Februray 13, 2012; Columbus, OH; $60; CEUs. | "Foundations of Motivational Interviewing, Part 1" introduces you to the philosophy and essential constructs of this evidence-based treatment. Participants engage in skill-building exercises to learn MI's client-centered approaches for fostering change and responding to resistance to change among individuals with severe mental illness and/or substance use disorders. MI is a core component of IDDT, ACT, other best practices.

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Feb 23, 2012; Boardman, OH; $60; CEUs. | "Foundations of Motivational Interviewing, Part 2" builds upon Part 1 and explores your experiences with using this evidence-based treatment in your work with people diagnosed with mental illness and/or substance use disorders. This event utilizes role play and other group exercises to help you recognize, elicit, and strengthen change-talk among people you serve. MI is a core component of IDDT, ACT, other best practices.

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Feb 28 & 29, 2012; Cleveland, OH; $125 Ohio providers; $275 non-Ohio providers; CEUs | One of our most popular events! A two-day training for innovators in Ohio and across the nation who are implementing an Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment (IDDT) team with aspirations of high fidelity to this evidence-based practice for people with co-occurring severe mental illness and substance use disorders. This event provides practical resources, tools, and methods for successful implementation. Teaching methods emphasize interaction among participants.

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March 6, 2012; Moraine, OH; $Free for Ohio providers, $275 non-Ohio; CEUs, supervision credits | "Administrative Essentials for Supervisors of Supported Employment (SE/IPS)" is part one in a two-part series that explores both administrative and clinical supervision of this evidence-based practice for people with SMI. Administrative topics include core principles of SE/IPS, fidelity processes, diversified program funding, hiring, and staff retention. The event includes exercises that help participants identifying next steps for implementation or enhancement of SE/IPS services.

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Mar 19, 2012; Columbus, OH; $60; CEUs. | "Foundations of Motivational Interviewing, Part 2" builds upon Part 1 and explores your experiences with using this evidence-based treatment in your work with people diagnosed with mental illness and/or substance use disorders. This event utilizes role play and other group exercises to help you recognize, elicit, and strengthen change-talk among people you serve. MI is a core component of IDDT, ACT, other best practices.

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March 22, 2012; Boardman, OH; $60; CEUs. | "Motivational Interviewing, Resources for Clinical Supervisors" is designed for supervisors at organizations that provide services to people with severe mental illness and/or substance use disorders. Participants learn to supervise skill development for MI among their service-team members. Participants learn essential tools, including skill evaluation and clinical feedback, among others. MI is a core component of IDDT, ACT, other best practices.

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March 27, 2012; Columbus, OH; $Free for Ohio providers, $125 for non-Ohio; CEUs. | "Motivational Interviewing: Applications for Housing Staff" introduces housing supervisors and direct-service providers to the philosophy and essential constructs of this evidence-based treatment. Learn MI's client-centered approaches for fostering change and responding to resistance to change among individuals with severe mental illness and/or substance use disorders in a variety of housing settings (e.g., permanent supportive & independent, transitional, adult care, emergency shelters, ymca & ywca).

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March 30, 2012; Cincinnati, OH; $Free for Ohio providers, $125 for non-Ohio; CEUs | "Benefits Information for Housing Staff" introduces housing supervisors and direct-service providers to basic benefits-planning issues and a framework for discussing benefits issues with individuals with disabilities (including SMI) who are considering employment. Participants will learn about benefits such as SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, and Medicare. They will learn to help individuals in a variety of housing settings (e.g., permanent supportive & independent, transitional, adult care, emergency shelters, ymca & ywca) make more informed choices about their benefits and work.

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April 3, 2012; Moraine, OH; $Free for Ohio providers, $275 non-Ohio; CEUs, supervision credits | "Clinical Essentials for Supervisors of Supported Employment (SE/IPS)" is the second half of a two-part series that explores both administrative and clinical supervision of this evidence-based practice for people with SMI. Clinical topics include: integration of voc services with treatment teams for co-occurring SMI and substance abuse; supervising voc specialists; job development; documentation. Group exercises help participants identifying next steps for implementation or enhancement of SE/IPS services.

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Program managers, team leaders, and other professionals from healthcare and behavioral healthcare organizations in northeast Ohio and neighboring states are invited to attend the next regional meeting for integrated treatment (April 4, 2012). Those who attend this peer-networking event discuss challenges and solutions for implementing evidence-based practices and other service strategies for people with mental illness and substance use disorders (e.g., IDDT, ACT, DDCAT, DDCMHT, TRAC, MI).

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