates the positive impact that familial involvement has on outcomes and provides concrete strategies that practitioners can use for engaging families. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the evidence and examine their attitudes about working with families in this interactive virtual workshop. Particular attention will be paid to engaging families post-crisis.

This virtual training provides 2 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, Chemical Dependency Counselor, Peer Specialist, Supported Employment Specialist and Certified Family Partner. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio are required for participation.
9:00am-4:30pm CST
Trainers: Angie Jackson, Master Level CFP, MBA, Certified Parent Coach, National Trainer and Shea Meadows, Master Level CFP, MHPS, PSS

This virtual training is being sponsored by HHSC Peer and Recovery Services Programs. Family Partners have priority for this training.

A Certified Family Partner (CFP) is a parent or guardian who has lived experience raising a child with behavioral health challenges and who has at least one year successfully navigating a child serving system. The CFP is trained to use this lived experience to help other parents and guardians for the purpose of assisting with navigation of a child serving system, providing education, and instilling hope throughout the recovery process. CFPs offer a variety of important and helpful services for families, such as introducing the family to the mental health treatment process, modeling advocacy skills, providing information, making referrals, providing skills training and helping to identify supports for the child and family. These services are not provided directly to the child, but to the primary caregivers of the child. The Family Partner (FP) Certification Training is a 5-day virtual course conducted via Zoom. The training will be an intense, interactive, and fun-filled week spent exploring learning objectives to prepare participants for the Certification Exam on Day 5 of training. Successful completion of this training and passing the final Certification Exam is required to apply to become a Certified Family Partner with the Texas Certification Board (TCB).

This virtual training is intended for those seeking Family Partner Certification status, not for those that are already certified.

Eligibility Requirements

• Applicants must be age 18 or older.
• Applicants must be a high school graduate or have completed a G.E.D.
• Applicants should be the parent or Legal Authorized Representative (LAR) of a child/youth with behavioral health needs and have at least one year of experience navigating a child-serving system.
• Applicants must be willing to publicly identify as a parent or caregiver with lived experience parenting a child with behavioral health needs.
• Applicants must complete the FP Certification Training application. The FP Certification Training Application is made available to you on your Centralized Training account once you have registered.
• Applicants must complete a pre-training phone call from one of our trainers to confirm eligibility.

Please note that acceptance is not guaranteed.

Upon successful completion of the 5-day virtual training, evaluation and passing the Final Certification exam applicants earn a certificate of completion.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio are required for participation.
9:00am-3:00pm CST
Trainer: Via Hope

This virtual training is being sponsored by HHSC Peer and Recovery Services Programs. Peer Supporters have priority for this training.

Via Hope developed Group Facilitation: A Peer-Based Approach to train people who currently facilitate peer-led groups or those who would like to facilitate peer-led groups. This training uses healing-centered group facilitation techniques and aims to help people build and refine their skills as a facilitator through reflection, practice, and relationship-building.

Although Via Hope has many programs that focus on the mental health peer workforce, Group Facilitation: A Peer-Based Approach is appropriate for anyone doing (or interested in) leading peer support groups where they have shared lived experience with the participants in the group. As long as they have shared lived experience, eligible participants can work in a variety of fields: adult and children’s mental health, substance use, primary medical care, veteran’s support, family support (including parental mental health), etc.

Eligibility Requirements: Registrants must currently facilitate peer-led nonclinical groups or plan to begin facilitating peer-led nonclinical groups after the training; and openly identify as having shared lived experience with the group members (i.e. facilitating groups in the capacity of a “peer”).

This three-day virtual day training provides participants with information and opportunity to practice around the core components of effective group facilitation: preparation, facilitation, and debriefing/feedback. Throughout the training, many of the activities used to build concrete knowledge and skills are also tools that facilitators can use in their own groups.

This virtual training provides 12 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, Chemical Dependency Counselor, Peer Specialist, Supported Employment Specialist and Certified Family Partner. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio are required for participation.
9:00am-5:00pm CST
Trainers: Maisha Barrett and Christina Carney

This virtual training is being sponsored by HHSC Peer and Recovery Services Programs. Peer Supporters have priority for this training.

