Trainings will be presented by Monica McConkey, LPC and are approved for 2 CEUs by the North Dakota Board of Addiction Counseling Examiners, the North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners and the North Dakota Certified Peer Support Specialists. Additional behavioral health board licensees can provide training information for CEU approval.
A Guide to Building Personal Resilience
When the stress and adversity of life feel overwhelming, individuals' protective factors help them be resilient. In this webinar, attendees will learn about protective factors that act in both a prevention and intervention capacity. Personal resilience plans will be established by the end of the session.
June 18, 2024
12 pm - 2 pm CT
Well-being at Work: Building Resilient and Thriving Teams
With 1/3 of Americans showing signs of clinical anxiety and depression, the workplace must respond. This training will review workplace well-being opportunities, risks to creating a thriving workplace culture and how to combine individual strengths and well-being in efforts to support mental health, resiliency and thriving.
July 16, 2024
12 pm - 2 pm CT
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
QPR stands for Question, Persuade and Refer - the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade and refer someone to help.
July 25, 2024
12 pm - 2 pm CT
Helping Kids Prepare for Back-to-School Stress
For many children and youth, going back to school is an exciting time with thoughts of friends, sports and interacting with beloved school staff. However, that is not the reality for all. Children of all ages struggle with anxiety and apprehension as the beginning of a new school year draws near. This webinar will discuss back-to-school stress and anxiety as well as strategies to help children make the transition and increase coping.
August 20, 2024
12 pm - 2 pm CT
The Art of Setting Boundaries
In this webinar, we will explore what healthy boundary setting can look like with our families, friends, co-workers and yourself. Attendees will learn how to say no or when to say yes to improve self-care and take control of their lives.
September 17, 2024
12 pm - 2 pm CT
Legal and Ethical Issues in Telehealth Practice
This intermediate level webinar will address important legal and ethical considerations for mental health professionals when providing services via telehealth. Attendees will leave this training with a deeper understanding of how to provide mental health services via telehealth ethically and legally.
June 14, 2024
9 am - 12:15 pm CT
Brief Interventions in Mental Health
This intermediate level course will outline parameters of brief interventions and evidence supporting their use for a range of mental health concerns. Interventions grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy will also be presented in this webinar.
July 26, 2024
9 am - 12:15 pm CT
At Home STI Testing: A 2-Part Series Exploring Programs and Bringing Awareness to Barriers
Recent data has shown troubling trends, a growing prevalence of substance use disorders (SUDs) among those with Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and Hepatitis C in our community. These statistics not only underscore the pressing need for effective public health measures, but they also highlight the critical role of community engagement and education in combating these health issues. Our Public Health Division is deploying innovative strategies and initiatives to address these significate health crises.
We are excited to share information on the launch of a new initiative aimed at providing accessible and confidential STI health services to our community members. We have introduced an innovative free At Home STI self-collection testing program, which allows individuals to test themselves in the privacy of their own homes. This is in addition to our Syringe Services Programs (SSPs) located around the state, operating on the principle of harm reduction and our Counseling, Testing and Referral (CTR) sites offering crucial services to those who are at risk of infection.
Trainings will be presented by Jennifer Schmidt, Assistant Field Epidemiology Services Director and Sarah Weninger, HIV.STI.Hepatitis Prevention Coordinator
Learn more at Public Health Division
Session 1
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
12 pm - 1 pm CT
Objectives:
- Describe the rising trends of STIs and Hepatitis C in North Dakota, and the associated substance use disorders
- Understand the presence of inherent barriers like stigma and misinformation related to STIs and Hepatitis C
- Become aware of public health programs in North Dakota to promote their use by at risk populations; SSPs, CTR sites and At Home STI self-collection testing.
Session 2
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
12 pm - 1 pm CT
Objectives:
- Develop a basic understanding of HIV prevention including HIV PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) and HIV management
- Empower to help counteract the stigma and misinformation associated with STIs and Hepatitis C and provide accurate information and support to those affected
- Enhance comfortability in asking sensitive questions related to patient's sexual health, fostering open and effective communication
