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SUMMARY:Human Rights Officer Training
DESCRIPTION: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 guidance\, the training emphasizes how to identify rights violations and employ HROs as a source of advocacy\, support\, and protection for clients. \n  \nLearning Objectives \n\nDescribe the history of human rights\nIdentify clients’ rights as outlined by BHDDH and the state of Rhode Island\nExplain the role of an HRO and how it works to provide protection\nDescribe the reporting process when violations are encountered\n\n  \nLearn more and register! \n  \nTrainer \nAnna Erdei\, MBA\, MA\, LMHC\, joined Bay State Community Services (BSCS) in August 2020 and is responsible for overseeing the Outpatient Clinic\, Behavioral Health Community Partners program\, and criminal justice and correctional programs. In her current role as Senior Vice President of Outpatient Services\, Anna provides supervision and support to all programs in the Outpatient Clinic\, including the Director of the Heart-to Heart Program\, Behavioral Health Community Partners\, and Recovery Coaching Services. She currently serves as the Human Rights Officer at BSCS. Anna obtained her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lesley University and her MBA with concentration in healthcare management from Northeastern University. She received her LMHC licensure in 2007.
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/human-rights-officer-training-4/
LOCATION:CODAC Behavioral Health Care-Royal Little\, 45 Royal Little Drive\, Providence\, RI\, 02904\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T090000
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SUMMARY:Medication Support for Substance Use Disorder
DESCRIPTION:Training Description\n\n\nThis training provides an overview of medication support for substance use disorders (SUD)\, including the role of FDA-approved medications in reducing cravings\, preventing overdose\, and supporting long-term recovery. Participants will learn how medications interact with the brain\, address common misconceptions\, and explore how medication support can be integrated alongside counseling and recovery supports. Emphasis is placed on practical application\, person-centered care\, and reducing stigma. \nLearning Objectives \n\nExplain the biological mechanism that drives addiction\nDescribe the role medication plays in supporting recovery from SUD\nIdentify at least three medications used to support recovery from SUD\nExplain best practices for supporting decision making around the use of medication in SUD treatment\nDescribe common barriers to the use of medication in SUD treatment\n\n\nTrainer Bio \nElizabeth Black\, LADC\, has spent her career working with and on behalf of people with behavioral health disorders. She holds a master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and is a Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor. Ms. Black serves as subject matter expert\, trainer\, and technical assistance provider for behavioral health and recovery initiatives.  Her areas of interest and expertise include harm reduction\, medication for opioid use disorder\, rural healthcare systems\, and health and wellness in recovery.  Prior to her current role at C4 innovations\, Ms. Black worked for the Department of Mental Health for the state of Oklahoma for over a decade. In her work there\, she oversaw the implementation of health and wellness interventions into behavioral health services statewide. In that role\, her team received a governor’s commendation for their work which resulted in better health outcomes in Oklahoma’s most vulnerable communities. She currently resides in Quincy\, MA. \n\nLearn More and Register
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/medication-support-for-substance-use-disorder/
LOCATION:CODAC Behavioral Health Care-Royal Little\, 45 Royal Little Drive\, Providence\, RI\, 02904\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T130000
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SUMMARY:Motivational Interviewing I: Foundations\, First Steps and Feeling Confident
DESCRIPTION: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 and positive outcomes become more likely. \n  \n\n\nThis highly interactive training covers the fundamentals of MI theory and then concentrates on the boots-on-the-ground skills that will make an immediate difference in your work. This is the appropriate class for beginners and for practitioners at any level who want to reexamine their skills and use them in a more confident and nuanced way. \n  \n\nLearning Objectives \n\nExplore the MI spirit and tasks\nPractice 5 skills in the MI tool kit\nLearn to identify Change Talk\nIdentify and avoid the Fixing Reflex\nEncourage you to put MI into practice\n\n  \nLearn more and register! \n  \nAdditional Training: Motivational Interviewing II on September 29 and Motivational Interviewing and Neuroscience of Stress on October 13. \n  \nTrainer \nLisabeth Gutierrez Bennett\, NBC-HWC\, NCTTP\, NCNTT\, Training Director\, CODAC Behavioral Healthcare\, administers CODAC’s Motivational Interviewing training initiatives and oversees programs related to tobacco and nicotine treatment. She is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT)\, developing and facilitating training tailored to a wide variety of medical\, behavioral health\, and social service agencies nationwide. Her boots-on-the-ground experience translates into impactful\, practical training programs that help participants increase their competence and confidence when helping others. \n  \nWith a clinical background in health coaching\, she holds the National Board Certification in Health and Wellness Coaching\, National Certificate in Tobacco Treatment Practice\, and National Certification in Nicotine and Tobacco Treatment. Beth is a trainer for the internationally accredited Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS) certification and co-author of the University of Massachusetts Medical School TTS training curriculum. Before joining CODAC\, Beth developed MI training for a team of 14\,000 registered dieticians\, exercise physiologists\, and registered nurses.
