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• Motivational Interviewing Dec 5,7,12,14

  • Start
    12/05/2023
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  • End
    12/14/2023
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom webinar
  • Spaces left
    14
  • Registered
    17 registrants

  Registration is closed

  This evidence-based approach has consistently shown positive outcomes in dealing with resistance and defensiveness. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative conversation style for strengthening a person's own motivation and commitment to change. It has been successfully used with populations where resistance is prevalent, including adults and adolescents who deal with legal problems, substance abuse and mental health issues. 

  Motivational Interviewing provides a “tool box” of techniques and strategies which will help you to be more effective in working with clients who bring a wide range of challenges. This is a four-day online training with a four-hour session each day. A broadband Internet connection and working webcam are required for participation.

   Attendees will: 

  • Understand the basic principles and skills of Motivational Interviewing

  • Experience a collaborative versus an authoritarian communication style and see how you can effectively decrease defensiveness in clients​;​

  • Learn and practice resistance skills​;

  • Learn and practice directive skills that help move a client towards positive behavior change​;​

  • Be able to elicit commitment language from a client that is correlated to positive outcomes​;​

  • Explore proven implementation strategies that help improve your Motivational Interviewing skills in the field​.

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  Presenter: Avani G. Dilger, MEd, MA, LPC, BC-DMT, CAS 
  Avani specializes in substance abuse prevention and treatment with adults, teens and their families. She is the founder and director of the “Natural Highs – Healthy Alternatives to Drugs & Alcohol” nonprofit program. Avani has been training professionals in in Motivational Interviewing and other evidence-based practices worldwide for over 20 years. Find out more about Avani HERE.

  Eligible for 16 hours Certificate of Completion

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• Networking Happy Hour at Brewability

  • When
    12/07/2023
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    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Brewability, 3445 South Broadway Englewood, CO
  • Registered
    20 registrants

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  Join The Network board and staff for an evening of networking with your colleagues along with some great music, pizza and beer. All at a place that is centered around supporting people with disabilities. We’ll even buy your first drink and a slice of pizza (for event registrants only). We're bringing you another opportunity to connect with peers who experience the same ups and downs that you do. We want to makes it easy for you to find resources and support. Come for this casual, drop-in affair and network with others in the human services field

  Our host, Brewability, is a craft beer pub in Englewood run almost entirely by people with disabilities. The bartenders have autism, Down syndrome and cerebral palsy. Some are blind, deaf or have traumatic brain injuries. They learn how to brew, make pizza and serve the clientele.

  So come join us. A splendid time is guaranteed for all!

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• How to work with Veterans when you aren’t a Veteran

  • When
    12/18/2023
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Webinar
  • Spaces left
    38
  • Registered
    22 registrants

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  Following our long war in Afghanistan, there has been an ever-increasing number of combat veterans who have returned home after active duty. They have special needs that are unique to them and it is important to have a working knowledge of how to help this population. Veterans are very different from other populations human service providers work with. Their experience is not something that can ever be fully understood by non-veterans.

  In this interactive discourse and open dialogue format we will chat about how to better understand the veteran population you serve, by hearing from you and your cohorts, the experiences you have had and the new ways you want to grow to enhance your ability to be of service.

  Objectives

  • Expand your awareness in new/different ways so that you can better approach and support the way you work with veterans
  • Develop cultural awareness of the challenges a veteran can face based on their point of view and demographics
  • Know the deficits that veterans may face due to mental health, homelessness and other factors which can hinder their progress, such as adjusting to civilian life.

  Realms to explore:

  • Cultural awareness, perspectives, and worldviews
  • Triggers, Traumas, and mental health
  • Best practices and approaches
  • New Mission

  Dakota Gundy, PsyD, LPC,

  Dr. Gundy–himself a veteran–is a passionate activist, advocate, and therapist. He has dedicated years of his life to supporting individuals who identify as GLB&TIA, veterans, those with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness, and other underserved populations. Dakota actively participates in presentations at various venues, including NAMI, CSU-Pueblo, Denver Health, and UC Health, with the aim of raising awareness about medical and mental health care inequalities and the stigma that affect people based on their identities.

  Eligible for 2 hours Certificate of Completion

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• Emotional Intelligence for Better Outcomes with Clients and Co-Workers

  • When
    12/19/2023
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    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Webinar
  • Spaces left
    39
  • Registered
    21 registrants

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  Emotional intelligence (EI) or emotional quotient (EQ) is the capacity of individuals to recognize their own, and other people's emotions, to discriminate between different feelings and label them appropriately, and to use emotional information to guide thinking and behavior.

  Research has shown that psychological safety is a primary factor in effecting successful outcomes, both with co-workers and with clients. Higher emotional intelligence creates a zone where it is safe to:

  • Discuss Ideas
  • Experiment
  • Take Risks
  • Give Feedback
  • Learn from Mistakes

  Join Dr. Johnson as she talks about the impact and importance of Emotional Intelligence. Discover why this term has grown in popularity both at home and at work. By the end of the presentation, you will have a better understanding of both Emotional Intelligence itself and how to improve your own Emotional Intelligence.

