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SUMMARY:Neurodiversity in Clinical Practice
DESCRIPTION:Presentation Information:\nThis dynamic four (4) hour training offers an engaging deep dive into Autism and ADHD – exploring their historical roots\, how understanding has evolved over time\, and what current clinical research tells us today. Participants will gain insight into common yet often overlooked traits\, the subtle presentations of Autism and ADHD\, and the cultural dynamics that shape neurodivergent lived experiences. \nThrough practical skill-building\, attendees will learn how to recognize and work effectively with Autistic and ADHD traits\, confidently support neurodivergent clients\, and expand their repertoire of neuroaffirming language\, strategies\, and clinical tools to enhance therapeutic outcomes. \n  \nObjectives:\n\nParticipants will gain an understanding of neurodiversity by defining key principles\, terminology\, and the spectrum of neurodivergent conditions\, with an emphasis on how embracing a more inclusive and respectful approach when working with neurodivergent clients.\nParticipants will learn strategies and techniques for delivering care that is respectful of\, and tailored to\, the unique needs and strengths of individuals with autism and ADHD. This will include practical methods for creating affirming environments\, improving communication\, and addressing common challenges specific to these conditions.\nParticipants will learn practical methods to recognize and address cultural\, societal\, and clinical biases related to neurodivergence\, including how societal factors\, such as stigma and exclusion\, affect neurodivergent individuals and how to provide a safe\, affirming\, and supportive space for all clients.\nParticipants will review neuroaffirming strategies to foster safe and inclusive therapeutic environments\, promoting client engagement\, trust\, and retention in substance use treatment.\nParticipants will develop practical\, collaborative care skills for working with neurodivergent clients and their families\, with an emphasis on client autonomy\, self-advocacy\, and honoring individual preferences in meaningful and empowering treatment planning.\n\n  \nThis training is worth four (4) contact hours. An application for four (4) contact hours has been made to the Maine Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors. \n  \nRegister Here \n  \nAgenda for the Day:\n8:30am to 8:45am – Welcome\, Housekeeping\, and Introductions \n8:45am to 9:45am – Presentation \n9:45am to 10:00am – Break \n10:00am to 11:30am – Presentation Continues \n11:30am to 11:45am – Break \n11:45am to 1:00pm – Presentation Wrap-Up & Open Discussion \n  \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters:\nMolly Tarr\, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who earned her MSW from the University of New England in 2016. She works from a relational\, integrative\, and neurodiversity-affirming perspective and is trained in EMDR\, with influence from Internal Family Systems (IFS). Molly has worked across community\, outpatient\, and IOP settings\, supporting autistic and ADHD clients as well as individuals navigating anxiety\, trauma\, and disordered eating. Now in private practice\, she specializes in autism\, ADHD\, and trauma-informed care. Her clinical work is informed by both professional training and lived neurodivergent experience. \n\n\n\nJaime Mastrorio\, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who earned her MSW from the University of New England in 2017. Her clinical approach is grounded in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)\, with an emphasis on acceptance\, values-based living\, and skill development. Jaime has worked across the continuum of care\, including in-home therapy\, residential treatment\, school-based services\, and outpatient settings. She is now in private practice\, primarily supporting neurodivergent adolescents\, young adults\, and families. \n  \nAbout This Training Team – Shared Clinical Perspective:\n\nJaime and Molly first worked together supporting autistic children and families and bring over a decade of combined clinical experience. Now both in private practice with shared specialties in Autism and ADHD\, they collaborate to offer therapist trainings that are practical\, strengths-based\, and neuroaffirming—designed to support clinicians in building safer\, more effective therapeutic relationships with neurodivergent clients. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://healthaffiliatesmaine.com/event/neurodiversity-in-clinical-practice/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Professional Trainings
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SUMMARY:From Startup to Success: Strategies to Master Building & Managing Your Private Practice
DESCRIPTION:Presentation Information:\nA successful private practice requires the understanding of both running a small business and applying proven clinical skills. This four-hour training will focus on key strategies needed to build and manage a successful private practice. It was developed to enhance licensed clinicians’ knowledge and understanding of private practice\, both legally and ethically. \nAt the conclusion of the workshop\, clinicians should be able to understand basic record-keeping\, financial management\, marketing and the role of AI. Participants will also gain a clear understanding of their responsibility to themselves and their clients. \n\nObjectives:\n\nParticipants will have an understanding of what a private practice entails.\nParticipants will understand the importance of a business team.\nParticipants will understand the importance of basic bookkeeping\, budgeting\, setting a fee for service\, and record keeping.\nParticipants will learn the issues involved in opening a practice\, managing the necessary paperwork and dealing with taxes and insurance.\nParticipants will have a basic understanding of the key elements in marketing a private practice.\nParticipants will learn the ethical considerations involved in running a private practice.\nParticipants will have an understanding of the role that AI can and cannot play in a private practice.\nParticipants will learn how to avoid burnout.\n\nThis training is worth a maximum of four (4) contact hours. \n  \nRegister Here \n\nAgenda for the Day:\n8:30am to 8:45am – Welcome\, Housekeeping\, and Introductions \n8:45am to 9:45am – Presentation \n9:45am to 10:00am – Break \n10:00am to 11:30am – Presentation Continues \n11:30am to 11:45am – Break \n11:45am to 1:00pm – Presentation Wrap-Up & Open Discussion \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter:\nDaniel Richards\, Ph.D.\, LCPC\, NCC is a licensed clinical professional counselor and national clinical counselor. Dr. Richards holds an associate’s degree in business administration from the University of Maine at Orono\, a bachelor’s degree in education and master’s degree in counseling from the University of Southern Maine. He received his Ph.D. in counseling from the State University of New York in Buffalo. He began practicing as a counselor in 1975. In 1983\, he achieved board certification with the National Board for Certified Counselors and he became licensed in the state of Maine as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor 1992. Dr. Richards has served as president of a number of organizations including Maine School Counselor Association\, New England Personnel and Guidance Association and Maine Counselors Association. While serving on the board of directors for the American Personnel and Guidance Association (now known as the American Counseling Association)\, Dr. Richards conceived the idea of establishing the Maine Clinical Council Association (Maine Mental Health Counselors Association) which he founded and served as the first president. In 1990\, he was asked to author the first book on private practice titled\, “Building and Managing Your Private Practice.” His dedication to the success of private practice has led him to write over 50 articles and conduct over 75 workshops and trainings on various mental health and counseling issues across the United States and Canada. \nHe is a person who has a unique blend of education\, business expertise and a dynamic presentation style. Dr. Richards has learned from experience about the risks\, failures and successes that come from building a private practice. Establishing and managing a successful private practice demands a thorough understanding of running a small business\, coupled with proven clinical expertise. \nRegister Here
URL:https://healthaffiliatesmaine.com/event/from-startup-to-success-strategies-to-master-building-managing-your-private-practice/
CATEGORIES:Professional Trainings
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SUMMARY:Rethinking the Harm of Hetero-Masculinity: Considerations for Clinical Practice with Men
DESCRIPTION:Presentation Information:\nThis four-hour presentation will allow participants to explore hetero-masculinity\, or the rigid and monolithic defining of masculinity and what it means to “be a man”; the culture and system of oppression in which we are all socialized in the United States. It is undeniable that this culture promotes violence and subjugation of women and gender/sexual minorities. It also has a calculable and visible impact on the mental health of men – men die by suicide\, misuse/abuse alcohol and drugs\, and are absent from mental health treatment by alarming rates. \nThrough a review of foundational research on masculinity\, discussion of the “natural” state of men and boys’ relationships\, understanding our role in gendered socialization\, and exploration of the typology of multiple masculinities\, this presentation aims to support clinicians in examining the experiences of boys and men and offering more effective clinical interventions with men in treatment. \nObjectives:\n\nParticipants will be introduced to foundational research on masculinity and the “man box.”\nParticipants will gain an understanding of gendered socialization norms and their impact on boys and men.\nParticipants will learn about and explore the impact of gender bias on clinical practice and diagnosis.\nParticipants will learn interventions and discuss changes we can make in practice to encourage separation from hetero-masculinity.\n\nThis training is worth four (4) continuing education hours. \nTraining hours have been approved for four (4) continuing education hours by the Maine Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors. \nRegister Here \nAgenda for the Day:\n8:30am to 9:45am – Welcome\, Housekeeping\, Introductions\, and Presentation \n9:45am to 10:00am – Break \n10:00am to 11:30am – Presentation Continues \n11:30am to 11:45am – Break \n11:45am to 1:00pm – Presentation Wrap-Up & Open Discussion \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter:\nColm Brennan\, MSS\, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist in private practice in the Portland area. In his practice\, he provides individual\, couples\, and family therapy and specializes in working with clients on relationship issues/satisfaction\, family of origin issues\, men’s health\, and supporting trauma survivors. Mr. Brennan began his career as a mental health professional working in inpatient psychiatry\, working with survivors of sexual assault\, and providing in-home family therapy in the Philadelphia area. He has advanced training in family therapies\, treating eating/feeding disorders\, trauma informed care\, and multicultural counseling. Through his practice he also provides training and consultation services to various organizations and groups throughout Maine. \nRegister Here
URL:https://healthaffiliatesmaine.com/event/the-harm-of-hetero-masculinity/
CATEGORIES:Professional Trainings
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SUMMARY:Navigating Transference\, Countertransference\, and Ethical Boundaries