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/motivational-interviewing-i-foundations-first-steps-and-feeling-confident-3/
LOCATION:CODAC Behavioral Health Care-Royal Little\, 45 Royal Little Drive\, Providence\, RI\, 02904\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T100000
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SUMMARY:Motivational Interviewing II: Rapid Engagement for Effective\, Collaborative Change
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nThis training will teach specific MI clinical skills\, but is more than a toolkit. You will learn a grounded approach that\, by focusing on Change Talk\, stimulates rapid engagement\, builds strong therapeutic relationships\, and promotes a sense of true collaboration. You will go home knowing how to free stuck people to imagine a new way of doing things\, identify their next steps\, and effectively work toward beneficial outcomes. \n  \nObjectives: \n\nGain confidence creating rapid engagement in brief interventions\nLearn 5 ways to harness the incredible power of reflections\nExplore ways to both identify and create Change Talk\nGenerate client-centered goals by using The Why and Scaling Questions\nPractice with peers to respond in real time to real-world situations\n\n\n  \nLearn more and register today! \n  \nAdditional Training: Motivational Interviewing I on September 15 and Motivational Interviewing and Neuroscience of Stress on October 13. \n  \nTrainer \nLisabeth Gutierrez Bennett\, NBC-HWC\, NCTTP\, NCNTT\, Training Director\, CODAC Behavioral Healthcare\, administers CODAC’s Motivational Interviewing training initiatives and oversees programs related to tobacco and nicotine treatment. She is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT)\, developing and facilitating training tailored to a wide variety of medical\, behavioral health\, and social service agencies nationwide. Her boots-on-the-ground experience translates into impactful\, practical training programs that help participants increase their competence and confidence when helping others. \nWith a clinical background in health coaching\, she holds the National Board Certification in Health and Wellness Coaching\, National Certificate in Tobacco Treatment Practice\, and National Certification in Nicotine and Tobacco Treatment. Beth is a trainer for the internationally accredited Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS) certification and co-author of the University of Massachusetts Medical School TTS training curriculum. Before joining CODAC\, Beth developed MI training for a team of 14\,000 registered dieticians\, exercise physiologists\, and registered nurses.
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/motivational-interviewing-ii-rapid-engagement-for-effective-collaborative-change-4/
LOCATION:CODAC Behavioral Health Care-Royal Little\, 45 Royal Little Drive\, Providence\, RI\, 02904\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T090000
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SUMMARY:Person-Centered Care for Addiction: Compassionate Interventions for Effective Recovery Support
DESCRIPTION:Person-Centered Care is a philosophy and set of strategies that seeks to minimize harm associated with high-risk behaviors while supporting positive\, incremental behavior change. This approach believes all people are capable of change and will do so when they are ready and when circumstances allow. It uses compassion\, dignity\, respect\, and consistent positive regard to promote healing and long-term recovery. This training will include a review of the basic principles and practices of person-centered care for addiction\, an overview of why it works\, sample person-centered strategies\, and interactive activities to enhance learning. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify the core tenants of the person-centered approach\nExplain why a person-centered approach for addiction works to increase recovery outcomes\nDescribe high-risk behaviors and corresponding person-centered strategies\nExplain how motivational conversations play a key role in the person-centered approach\n\n  \nLearn more and register. \n  \nTrainer: \nElizabeth Black\, LADC\, has spent her career working with and on behalf of people with behavioral health disorders. She holds a master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and is a Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor. Elizabeth serves as subject matter expert\, trainer\, and technical assistance provider for behavioral health and recovery initiatives.  Her areas of interest and expertise include harm reduction\, medication for opioid use disorder\, rural healthcare systems\, and health and wellness in recovery.  Prior to her current role at C4 innovations\, she worked for the Department of Mental Health for the state of Oklahoma for over a decade. In her work there\, she oversaw the implementation of health and wellness interventions into behavioral health services statewide. In that role\, her team received a governor’s commendation for their work which resulted in better health outcomes in Oklahoma’s most vulnerable communities. She currently resides in Quincy\, MA.