Via Hope developed Introduction to Healing-Centered Peer Support: An Approach for Peers Working with Trauma to train people who currently work or are interested in working as a peer supporter in the concepts of trauma, healing, and healing-centered peer support. This training was inspired by an article featured on Medium by Dr. Shawn Ginwright titled, “The Future of Healing: Shifting from Trauma-Informed Care to Healing-Centered Engagement.”

This three-day virtual training provides participants with a foundation for understanding what trauma is, how trauma impacts people and communities, what healing looks like, and how peers can use these concepts and their own lived experience to best support people who are navigating trauma and/or exploring healing. Throughout the training, participants will have opportunities to explore and define their own story of trauma and healing through various activities and structured reflection.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants for this training MUST be working or volunteering as a peer supporter with shared lived experience with the individuals they support. Eligible participants can work in any of the following: adult and children’s mental health, substance use, primary medical care, veteran’s support, family support (including parental mental health), etc. Therefore, the following must be true:

• I currently work or volunteer as a peer supporter at my agency.
• I have shared lived experience with the people I support in my role as a peer supporter.
• I work in one of the following fields: adult and children’s mental health, substance use, primary medical care, veteran’s support, family support, etc.

This virtual training provides 19.5 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, Chemical Dependency Counselor, Peer Specialist, Supported Employment Specialist and Certified Family Partner. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio are required for participation.
9:00am-11:00am CST
Trainers: Vanessa Zuniga, Alan Mauricio

This virtual training is being sponsored by the HHSC Substance Use Disorders (SUD) Programs. SUD contractors have priority for this training.

This virtual training is for individuals to have a better understanding how HIV/STIs is transmitted, how people are living with HIV today, learning about STIGMA that is attached to HIV/STIs/testing, and encourage testing to all individuals who are sexually active to continue to staying healthy.

This virtual training provides 2 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, Chemical Dependency Counselor, Peer Specialist, Supported Employment Specialist and Certified Family Partner. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio are required for participation.
9:00am-4:30pm CST
Trainer: Ann V. Denton

This virtual training is being sponsored by Money Follows the Person (MFP) Rebalancing Funds. These trainings are intended for supportive housing staff at local mental health authorities and local behavioral health authorities (LMHAs/LBHAs)

This intensive two-day virtual event is designed to impart detailed and specific information that will assist in the implementation of supportive housing programs. Day 1 includes basic information on housing, including why it is important to recovery and how the housing system works. Participants will learn about and practice advocacy skills, with a focus on engaging landlords. The day ends with a session on engaging and working with tenants using case studies and small groups. Day 2 includes detailed information on housing resources, complete with links, and groups will work on developing housing resource maps for their communities. Then, advocacy skills will be practiced with a focus on advocating for the housing resources.

This virtual training provides 13 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, Chemical Dependency Counselor, Peer Specialist, Supported Employment Specialist and Certified Family Partner. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio are required for participation.
10:30am-1:30pm CST
Trainer: Holly Gibbs

This virtual training is being sponsored by the HHSC Substance Use Disorders (SUD) Programs. SUD contractors have priority for this training.

This virtual training includes basic information about human trafficking, including potential red flags in health care settings. It was developed in partnership with physicians and other health professionals in various fields, as well as survivors of abuse, neglect, and violence. It introduces the topic of trauma and the importance of a trauma-informed approach in health care settings. The PEARR steps were developed in partnership with physicians and other health professionals from HEAL Trafficking and Pacific Survivor Center, an organization committed to advancing health and human rights in the Hawai’i-Pacific region. PEARR represents five key steps for providing victim assistance to individuals in a trauma-informed manner: Provide privacy, Educate, Ask, Respect and Respond.

Following this training, participants should be able to define human trafficking, recognize misconceptions often associated with this type of violence, identify vulnerable populations and high-risk industries, and take action to prevent trafficking and respond to victims appropriately. Additionally, participants should be able to educate the individuals they work with about abuse, neglect and violence, assist them with referrals to private and public community agencies, and access resources and tools (e.g., agency brochures and safety cards) that can assist with this process. Finally, participants should be able to describe the prevalence and widespread impact of trauma, recognize signs and symptoms of traumatic stress, including secondary traumatic stress, and respond in meaningful ways.

This virtual training provides 3 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, Chemical Dependency Counselor, Peer Specialist, Supported Employment Specialist and Certified Family Partner. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio are required for participation.
9:00am-5:00pm CST
Trainer: Tom Alexander, PhD

This virtual training is being sponsored by the HHSC Substance Use Disorders (SUD) Programs. SUD contractors have priority for this training.