DESCRIPTION:Presentation Information:\nThis dynamic six-hour workshop explores contemporary concepts of transference and countertransference within the therapeutic rapport. Participants will examine themes such as Cultural Countertransference\, Erotic Transference\, Implicit Bias in LGBTQIA+ communities\, and Intersectionality. We will identify and discuss ethical considerations and the application of salient and effective interventions. Participants will engage in group activities\, case study review\, role plays\, and group discussions to incorporate their unique experiences with transference/countertransference. This live\, experiential learning format will model how to address these challenging topics with clients and in clinical supervision. \nObjectives:\n\nParticipants will learn to describe and identify contemporary principles of transference and countertransference.\nParticipants will gain an understanding of the concept of intersectionality and understand its significance in clinical practice.\nParticipants will learn to apply intersectionality to experiences of countertransference in the therapeutic setting.\nParticipants will review common ethical considerations in navigating transference and countertransference.\n\nThis training is worth six (6) continuing education hours (inclusive of six hours of ethics). \nTraining hours have been approved for six (6) continuing education hours by the Maine Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors. \nRegister Here \nAgenda for the Day:\n8:30am to 10:15am – Welcome\, Housekeeping\, Introductions\, and Presentation \n10:15am to 10:30am – Break \n10:30am to 12:00pm – Presentation Continues \n12:00pm to 12:30pm – Lunch \n12:30pm to 2:00pm – Presentation Continues \n2:00pm to 2:15pm – Break \n2:15pm to 3:30pm – Presentation Wrap-Up & Discussion \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter:\nDr. Gwendolyne Tuttle\, LCSW\, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who recently earned her Doctorate in Clinical Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania. Her research explores the role of race and other social identities in the therapeutic rapport. Gwendolyne is a certified Mentalization Based Therapy Practitioner\, with a private practice in Portland\, Maine. In addition to clinical practice\, Gwendolyne also serves as the Behavioral Health Faculty for the Family Medicine Residency Program at Maine Medical Center. She has presented on Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs\, the National Association of Social Work\, Society for Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychology\, and the Canadian Psychological Society. \nRegister Here
URL:https://healthaffiliatesmaine.com/event/navigating-transference-countertransference-and-ethical-boundaries/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Professional Trainings
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SUMMARY:Who’s in the Room? You\, Your Client\, and AI in 2024
DESCRIPTION:Presentation Information:\nThis will be a six-hour presentation in which participants will explore how technological advances in artificial intelligence\, algorithmic programming\, apps\, and robotics will have an impact on how we practice helping in the future. Since the introduction of ChatGPT in 2022\, news about AI and its many applications have exploded in the media and in our profession. Participants have already been introduced to this culture changing phenomenon. This workshop will be an in-depth follow up to a shorter presentation you may have attended during the past year. In this workshop\, participants will further discuss some of the most recent trends\, standards\, and norms that are being discussed regarding the ethical application of AI in mental health and substance use treatment. Participants will also review the history and philosophy behind the development of AI while keeping in mind a central question: “What does it mean to be a person?” Finally\, Participants will reflect on our current relationship with digital technology and imagine what that relationship might look like as AI permeates our field as ethical standards of practice begin to emerge. \nThis training is worth six (6) continuing education hours (inclusive of six hours of ethics). \nTraining hours have been approved for six (6) continuing education hours by the Maine Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors. \nAgenda for the Day:\n8:30am to 10:15am – Welcome\, Housekeeping\, Introductions and Training \n10:15pm to 10:30am – Morning Break \n10:30am to 12:00pm – Training Continues \n12:00pm to 12:30pm – Lunch Break \n12:30pm to 1:45pm – Training Continues \n1:45pm to 2:00pm – Afternoon Break \n2:00pm to 3:30pm – Training Continues\, Open Discussion\, and Wrap-Up \nAbout the presenter:\nJohn Yasenchak\, Ed.D.\, LCPC\, LADC is currently a contributing faculty in the School of Counseling\, Walden University. Previously\, he served as Assistant Professor for Graduate Counseling\, Husson University. Prior to that\, he taught for many years in the Graduate Counselling program at the University of Maine\, Orono. John has served as President of the Maine Counseling Association\, Chair of the North Atlantic Region American Counseling Association\, and as Board Member\, Co-occurring Collaborative Serving Maine. He currently sits on the Maine State Substance Use Commission and is active on the editorial board of Counseling and Values. John began his teaching career as a philosophy instructor with a specialty in ethics. His has presented on digital ethics\, post-humanism\, spiritual/religious issues in the practice of counseling. John has been a student and teacher of yoga for over twenty-five years. \nRegister Here
URL:https://healthaffiliatesmaine.com/event/whos-in-the-room-you-your-client-and-ai-in-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Professional Trainings
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SUMMARY:Psychedelic Therapy in Clinical Practice | Virtual Training
DESCRIPTION:Presentation Information:\nThe training is composed of two experiential sessions\, three lectures\, and discussion sessions throughout (verbally or via chat). The first lecture provides an overview of the field of psychedelic medicine\, focusing on the clinical uses of Ketamine\, MDMA\, and psilocybin. The second lecture offers a description of the practice of psychedelic assisted psychotherapy with particular focus on MDMA assisted therapy for PTSD. The final lecture covers ethical considerations unique to these emerging treatments. Experiential sessions will include a breath work session and a simulation of a psychedelic dosing session. \nThis training is worth four (4) continuing education hours. \nAn application for four (4) continuing education hours has been made to the Maine Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors. \nAgenda for the Day:\n11:00am – Presentation: Overview of Psychedelic Medicine\n11:50am – Discussion\n12:05pm – Break\n12:10pm – Experiential Session\n12:30pm – Presentation: Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy\n1:15pm – Discussion\n1:30pm – Break\n1:40pm – Experiential Session\n2:00pm – Presentation: Ethics in Psychedelic Treatment\n2:45pm – 3:30pm – Open discussion and wrap-up \nAbout the presenter:\nDylan McKenney MD studied Medicine at the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine. From 2009-2014 he trained as a resident physician in Psychiatry\, then completed a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship at Maine Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Adult\, Child\, and Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. McKenney practiced in a hospital setting for nearly ten years before starting a private practice in Portland where he currently treats patients of all ages. He also practices at Boston Child Study Center in Portland\, Maine where he is beginning to conduct research using ketamine to treat mental health conditions. \nDr. McKenney is a candidate for certification at the California Institute of Integral Studies\, Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies and Research program. He has experience in ketamine treatment modalities including ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. He has completed MAPS training in MDMA-assisted psychotherapy and is passionate about the emerging field of psychedelic psychiatry.
URL:https://healthaffiliatesmaine.com/event/psychedelic-therapy-in-clinical-practice-virtual-training/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Professional Trainings
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SUMMARY:Treating the Anxiety Epidemic in Children and Adolescents
DESCRIPTION:About the Training\n\n\n\nAnxiety disorders are now recognized as the most common emotional disorder in the U.S. as well as in 16 out of 17 countries surveyed by the World Health Organization. The soaring trend towards anxiety has been accelerated by stress and threats\, such as terrorism\, natural disasters\, economic recession\, school shootings\, pandemic illness\, and divisive politics. These threats to children’s security\, which also include divorce\, bullying\, and violence in the media has produced a “shell shocked” generation suffering from anxiety in many cases. Our challenge is to recognize anxiety in children and help them cope. \nIn this webinar\, participants will grasp how anxiety develops in children and adolescents\, and acquire practical treatment strategies that can be applied immediately in their professional work. Seven key anxiety disorders will be addressed: separation anxiety disorder\, panic disorder\, overanxious disorder\, obsessive-compulsive disorder\, social anxiety disorder\, phobias\, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Emphasis will be on integrative psychotherapeutic interventions involving insight-oriented\, cognitive-behavioral\, mind-body\, solution-oriented and family systems approaches. \nThis training is worth six (6) continuing education hours. \nAn application for 6 continuing education hours has been made to the Maine Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors. \nObjectives of the Training:\n\nExplain how anxiety develops in children and adolescents using the “three ingredients” blueprint\nDistinguish between “normal” and “abnormal” anxiety\nIdentify the personality traits and cognitive style of anxious children\nDescribe the key features of six child/adolescent anxiety disorders\nApply effective interventions for each of six child/adolescent anxiety disorders\n\nAgenda for the Day:\nMorning I: Nature and Causes of Anxiety 8:30-10:15 \n\nWhy\, how and when anxiety develops in children\nThree ingredients in all anxiety disorders (temperament\, personality style\, stress)\nThe “anxiety personality”—assets and liabilities\nFoundation skills for managing stress and anxiety\n\nBreak 10:15-10:30 \nMorning II: Treatment Strategies 10:30-12:00 \n\nSeparation Anxiety Disorder: graduated exposure\, helping parents let go\nPanic Disorder/Agoraphobia: “Floating Technique”\n\nLunch 12:00-1:00 \nAfternoon I: Treatment Strategies 1:00-2:15 \n\nGeneralized Anxiety Disorder: interventions for replacing worry with positive cognition\nObsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders: types of obsessions\, purpose of compulsions\, exposure and response prevention (ERP)\n\nBreak 2:15-2:30 \n\nAfternoon II: Treatment Strategies 2:30-4:00\nSocial Phobia: self-esteem causes and interventions\, group therapy\nSpecific Phobias: Using virtual reality in exposure therapy\nTrauma- and Stressor-related Disorder: ACE studies\, treatment goals and methodologies\n\nAbout the presenter: \nDr. Paul Foxman is Founder and Director of the Vermont Center for Anxiety Care\, a private outpatient practice in Burlington\, Vermont. He has over 40 years of professional experience in a variety of settings\, including hospitals\, community mental health centers\, graduate schools in psychology\, and private practice. Dr. Foxman is the author of Dancing With Fear (1996) and The Worried Child (2004)\, the Clinician’s Guide to Anxiety Disorders in Kids and Teens (2017)\, as well as other publications on the topic of anxiety including a co-authored casebook\, Conquering Panic and Anxiety Disorders (2003). His most recent book is Traumas and Triumphs (2022). \nDr. Foxman’s education includes Yale University (B.A. in Psychology)\, Vanderbilt University (Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology)\, pre-doctoral internships at the Department of Psychiatry at Mt. Zion Hospital in San Francisco and the Kennedy Child Study Center in Nashville\, and training seminars at the San Francisco Psychoanalytic Institute. \nIn 1985 Dr. Foxman co-founded the Lake Champlain Waldorf School in Shelburne\, Vermont\, now flourishing from kindergarten through high school. As a frequent workshop presenter as well as expert on radio and television shows\, Dr. Foxman is known for his knowledge and clarity of thought\, sense of humor\, and engaging speaking style.