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/person-centered-care-for-addiction-compassionate-interventions-for-effective-recovery-support-2/
LOCATION:CODAC Behavioral Health Care-Royal Little\, 45 Royal Little Drive\, Providence\, RI\, 02904\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T130000
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SUMMARY:Motivational Interviewing and Neuroscience of Stress
DESCRIPTION:Stress is often perceived as solely an emotional experience\, but decades of research demonstrate its impact on physical health and wellbeing. We will explore the neuroscience explaining how stress manifests in humans and how\, through intentional use of Motivational Interviewing (MI) skills\, we can help the people we work with mitigate stress at the psychological\, physical\, and epigenetic level. \n  \nMany MI skills and tools naturally lead to stress reduction. MI is based on the principle of meeting people as equals and experts on their own lives\, with a desire to empower them. This approach eliminates the need for power struggles that can exacerbate environmental stressors. MI is also highly relational\, activating pro-social areas of the brain. An MI exploration of intrinsic motivation highlights personal values\, which can lead to organic changes in perspective and subsequent actions. \n  \nThe highly interactive format of this course will increase your ability to work intentionally with MI Spirit and specific MI skills to quickly de-escalate situations\, build collaborative partnerships\, and set achievable next steps. \n  \nObjectives \n\nReview MI Spirit and OARS skills\, with a focus on reflective listening\nExplore the science of stress as a mind-body experience with common health impacts\nDiscover the elements that make MI an interpersonal stress management approach\nLearn how to use MI to de-escalate interactions and build partnership\nPractice real-world scenarios from your scope of practice\n\n\n  \nPrerequisite \nA working knowledge of MI Spirit\, OARS skills\, and Change Talk are prerequisites for this class. \n  \nLearn more and register! \n  \nAdditional Training: Motivational Interviewing I on September 15 and Motivational Interviewing II on September 29. \n  \nTrainer \nLisabeth Gutierrez Bennett\, NBC-HWC\, NCTTP\, NCNTT\, Training Director\, CODAC Behavioral Healthcare\, administers CODAC’s Motivational Interviewing training initiatives and oversees programs related to tobacco and nicotine treatment. She is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT)\, developing and facilitating training tailored to a wide variety of medical\, behavioral health\, and social service agencies nationwide. Her boots-on-the-ground experience translates into impactful\, practical training programs that help participants increase their competence and confidence when helping others. \nWith a clinical background in health coaching\, she holds the National Board Certification in Health and Wellness Coaching\, National Certificate in Tobacco Treatment Practice\, and National Certification in Nicotine and Tobacco Treatment. Beth is a trainer for the internationally accredited Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS) certification and co-author of the University of Massachusetts Medical School TTS training curriculum. Before joining CODAC\, Beth developed MI training for a team of 14\,000 registered dieticians\, exercise physiologists\, and registered nurses.
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/motivational-interviewing-and-neuroscience-of-stress/
LOCATION:CODAC Behavioral Health Care-Royal Little\, 45 Royal Little Drive\, Providence\, RI\, 02904\, United States
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SUMMARY:Recovery-Oriented Case Planning Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Description\n\n\nThis training provides an overview of case planning for behavioral health providers by discussing best practices and addressing what can get in the way of success for both providers and the people they serve. Participants will learn the essential components of case planning for individuals in recovery\, including introduction to the strengths model\, healing-centered care\, and tips for preventing ethical violations and burnout. Learners will also consider the role of wellness and self-compassion in service-provision. \nLearning Objectives \n\nExplain the goal and purpose of case planning\nUnderstand the impact of trauma in recovery\nDefine the strengths model\nDescribe case management practices\nIdentify documentation tips and tricks\nExplore ethical care\n\n\nTrainer Bio \nJill Amos\, MHR\, has spent her career working to support both clients and workers in the behavioral health care system.  As a woman on her own mental health recovery journey\, she has tremendous gratitude for the individuals she has met through her work that she believes made her who she is.  Prior to working for C4 Innovations\, she worked for the State of Oklahoma’s Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services as a direct care\, community-based case manager with adults diagnosed as having severe mental illnesses. From that work\, she recognized and began her own mental health recovery journey and interest in advocacy. She continued into her career as a consumer/patient advocate for ODMHSAS gaining experience with Oklahoma’s mental health law and conducting site visits at substance use and mental health treatment centers statewide to connect with both clients and workers. The relationships she was able to make during that time gave her a unique opportunity to step into the role of coordinator/manager of the state’s Peer Recovery Support Specialist certification program. After 8 years of working in the PRSS program\, she was able to use her peer support and wellness coach skills to manage the Oklahoma State Employee Assistance program during the stressful years of the pandemic that served all state of Oklahoma workers. She now currently works for C4 Innovations\, Inc. and loves using what she learned in her work to connect with people all over the country to share ideas about recovery and wellness.    \nLearn More and Register \n  \n 
URL:https://c4innovates.com/event/recovery-oriented-case-planning-training/
LOCATION:CODAC Behavioral Health Care-Royal Little\, 45 Royal Little Drive\, Providence\, RI\, 02904\, United States
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