This virtual training will introduce participants to the theories, principles, and skills of MI with a specific focus on working with persons who live with a substance use disorder. The training will concentrate primarily on the use of MI by clinical professionals and will include the use of role and real-play to demonstrate and practice skills. Following the Eight Stages of Learning MI, participants will be guided through a sequence of learning activities to develop and refine the skills of MI and to begin a process for developing proficiency in MI. Students will also become proficient in identifying and coding MI skills. Use of MI skills with other counseling methods will also be covered.

This training DOES NOT meet the HHSC Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) training requirement. This training is intended for Substance Use Providers.

This virtual training provides 13.5 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, Chemical Dependency Counselor, and Supported Employment Specialist. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio necessary as this will be conducted like in-person training with expectation of interaction and role plays.
8:30am-4:30pm CST
Trainer: David Roberts, PhD

This training is Part 1 of Motivational Interviewing.

MI is a client-centered counseling approach that engages clients' intrinsic motivation to change toward healthier behavior. MI counselors use a set of specific, teachable techniques within a non-judgmental, non-confrontational atmosphere to increase clients' awareness of the problems and of the consequences and risks associated with the unhealthy behavior in question. MI has a shown robust evidence of effectiveness in improving a range of health behavior problems, including substance use disorders, treatment non-adherence and smoking. MI can be delivered flexibly, in short- or long-term intervention formats.

While this practice is not explicitly required in your performance contracts, the tools learned from this workshop help therapists and case managers in elevating therapeutic skills and helping clients attain recovery goals. We highly recommend this workshop for all therapists, case managers and supervisors. There are no prerequisites for this training. Special thanks to the Home and Community Based Services Program for sponsoring this training.

This training meets the HHSC Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) training requirement.

This virtual training provides 14 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, Chemical Dependency Counselor, and Supported Employment Specialist. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio necessary as this will be conducted like in-person training with expectation of interaction and role plays.
8:30am-4:30pm CST
Trainer: David Roberts, PhD

This training is for CMH providers only.

MI is a client-centered counseling approach that engages clients' intrinsic motivation to change toward healthier behavior. MI counselors use a set of specific, teachable techniques within a non-judgmental, non-confrontational atmosphere to increase clients' awareness of the problems and of the consequences and risks associated with the unhealthy behavior in question. MI has a shown robust evidence of effectiveness in improving a range of health behavior problems, including substance use disorders, treatment non-adherence and smoking. MI can be delivered flexibly, in short- or long-term intervention formats.

While this practice is not explicitly required in your performance contracts, the tools learned from this workshop help therapists and case managers in elevating therapeutic skills and helping clients attain recovery goals. We highly recommend this workshop for all therapists, case managers and supervisors. There are no prerequisites for this training.

This virtual training provides 14 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, Chemical Dependency Counselor and Supported Employment Specialist. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio are required for participation.
9:00am-4:00pm CST
Trainer: Natalie Beck Aguilera, DSW, LCSW-S
This training requires you to have Nurturing Program curriculum available to you for the duration of the 3-day training (as well as after to implement the program properly). Your agency may already have the materials you need, so please check with them. If not, you will need to purchase the applicable curriculum from the nurturingparenting.com website. When purchasing, it will ask if you are working with a trainer/consultant, so you should find Natalie Beck Aguilera from the drop-down options (#243) to show that you are getting trained.

There are no pre-requisites for attendance at this workshop. This virtual training targets direct service staff and is not intended to follow a train the trainer model. The three-day training focuses on understanding the philosophy of nurturing parenting, assessing high risk parenting beliefs and environments, creating competency-based parenting lessons and programs tailored to meet the individual parenting needs of families, and implementing programs at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of prevention. Participants will also learn how to monitor the success of families through on-going process evaluation strategies designed to measure the attainment of parenting knowledge and skills. Participants will experience hands on approach to implementing home based, group based and a combination home-based and group-based program models; learn how to administer and score the online version of the Adult-Adolescent Parenting Inventory (AAPI-2) and how to select the best Nurturing Program model for your agency.