URL:https://healthaffiliatesmaine.com/event/treating-the-anxiety-epidemic-in-children-and-adolescents/
CATEGORIES:Professional Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160617T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160617T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103201
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160601T181828Z
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SUMMARY:Lewiston Consortium
DESCRIPTION:Health Affiliates Maine is excited to host regional Consortiums in Bangor\, Portland\, and Lewiston!\nThese Consortiums will give you two hours of continuing education provided by HAM affiliates and an hour of networking with other HAM providers in your area. \nFor outpatient affiliates\, there will also be an additional hour after lunch for administrative supervision\, which will meet the supervision requirement for the month. \nPlease join us for learning and network!  We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://healthaffiliatesmaine.com/event/lewiston-consortium/
LOCATION:The Franco American Heritage Center\, 46 Cedar St\,\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Trainings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160610T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160610T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103201
CREATED:20160331T180707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160601T181823Z
UID:3708-1465549200-1465563600@healthaffiliatesmaine.com
SUMMARY:Portland Consortium
DESCRIPTION:Health Affiliates Maine is excited to host regional Consortiums in Bangor\, Portland\, and Lewiston!\nThese Consortiums will give you two hours of continuing education provided by HAM affiliates and an hour of networking with other HAM providers in your area. \nFor outpatient affiliates\, there will also be an additional hour after lunch for administrative supervision\, which will meet the supervision requirement for the month. \nPlease join us for learning and network!  We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://healthaffiliatesmaine.com/event/portland-consortium/
LOCATION:Italian Heritage Center\, 40 Westland Ave\, Portland\, ME\, 04102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Trainings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160603T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160603T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103201
CREATED:20160331T174838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160601T181858Z
UID:3705-1464944400-1464958800@healthaffiliatesmaine.com
SUMMARY:Bangor Consortium
DESCRIPTION:Health Affiliates Maine is excited to host regional Consortiums in Bangor\, Portland\, and Lewiston!\nThese Consortiums will give you two hours of continuing education provided by HAM affiliates and an hour of networking with other HAM providers in your area. \nFor outpatient affiliates\, there will also be an additional hour after lunch for administrative supervision\, which will meet the supervision requirement for the month. \nPlease join us for learning and network!  We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://healthaffiliatesmaine.com/event/bangor-consortium/
LOCATION:Spectacular Event Center\,  395 Griffin Rd.\, Bangor\, ME\, 04401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Trainings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160415T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160415T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103201
CREATED:20160225T230547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160412T161044Z
UID:3217-1460710800-1460737800@healthaffiliatesmaine.com
SUMMARY:Treating Attachment Trauma: The Challenge of Connection
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event has closed.\nAbout the Program\nTraumatized adolescents and young adults struggle with self-regulation. They are dysregulated across systems–neurologically\, cognitively\, physically\, emotionally\, behaviorally\, socially\, and spiritually. Anxious and vigilant\, and unable to trust themselves or caregivers\, they may experience even loving relationships as confusing and frightening. \nBut to learn self-soothing\, they must first be able to rely upon others\, and discover the joy of co-regulation. They benefit from relationships with adults that provide them with the psychological (and physical) sense of containment they cannot supply themselves. \nIn this workshop\, Dr. Straus will explain how therapy is a specific attachment relationship\, and discuss mindful\, empathic strategies to help these teens and young adults—and their families— feel more secure\, connected\, present\, and stable. \n\nThis training is worth 6 Contact Hours.\nBreakfast and Lunch will be provided. Application for 6 continuing education hours has been made with the Maine State Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Counselors. \nTime all dates: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm\, registration begins at 8:15 am\n  \nAbout the Presenter\nMartha B. Straus\, PhD\, is a professor in the Department of Clinical Psychology at Antioch University New England Graduate School in Keene\, New Hampshire\, and adjunct instructor in psychiatry at Dartmouth Medical School. She maintains a private practice in Brattleboro\, Vermont\, and presents internationally on child\, adolescent\, and family development\, attachment\, trauma\, and therapy. She’s the author of numerous articles and four books including\, most recently\, Adolescent Girls in Crisis: Intervention and Hope\, and the highly acclaimed No-Talk Therapy for Children and Adolescents. Her forthcoming book\, The Challenge of Connection\, will be pub-lished by Guilford in the fall of 2016. She lives in southern Vermont.
URL:https://healthaffiliatesmaine.com/event/treating-attachment-trauma-the-challenge-of-connection-2/
LOCATION:Spectacular Event Center\,  395 Griffin Rd.\, Bangor\, ME\, 04401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Trainings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160414T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160414T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103201
CREATED:20160225T225857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160412T161052Z
UID:3213-1460624400-1460651400@healthaffiliatesmaine.com
SUMMARY:Treating Attachment Trauma: The Challenge of Connection
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event has closed.\nAbout the Program\nTraumatized adolescents and young adults struggle with self-regulation. They are dysregulated across systems–neurologically\, cognitively\, physically\, emotionally\, behaviorally\, socially\, and spiritually. Anxious and vigilant\, and unable to trust themselves or caregivers\, they may experience even loving relationships as confusing and frightening. \nBut to learn self-soothing\, they must first be able to rely upon others\, and discover the joy of co-regulation. They benefit from relationships with adults that provide them with the psychological (and physical) sense of containment they cannot supply themselves. \nIn this workshop\, Dr. Straus will explain how therapy is a specific attachment relationship\, and discuss mindful\, empathic strategies to help these teens and young adults—and their families— feel more secure\, connected\, present\, and stable. \n\nThis training is worth 6 Contact Hours.\nBreakfast and Lunch will be provided. Application for 6 continuing education hours has been made with the Maine State Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Counselors. \nTime all dates: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm\, registration begins at 8:15 am\n  \nAbout the Presenter\nMartha B. Straus\, PhD\, is a professor in the Department of Clinical Psychology at Antioch University New England Graduate School in Keene\, New Hampshire\, and adjunct instructor in psychiatry at Dartmouth Medical School. She maintains a private practice in Brattleboro\, Vermont\, and presents internationally on child\, adolescent\, and family development\, attachment\, trauma\, and therapy. She’s the author of numerous articles and four books including\, most recently\, Adolescent Girls in Crisis: Intervention and Hope\, and the highly acclaimed No-Talk Therapy for Children and Adolescents. Her forthcoming book\, The Challenge of Connection\, will be pub-lished by Guilford in the fall of 2016. She lives in southern Vermont.
URL:https://healthaffiliatesmaine.com/event/treating-attachment-trauma-challenge-connection/
LOCATION:Martindale Country Club\, 527 Beech Hill Rd.\, Auburn\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Trainings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160413T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160413T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103201
CREATED:20160225T224759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160412T161019Z
UID:3206-1460538000-1460565000@healthaffiliatesmaine.com
SUMMARY:Treating Attachment Trauma: The Challenge of Connection
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event has closed.\nAbout the Program\nTraumatized adolescents and young adults struggle with self-regulation. They are dysregulated across systems–neurologically\, cognitively\, physically\, emotionally\, behaviorally\, socially\, and spiritually. Anxious and vigilant\, and unable to trust themselves or caregivers\, they may experience even loving relationships as confusing and frightening. \nBut to learn self-soothing\, they must first be able to rely upon others\, and discover the joy of co-regulation. They benefit from relationships with adults that provide them with the psychological (and physical) sense of containment they cannot supply themselves. \nIn this workshop\, Dr. Straus will explain how therapy is a specific attachment relationship\, and discuss mindful\, empathic strategies to help these teens and young adults—and their families— feel more secure\, connected\, present\, and stable. \n\nThis training is worth 6 Contact Hours.\nBreakfast and Lunch will be provided. Application for 6 continuing education hours has been made with the Maine State Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Counselors. \n Time all dates: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm\, registration begins at 8:15 am\n  \nAbout the Presenter\nMartha B. Straus\, PhD\, is a professor in the Department of Clinical Psychology at Antioch University New England Graduate School in Keene\, New Hampshire\, and adjunct instructor in psychiatry at Dartmouth Medical School. She maintains a private practice in Brattleboro\, Vermont\, and presents internationally on child\, adolescent\, and family development\, attachment\, trauma\, and therapy. She’s the author of numerous articles and four books including\, most recently\, Adolescent Girls in Crisis: Intervention and Hope\, and the highly acclaimed No-Talk Therapy for Children and Adolescents. Her forthcoming book\, The Challenge of Connection\, will be pub-lished by Guilford in the fall of 2016. She lives in southern Vermont.
