Virtual Native Talking Circle #4: Staying Connected in Challenging Times | Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) Network

Virtual Native Talking Circle #4: Staying Connected in Challenging Times | Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) Network

Virtual Native Talking Circle #4: Staying Connected in Challenging Times – Virtual Talking Circle Monday, May 18, 2020 1:00 p.m. EDT This event is held bi-weekly. This group is facilitated by a Native guest and will focus on concerns about yourself, your family, your work, and/or your tribal community that you may be experiencing during these uncertain times.

National ACT Virtual Meetings to Address Impact of COVID-19 – Weekly Virtual Meeting Monday, May 18, 2020 3:00 p.m. EDT Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is a multidisciplinary, team-based model that provides intensive community-based and outreach-oriented services to people who experience the most severe and persistent mental illness. The vast majority also have a co-occurring substance use disorder and many experience comorbid medical illnesses as well as homelessness. Goals of the meetings are to: Connect with one other; Share strategies and resources for adapting team practices and communications; and Facilitate connection to the most up-to-date resources during the COVID-19 outbreak. In addition to the weekly meet-up, there is also a Virtual Discussion Forum to help organize information, resources, and strategies used across teams.

Telehealth Adapted Motivational Interviewing (MI) for Latino Populations Wednesday, May 18, 2020 1:00 p.m. EDT In response to the changes demanded by COVID-19, this webinar will provide general guidance on the integration of Latinx cultural values and motivational interviewing principles via telehealth. Specifically, this webinar will focus on providing strategies for adapting motivational interviewing through a culturally affirming lens to enhance engagement and facilitate change.

Strengthening Data Collection Efforts to Respond to Emerging Prevention Priorities – Online Learning Series Wednesday, May 18, 2020 1:00 p.m. EDT This online learning series, comprising a webinar and peer sharing call, is designed to help practitioners address the challenge of assessing the impact of emerging problems for which limited data is available, such as increasing rates of youth vaping, or existing problems that are presenting in new ways, such alcohol access in the time of COVID-19.

Leadership in Times of Chaos – Webinar Wednesday, May 18, 2020 6:00 p.m. EDT In times of chaos and turbulence, the work of leading through change is further buffeted by the unpredictability and severity of the challenges being confronted. At times like this, leaders need different strategies to continue to “weather the storm” and lead effectively. This session will explore these new strategies, including foresight thinking, foresight planning, and ongoing communications at all levels.