This virtual training provides 18 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, Chemical Dependency Counselor, Peer Specialist, Supported Employment Specialist and Certified Family Partner. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

The goal of this Training of the Trainers (TOT) process is to give new Organizational Training (OT) background knowledge, research, skills and experience to provide the Nurturing Parenting Program 3-day facilitator training and technical assistance within their own agency setting. Please note this training is limited to training trainers to work within their own agencies.

Eligibility Requirements:

Ideal applicants for this training include persons who have at least three (3) years’ experience in direct implementation of Nurturing Parenting Programs. Therefore you must submit the Organizational Training Candidate Application and attest to the following:

• Understand that attendance and participation at this training will prepare you to train staff within your agency/organization only.
• Have at least three (3) years’ experience in direct implementation of Nurturing Parenting Programs.
• Be able to be fully present during presentations and agree to complete practice assignments.

Once your Organizational Training Candidate Application has been uploaded to your www.centralizedtraining.com account, it will be reviewed and you will be notified via an email if you are accepted to be a participant in the workshop. The Organizational Training Candidate Application is made available to you on your Centralized Training account once you have registered.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio are required for participation.
9:00am-12:15pm CST
Trainer: Gloria Uridel

This virtual training is being sponsored by HHSC Peer and Recovery Services Programs.

Recovery messaging is a powerful tool. This 3-hour training facilitated by Communities for Recovery provides a framework for recovery advocacy messaging that is rooted in the Principles of Recovery, quality research, and lessons learned from leading recovery advocates and activists to date. This training is intended to support peer recovery coaches in their work.

Eligibility Requirements: Those working as certified Recovery Support Peer Specialists (RSPS) have priority for this training.

This virtual training provides 3 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, Chemical Dependency Counselor, Peer Specialist, Supported Employment Specialist and Certified Family Partner. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio are required for participation.
9:00am-1:00pm CST
Trainer: Fredrick Dombrowski, PhD, LMHC, LPC, LADC, MAC ACS

This virtual training is being sponsored by the HHSC Substance Use Disorders (SUD) Programs. SUD contractors have priority for this training.

This virtual training will allow participants to conceptualize substance use disorders from a DSM-5 perspective. Participants will identify ways to differentiate between substance use and mental health diagnoses despite overlap in symptom presentation. Participants will identify varying levels of care and treatment options for those living with co-occurring disorders based on their individual needs.

This virtual training provides 3.75 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, Chemical Dependency Counselor, Peer Specialist, Supported Employment Specialist and Certified Family Partner. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

This 2-day training event provides a comprehensive overview of supportive housing, including multiple program types such as rapid re-housing and permanent supportive housing. Day 1 is focused on exploring the many ways to provide supportive housing services and the basics of program operations. Day 1 includes detailed material on accessing housing resources such as vouchers and subsidized housing. Day 2 explores barriers to implementation, including supporting choice in both housing and services. Day 2 also includes detailed information about providing supports and services and the importance of clinical skills.

This virtual training provides 12 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, Chemical Dependency Counselor, Peer Specialist, Supported Employment Specialist and Certified Family Partner. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio are required for participation.
9:00am-5:00pm CST
Trainer: Via Hope

This virtual training is being sponsored by HHSC Peer and Recovery Services Programs. Peer Supporters have priority for this training.

This two-day virtual training teaches Mental Health Peer Specialists (MHPS) the relationship between physical and mental health and the importance of treating the whole person, not just their mental health. It offers a foundation in Whole Health concepts and planning tools for MHPS to use as part of their daily work. MHPS learn how to help consumers to set and achieve health goals and how to help them build resiliency by practicing the “relaxation response,” an easy to learn exercise that help individuals effectively deal with stress.

Eligibility Requirements: Ideal applicants for this training include persons who are currently employed as peer specialists at their agency.

This virtual training provides 12 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, Chemical Dependency Counselor, Peer Specialist, Supported Employment Specialist and Certified Family Partner. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio are required for participation.
Day 1: 9:30am - 4:30pm CST
Day 2: 9:30am - 12:45pm CST
Trainers: Amanda Bowman, LCSW and Anna Jackson, MSSW

This virtual training is designed for professionals who may not be responsible for developing service plans but who are providing person-centered support to people in recovery and are expected to contribute to the development of service plans (e.g. therapists, peer providers, housing managers). This is the required training for HCBS Providers.