URL:https://healthaffiliatesmaine.com/event/treating-attachment-trauma-the-challenge-of-connection/
LOCATION:Italian Heritage Center\, 40 Westland Ave\, Portland\, ME\, 04102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160317T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160318T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103201
CREATED:20160216T210919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160216T215727Z
UID:3197-1458201600-1458320400@healthaffiliatesmaine.com
SUMMARY:Home Base Training Institute Prolonged Exposure Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Home Base\, a partnership between the Red Sox Foundation and the Massachusetts General Hospital\, invites you to apply for a FREE\, accredited\, 2-day\, in-person Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapy Workshop on March 17-18\, 2016.  The training will be held in Portland\, ME at the Seasons Event Center\, 155 Riverside St.\, Portland\, ME\, 04103. \nApply Online \nPE Workshop Description:\nThis intensive 2-day workshop provides training in PE.  PE is one of the gold standard treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PE is a 10-15 session evidence-based\, structured treatment for PTSD. PE includes 4 primary treatment components: psychoeducation\, breathing retraining\, repeated in vivo exposure\, and repeated imaginal exposure to the trauma memory. In addition\, PE involves weekly practice assignments for clients\, which are reviewed during weekly treatment sessions with PE clinicians. The training will also include discussion of problem solving clinical challenges of providing PE. \nFor a more detailed outline visit: http://deploymentpsych.org/content/prolonged-exposure-therapy-pe-ptsd. \nWho is the Workshop for?\nThis course is appropriate for licensed community mental health providers interested in learning and using a gold standard\, evidence based psychotherapy for PTSD in their practice. We are looking to train community clinicians who have an interest in treating National Guard and Reserve members and their families.  \nConsultation Program:\nIn addition to the 2-day PE workshop\, Home Base will be offering a 6 month phone consultation program for mental health clinicians interested in learning and implementing Prolonged Exposure (PE). We will be prioritizing applications for those that are able to participate in both the training and the consultation program.  \nThe goal of this training and consultation effort is twofold: (1) participants who receive the workshop and participate in the phone consultation will be considered competent delivering PE in their practice within 6 months\, and (2) participating clinicians will join a community of trained providers in New England who are willing to take referrals and treat veterans and service members. \nWhat Will I Need to Agree to for Participation in the Consultation Program?\n\nParticipants selected MUST attend the 2-day workshop in Portland\, ME on March 17th-18th\, 2016\nWeekly attendance of 1 hour group phone consultation for 6 months (time to be determined after the workshop).  Groups will consist of 5 workshop participants and 1 to 2 PE consultants.  (Consultants are experts in providing PE for PTSD)\nFollowing the workshop\, participants will place an emphasis on providing PE for a client with PTSD. \nParticipants are required to treat 2 clients with PTSD using the full protocol of PE.   While the aim is for participants to treat military service members\, clients selected for the consultation call are NOT required to be veterans or service members. \nParticipants must be willing to take referrals of service members in the future.\nTo maximize the consultation process\, participants will record PE sessions\, and Home Base consultants will review at least 3 PE sessions.  Recordings will be secured in accordance with HIPAA guidelines and will require client consent. \n\nWorkshop details are below\, apply today!  \nDates:  March 17-18\, 2016\, 2 day training\, 8AM-5PM both days \nNOTE: Participants must be able to commit to attending both days.\nLocation: Seasons Event Center\, 155 Riverside St.\, Portland\, ME\, 04103 \nTuition: FREE. A full lunch will be provided on both days; however\, participants must cover their own travel\, lodging\, and any other associated expenses. \nCredits: 13.5 CME/CE credits provided  \nApply : Visit https://redcap.partners.org/redcap/surveys/index.php?s=EPY3XN7TNR \nOnce your application is received you will receive an email confirming we received it.  Our team will fill spots based on people who are able to commit to the 2 day training and to the 6 month phone consultation first.  (10 spots).  We will be able to train a total of 40 additional clinicians for the 2-day workshop.  Please allow at least a week for us to reach back out to you once we receive your application. \nFeel free to share this event with other community mental health providers in your network.  \nTraining provided by the Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP) and supported by a national grant to Home Base\, a partnership between the Red Sox Foundation and the Massachusetts General Hospital. \nIf you have any questions\, please email/call : Colleen Bouzan\, Senior Clinical Research Coordinator\, at cbouzan@partners.org or 617-643-9713. \nApply Online
URL:https://healthaffiliatesmaine.com/event/home-base-training-institute-prolonged-exposure-workshop/
LOCATION:Seasons Event Center\, 155 Riverside St\, Portland\, ME\, 04103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151217T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151217T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103201
CREATED:20150818T181414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150922T184622Z
UID:1745-1450341000-1450355400@healthaffiliatesmaine.com
SUMMARY:Mindfulness and Ethics:  Making Good Decisions about Ethical Issues
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION IS OPEN  •   This training is worth 4 Contact Hours   \nBreakfast Provided! \nBy the very nature of our work\, we frequently encounter difficult ethical issues arising in our client relationships. Mindfulness can be a substantial help in being aware of emerging ethical issues and skillfully working with them. In this workshop\, we will review significant portions of Maine Law and the relevant Codes of Ethics that apply to our ethical obligations\, examine the sets of values that affect decision-making about such issues and discuss practical approaches to the resolution of frequently-arising ethical questions.  We will also explore fundamental mindfulness skills and practices that will strengthen your ability to identify and skillfully resolve ethical issues that arise in your practice. \nLearning Objectives:\n\nIdentify the sets of values that can affect ethical decision-making.\nReview significant provisions of the relevant Codes of Ethics.\nLearn about common problems in dealing with licensing boards.\nUnderstand how to respond to a request for production of records.\nReview frequently-arising ethical issues.\nExplore mindfulness as a set of practices that support skillfully avoiding ethical violations.\nLearn the Five Core Skills of mindfulness.\n\nProgram Schedule:\n\n\n\n8:30-9:15\nIntroduction to Decision-Making about Ethical Issues \n\nSets of value that affect decision-making\nThe role of consultation and supervision\nThe significance of the Codes of Ethics\n\n\n\n\n9:15 -10:00\nAvoiding Problems with the Licensing Boards \n\nPotential problems with renewal of licenses\nHandling a notice of a complaint from the licensing board\nNew definitions regarding sexual violations\n\n\n\n\n10:00- 10:15\nBreak & Networking\n\n\n10:15- 11:00   \nDiscussion of common ethical issues \n\nDual relationships\nExceptions to confidentiality\nRecord-keeping\nResponding to a subpoena or other request for production of counseling records\n\n\n\n\n11:00 – 11:30\nDiscussion: ethical issues arising in the practices of the workshop participants.\n\n\n11:30- 12:00\nIntroduction to Mindfulness \n\nThe automatic pilot mode versus the intentional mode\nMindfulness as a practice\n\n\n\n\n12:00 – 12:45\nThe Five Core Skills of Mindfulness \n\nClarifying\, Setting and Reaffirming Intentions\nCultivating a Witnessing Awareness\nStabilizing Attention\nStrengthening Self-Regulation\nPracticing Loving-Kindness\n\nDiscussion: Using mindfulness skill and practices to avoid ethical violations \n\n\n\n\nPresenter Bio\nTerry Fralich is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a private practice in Southern Maine and a former Adjunct Faculty Member of the University of Southern Maine Graduate School. He also is an attorney who practiced law in New York City\, Los Angeles and Portland prior to becoming a counselor. During that time\, Terry studied extensively with His Holiness the Dalai Lama\, other leading Tibetan teachers and with some of the American pioneers of mindfulness. Inspired by their teachings and his own study of psychology\, mindfulness and meditation\, he earned a masters degree in clinical counseling\, left the practice of law and began his counseling and teaching activities.Terry is a Co-Founder of the Mindfulness Retreat Center of Maine.He has led more than 350 seminars\, training’s and retreats nationwide\, in Australia\, at Omega Institute\, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health\, The Rowe Conference Center and at the Mindfulness Retreat Center of Maine in mindfulness\, meditation\,emotional intelligence\, stress reduction\, and the latest developments in neuroscience. In addition\, he taught mindfulness\,meditation and behavioral change for six years at Maine Medical Center’s cardiac rehabilitation program and the Cancer Community Center in Southern Maine.His first book\, Cultivating Lasting Happiness: A 7-Step Guide to Mindfulness\, was published in 2008\, with a Second Edition in 2011. His second book\, The Five Core Skills of Mindfulness: A Direct Path to More Confidence\, Joy and Love\, was published in November\, 2013. Cultivating Lasting Happiness was recently cited as one of the “Twelve Essential Books on Mindfulness” by Omega Institute. Terry has pursued his own mindfulness and meditation practice for more than 38 years.
URL:https://healthaffiliatesmaine.com/event/ethics-lewiston/
LOCATION:The Franco American Heritage Center\, 46 Cedar St\,\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Trainings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151214T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151214T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103201
CREATED:20150818T181153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151210T220600Z
UID:1743-1450081800-1450096200@healthaffiliatesmaine.com
SUMMARY:Mindfulness and Ethics:  Making Good Decisions about Ethical Issues
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT!  •   This training is worth 4 Contact Hours   \nBreakfast Provided! \nBy the very nature of our work\, we frequently encounter difficult ethical issues arising in our client relationships. Mindfulness can be a substantial help in being aware of emerging ethical issues and skillfully working with them. In this workshop\, we will review significant portions of Maine Law and the relevant Codes of Ethics that apply to our ethical obligations\, examine the sets of values that affect decision-making about such issues and discuss practical approaches to the resolution of frequently-arising ethical questions.  We will also explore fundamental mindfulness skills and practices that will strengthen your ability to identify and skillfully resolve ethical issues that arise in your practice. \nLearning Objectives:\n\nIdentify the sets of values that can affect ethical decision-making.\nReview significant provisions of the relevant Codes of Ethics.\nLearn about common problems in dealing with licensing boards.\nUnderstand how to respond to a request for production of records.\nReview frequently-arising ethical issues.\nExplore mindfulness as a set of practices that support skillfully avoiding ethical violations.\nLearn the Five Core Skills of mindfulness.\n\nProgram Schedule:\n\n\n\n8:30-9:15\nIntroduction to Decision-Making about Ethical Issues \n\nSets of value that affect decision-making\nThe role of consultation and supervision\nThe significance of the Codes of Ethics\n\n\n\n\n9:15 -10:00\nAvoiding Problems with the Licensing Boards \n\nPotential problems with renewal of licenses\nHandling a notice of a complaint from the licensing board\nNew definitions regarding sexual violations\n\n\n\n\n10:00- 10:15\nBreak & Networking\n\n\n10:15- 11:00   \nDiscussion of common ethical issues \n\nDual relationships\nExceptions to confidentiality\nRecord-keeping\nResponding to a subpoena or other request for production of counseling records\n\n\n\n\n11:00 – 11:30\nDiscussion: ethical issues arising in the practices of the workshop participants.\n\n\n11:30- 12:00\nIntroduction to Mindfulness \n\nThe automatic pilot mode versus the intentional mode\nMindfulness as a practice\n\n\n\n\n12:00 – 12:45\nThe Five Core Skills of Mindfulness \n\nClarifying\, Setting and Reaffirming Intentions\nCultivating a Witnessing Awareness\nStabilizing Attention\nStrengthening Self-Regulation\nPracticing Loving-Kindness\n\nDiscussion: Using mindfulness skill and practices to avoid ethical violations \n\n\n\n\nPresenter Bio\nTerry Fralich is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a private practice in Southern Maine and a former Adjunct Faculty Member of the University of Southern Maine Graduate School. He also is an attorney who practiced law in New York City\, Los Angeles and Portland prior to becoming a counselor. During that time\, Terry studied extensively with His Holiness the Dalai Lama\, other leading Tibetan teachers and with some of the American pioneers of mindfulness. Inspired by their teachings and his own study of psychology\, mindfulness and meditation\, he earned a masters degree in clinical counseling\, left the practice of law and began his counseling and teaching activities.Terry is a Co-Founder of the Mindfulness Retreat Center of Maine.He has led more than 350 seminars\, training’s and retreats nationwide\, in Australia\, at Omega Institute\, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health\, The Rowe Conference Center and at the Mindfulness Retreat Center of Maine in mindfulness\, meditation\,emotional intelligence\, stress reduction\, and the latest developments in neuroscience. In addition\, he taught mindfulness\,meditation and behavioral change for six years at Maine Medical Center’s cardiac rehabilitation program and the Cancer Community Center in Southern Maine.His first book\, Cultivating Lasting Happiness: A 7-Step Guide to Mindfulness\, was published in 2008\, with a Second Edition in 2011. His second book\, The Five Core Skills of Mindfulness: A Direct Path to More Confidence\, Joy and Love\, was published in November\, 2013. Cultivating Lasting Happiness was recently cited as one of the “Twelve Essential Books on Mindfulness” by Omega Institute. Terry has pursued his own mindfulness and meditation practice for more than 38 years.
