Connecting Prevention Specialists to Native Communities during Times of Crisis – Virtual Listening Sessions | Motivational Interviewing - Beyond OARS – Interactive Video Conference | Strategies for Addressing Trauma, Crises and Grief through Tele-Mental Health – Webinar | Suicide Prevention: Assessing the Environment and Culture for Risk – Webinar | Native Veteran Rezilience and Wellness: Provider Peer to Peer Support – Virtual Discussion

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Connecting Prevention Specialists to Native Communities during Times of Crisis – Virtual Listening Sessions Friday, June 5, 2020 12:00 p.m. EDT Weekly virtual listening sessions will be held to support our Native communities in these challenging times. These meetings will cover major concerns that have been expressed, and will continue to share resources and encourage the peer support that has been happening among those who participated. We hope these meetings will be supportive and helpful, and that we can help connect you with the resources you need. Other listening sessions will take place on June 12, June 19, and June 26 at 12:00 p.m. EDT.

Motivational Interviewing - Beyond OARS – Interactive Video Conference Friday, June 5, 2020 12:00 p.m. EDT This interactive, one-hour video-conference focuses on the micro/core skills of Motivational Interviewing (MI) and their intentional use when engaging in an MI conversation about behavioral change. Participants will practice identifying and using these skills to support and guide individuals toward behavior change. Distinction will be made between the use of open-ended questions, affirmations, reflection, and summaries (OARS) while practicing MI and during other interactions. No prior knowledge of MI is required.

Strategies for Addressing Trauma, Crises and Grief through Tele-Mental Health – Webinar Friday, June 5, 2020 1:00 p.m. EDT Making a Good Connection: Engaging Students and Families in School Tele-Mental Health is the third of a three-part webinar series geared toward providers who are making the transition from in-person to telehealth services. Session content will focus on practical strategies and equity concerns related to engaging children, adolescents, and families using distance technology.

Suicide Prevention: Assessing the Environment and Culture for Risk – Webinar Friday, June 5, 2020 5:00 p.m. EDT This presentation will focus on understanding the environment in which suicidality is possible. The presenter will review key elements of the psychological and social environment that increase likelihood of suicidality. To make a nuanced assessment, we must understand relevant cultural factors and their impact on an individual’s suicide risk. To that end, the presenter will also provide a brief review of special risk factors for populations at increased risk for suicide. The target audience for this presentation is mental health professionals, including licensed and non-licensed staff.

Native Veteran Rezilience and Wellness: Provider Peer to Peer Support – Virtual Discussion Friday, June 5, 2020 2:00 p.m. EDT How are our veteran patients faring during quarantine? What can we, as providers, do to support them during this time? These questions are on our minds and we hope to share strategies, resources, and support for each other as we work with and care for our veteran patients, especially those in Native communities. If you work with veterans, or are a veteran who supports others, we welcome you to join us for these discussions. Other sessions in this series will be held on June 19 and July 3 at 2 p.m. EDT.