Participants will learn the fundamentals of this evidence-based practice – including the importance of hope, autonomy, and supporting the dignity of risk. Participants can expect small group discussions with professionals in a variety of roles, scenario-based application of concepts, and practice documenting how the services they provide can be included on the recovery plan.

This training meets the HHSC Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) training requirement for Providers only. Recovery Managers must attend the 2-day PCRP training.

This virtual training provides 9 hours of Continuing Education Credits and 3 Ethics Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, Chemical Dependency Counselor, Peer Specialist, Supported Employment Specialist and Certified Family Partner. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio are required for participation.
9:30am-4:30pm CST
Trainers: Amanda Bowman, LCSW and Anna Jackson, MSSW

This virtual training is designed for people who develop person-centered service plans (AKA: Person Centered Recovery Plans or PCRP) as part of their core job. This is the required training for HCBS Recovery Managers, and anyone is welcome to attend.

In this two-day “roll up your sleeves” PCRP workshop, participants will learn the fundamentals of this evidence-based practice – including the importance of hope, autonomy, and supporting the dignity of risk. Participants can expect small group discussions with professionals in a variety of roles, scenario-based application of concepts, and practice plan writing. People working in Quality Management roles are encouraged to attend this workshop.

This training meets the HHSC Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) training requirement.

This virtual training provides 11 hours of Continuing Education Credits and 3 Ethics Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, Chemical Dependency Counselor, Peer Specialist, Supported Employment Specialist and Certified Family Partner. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio are required for participation.
9:00am-11:00am CST
Trainer: Fredrick Dombrowski, PhD, LMHC, LPC, LADC, MAC ACS

This virtual training is being sponsored by the HHSC Substance Use Disorders (SUD) Programs. SUD contractors have priority for this training.

Those living with co-occurring substance use and behavioral health disorders are at risk for resuming substance use. The COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted traditional treatment and self-help modalities preventing individuals from connected to skills to maintain recovery during tough times. This presentation will review current triggers individuals face while identifying signs that counselors can look for in individuals who are struggling with their recovery. Participants will have an opportunity to review clinical skills to help prevent an individual from resuming substance use. Finally, participants will review skills to help an individual to reengage in treatment if the individual does resume substance use.

This virtual training provides 2 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, Chemical Dependency Counselor, Peer Specialist, Supported Employment Specialist and Certified Family Partner. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio are required for participation.
9:00am-10:30am CST
Trainers: Bree Williams, MSW and Alison Korte, MSW

This virtual training is being sponsored by Money Follows the Person (MFP) Rebalancing Funds. These trainings are intended for Program Leadership Supportive Housing staff at local mental health authorities and local behavioral health authorities (LMHAs/LBHAs).

This session will provide details of the infrastructure needed to support agencies in developing a landlord outreach program. Needed infrastructure includes considering landlord standards of care, coordinating with rental assistance providers, and creating marketing materials. This session will also include best practices in hiring staff dedicated to supporting unit acquisition for the agency.

This virtual training provides 1.5 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, Chemical Dependency Counselor, and Supported Employment Specialist. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio are required for participation.
9:00am-10:30am CST
Trainers: Bree Williams, MSW and Alison Korte, MSW

This virtual training is being sponsored by Money Follows the Person (MFP) Rebalancing Funds. These trainings are intended for Program Leadership Supportive Housing staff at local mental health authorities and local behavioral health authorities (LMHAs/LBHAs).

This session will introduce best and emerging practices in developing a community wide landlord outreach program. We will introduce strategies to identify and engage critical partners. Community spotlights that demonstrate diverse approached to community landlord outreach will be showcased. We will also highlight considerations for building partnerships with affordable housing providers.

This virtual training provides 1.5 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, Chemical Dependency Counselor, and Supported Employment Specialist. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio are required for participation.
9:00am-10:30am CST
Trainers: Bree Williams, MSW and Alison Korte, MSW

This virtual training is being sponsored by Money Follows the Person (MFP) Rebalancing Funds. These trainings are intended for Program Leadership Supportive Housing staff at local mental health authorities and local behavioral health authorities (LMHAs/LBHAs).

This session will focus on building skill in formalizing critical partnerships with community stakeholders, with an enhanced focus on community housing providers. We will introduce strategies to reduce tenant-screening barriers and allow for increased success in housing stability through collaboration.

