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Ethics – A Matter of Perspective
In an ethical dilemma, professionals may understand what needs to be done, but be unsure about the right approach. How can you determine what is best? Cost is $30. (3 contact hours approved by the Missouri Credentialing Board and the State Committee for Social Workers.) Registration is required, and is due by September 2.
Find out more »Trauma & Substance Use Awareness Training for Justice Professionals – Webinar
The goal of this program is to provide law enforcement (with an emphasis on interviewers and interrogators), attorneys, and guardians ad litem with the necessary education and tools to understand and successfully communicate with children while minimizing trauma. This is a webtraining, a link to access training will be released before the training. The training is free, however, registration is required. Registration: This program is funded by the Missouri Task Force on Children’s Justice.
Find out more »Coalition on Addictions
This month’s speaker and topic: Horticulture Therapy in St. Louis: Gateway Greening & Missouri Botanical Garden The St. Louis Coalition on Addictions is an NCADA program that brings together individuals concerned about addiction. It provides a forum for networking, for learning and advocacy about the use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs, and for discussion of other addictions. Participation is open to anyone interested in the prevention and treatment of addictions. Lunch is provided free of charge (courtesy of…
Find out more »Youth Mental Health First Aid Training – Franklin County
Youth Mental Health First Aid is a one-day training that teaches participants how to provide initial help to young people experiencing mental health problems such as depression, anxiety disorders, psychosis and substance use disorders. This program is designed for adults who interact with youth ages 12-18. The information presented will help you: Be aware of some basic signs and symptoms of the most common mental health disorders among youth Recognize potential warning signs exhibited by youth with mental health issues…
Find out more »Coalition on Addictions
This month’s speaker and topic: Brandon Costerison, NCADA: “Advocacy for Public Health” The St. Louis Coalition on Addictions is an NCADA program that brings together individuals concerned about addiction. It provides a forum for networking, for learning and advocacy about the use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs, and for discussion of other addictions. Participation is open to anyone interested in the prevention and treatment of addictions. Lunch is provided free of charge (courtesy of Alkermes, Inc.) A CEU…
Find out more »Youth Mental Health First Aid Training – St. Louis County
Youth Mental Health First Aid is a one-day training that teaches participants how to provide initial help to young people experiencing mental health problems such as depression, anxiety disorders, psychosis and substance use disorders. This program is designed for adults who interact with youth ages 12-18. The information presented will help you: Be aware of some basic signs and symptoms of the most common mental health disorders among youth Recognize potential warning signs exhibited by youth with mental health issues…
Find out more »Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training (SAPST)
SAPST provides an introduction to the fundamentals of substance use prevention based on the current knowledge and practice in the field. The training was developed for individuals new to substance use prevention or early in their prevention career. In addition to the four days of trainings, participants will also be sent a link and need to complete an online course prior to the training. This training is appropriate for: Prevention Professionals Treatment Professionals Coalition Members Social Service Professionals Public Health Professionals…
Find out more »Youth Mental Health First Aid Training – Lincoln County
Youth Mental Health First Aid is a one-day training that teaches participants how to provide initial help to young people experiencing mental health problems such as depression, anxiety disorders, psychosis and substance use disorders. This program is designed for adults who interact with youth ages 12-18. The information presented will help you: Be aware of some basic signs and symptoms of the most common mental health disorders among youth Recognize potential warning signs exhibited by youth with mental health issues…
Find out more »Coalition on Addictions
This month’s speaker and topic: Dr. Alex Ramsey, Washington University: “Genomic Applications for Smoking Cessation and Smoking-related Diseases” The St. Louis Coalition on Addictions is an NCADA program that brings together individuals concerned about addiction. It provides a forum for networking, for learning and advocacy about the use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs, and for discussion of other addictions. Participation is open to anyone interested in the prevention and treatment of addictions. Lunch is provided free of charge…
Find out more »Trauma & Substance Use Awareness Training for Justice Professionals – Kansas City
The goal of this program is to provide law enforcement (with an emphasis on interviewers and interrogators), attorneys, and guardians ad litem with the necessary education and tools to understand and successfully communicate with children while minimizing trauma. This event is free, however, registration is required. Registration: This program is funded by the Missouri Task Force on Children’s Justice.
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