  Objectives

  • Provide a more comprehensive approach in assisting clients to move toward self-sufficiency;
  • Develop increased empathy, self-awareness and self-regulation
  • Recognize the Emotional Intelligence principles that can make both co-workers and clients more passionate and engaged;
  • Gain an understanding of the dominance of survival over proactivity; and
  • Inspire practices that recognize individual needs for self-efficacy, self-determination and self-reflection.

  Presenter: Dr. Mita Johnson
  

  

  Dr. Johnson has degrees in biology, counseling and counselor education and supervision. She has been a counselor for 30 years, consultant for 20 years, clinical supervisor for 15 years and higher learning educator for 10 years. She holds several credentials including licensed professional counselor, licensed marriage and family therapist, licensed addiction counselor, master addiction counselor, and certified telemental health professional. Dr. Johnson is a core faculty member at Walden University’s School of Counseling MS program. She teaches, trains, and speaks nationally and internationally on numerous topics including ethics, diagnosis, psychopharmacology, and substance use disorders. Dr. Johnson is the President-Elect and Ethics Chair of NAADAC. She is passionate about understanding how psychopharmaceuticals and illicit substances influence the body systemically.

  Eligible for 3 hours Certificate of Completion

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• Motivational Interviewing Jan 9,11,16,18

  • Start
    01/09/2024
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  • End
    01/18/2024
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom webinar
  • Spaces left
    31
  • Registered
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  This evidence-based approach has consistently shown positive outcomes in dealing with resistance and defensiveness. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative conversation style for strengthening a person's own motivation and commitment to change. It has been successfully used with populations where resistance is prevalent, including adults and adolescents who deal with legal problems, substance abuse and mental health issues. 

  Motivational Interviewing provides a “tool box” of techniques and strategies which will help you to be more effective in working with clients who bring a wide range of challenges. This is a four-day online training with a four-hour session each day. A broadband Internet connection and working webcam are required for participation.

   Attendees will: 

  • Understand the basic principles and skills of Motivational Interviewing

  • Experience a collaborative versus an authoritarian communication style and see how you can effectively decrease defensiveness in clients​;​

  • Learn and practice resistance skills​;

  • Learn and practice directive skills that help move a client towards positive behavior change​;​

  • Be able to elicit commitment language from a client that is correlated to positive outcomes​;​

  • Explore proven implementation strategies that help improve your Motivational Interviewing skills in the field​.

  _____
  

  Presenter: Avani G. Dilger, MEd, MA, LPC, BC-DMT, CAS 
  Avani specializes in substance abuse prevention and treatment with adults, teens and their families. She is the founder and director of the “Natural Highs – Healthy Alternatives to Drugs & Alcohol” nonprofit program. Avani has been training professionals in in Motivational Interviewing and other evidence-based practices worldwide for over 20 years. Find out more about Avani HERE.

  Eligible for 16 hours Certificate of Completion

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• Understanding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

  • When
    01/23/2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Zoom Webinar
  • Spaces left
    49
  • Registered
    11 registrants

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  This interactive workshop on the basics of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is a dynamic and engaging learning experience designed to foster a deeper understanding of key DEI concepts. In this workshop, participants will embark on a journey to explore the critical aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion, while also addressing important topics such as accessibility, bias, empathy, and dignity.

  Through a combination of informative presentation, group discussion, and interactive activities, participants will gain practical knowledge and skills to promote a more inclusive and equitable environment in their personal and professional lives. Breakout sessions will encourage participants to connect with one another, share their experiences, and collaborate on solutions, making it a truly immersive and enriching learning experience.

  Objectives:

  • Enhance Understanding: The first objective of this workshop is to deepen participants' understanding of the core principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through interactive discussions and real-world examples, participants will gain insight into the significance of these concepts and how they intersect with accessibility, bias, empathy, and dignity.
  • Identify Personal Biases: Our second objective is to help participants recognize their own biases and unconscious prejudices. By engaging in self-reflection exercises and open dialogues, attendees will develop the ability to identify and challenge their biases, a crucial step towards creating more inclusive environments.
  • Foster Empathy and Connection: The third objective is to foster empathy and encourage meaningful connections among participants. Through breakout sessions and group activities, attendees will have the opportunity to share their experiences, learn from one another, and collectively brainstorm strategies for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in their communities and workplaces. Building empathy and connections will be key to ensuring lasting positive change.

  Presenter: Sydney Jackson-Clockston, MTM

  Sydney founded Citrine Unlimited LLC in 2020 as a tool to empower and mobilize clients. She is committed to creating a transformative experience through her dynamic, engaging presentations. Sydney is an accessibility advocate, mental health normalizer, and a 2022 Good Business Colorado Award winner. She just published My Own Worst Enemy: Understanding and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome. Sydney is also a member of Consultants For Good, Good Business Colorado, Woman in Sustainability, Posner Center of International Development, and Colorado Neurodiversity Chamber of Commerce

  Eligible for 1.5 hours Certificate of Completion

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