This virtual training provides 1.5 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, Chemical Dependency Counselor, and Supported Employment Specialist. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

9:00am-4:00pm CST
Trainers: Melissa Brymer, PhD PsyD and Alfonso Mercado, PhD

This training is being sponsored by the HHSC Disaster Behavioral Health Program. Uvalde Professional have priority for this training.

Psychological First Aid (PFA) is an evidence-informed acute intervention to help children, adolescents, adults, and families in the immediate aftermath of disaster, mass violence, and other community traumatic events. This training will review the 8 core actions and how to adapt these core actions for our community. Participants will be able to practice the skills used in PFA. We will also be discussing how to support our own well-being as we do this work.

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This training provides 5.5 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, Chemical Dependency Counselor, Supported Employment Specialist, Peer Specialist, and Certified Family Partners. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio are required for participation.
8:30am-12:30pm CST
Trainer: Katie Volk, MA

This virtual training is being sponsored by the Office of Mental Health Coordination. Crisis services providers have priority for this training.

This training will cover an implementation roadmap, common strategies, and pitfalls on how to systemically evaluate polices/procedures through a trauma informed lens. This will include both the physical environment and atmosphere. Along with detailing how these trauma informed practicalities can be utilized with your team through supervision, recruitment, and retention. This training is beneficial for crisis service providers and behavioral health service contractors. The information covered in the training is aimed at supporting the behavioral health workforce.

This virtual training provides 4 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, Chemical Dependency Counselor, and Supported Employment Specialist. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio are required for participation.
8:30am-12:30pm CST
Trainer: Katie Volk, MA & Ken Kraybill, MSW

This virtual training is being sponsored by the Office of Mental Health Coordination. Crisis services providers have priority for this training.

Trauma-informed supervision helps create an atmosphere of safety, trust, choice, and collaboration in the workplace, which both benefits staff and serves as a model for how staff treat clients. This session will focus on how to use the frameworks and skills of trauma-informed supervision to enhance supervisory practice in your organization. This training is beneficial for crisis service providers and behavioral health service contractors. The information covered in the training is aimed at supporting the behavioral health workforce.

This virtual training provides 4 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, Chemical Dependency Counselor, and Supported Employment Specialist. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio are required for participation.
8:30am-4:00pm CST
Trainers: Phil Owen and Javier Soto, Communities for Recovery

This virtual training is being sponsored by HHSC Peer and Recovery Services Programs.

Eligibility Requirements: Registrants must be currently certified in a peer support role: Recovery Support Peer Specialist (RSPS), Mental Health Peer Specialist (MHPS) or Certified Family Partner (CFP).

Course Description: Recovery Coaching: a Harm Reduction Pathway© comes just in time for a new phase in recovery coaching development alongside a swelling harm reduction movement across North America. A handful of leaders in both the peer recovery supports and harm reduction movements collaborated to bring this curriculum to its current form. RCHRP utilizes adult learning theory concepts and modalities to address knowledge. In addition to attitudes, practices, access to resources, and coaching skills. As this Harm Reduction Pathway Course training explores sensitive topics, its design and delivery are highly trauma-informed. Each class becomes a safe place for self-examination and practice from the outset.

This virtual training provides 17.5 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, Chemical Dependency Counselor, Peer Specialist, Supported Employment Specialist and Certified Family Partner. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio are required for participation.
9:00am-4:00pm CST
Trainer: Summer Krause, LPC, CADCIII

This virtual training is being sponsored by the HHSC Substance Use Disorders (SUD) Programs. SUD contractors have priority for this training.

The goal of this training is to describe Seeking Safety, an evidence-based model for the treatment of individuals who have experienced trauma and/or substance use disorders (may be one or the other, not necessary both). Seeking Safety teaches present-focused coping skills to help clients attain safety in their lives. It is highly flexible and can be conducted in any setting by a wide range of clinicians and peers. There are 25 treatment topics, each representing a safe coping skill relevant to both trauma and/or substance use, such as “Asking for Help”, “Creating Meaning”, “Compassion”, and “Healing from Anger”. Topics can be completed in any order and the treatment may continue for a few, or as many, sessions as time allows. Seeking Safety strives to increase hope through emphasis on ideals; it offers exercises, emotionally-evocative language, and quotations to engage patients; attends to clinician processes; and provides concrete strategies to build recovery skills. In this training we cover (a) background on trauma and substance use (rates, presentation, models and stages of treatment, clinical challenges); and (b) overview of Seeking Safety including evidence-base; and (c) clinical implementation with specific populations. Assessment tools and national resources are also described.

