Join a training of trainers for Certified Peer Recovery Specialists. To participate, please fill out this application by September 19, 2025. After you submit this application, someone from the RI Department of Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals (BHDDH) or C4 Innovations will be in touch outlining next steps no later than September 26. […]
This training provides a comprehensive overview for Human Rights Officers (HRO) and how they promote and protect human rights in diverse contexts. Participants will explore the history and principles of international human rights law, clients’ rights guaranteed by Rhode Island, and the role of the HRO in behavioral health services. Through interactive exercises and practical […]
When change is difficult, we need to deliberately communicate, connect and collaborate in effective ways. Motivational Interviewing (MI) offers an evidence-based, grounded approach to conversations about next steps, as well as a specific clinical skill set that create effective interventions. Focused on identifying and cultivating personal motivation, MI conversations are fertile ground where solutions arise […]
This training provides a comprehensive overview of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the ethical standards in Rhode Island that guide professional practice for providers. Participants will learn how to protect privacy, maintain confidentiality, and navigate complex situations using ethical guidelines. Through real-world scenarios and interactive discussion, this training equips participants to […]
Encouraging behavior change can be one of the most challenging and frustrating aspects of working with people in your environment. Motivational Interviewing (MI) offers the opportunity to communicate clearly, cultivate the desire for change and create personalized treatment plans that lead to results. This course will teach specific MI clinical skills but is more […]
Forty years after its creation, Motivational Interviewing (MI) is more relevant than ever in the clinician toolkit. Recognized for both its stand-alone impact and its seamless integration into other treatment modalities, like Solution-focused Therapy, CBT, ACT, etc., MI is always evolving. Through interactive exercises, demonstrations and discussions we’ll explore topics in MI that add […]
The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria is the most widely used framework for assessing individuals with substance use disorders and determining appropriate levels of care. This training provides an overview of the ASAM criteria’s purpose, dimensions, and best practices, working to build a practical foundation for effectively using it to guide placement decisions. […]
This three-part learning series will introduce participants to the Seasonal Pattern Alignment (SPA) framework, a strengths-based approach to seasonalized self-care rooted in purposeful, seasonally-aligned action. Designed for practitioners, providers, and peers, the series offers a self-reflective and interactive pathway to developing and applying individualized seasonal pattern alignment action plans. Participants will learn how to nurture personal wellbeing and support and empower peers and […]
This advanced ethics training is designed for experienced Peer Support Specialists to meet their biannual ethics training requirements. Building upon the Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) training content, this training moves beyond basic “rules” and into the nuanced ethical decision-making that is required when working with vulnerable populations. Participants will explore ethical gray areas […]
This three-part learning series will introduce participants to the Seasonal Pattern Alignment (SPA) framework, a strengths-based approach to seasonalized self-care rooted in purposeful, seasonally-aligned action. Designed for practitioners, providers, and peers, the series offers a self-reflective and interactive pathway to developing and applying individualized seasonal pattern alignment action plans. Participants will learn how to nurture personal wellbeing and support and empower peers and […]
Due to the high prevalence of trauma in persons served, trauma-informed care becomes an essential piece of all effective services. This training provides an overview of the prevalence and impact of trauma, neurobiology of trauma, and best practices in delivering trauma-informed care. The session emphasizes how trauma-informed care is not a technique, but a shift […]
This three-part learning series will introduce participants to the Seasonal Pattern Alignment (SPA) framework, a strengths-based approach to seasonalized self-care rooted in purposeful, seasonally-aligned action. Designed for practitioners, providers, and peers, the series offers a self-reflective and interactive pathway to developing and applying individualized seasonal pattern alignment action plans. Participants will learn how to nurture personal wellbeing and support and empower peers and […]