URL:https://healthaffiliatesmaine.com/event/ethics-bangor/
LOCATION:Spectacular Event Center\,  395 Griffin Rd.\, Bangor\, ME\, 04401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Trainings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151211T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151211T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103201
CREATED:20150818T180825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151207T213344Z
UID:976-1449822600-1449837000@healthaffiliatesmaine.com
SUMMARY:Mindfulness and Ethics:  Making Good Decisions about Ethical Issues
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION IS OPEN  •   This training is worth 4 Contact Hours   \nBreakfast Provided! \nBy the very nature of our work\, we frequently encounter difficult ethical issues arising in our client relationships. Mindfulness can be a substantial help in being aware of emerging ethical issues and skillfully working with them. In this workshop\, we will review significant portions of Maine Law and the relevant Codes of Ethics that apply to our ethical obligations\, examine the sets of values that affect decision-making about such issues and discuss practical approaches to the resolution of frequently-arising ethical questions.  We will also explore fundamental mindfulness skills and practices that will strengthen your ability to identify and skillfully resolve ethical issues that arise in your practice. \nLearning Objectives:\n\nIdentify the sets of values that can affect ethical decision-making.\nReview significant provisions of the relevant Codes of Ethics.\nLearn about common problems in dealing with licensing boards.\nUnderstand how to respond to a request for production of records.\nReview frequently-arising ethical issues.\nExplore mindfulness as a set of practices that support skillfully avoiding ethical violations.\nLearn the Five Core Skills of mindfulness.\n\nProgram Schedule:\n\n\n\n8:30-9:15\nIntroduction to Decision-Making about Ethical Issues \n\nSets of value that affect decision-making\nThe role of consultation and supervision\nThe significance of the Codes of Ethics\n\n\n\n\n9:15 -10:00\nAvoiding Problems with the Licensing Boards \n\nPotential problems with renewal of licenses\nHandling a notice of a complaint from the licensing board\nNew definitions regarding sexual violations\n\n\n\n\n10:00- 10:15\nBreak & Networking\n\n\n10:15- 11:00   \nDiscussion of common ethical issues \n\nDual relationships\nExceptions to confidentiality\nRecord-keeping\nResponding to a subpoena or other request for production of counseling records\n\n\n\n\n11:00 – 11:30\nDiscussion: ethical issues arising in the practices of the workshop participants.\n\n\n11:30- 12:00\nIntroduction to Mindfulness \n\nThe automatic pilot mode versus the intentional mode\nMindfulness as a practice\n\n\n\n\n12:00 – 12:45\nThe Five Core Skills of Mindfulness \n\nClarifying\, Setting and Reaffirming Intentions\nCultivating a Witnessing Awareness\nStabilizing Attention\nStrengthening Self-Regulation\nPracticing Loving-Kindness\n\nDiscussion: Using mindfulness skill and practices to avoid ethical violations \n\n\n\n\nPresenter Bio\nTerry Fralich is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a private practice in Southern Maine and a former Adjunct Faculty Member of the University of Southern Maine Graduate School. He also is an attorney who practiced law in New York City\, Los Angeles and Portland prior to becoming a counselor. During that time\, Terry studied extensively with His Holiness the Dalai Lama\, other leading Tibetan teachers and with some of the American pioneers of mindfulness. Inspired by their teachings and his own study of psychology\, mindfulness and meditation\, he earned a masters degree in clinical counseling\, left the practice of law and began his counseling and teaching activities.Terry is a Co-Founder of the Mindfulness Retreat Center of Maine.He has led more than 350 seminars\, training’s and retreats nationwide\, in Australia\, at Omega Institute\, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health\, The Rowe Conference Center and at the Mindfulness Retreat Center of Maine in mindfulness\, meditation\,emotional intelligence\, stress reduction\, and the latest developments in neuroscience. In addition\, he taught mindfulness\,meditation and behavioral change for six years at Maine Medical Center’s cardiac rehabilitation program and the Cancer Community Center in Southern Maine.His first book\, Cultivating Lasting Happiness: A 7-Step Guide to Mindfulness\, was published in 2008\, with a Second Edition in 2011. His second book\, The Five Core Skills of Mindfulness: A Direct Path to More Confidence\, Joy and Love\, was published in November\, 2013. Cultivating Lasting Happiness was recently cited as one of the “Twelve Essential Books on Mindfulness” by Omega Institute. Terry has pursued his own mindfulness and meditation practice for more than 38 years.
URL:https://healthaffiliatesmaine.com/event/ethics-portland/
LOCATION:Italian Heritage Center\, 40 Westland Ave\, Portland\, ME\, 04102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Trainings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151201T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151201T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103201
CREATED:20151022T181040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151102T201251Z
UID:2455-1448971200-1448974800@healthaffiliatesmaine.com
SUMMARY:Holiday Stress: When the Holidays Aren’t So Merry
DESCRIPTION:Free Lunch & Learn\nIn the American culture\, the holidays are touted as a time of joy\, family togetherness\, and consumerism.  What happens when we don’t feel so merry?  Join us to talk about how to take care of ourselves during this time and prevent holiday stress. \nPlease Bring Your Own Lunch. \nPresenter Bio\nMary Gagnon is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the Training and Clinical Development Specialist for Health Affiliates Maine.  She has worked in a variety of community mental health settings throughout her career and has presented numerous trainings on mental health topics.  Mary is a member of the Androscoggin Collaborative\, a group whose work includes supporting programs to build resilience in the greater Lewiston/Auburn area. \nRegister for our Free Lunch & Learn   \nOr call 1-877-888-4304
URL:https://healthaffiliatesmaine.com/event/holiday-stress/
LOCATION:Portland Chamber of Commerce\, 443 Congress St.\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunch and Learns
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SUMMARY:Holiday Stress: When the Holidays Aren't So Merry
DESCRIPTION:Free Lunch & Learn\nIn the American culture\, the holidays are touted as a time of joy\, family togetherness\, and consumerism.  What happens when we don’t feel so merry?  Join us to talk about how to take care of ourselves during this time and prevent holiday stress. \nPlease Bring Your Own Lunch. \nPresenter Bio\nMary Gagnon is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the Training and Clinical Development Specialist for Health Affiliates Maine.  She has worked in a variety of community mental health settings throughout her career and has presented numerous trainings on mental health topics.  Mary is a member of the Androscoggin Collaborative\, a group whose work includes supporting programs to build resilience in the greater Lewiston/Auburn area. \nRegister for our Free Lunch & Learn at:       www.androscoggincounty.com/events \nOr call 1-877-888-4304
URL:https://healthaffiliatesmaine.com/event/when-the-holidays-arent-so-merry/
LOCATION:Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce\, 415 Lisbon St\, Lewiston\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunch and Learns
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151115
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SUMMARY:The Rhythm of Regulation: Building Safety from a Polyvagal Perspective
DESCRIPTION:TWO DAY TRAINING! • Breakfast & Lunch provided  8:30a – 4:30p • This training is worth 13 Contact Hours \nSorry\, this training is SOLD OUT! \nWe come into the world wired for connection.  With our first breath we embark on a lifelong quest to feel safe in our bodies\, in our environments\, and in our relationships with others. The autonomic nervous system\, our embodied surveillance system\, guides this process responding to sensations in our body and signals from the world around us always asking the question\, “Is this safe?”.  Far below conscious awareness\, our autonomic experience shapes our feelings\, actions\, and belief systems.  How can we engage this powerful resource in our work with clients? \nThe Rhythm of Regulation series is based on the work of renowned neuroscience researcher Stephen Porges.  His development of Polyvagal Theory presents an expanded understanding of the ways the autonomic nervous system influences our experiences of safety and our ability for connection.  \nDr. Porges’ research offers a cutting edge framework for the treatment of trauma.  Polyvagal Theory provides a state of the art map outlining a new way of looking at habitual patterns of action\, disconnection\, and engagement.  \nIn this new workshop series\, Deb Dana translates Dr. Porges’ theory into clinical application with the creation of her four phase approach to polyvagal intervention.  We begin with an examination of Polyvagal Theory and the science of the autonomic nervous system followed by comprehensive study of each of the four phases of polyvagal intervention. \nDeb introduces you to the Befriend\, Attend\, Tune and Tone sequence and guides you through an in-depth exploration of each phase \nDay One Topics include:\n\nMethods to map the autonomic nervous system\nDesigning systems to recognize and respond to autonomic state shifts\nNeuroception – what it is and how we use it\nUnderstanding the autonomic experience of reciprocity\nToning the vagus to increase compassion\, curiosity\, and connection\nAccessing safety through the social engagement system. \n\nIn the final Launch phase Deb teaches you ways to integrate polyvagal practices into your clinical work.  \nDay Two Topics include:\n\nBringing a polyvagal perspective to Phase I treatment\nTracking autonomic change\nA “User’s Guide” to worksheets and exercises\nReframing case conceptualization and treatment planning\nCreating a personal launch plan\n\nThe Rhythm of Regulation series invites you to become a part of a global community of “passionate polyvagalists”. Through a blend of instructional teaching and experiential exercises you’ll create the confidence you need to add a polyvagal perspective to your clinical work. \nLearning Objectives:\nAs a result of taking this workshop series participants will be able to: \n\nSummarize the Polyvagal Theory\nRecognize each of the three states of autonomic response\nPresent and explain skills for the befriend\, attend\, tune and tone phases of polyvagal intervention\nDescribe their personal “launch” plan\n\nProgram Schedule\nDay One\n\n\n\n8:30-9:00 \nCreating the container\n\n\n9:00 -10:30\nOverview of Polyvagal Theory & the science of the autonomic nervous system\n\n\n10:30 – 10:45    \nBreak & Networking\n\n\n10:45 – 12:00   \nBeginning the “befriending” process\n\n\n12:00 – 1:00\nLunch\n\n\n1:00 – 2:00\nContinuing the “befriending” process\n\n\n2:00 – 3:15\nLearning to “attend”\n\n\n3:15 – 3:30\nBreak & Networking\n\n\n3:30 – 4:30\nContinuing to “attend”\n\n\n\nDay Two\n\n\n\n8:30-9:00 \nReconnecting and reviewing through a Polyvagal perspective\n\n\n9:00 -10:30 \nExploring ways to “tune and tone” the autonomic nervous system                       \n\n\n10:30 – 10:45    \nBreak & Networking\n\n\n10:45 – 12:00 \nContinuing to “tune and tone”\n\n\n12:00 – 1:00\nLunch\n\n\n1:00 – 2:30\nLearning to “launch”\n\n\n2:30- 2:45\nBreak & Networking\n\n\n2:45 – 3:30\nCreating a personal launch plan\n\n\n3:30 – 4:30\nBringing it all together\n\n\n\nPresenter Bio\nDeb Dana\, LCSW is a founding member of the Island Institute for Trauma Recovery LLC\, a group practice in southern Maine specializing in working with complex traumatic stress. She is a certified Internal Family Systems therapist\, a certified Tapas Acupressure Technique trainer\, trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy\, studied Interpersonal Neurobiology\, and completed the Certificate Program in Traumatic Stress Studies at the Trauma Center.  In addition to her clinical practice she provides neuroscience informed consultation for clinicians and agencies.  Deb is a part time faculty member in the School of Social Work at the University of Southern Maine where she developed and teaches a trauma theory and practice class.  Deb’s deep interest in the brain led her to create working relationships with neuroscience researchers in pursuit of creating a shared understanding of suffering and healing.  She brings curiosity to exploring the ways neuroscience can inform models of treatment to increase the effectiveness of clinical interventions.  Deb has created and taught numerous workshops with comments from participants noting her ability to bring neuroscience alive and make it usable for clinical practice.  Deb is currently collaborating on a project with Dr. Stephen Porges developer of The Polyvagal Theory. \nFor more information please visit: debdanalcsw.com  
URL:https://healthaffiliatesmaine.com/event/rhythm-of-regulation-portland/
LOCATION:Italian Heritage Center\, 40 Westland Ave\, Portland\, ME\, 04102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Trainings
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151105T093000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103201
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SUMMARY:Opiate Epidemic: A Case Manager's Role in the Recovery Process
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION IS OPEN  •   This training is worth 1 Contact Hour   \nLight Breakfast Provided  •  Space is Limited! \nNot a day goes by that the words “opiate epidemic” are not heard in media references of Maine news. This overview of opiate addiction will look at the causes\, effects on health and wellbeing\, and trends in treatment. We will follow some clients from first use\, through treatment and their process of recovery. Client’s with addictive disorders have many needs and provide unique challenges for providers. A well informed Case Manager\, along with other providers\, can assist clients with the nuts and bolts of rebuilding their lives. \nPresenter Bio\nLuanne Rhoades LCPC\,LADC\,CCS has been involved in mental health and addiction treatment for many years. She is currently the Outpatient Therapy Director at Health Affiliates Maine. Health Affiliates Maine has developed a network of clinicians to provide counseling and case management for those recovering from opiates and other addictions. This training is worth 1 Contact Hour. Light breakfast will be provided. \n  \n…And learn what it means to be a Health Affiliates Maine Case Manager!\nLooking for work that is more flexible and supportive? With out the pressure of a formal interview\, learn a little more regarding what HAM is all about!\n No Quotas    •    Make Your Own Hours    •    Free Trainings    •    APS Management Reimbursements    •    Serving Adults\, Children & Families    •    Sign On Bonus! \nRegister Now! 