This virtual training provides 6 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, Chemical Dependency Counselor, and Supported Employment Specialist. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio are required for participation.
8:30am-12:30pm CST
Trainer: Katie Volk, MA & Ken Kraybill, MSW

This virtual training is being sponsored by the Office of Mental Health Coordination. Crisis services providers have priority for this training.

Trauma-informed supervision is especially relevant in settings where staff serve clients who are likely to have histories of trauma exposure and staff often experience trauma exposure through their work. These experiences of secondary trauma can be further intensified by employees’ own trauma histories that they may bring to their work. This session will focus on how to employ specific strategies to help supervisees recognize the signs of burnout, promote organizational and personal strategies for self-care and resilience. This training is beneficial for crisis service providers and behavioral health service contractors. The information covered in the training is aimed at supporting the behavioral health workforce.

This virtual training provides 4 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, Chemical Dependency Counselor, and Supported Employment Specialist. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio are required for participation.
9:00am-4:00pm CST
Trainer: Summer Krause, LPC, CADCIII

The goal of this training is to describe Seeking Safety, an evidence-based model for the treatment of individuals who have experienced trauma and/or substance use disorders (may be one or the other, not necessary both). Seeking Safety teaches present-focused coping skills to help clients attain safety in their lives. It is highly flexible and can be conducted in any setting by a wide range of clinicians and peers. There are 25 treatment topics, each representing a safe coping skill relevant to both trauma and/or substance use, such as “Asking for Help”, “Creating Meaning”, “Compassion”, and “Healing from Anger”. Topics can be completed in any order and the treatment may continue for a few, or as many, sessions as time allows. Seeking Safety strives to increase hope through emphasis on ideals; it offers exercises, emotionally-evocative language, and quotations to engage patients; attends to clinician processes; and provides concrete strategies to build recovery skills. In this training we cover (a) background on trauma and substance use (rates, presentation, models and stages of treatment, clinical challenges); and (b) overview of Seeking Safety including evidence-base; and (c) clinical implementation with specific populations. Assessment tools and national resources are also described.

This virtual training provides 6 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, Chemical Dependency Counselor and Supported Employment Specialist. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio are required for participation.
9:00am-4:30pm CST
Trainer: Susana Rivera, PhD

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is a conjoint child and parent psychotherapy approach for children and adolescents who are experiencing significant emotional and behavioral difficulties related to traumatic life events. TF-CBT is a components- based treatment model that incorporates trauma-sensitive interventions with cognitive behavioral, family, and humanistic principles and techniques. Children and parents learn new skills to help process thoughts and feelings related to traumatic life events; manage and resolve distressing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors related traumatic life events; and enhance safety, growth, parenting skills, and family communication.

Prerequisites: PRIOR to attending this workshop you are REQUIRED to complete the following online training on Trauma Focused CBT.

• TFCBT 2.0 course at https://tfcbt2.musc.edu/ - Please note there is a $35 fee for this online course

You must submit a copy of your certificate of completion to your Centralized Training account no later than Friday, November 18, 2022. You will not be allowed to participate in the training if you do not provide your certificate of completion from the online training.

Beginning one month after this workshop, participants will be invited to take part in 12 one-hour follow-up TF-CBT consultation calls with Dr. Susana Rivera. There is no fee for the consultation calls. Note only those who have active cases can participate in the consultation calls. If you are unable to present a case, you will not be eligible for certification and may have to repeat the calls. By the end of the workshop and calls, participants will be trained in TF-CBT and meet minimum training requirements for HHSC and meet requirements to apply for national certification.

This virtual training provides 11 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio are required for participation.
9:00am-4:00pm CST
Trainer: Susana Rivera, PhD, LPC

TF-CBT Advanced is a one-day virtual workshop designed for those who have previously completed the two-day TF-CBT workshop and the 12 weeks of consultation calls.

