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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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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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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
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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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CREATED:20150323T181710Z
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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.\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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150619T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150619T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T123322
CREATED:20150504T233938Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Unnamed Organizer":MAILTO:danielle.beckwith@healthaffiliatesmaine.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150420T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150420T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T123322
CREATED:20150305T204027Z
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:20260418T123322
CREATED:20150508T192106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150511T203656Z
UID:1298-1429198200-1443632400@healthaffiliatesmaine.com
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
DTSTAMP:20260418T123322
CREATED:20150416T222742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150818T181812Z
UID:1238-1428939000-1443632400@healthaffiliatesmaine.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150405T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150405T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T123322
CREATED:20150320T234148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150408T162915Z
UID:952-1428221700-1428237000@healthaffiliatesmaine.com
SUMMARY:Testifying:  Ethical\, Professional\, and Practical Thinking
DESCRIPTION:This training is worth 4 Contact Hours  •  Breakfast will be provided \nFor mental health professionals\, the court process often evokes feelings of dread and panic. For many\, the idea of going to court can be overwhelming and uncomfortable. Testifying\, in particular\, can bring up a myriad of questions: Do I have to testify? What do I do with this subpoena? How will testifying affect my relationship with my client? Join us as we discuss the process of testifying through the lens of our professional ethics and discuss some practical advice for interacting in the court process and testifying. \nPresenters Bio\nCindy Mailhot is a licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of court experience and currently supervises and trains mental health professionals.  Mary Gagnon is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over a decade of experience in the supervision and training of mental health professionals.  They have co-facilitated a number of trainings for mental health and education professionals throughout the state.
URL:https://healthaffiliatesmaine.com/event/testifying-ethical-professional-and-practical-thinking/
LOCATION:Presque Isle Inn\, 116 Main Street\, Presque Isle\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150403T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150403T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T123322
CREATED:20150305T191719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150407T232024Z
UID:808-1428051600-1428076800@healthaffiliatesmaine.com
SUMMARY:A Recovery-Based\, Trauma-Informed Approach to Co-Occurring Disorders - Bangor
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/
LOCATION:Spectacular Event Center\,  395 Griffin Rd.\, Bangor\, ME\, 04401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Trainings
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