URL:https://healthaffiliatesmaine.com/event/opiate-epidemic-a-case-managers-role-in-the-recovery-process/
LOCATION:Portland Chamber of Commerce\, 443 Congress St.\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Trainings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151030
DTSTAMP:20260418T103201
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SUMMARY:The Rhythm of Regulation: Building Safety from a Polyvagal Perspective
DESCRIPTION:TWO DAY TRAINING!    •    Breakfast & Lunch provided!     8:30a – 4:30p    •    This training is worth 13 Contact Hours \nOnly 40 Seats Available! (…with only a few seats left!) \nWe come into the world wired for connection.  With our first breath we embark on a lifelong quest to feel safe in our bodies\, in our environments\, and in our relationships with others. The autonomic nervous system\, our embodied surveillance system\, guides this process responding to sensations in our body and signals from the world around us always asking the question\, “Is this safe?”.  Far below conscious awareness\, our autonomic experience shapes our feelings\, actions\, and belief systems.  How can we engage this powerful resource in our work with clients? \nThe Rhythm of Regulation series is based on the work of renowned neuroscience researcher Stephen Porges.  His development of Polyvagal Theory presents an expanded understanding of the ways the autonomic nervous system influences our experiences of safety and our ability for connection.  \nDr. Porges’ research offers a cutting edge framework for the treatment of trauma.  Polyvagal Theory provides a state of the art map outlining a new way of looking at habitual patterns of action\, disconnection\, and engagement.  \nIn this new workshop series\, Deb Dana translates Dr. Porges’ theory into clinical application with the creation of her four phase approach to polyvagal intervention.  We begin with an examination of Polyvagal Theory and the science of the autonomic nervous system followed by comprehensive study of each of the four phases of polyvagal intervention. \nDeb introduces you to the Befriend\, Attend\, Tune and Tone sequence and guides you through an in-depth exploration of each phase \nDay One Topics include:\n\nMethods to map the autonomic nervous system\nDesigning systems to recognize and respond to autonomic state shifts\nNeuroception – what it is and how we use it\nUnderstanding the autonomic experience of reciprocity\nToning the vagus to increase compassion\, curiosity\, and connection\nAccessing safety through the social engagement system. \n\nIn the final Launch phase Deb teaches you ways to integrate polyvagal practices into your clinical work.  \nDay Two Topics include:\n\nBringing a polyvagal perspective to Phase I treatment\nTracking autonomic change\nA “User’s Guide” to worksheets and exercises\nReframing case conceptualization and treatment planning\nCreating a personal launch plan\n\nThe Rhythm of Regulation series invites you to become a part of a global community of “passionate polyvagalists”. Through a blend of instructional teaching and experiential exercises you’ll create the confidence you need to add a polyvagal perspective to your clinical work. \nLearning Objectives:\nAs a result of taking this workshop series participants will be able to: \n\nSummarize the Polyvagal Theory\nRecognize each of the three states of autonomic response\nPresent and explain skills for the befriend\, attend\, tune and tone phases of polyvagal intervention\nDescribe their personal “launch” plan\n\nProgram Schedule\nDay One\n\n\n\n8:30-9:00 \nCreating the container\n\n\n9:00 -10:30\nOverview of Polyvagal Theory and the science of the autonomic nervous system\n\n\n10:30 – 10:45    \nBreak & Networking\n\n\n10:45 – 12:00   \nBeginning the “befriending” process\n\n\n12:00 – 1:00\nLunch\n\n\n1:00 – 2:00\nContinuing the “befriending” process\n\n\n2:00 – 3:15\nLearning to “attend”\n\n\n3:15 – 3:30\nBreak & Networking\n\n\n3:30 – 4:30\nContinuing to “attend”\n\n\n\nDay Two\n\n\n\n8:30-9:00 \nReconnecting and reviewing through a Polyvagal perspective\n\n\n9:00 -10:30 \nExploring ways to “tune and tone” the autonomic nervous system                       \n\n\n10:30 – 10:45    \nBreak & Networking\n\n\n10:45 – 12:00 \nContinuing to “tune and tone”\n\n\n12:00 – 1:00\nLunch\n\n\n1:00 – 2:30\nLearning to “launch”\n\n\n2:30- 2:45\nBreak & Networking\n\n\n2:45 – 3:30\nCreating a personal launch plan\n\n\n3:30 – 4:30\nBringing it all together\n\n\n\nPresenter Bio\nDeb Dana\, LCSW is a founding member of the Island Institute for Trauma Recovery LLC\, a group practice in southern Maine spec-alizing in working with complex traumatic stress. She is a certified Internal Family Systems therapist\, a certified Tapas Acupressure Technique trainer\, trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy\, studied Interpersonal Neurobiology\, and completed the Certificate Program in Traumatic Stress Studies at the Trauma Center.  In addition to her clinical practice she provides neuroscience informed consultation for clinicians and agencies.  Deb is a part time faculty member in the School of Social Work at the University of Southern Maine where she developed and teaches a trauma theory and practice class.  Deb’s deep interest in the brain led her to create working relationships with neuroscience researchers in pursuit of creating a shared understanding of suffering and healing.  She brings curiosity to exploring the ways neuroscience can inform models of treatment to increase the effectiveness of clinical interventions.  Deb has created and taught numerous workshops with comments from participants noting her ability to bring neuroscience alive and make it usable for clinical practice.  Deb is currently collaborating on a project with Dr. Stephen Porges developer of The Polyvagal Theory. \nFor more information please visit: debdanalcsw.com  
URL:https://healthaffiliatesmaine.com/event/rhythm-of-regulation-bangor/
LOCATION:Spectacular Event Center\,  395 Griffin Rd.\, Bangor\, ME\, 04401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Trainings
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151002T160000
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SUMMARY:Effective Techniques for Dealing with Highly Resistant Clients
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION IS OPEN   •   This training is worth 6 Contact Hours    \nThe successful management of resistance is the pivotal point of effective therapy. It is also a critical component in alleviating therapists’ stress. Although most therapists have been trained extensively in theoretical approaches\, few have had extensive training in dealing with resistance. This is a fast paced\, highly practical seminar designed to teach innovative approaches and ideas to prevent\, avoid\, and resolve resistance. These techniques are applicable across a wide array of clients and problems\, and can be integrated with all theoretical approaches. Emphasis will be on “how to” aspects of resistance management\, though the theory behind each approach is provided.\n \nSpecifically\, this seminar will first present definitions and a model for resistance that empowers therapists in managing the problem. This is followed by a discussion of common mistakes therapists make that promote resistance and a discussion of the general principles for dealing with resistance. More specific approaches and techniques are then presented with particular attention given to utilizing the inherent power of language to circumvent resistance. Common client impasses such as “Yes\, but…” and “I don’t know” responses will be addressed. Upon completion of the training\, participants will have a broad array of techniques to add to their repertoire and to aid in reducing the stress that accompanies their most frustrating clients.\n \n \nLearning Objectives  \n \nAt the conclusion of this activity\, the learner will have the knowledge required to: \n\n Differentiate between conventional and modern definitions of resistance. Participants will be able to conceptualize resistance in a manner that empowers them to avoid\, circumvent\, and utilize it for client benefit. \nDescribe and understand the most common errors therapists make that foster and promote client resistance. Explain the pitfalls of over-questioning when working with resistant clients and how to employ more effective alternative approaches. \nIdentify basic\, overriding principles for dealing with resistance in therapeutic environments. Explain the importance of tending to each principle in therapeutic relationships in order to tactfully manage resistance. \nUnderstand and explain the inherent power of language with regards to resistance. Employ numerous specific linguistic techniques that circumvent resistance and create therapeutic movement.  \nUnderstand methods for dealing with common difficulties such as “Yes\, but…” and “I don’t know” responses.\n\n \nProgram Schedule\n\n\n\n8:00 Introduction\n\n– Common\, outdated definitions vs. modern definitions – An alternate model of resistance – The positive side of resistance – Common mistakes therapists make that foster resistance \n\n\n\n\n9:30 Break \n\n\n  Networking \n\n\n\n\n9:40 Techniques for Managing Resistance \n\n\n– Common mistakes therapists make that foster resistance (continued) – General principles for managing resistance \n\n\n\n10:40 Break\n  Networking\n\n\n\n10:50 Continuation of Techniques \n\n– General principles for managing resistance (continued) – Goal Creating Language and Techniques\n\n\n\n12:00-1:00 Lunch Break \n\n\n  Networking \n\n\n\n\n1:00 Linguistic Techniques \n\n– Pitfalls of over-questioning and alternative approaches – Techniques for dealing with “I don’t know” responses\n\n\n\n2:30 Break \n\n\n  Networking \n\n\n\n2:45 Continuation of Linguistic Techniques\n– Understanding and applying the inherent influence of language – Techniques for developing the desire of change – How to utilize the power of priming\n\n\n4:00 Adjourn\n  Wrap up and Evaluations & networking\n\n\n\n  \nPresenter Bio\n\nClifton Mitchell Ph.D.\, Licensed Psychologist\, is an international clinical trainer and keynote speaker who has a love for teaching and over 23 years training experience. He delivers practical information in a uniquely entertaining\, fast-paced style that is filled with examples from his experience in mental health. For over 15 years\, he has studied and presented seminars on methods for dealing with resistance in therapy. In his book\, Effective Techniques for Dealing with Highly Resistant Clients\, he presents cutting-edge approaches for managing psychological resistance. He has trained thousands of mental health professionals in the management of difficult\, perplexing legal and ethical issues and is now introducing his latest training in a exciting\,  dynamic  game  show  format.  He  has  also been the keynote speaker at conventions and taught hundreds of mental health organizations\, businesses\, leadership and civic organizations effective techniques for improving communications and for creating change through the precise use of language.\n \nHe is a contributing author in therapy books and has published in numerous professional journals including the Psychotherapy Networker\, Psychotherapy in Australia\, Journal of Personality Assessment\, Perceptual and Motor Skills\, Psychology and Education\, Journal of Psychological Type\, The Professional School Counselor\, Vistas\, and The Advocate. His research includes investigations of therapeutic resistance\, legal and ethical issues\, subliminal message tapes\, stress and coping\, PMS\, and personality types.  His ideas and writings have also been published in Men’s Health Today and Barron’s Financial Weekly. Dr. Mitchell is currently a professor of counseling at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City\, Tennessee\, where he received the Teacher of the Year award in 2002.
