Training at Prevention First

Overview of the model, how to implement it, demonstration of a session, role-play practice of a session by attendees, with video clips and experiential exercises. This training also includes attention to trauma-informed care.

The Illinois Department of Human Services funds this training and is only open to license-funded treatment professionals in the state of Illinois.

If you have any questions, please contact Maddie Seigfried by email at madison.mccormick@prevention.org or by phone at 217.993.2889.

Recovery coaching as a peer-to-peer recovery support services has grown exponentially over the past few years. Ethical considerations have been discussed in many circles, yet formal training has been lacking for recovery coaches. This training addresses this critical need. Based on the widely used Ethical Guidelines for the Delivery of Peer-based Recovery Support Services by William White and PRO-ACT (2007), we designed this training to help coaches, and anyone else working in the peer role, to understand how critical it is to be ethically responsible. Using presentations, small group work, and role play to address many areas including defining the coaching service role and functions, coaching standards, issues of vulnerability, ethical decision-making, performance enhancement, and legal issues.

PARTICIPANTS WHO COMPLETE THIS TRAINING WILL:

• Understand what ethics are and why ethics are so important when performing Recovery Coach Services
• Learn how to stay in your lane as a recovery coach
• Understand the decision-making process
• Develop guidelines for making ethical decisions
• Apply the new learning to your everyday work as a Recovery Coach

If you have any questions, please contact Maddie Seigfried by email at madison.mccormick@prevention.org or by phone at 217.993.2889.

This workshop covers basic LGBT concepts and terminology, transgender-specific information including medical and social transitioning, how to be more LGBT open and welcoming, how being more open and welcoming can reduce service disparities and chronic disease, and your role in making a difference.

Learning Objectives

• Participants will be able to differentiate between the four main concepts of biological sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.
• Participants will understand what it means to be transgender and the basics of social and medical transitioning.
• Participants will learn how being open and welcoming increases trust and reduces medical disparities. 
• Participants will learn ten (10) ways to be more LGBT-open and welcoming.

The fourth edition of the ASAM Criteria builds on the past 30 years of the Criteria and provides an updated, streamlined, and pragmatic approach to assessment and treatment planning. This 4.5 hour session will provide a consolidated overview, in addition to some of the "why" in relation to the major changes in terminology, levels of care, dimensions and assessment processes. 

All participants receive an in-depth electronic training journal to guide the training experience and as a resource for continuing skill application, as part of the training.

The Illinois Department of Human Services funds this training and is only open to license-funded treatment professionals in the state of Illinois.

If you have any questions, please contact Maddie Seigfried by email at madison.mccormick@prevention.org or by phone at 217.993.2889

Participants will identify the unique challenges faced by adolescents with substance use disorders and how to best approach their course of treatment. Develop an awareness of specific skills and strategies to work effectively with adolescents and their families. 

The link to join the training will be emailed to you prior to the training. 

If you have any questions, please contact Maddie Seigfried by email at madison.mccormick@prevention.org or by phone at 217.993.2889

Trauma and substance use disorders runs in families across generations and are often fueled by dark family secrets. Topics covered in this presentation includes: The role of youth development, prevention, and clinical professionals in breaking intergenerational patterns of trauma, substance use disorders and dark family secrets; breaking intergenerational patterns by focusing on the unique needs of children of parents with substance use disorders and children on the FASD spectrum; the role of parents and persons in recovery in breaking intergenerational patterns; mobilizing the entire community to help break intergenerational patterns of trauma and substance use disorders. You will learn about successful programs in breaking intergenerational patterns in Iceland, Native American, Metropolitan, and rural communities.

