MIMHTraining Webconferences

Hearth and Housing

admin — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:45:42 +0000

Date:

Friday, March 09 at 1:00pm CST (lasts approximately 1 hour)
Registration Fee:

Free (CEU for $10 fee)
Program Description:

On May 20, 2009, President Obama signed into law a bill to reauthorize HUD’s McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance programs. The bill was included as part of the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act. The HEARTH Act changes HUD’s definition of homelessness, increases resources for prevention and rapid re-housing, designates 30% of total funds for new permanent housing for families and individuals with a disability, and continues a focus on housing chronically homeless individuals which now adds families to that initiative. HEARTH and Housing will discuss the changes that have occurred to date in the HUD Homeless Assistance programs, and how those changes will impact Shelter Plus Care and other homeless assistance programs.

The learning objectives will be to explore:

the impact of the HEARTH Act as it is currently being implemented by HUD.
changes in the Homeless definition and who can be served by which programs.
the impact of the HEARTH Act on Shelter Plus Care programs administered by the Missouri Department of Mental Health.

Program Presenter:

Dirk Cable has worked with the Department of Mental Health’s housing programs for seven years. He manages around $5 million annually in HUD funds that house homeless disabled persons in DMH’s Shelter Plus Care programs in the Kansas City area and the western side of the state. He also manages the DMH Housing Unit’s program documentation and online presence via its web site and blog.

Prior to DMH, Dirk worked for the Missouri Association for Social Welfare, helping to set up the Homeless Management Information System for the Balance of State Continuum of Care. Dirk has worked in the regulatory and legal realms in Missouri and California since 1984, having worked for a well-known legal publishing house, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, and the Missouri Secretary of State’s office.

Continuing Professional Education:

We offer the following accreditation which is available during the Web Conference, via a link below the video window: The University of Missouri-St Louis, Missouri Institute of Mental Health (MIMH) will be responsible for this program and maintain a record of your continuing education credits earned. The Missouri Institute of Mental Health will award 1 clock hour or 1.2 contact hours (.1 CEU) for this activity.MIMH credit will fulfill Clinical Social Work and Psychologist licensure requirements in the State of Missouri.

Missouri Institute of Mental is a National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)^TM approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP) and may offer NBCC approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements. MIMH is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. This program has been approved for 1 clock hour of continuing education credit.

Attendees with licensure from other states are responsible for seeking appropriate continuing education credit, from their respective boards for completing this program.Conference Actions:

Therapeutic Strategies to Decrease Bullying Behavior

admin — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:28:29 +0000

Date:

Friday, March 02 at 1:30pm CST (lasts approximately 1 hour)
Registration Fee:

Free (CEU for $10 fee)
Program Description:

Recent surveys show that 33% of US students have experienced bullying either as the perpetrator or the target. Twenty percent of US students report that they have been a victim of cyber bullying. Bullying is a problem in our schools today and has become a national health issue due to its negative effects which can lead to depression, anxiety, suicide and juvenile delinquency.In this session you will learn:

The motivation behind bullying behavior
Counseling strategies to work with the target
Counseling strategies to work with the bully
Strategies that can be used in the classroom and in the home

Ms. Moore will share from the Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and Reality Therapy frameworks to help you to decrease bullying behavior for your clients.

Program Presenter:

Dacia L. Moore, MA, LPC, NCC,

President and founder of Second Wind Counseling & Consulting, is a Licensed Professional Counselor, author, trainer and motivational speaker. She has a Masters Degree in Counseling from Webster University and is a National Board Certified Counselor. As an adjunct professor, Dacia teaches Master’s level courses at Webster University and also serves as a Board Member for the American Counseling Association of Missouri and the Kansas City Chapter of the American Counseling Association. Before starting her company, Dacia was V.P. of Programs at a residential treatment facility where she routinely dealt with difficult diagnoses such as ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Depression and Bipolar Disorder. Dacia has had the honor of studying REBT under Albert Ellis, PhD and holds an advanced REBT certification from the Albert Ellis Institute.

Dacia specializes in professional development training for those who work with angry, aggressive and bullying youth. Her modality is using Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), which is very effective in treating youth with mood disorders. Dacia conducts a variety of training sessions, teaching participants how to reduce angry aggressive classroom behavior.