URL:https://healthaffiliatesmaine.com/event/clinician-seminar-bangor/
LOCATION:Spectacular Event Center\,  395 Griffin Rd.\, Bangor\, ME\, 04401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Trainings
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151001T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103201
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SUMMARY:Effective Techniques for Dealing with Highly Resistant Clients
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION IS OPEN •   This training is worth 6 Contact Hours   \nThe successful management of resistance is the pivotal point of effective therapy. It is also a critical component in alleviating therapists’ stress. Although most therapists have been trained extensively in theoretical approaches\, few have had extensive training in dealing with resistance. This is a fast paced\, highly practical seminar designed to teach innovative approaches and ideas to prevent\, avoid\, and resolve resistance. These techniques are applicable across a wide array of clients and problems\, and can be integrated with all theoretical approaches. Emphasis will be on “how to” aspects of resistance management\, though the theory behind each approach is provided.\n \nSpecifically\, this seminar will first present definitions and a model for resistance that empowers therapists in managing the problem. This is followed by a discussion of common mistakes therapists make that promote resistance and a discussion of the general principles for dealing with resistance. More specific approaches and techniques are then presented with particular attention given to utilizing the inherent power of language to circumvent resistance. Common client impasses such as “Yes\, but…” and “I don’t know” responses will be addressed. Upon completion of the training\, participants will have a broad array of techniques to add to their repertoire and to aid in reducing the stress that accompanies their most frustrating clients.\n \n \nLearning Objectives \n \nAt the conclusion of this activity\, the learner will have the knowledge required to: \n\n Differentiate between conventional and modern definitions of resistance. Participants will be able to conceptualize resistance in a manner that empowers them to avoid\, circumvent\, and utilize it for client benefit. \nDescribe and understand the most common errors therapists make that foster and promote client resistance. Explain the pitfalls of over-questioning when working with resistant clients and how to employ more effective alternative approaches. \nIdentify basic\, overriding principles for dealing with resistance in therapeutic environments. Explain the importance of tending to each principle in therapeutic relationships in order to tactfully manage resistance. \nUnderstand and explain the inherent power of language with regards to resistance. Employ numerous specific linguistic techniques that circumvent resistance and create therapeutic movement.  \nUnderstand methods for dealing with common difficulties such as “Yes\, but…” and “I don’t know” responses.\n\n \nProgram Schedule\n\n\n\n8:30 Introduction\n\n– Common\, outdated definitions vs. modern definitions– An alternate model of resistance– The positive side of resistance– Common mistakes therapists make that foster resistance \n\n\n\n\n9:30 Break \n\n\n  Networking \n\n\n\n\n9:40 Techniques for Managing Resistance \n\n\n– Common mistakes therapists make that foster resistance (continued)– General principles for managing resistance \n\n\n\n10:40 Break\n  Networking\n\n\n\n10:50 Continuation of Techniques \n\n– General principles for managing resistance (continued)– Goal Creating Language and Techniques\n\n\n\n12:00-1:00 Lunch Break \n\n\n  Networking \n\n\n\n\n1:00 Linguistic Techniques \n\n– Pitfalls of over-questioning and alternative approaches– Techniques for dealing with “I don’t know” responses\n\n\n\n2:30 Break \n\n\n  Networking \n\n\n\n2:45 Continuation of Linguistic Techniques\n– Understanding and applying the inherent influence of language– Techniques for developing the desire of change– How to utilize the power of priming\n\n\n4:00 Adjourn\n  Wrap up and Evaluations & networking\n\n\n\n  \nPresenter Bio\n\nClifton Mitchell Ph.D.\, Licensed Psychologist\, is an international clinical trainer and keynote speaker who has a love for teaching and over 23 years training experience. He delivers practical information in a uniquely entertaining\, fast-paced style that is filled with examples from his experience in mental health. For over 15 years\, he has studied and presented seminars on methods for dealing with resistance in therapy. In his book\, Effective Techniques for Dealing with Highly Resistant Clients\, he presents cutting-edge approaches for managing psychological resistance. He has trained thousands of mental health professionals in the management of difficult\, perplexing legal and ethical issues and is now introducing his latest training in a exciting\,  dynamic  game  show  format.  He  has  also been the keynote speaker at conventions and taught hundreds of mental health organizations\, businesses\, leadership and civic organizations effective techniques for improving communications and for creating change through the precise use of language.\nHe is a contributing author in therapy books and has published in numerous professional journals including the Psychotherapy Networker\, Psychotherapy in Australia\, Journal of Personality Assessment\, Perceptual and Motor Skills\, Psychology and Education\, Journal of Psychological Type\, The Professional School Counselor\, Vistas\, and The Advocate. His research includes investigations of therapeutic resistance\, legal and ethical issues\, subliminal message tapes\, stress and coping\, PMS\, and personality types.  His ideas and writings have also been published in Men’s Health Today and Barron’s Financial Weekly. Dr. Mitchell is currently a professor of counseling at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City\, Tennessee\, where he received the Teacher of the Year award in 2002.
URL:https://healthaffiliatesmaine.com/event/clinician-seminar-lewistonauburn/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch\, 14 Great Falls Plaza\, Auburn\, ME\, 04210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Trainings
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150930T160000
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UID:969-1443601800-1443628800@healthaffiliatesmaine.com
SUMMARY:Effective Techniques for Dealing with Highly Resistant Clients
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION IS OPEN  •   This training is worth 6 Contact Hours   \nThe successful management of resistance is the pivotal point of effective therapy. It is also a critical component in alleviating therapists’ stress. Although most therapists have been trained extensively in theoretical approaches\, few have had extensive training in dealing with resistance. This is a fast paced\, highly practical seminar designed to teach innovative approaches and ideas to prevent\, avoid\, and resolve resistance. These techniques are applicable across a wide array of clients and problems\, and can be integrated with all theoretical approaches. Emphasis will be on “how to” aspects of resistance management\, though the theory behind each approach is provided.\n \nSpecifically\, this seminar will first present definitions and a model for resistance that empowers therapists in managing the problem. This is followed by a discussion of common mistakes therapists make that promote resistance and a discussion of the general principles for dealing with resistance. More specific approaches and techniques are then presented with particular attention given to utilizing the inherent power of language to circumvent resistance. Common client impasses such as “Yes\, but…” and “I don’t know” responses will be addressed. Upon completion of the training\, participants will have a broad array of techniques to add to their repertoire and to aid in reducing the stress that accompanies their most frustrating clients.\n \n \nLearning Objectives \n \nAt the conclusion of this activity\, the learner will have the knowledge required to: \n\n Differentiate between conventional and modern definitions of resistance. Participants will be able to conceptualize resistance in a manner that empowers them to avoid\, circumvent\, and utilize it for client benefit. \nDescribe and understand the most common errors therapists make that foster and promote client resistance. Explain the pitfalls of over-questioning when working with resistant clients and how to employ more effective alternative approaches. \nIdentify basic\, overriding principles for dealing with resistance in therapeutic environments. Explain the importance of tending to each principle in therapeutic relationships in order to tactfully manage resistance. \nUnderstand and explain the inherent power of language with regards to resistance. Employ numerous specific linguistic techniques that circumvent resistance and create therapeutic movement.  \nUnderstand methods for dealing with common difficulties such as “Yes\, but…” and “I don’t know” responses.\n\n \nProgram Schedule\n\n\n\n8:30 Introduction\n\n– Common\, outdated definitions vs. modern definitions– An alternate model of resistance– The positive side of resistance– Common mistakes therapists make that foster resistance \n\n\n\n\n9:30 Break \n\n\n  Networking \n\n\n\n\n9:40 Techniques for Managing Resistance \n\n\n– Common mistakes therapists make that foster resistance (continued)– General principles for managing resistance \n\n\n\n10:40 Break\n  Networking\n\n\n\n10:50 Continuation of Techniques \n\n– General principles for managing resistance (continued)– Goal Creating Language and Techniques\n\n\n\n12:00-1:00 Lunch Break \n\n\n  Networking \n\n\n\n\n1:00 Linguistic Techniques \n\n– Pitfalls of over-questioning and alternative approaches– Techniques for dealing with “I don’t know” responses\n\n\n\n2:30 Break \n\n\n  Networking \n\n\n\n2:45 Continuation of Linguistic Techniques\n– Understanding and applying the inherent influence of language– Techniques for developing the desire of change– How to utilize the power of priming\n\n\n4:00 Adjourn\n  Wrap up and Evaluations & networking\n\n\n\n  \nPresenter Bio\n\nClifton Mitchell Ph.D.\, Licensed Psychologist\, is an international clinical trainer and keynote speaker who has a love for teaching and over 23 years training experience. He delivers practical information in a uniquely entertaining\, fast-paced style that is filled with examples from his experience in mental health. For over 15 years\, he has studied and presented seminars on methods for dealing with resistance in therapy. In his book\, Effective Techniques for Dealing with Highly Resistant Clients\, he presents cutting-edge approaches for managing psychological resistance. He has trained thousands of mental health professionals in the management of difficult\, perplexing legal and ethical issues and is now introducing his latest training in a exciting\,  dynamic  game  show  format.  He  has  also been the keynote speaker at conventions and taught hundreds of mental health organizations\, businesses\, leadership and civic organizations effective techniques for improving communications and for creating change through the precise use of language.\nHe is a contributing author in therapy books and has published in numerous professional journals including the Psychotherapy Networker\, Psychotherapy in Australia\, Journal of Personality Assessment\, Perceptual and Motor Skills\, Psychology and Education\, Journal of Psychological Type\, The Professional School Counselor\, Vistas\, and The Advocate. His research includes investigations of therapeutic resistance\, legal and ethical issues\, subliminal message tapes\, stress and coping\, PMS\, and personality types.  His ideas and writings have also been published in Men’s Health Today and Barron’s Financial Weekly. Dr. Mitchell is currently a professor of counseling at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City\, Tennessee\, where he received the Teacher of the Year award in 2002.\n\n 