This virtual training reviews complex trauma, current events that may be stressful for children (immigration and deportation, extreme weather, natural disasters, etc.), special populations (young children, children of military families, children with developmental disabilities, minority populations, etc), crisis of the week, caregiver issues, and any other issues that may have been discussed during consultation calls. Advanced trainings are typically tailored to the audience and there is ample time for questions and discussion. In many ways it’s almost an extension of the consultation calls.

Participants will learn how to:

• Best integrate gradual exposure in every model component.
• Engage and retain caregivers in treatment, and how to manage caregiver challenges.
• Adapt the model for different populations in different settings.

This virtual training provides 6 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio are required for participation.
9:00am-4:00pm CST
Trainer: Bryna Nation, LMSW

This virtual training is being sponsored by the HHSC Substance Use Disorders (SUD) Programs. SUD contractors have priority for this training.

This Trauma Informed Care (TIC) training will provide an overview of Trauma and review the principles of TIC. Specifically tailored for providers working with individuals impacted by Substance Use Disorders (SUDs), the workshop will discuss the effects of Trauma on health and SUDs and apply the principles of Trauma Informed Care to an individual’s plan of care. This evidence-based training will discuss prevention of SUDs and identify risk factors as precursors to SUDs. Finally, the workshop will highlight methods for using TIC to identify and meet individuals’ needs during care for a SUD and identify the role TIC can play in recovery.

This virtual training provides 5.5 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, Chemical Dependency Counselor, Peer Specialist, Supported Employment Specialist and Certified Family Partner. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio are required for participation.
8:30am-12:30pm CST
Trainer: Katie Volk, MA & Ken Kraybill, MSW

This virtual training is being sponsored by the Office of Mental Health Coordination. Crisis services providers have priority for this training.

Providing trauma-informed supervision is critical to fostering employees’ personal and professional development, enhancing clinical skills, implementing best practices, ensuring accountability, promoting self-care and wellness, and most importantly, improving client outcomes. This session will explore trauma-informed supervision, what it is and why it matters. This training is beneficial for crisis service providers and behavioral health service contractors. The information covered in the training is aimed at supporting the behavioral health workforce.

This virtual training provides 4 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, Chemical Dependency Counselor, and Supported Employment Specialist. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio are required for participation.
9:00am-3:00pm CST
Trainer: Megan Mooney, PhD

This virtual training will prepare individuals to become trainers of Trauma Informed Care. Trauma Informed Care is an organizational structure and treatment framework that involves understanding, recognizing, and responding to the effects of all types of trauma. Trauma Informed Care also emphasizes physical, psychological and emotional safety for both individuals in treatment and providers, and helps survivors rebuild a sense of control and empowerment.

Ideal applicants for this train the trainer workshop include persons who are active in their community, have experience in the field of trauma informed care, disaster behavioral health response and recovery, and experience in providing training and/or successful presentations. Therefore, you must attest to the following:

• I have at least 3 years of experience in trauma informed care and/or delivering trauma specific services.
• I have the capacity and support needed to conduct the required 2 Trauma Informed Care Trainings within 12 months after receiving certification.
• I agree to complete these trainings in either my local agency or community within the required time frame.

Once your Statement of Attestation has been uploaded to your www.centralizedtraining.com account, it will be reviewed and you will be notified via an email if you are accepted to be a participant in the workshop.

This virtual training provides 9 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, Chemical Dependency Counselor, Peer Specialist, Supported Employment Specialist and Certified Family Partner. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio are required for participation.
10:00am-12:00pm CST
Trainer: Amy Cunningham

This virtual training is being sponsored by the HHSC Substance Use Disorders (SUD) Programs. SUD contractors have priority for this training.

Through this virtual training, you will learn to recognize stress, start establishing a better stress perspective, learn to identify signs and symptoms of burnout, Compassion Fatigue, and Moral Injury, and create a personalized resilience strategy you can begin using to help you on a daily basis and later during difficult times. Rather than letting difficulties, traumatic events, or failure overcome you and drain your resolve, highly resilient people find a way to change course, emotionally heal, and continue moving toward their goals. Resilience is a skill and, like any skill, can be built daily through intentional habits. Implementing micro habits and purposeful practices will increase your resilience and lead to increased self-compassion, physical activity, stress management, reductions in the occurrence of compassion fatigue, and an increase in work productivity.

This virtual training provides 2 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, Chemical Dependency Counselor, Peer Specialist, Supported Employment Specialist and Certified Family Partner. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.