Continuing Professional Education:

Attendees with licensure from other states are responsible for seeking appropriate continuing education credit, from their respective boards for completing this program.Conference Actions:

Understanding and Responding to Suicide in Our Communities

admin — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 17:01:41 +0000

Date:

Friday, February 10 at 1:00pm CST (lasts approximately 1 hour)
Registration Fee:

Free (CEU for $10 fee)Program Description:

This training will help clinicians explore their own thoughts and reactions to suicide in order to help them remain regulated when someone on their caseload becomes suicidal. Understanding and recognizing a variety of vulnerabilities to suicide will be addressed, including both long and short term risk factors for the general population and the relationship of diagnoses on Axis I and Axis II to suicide risk. A step-by-step guide to managing suicide before, during and after acute suicide crisis will be presented. Research related to effective prevention and intervention strategies will be discussed.

Program Presenters:
Ronda Oswalt Reitz, PhD

, earned her PhD from the University of Kansas in psychology. She currently works for the Missouri Department of Mental Health developing DBT programming. She provides consultation and supervision to staff in both public and private mental health settings in the U.S. She was the previous DBT Program Coordinator for Fulton State Hospital.

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Preventing Teen Suicide: What to Look For, What to Do

admin — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:27:21 +0000

Date:

Monday, February 13 at 3:30pm CST (lasts approximately 1 hour)
Registration Fee:

Free (CEU for $10 fee)

Program Description:
Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death for adolescents 10-24. Though one in eight students suffer from depression, many of them are going undiagnosed or untreated. Depression is highly treatable and suicide, highly preventable. Oftentimes; however, adolescents are unaware of how and where to get help. School staff and teachers can sometimes be the first adults able to observe obvious signs and symptoms of depression and/or other mental health issues in adolescents. This web conference serves to do just that. Participants will not only gain greater awareness of both depression and suicidal ideation in teens but will learn practical skills to safeguard both their students and own children.

Program Presenters:

Sara Strawhun is the School Outreach Project Manager for CHADS Coalition for Mental Health. CHADS is a Saint Louis-based mental health organization that aims to educated students and adults on the warning signs of teen suicide and symptoms of depression. This school year alone, CHADS has educated over 6,000 youth in the state on suicide prevention. Sara received her B.A. from Azusa Pacific University in Sociology. Following matriculation she joined Teach for America through which she taught middle school social studies in Philadelphia. Sara began her M.Ed. at the University of Pennsylvania and finished at the University of Missouri with an emphasis in Secondary Education. She has significant experience working with youth in many different areas such as character development, justice education, creative expression and service initiatives. She now oversees all school programming for CHADS Coalition and was recently awarded the Community Suicide Prevention Award from the Department of Mental Health for her efforts in educating the public on this important topic.

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Connect, Accept, Respond, Empower – How to Support LGBTQ Youth

admin — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:32:29 +0000

Date:

Thursday, December 1st at 1:00pm CST (lasts approximately 1 hour)
Registration Fee:

Free

Program Description:
This workshop will provide an overview of suicide among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth and the different environmental stressors that contribute to their heightened risk for suicide. The first half of the workshop will focus on what research states regarding reducing the risk of suicide and promoting resiliency. After reviewing current research, there will be an emphasis on best practices and practical steps that service providers, educators, and others can take to promote a positive environment for all youth.

Program Presenters:

Nathan Belyeu joined The Trevor Project in 2011 with a wide array of experience in providing resources directly to LGBTQI youth and developing and managing programs. Before joining The Trevor Project, Nathan worked at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro where he was the first person to hold the position of Coordinator for LGBTQI Health. In this position he enlarged the university Safe Zone program to include a Train the Trainer program and he served as a resource for LGBTQI students, faculty, staff and their allies. A native of St. Augustine Florida Nathan moved to North Carolina for college and completed his undergraduate degree at Appalachian State University in Boone before moving to Greensboro to pursue a Masters in Education in Student Personnel Administration in Higher Education. When Nathan isn’t working at The Trevor Project he can be found in the kitchen cooking a meal for close friends, volunteering his time in his faith community or enjoying one of New York City’s many cultural offerings. Nathan’s LGBTQ hero: The Bishop Gene Robinson.

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Purchase Web Conference and DVD

admin — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:59:26 +0000

The University of Missouri-Columbia, Missouri Institute of Mental Health will be responsible for this program and maintain a record of your continuing education credits earned. The Missouri Institute of Mental Health will award 1 clock hours or 1.2 contact hours (.1 CEUs) for this activity.

The MIMH credit will fulfill Clinical Social Work and Psychologist licensure requirements in the State of Missouri. If your profession is not listed above or if you are from outside of Missouri, check with your Board prior to completing this program to ensure you are seeking the proper accreditation.

Please fill out the order form below to pay for and receive your CEU credits for this web conference and our special DVD offer.

If you have any comments or questions please feel free to call us at 314-877-6419 or via our contact form.