URL:https://healthaffiliatesmaine.com/event/clinician-seminar-portland/
LOCATION:Italian Heritage Center\, 40 Westland Ave\, Portland\, ME\, 04102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Trainings
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SUMMARY:HAM Presents The 4th Annual Consortium
DESCRIPTION:Keynote Speaker: Weather Forecaster Kevin Mannix & Social Worker Linda Rota\nWe are thrilled to announce that Health Affiliates Maine will be hosting its Fourth Annual Consortium in celebration of our providers and Health Affiliates Maine’s 5th anniversary as an agency. \n\nAll HAM affiliates\, per-diem employees\, & regular employees are cordially invited to attend a FREE fun-filled event!\n\nPlease join us for an exciting day that will include: \n\n\nFabulous Door Prizes\n\n\nDelicious Food\n\n\nNEW Networking Opportunities\n\n\nInspiring and Courageous Keynote Speaker Kevin Mannix & Linda Rota\n\n\nChoice of Two Break-out Sessions Worth a Total of 5 Contact Hours                                            \n\n\n(Please note this venue tends to be kept at a cool temperature.  Please dress accordingly)   \nPlease come picture perfect\, as photo opportunities will be available. \nSchedule of Events\n\n\n\n\n8:00-8:30  \n\n\nRegistration & Networking with Full Buffet Breakfast \n\n\n\n\n8:30-9:00 \n\n\nWelcoming Remarks and Staff Introductions\, Andrea Krebs\, Executive Director \n\n\n\n\n9:00-10:00  \n\n\nKeynote Speaker\, Kevin Mannix & Linda Rota \n\n\n\n\n10:00-10:15  \n\nBreak & Networking with Complimentary Snacks\n\n\n\n10:15-12:15  \n\nBreak-out Session 1 (see attached Presentation Guide for options)\n\n\n\n12:15-1:30  \n\nFull Buffet Lunch\, Door Prizes\, Networking and Presentation of Excellence Awards\n\n\n\n1:30-3:30  \n\nBreak-out Session 2 (see attached Presentation Guide for options)\n\n\n\n3:30  \n\nEvaluations/Certificate Distribution\n\n\n3:30 \nAfter Hours Networking\, Refreshments\, Scavenger Hunt & Prizes!\n\n\n\nPresenter’s Bio:\nMaine’s leading weatherman\, WCSH 6\, NEWS CENTER’S Kevin Mannix & social worker wife Linda Rota together authored the self-help book\, Weathering Shame\, about their individual experiences with shame & stigma throughout their childhood and adult lives. The book is a story of their personal experiences surrounding growing up in a home with parental mental illness and alcoholism.  Their goal is for readers to benefit from their struggles\, raise awareness and to be inspired and encouraged by their personal stories to embark on their own journey to self discovery\, recovery\, or awareness.  Kevin and Linda’s mission is to lead society farther down a path of reducing shame and stigma.  \nPlease register by June 5th!   \nYou may register below OR by downloading our Registration Form and submitting it to: Katie.Orff@healthaffiliatesmaine.com\nView the Presentation guide. Then select your 1st & 2nd choice presentation options for each Break-out Sessions below.   \nEach guest may only attend one presentation for each break-out session. However\, due to limited availability\, please select first and second choice options. We will do our best to honor your first choice selections.    \nA schedule will be provided for you at the Consortium.  This will include your assigned presentations\, their scheduled times\, the presenters’ names\, and the room in which they will be held.
URL:https://healthaffiliatesmaine.com/event/4th-annual-consortium/
LOCATION:Ramada Conference Center\, 490 Pleasant Street\, Lewiston\, 04240
CATEGORIES:Professional Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150519T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150519T173000
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SUMMARY:Case Manager Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Case Manager in Androscoggin County?Are you looking for work that is more flexible and supportive?\n  \nThis Information Session is designed to allow you to visit our Administrative offices\, meet and speak with our Case Managers & Supervisors and learn what makes Health Affiliates Maine different…with out the pressure and commitment of a formal interview. \nCome see what it means to be a HAM Case Manager!\n  \nNo Quotas • Make Your Own Hours • Free Trainings • APS Management • Reimbursements • Serving Adults\, Children & Families • Sign On Bonus!\nLight Refreshments\nFor a complete Job Description please visit our Employment Opportunities page. \n 
URL:https://healthaffiliatesmaine.com/event/case-manager-info-session/
LOCATION:Health Affiliates Maine- Admin Office\, 306 Rodman Rd\, Auburn\, 04210
CATEGORIES:Professional Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150420T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150420T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103201
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LAST-MODIFIED:20150413T163237Z
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SUMMARY:A Recovery-Based\, Trauma-Informed Approach to Co-Occurring Disorders
DESCRIPTION:Open to all Case Managers  •  This training is worth 5.5 Contact Hours  • Space is Limited \nWorking with people is tough\, complex work.  Understanding their unique issues is a must. When those issues include substance abuse as well as mental health concerns\, how does a case manager know where to start?  This workshop will offer case managers information on the dynamic between substance abuse and mental illness. \nThe training will include\n\nAn overview of how alcoholism and addiction develop and progress\nHow mental illness can impact decisions for case management referrals\nAssessment considerations\nThe interaction of certain drugs with commonly prescribed psycho-active medications\nTechniques for assisting the client to engage in services\nEngagement of the family as part of the treatment team and how they can be vital for assessment and long-term healing\nCultural considerations\n\nProgram Schedule\n\n\n\n8:30 am\nIntroduction\, Handouts\, Goals\, Parking Lot\n\n\n9:45 am\nWhat Does Co-Occurring Really Mean?\n\n\n10:30 am\nBreak & networking\n\n\n10:45 am\nLet’s Look At Addiction..How Does it Develop\n\n\n12:00 pm\nLunch & networking\n\n\n1:00 pm\nContinuation of How Addiction Develops\n\n\n2:30 pm\nBreak & networking\n\n\n2:45 pm\nStages of Change How to Engage Difficult Clients\n\n\n3:30 pm\nWhen is Enough\, Enough? Have We Moved From Helping to Enabling\n\n\n4:00 pm\nWrap up and Evaluations      \n\n\n\nPresenter Bio\nRuth Johnson is a Region 3 Co-Coordinator of the Driver Education and Evaluation Program for the State of Maine and is one of two Coordinators in the State to hold National Master Instructor status with Prevention Research Institute.  Her extensive experience began in 1987 and includes clinical positions\, as well as Clinical and Program Directions positions in residential and outpatient treatment programs throughout Maine.  Ruth’s passion is to enhance treatment opportunities for those suffering from addiction through professional development of case managers\, counselors\, supervisors and leaders in the addiction and mental health professions.
URL:https://healthaffiliatesmaine.com/event/free-case-management-training-portland/
LOCATION:Fireside Inn\, 81 Riverside St.\, Portland\, ME
CATEGORIES:Professional Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150416T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150930T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T103201
CREATED:20150508T192106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150511T203656Z
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SUMMARY:Wellness & Recovery Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Support Group Education Course – The Recovery Workbook\nRecovery Curriculum from Boston University Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation \nBeginning Spring 201515 Week Course\nWednesdays from 3:30 – 5:00 pm\n  \nOffers Practical Coping & Empowerment Strategies in a peer support group\, covering: \n\nRecovery\nIncreased knowledge & control\nManaging life’s stressors\nEnhancing personal meaning\nBuilding personal support\nSetting personal goals\n\nLocation: St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center\nNow Accepting New Members\nCurrently accepting participants with Mainecare & a mental health diagnosis.  10 participants required to start the group.  \nSlots fill up quickly – Sign Up Now! \nTo Register please call: 1-877-888-4304\n 
URL:https://healthaffiliatesmaine.com/event/wellness-recovery-support-group/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center\, 93 Campus Ave.\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Counseling Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150413T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150930T170000
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SUMMARY:Trauma Recovery & Empowerment Model (TREM) Support Group
DESCRIPTION:SUPPORT GROUP: Trauma Recovery for WOMEN led by WOMEN!\n24-29 Week Education and Support Group \nStarting in January 2014\nMondays from 3:30 – 5:00 pm \n  \nJoin us for structured discussions to: \n\nIncrease social supports & know your not alone\nDefine different types of abuse & their affects\nBuild confidence & self esteem\nLearn coping skills\nExplore relationships & intimacy issues\nEducational / Peer Supported\nBe more accepting of who you are as  a women!\n\nLocation: 97 Blake Street\, Lewiston\nNow Accepting New Members\nPlease call to join the group: 333-3278\n 
URL:https://healthaffiliatesmaine.com/event/trem-support-group/
LOCATION:The Center for Wisdom’s Women\, 97 Blake St\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Counseling Groups
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