By the end of this presentation you will be able to:

• Begin to use strategies to help break generational patterns of trauma, substance use disorders and dark family secrets in your role as a treatment provider.
• Begin to use strategies to help break intergenerational patterns of trauma and substance use disorders in your role as a prevention specialist.
• Articulate the importance of prevention and treatment providers working together to break intergenerational patterns.
• Utilize strategies to help parents break intergenerational patterns of trauma, substance use disorders and dark family secrets.
• Address the unique needs of children of parents with substance use disorders.
• Learn strategies to break intergenerational patterns from Iceland, Native American, Metropolitan, and rural communities

ECHO Session Two: Cultural Humility and Harm Reduction – May 20, 2024

ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) Model has evolved into a learning framework that applies across disciplines for sustainable and profound change; Project ECHO calls it the “all teach, all learn.” Participants engage in a virtual community with their peers, sharing support, guidance, and feedback. As a result, our collective understanding of disseminating and implementing best practices across diverse disciplines continuously improves and expands. (ECHO)  Sessions will focus on evidence-based and emerging strategies and practices, including stigma, obtaining community buy-in, shifting preconceived notions of those who use and strategies to address the issue of substance use disorder, and overdose prevention. 

The session consists of a 1-hour total, which includes a 20-minute didactic presentation, then a 5-minute Q&A by a guest presenter, followed by case(s) presentations and peer-to-peer mentoring discussing strategies to address case issues.

Providing telebehavioral health services legally, ethically, and safely requires preparation and protocols that are different for each profession. Learn the essential ethical considerations for direct-to-consumer telebehavioral health services and how to prevent and respond to ethical issues. Illinois-specific regulation guidelines and practical resources will be included. Intended for Illinois-Licensed Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, Addiction Therapists, and Marriage and Family Therapists.

The Illinois Department of Human Services funds this training and is only open to license-funded treatment professionals in the state of Illinois. 

If you have any questions, please contact Maddie McCormick by email at madison.mccormick@prevention.org or by phone at 1.800.252.8951 ext:123

Presented by Jay Hughes, this training will explore the principles of a trauma-informed approach in client interactions and the connection between trauma-informed care and health equity.  It will also discuss strategies for implementing trauma-informed care and health equity principles in various settings. Jay Hughes is founder of Committed Consulting LLC, a certified peer specialist for Addictive Disease (CPS-AD), and a certified peer specialist for Mental Health (CPS-MH) who is focused on increasing the impact of recovery from substance use disorder and mental health challenges through education, training, and advocacy. This training is sponsored by Mutual Ground. 

This YPRC training session is designed for professionals who support youth programming in schools and communities. Training will include dynamic strategies to engage youth leaders in successful prevention programming. Utilizing the YPRC’s “Year-Round Planning Guide,” participants will have a broader understanding of implementing monthly prevention programs that align with standards and engage youth leaders.

Objectives:

• Identify strategies for engaging students in leadership roles with a growth mindset perspective.
• Participants will be able to effectively utilize the YPRC's planning guides to measure their effectiveness in implementing year-round prevention initiatives with youth leaders as partners.
• Identify and apply techniques for cultivating a growth mindset to enhance the development of young leaders.
• Participants will be proficient in employing the SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goal framework to develop comprehensive prevention programs in collaboration with youth leaders.

By the end of this webinar, training participants will be able to define and apply principles and practices for building and sustaining strong relationships in families, schools, and communities. Participants will learn strategies for effective communication and conflict reconciliation.

Trainer Bio:

Sylvester Baugh is the owner-operator of Baugh Training & Consulting (BTC) in Illinois. Sylvester is an author, speaker, trainer, and life coach.  Sylvester has assisted a variety of educational institutions, businesses, and individuals in developing and sustaining quality relationships and viable systems. Sylvester has dedicated his life to serving and improving others for over 35 years. Sylvester provides training and workshops in the areas of cultural awareness, managing conflict, effective leadership, team building, diversity, equity and inclusion, and much more. Prior to the tragedy of 9/11, Sylvester worked with United Airlines in the area of Diversity Management. His background is in communications and diversity coaching. His messages are inspiring and life-changing.

*Attendance is required to receive a certificate of completion and CEUs.