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Understanding and Improving Vocational Outcomes following Traumatic Brain Injury

admin — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:21:54 +0000

Date:

Friday, October 7th at 1:30pm CDT (lasts approximately 1 hour)Registration Fee:

FreeProgram Description:

Learning Objectives

Increase awareness of roles of demographic factors (e.g., gender, ethnicity, age) in vocational outcomes.
Increase knowledge of roles of co-morbid issues (e.g., multiple disabilities, psychological factors) in vocational outcomes.

Program Presenters:
Eric Hart, PsyD

currently serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor for the University of Missouri-Columbia Department of Health Psychology. He is also the Psychology Consultant to the Sleep Medicine Program at MU. Dr. Hart earned his professional training at various facilities in Illinois and Missouri. He has given numerous educational presentations, has been published in professional publications and has served as a professional reviewer for various publications.

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No Webconferences Currently Scheduled

admin — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 19:26:26 +0000

Currently we have no webconferences scheduled, please take a look at our youtube page for some past offerings. Or visit our friends at NASW-MO and view there upcoming offerings.

Empowering Individuals with Mental Health Challenges to Achieve Personal Goals: Building a Supportive Team

admin — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:51:41 +0000

Date:

Tuesday, June 28th at 1:30pm CDT (lasts approximately 1 hour)

Registration Fee:

Free

Program Description:

This is a presentation to help concerned caregivers (family members, friends, mental health professionals, health providers, etc.) work together to support consumers of mental health services in achieving personal goals

Program Presenters:

Justin Idleburg is a mental health consumer and advocate for individuals with mental illness. Justin is a consultant for developing ways to help consumers advocate for themselves and ways to improve their services as a member of the Independence Center of St. Louis. He is also a member of the Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH) Office of Transformation Consumer Conference Planning Committee, the International Center for Clubhouse Development (ICCD) Advisory Board, and developed the concept of “We Are More Than You Think”, a forum to begin engaging mental health consumers, concerned friends and family members, and mental health professionals in a dialog about ending the stigma of mental illness in the African American community.

Bryan Evans, MSW is the Director of Suicide Prevention Education Programs for Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri. He also oversees mental health consumer peer education and support programs for MHA. Bryan has more than 15 years experience coordinating human and social services for children, youth, and families in urban communities and schools. He is an experienced facilitator/trainer on suicide, depression, and mental illness stigma. His work has specifically focused on the African-American community and other marginalized communities.

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We Are More Than You Think Part II: Removing the Stigma of Mental Illness and Promoting Mental Wellness in the African American Community

admin — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:49:23 +0000

Date:

Wednesday, July 20th at 1:30pm CDT (lasts approximately 1 hour)

Registration Fee:

Free (CEUs are available for $10)

Program Description:

This segment of “We Are More Than You Think” is designed to empower consumers and family members to talk about mental health and address issues surrounding the stigma of mental illness. A panel of African American mental health professionals and consumers will discuss ways to raise awareness about mental health and tools to eradicate stigma. Individuals living with mental illness will also share their life experiences and how they advocate for themselves.Cultural stigma surrounding mental illness is a powerful barrier to receiving treatment. Racial and ethnic backgrounds often determine whether or not individuals will seek help, what types of help they seek, what coping styles and social supports they have, and how much stigma they attach to mental illness. According to National Alliance on Mental Illness, cultural biases against mental health professionals and health care professionals in general, prevent many African Americans from accessing care due to prior experiences with historical misdiagnoses, inadequate treatment, and lack of cultural understanding.

Program Presenters:

Justin Idleburg is a mental health consumer and advocate for individuals with mental illness. Justin is a consultant for developing ways to help consumers advocate for themselves and ways to improve their services. He has worked with the Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH) Office of Transformation Consumer Conference Planning Committee and the International Center for Clubhouse Development (ICCD) Advisory Board. Justin developed the concept of “We Are More Than You Think”, a forum to engage mental health consumers, concerned friends and family members, and mental health professionals in a dialog about ending the stigma of mental illness in the African American community.

Continuing Professional Education:

We offer for a $10 fee the following accreditation which is available during the Web Conference, via a link below the video window: The University of Missouri-St Louis, Missouri Institute of Mental Health (MIMH) will be responsible for this program and maintain a record of your continuing education credits earned. The Missouri Institute of Mental Health will award 1 clock hour or 1.2 contact hours (.1 CEU) for this activity.MIMH credit will fulfill Clinical Social Work and Psychologist licensure requirements in the State of Missouri. Attendees with licensure from other states are responsible for seeking appropriate continuing education credit, from their respective boards for completing this program.

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