Events

Helping Clients Maintain Recovery During Traumatic Catastrophes and Pandemics

Traumatic crisis such as September 11th, natural disasters such as Hurricane Katrina and pandemics like COVID-19 can exacerbate traumatic stress symptoms, increase isolation and increase the risk of relapse and psychiatric decompensation for clients with mental Illness, substance use disorders and Co-occurring Disorders. Topics covered in this webinar includes: the relationship between catastrophes, traumatic stress…
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$75

Real World Strategies for Difficult Situations

Working with challenging clients is always a reality in the mental health field. This interactive training will give mental health professionals an opportunity to discuss best practices and approaches for getting to the root of challenging client behaviors. Participants will also consider how to address them with compassion and empathy. The training will also discuss…
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$69

Motivational Interviewing

At the heart of effective therapeutic approaches with clients is the awareness of what motivates a client to change. This entails surfacing what is most meaningful for the client and providing effective resources. It is critical that the client claims ownership of the treatment plan. In this workshop, we will explore and discuss holistic approaches…
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$69

How to Become a Better Grant Writer

Grant writing is a competitive endeavor, and many agencies approach the task poorly prepared. Dean Klinkenberg has been involved in dozens of grant cycles as both an applicant and a reviewer. In this program, he will give an overview of the federal agencies and private foundations that regularly offer funding and describe how to evaluate…
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$69

Medical Marijuana: Weeding Through the Buzz

A comprehensive overview of the current status of Missouri’s medical marijuana program, including the attendant regulatory and compliance challenges. medical marijuana regulatory and compliance challenges, together with clinical implications. The presentation will also explore lessons learned from other states, as well as the intersection between the legalization of marijuana and current social justice issues. LECTURE…
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$69

A New Look at the Risks of Cannabis: What We Know and Don’t Know

Jodi Gilman, PhD Dr. Jodi Gilman is an Associate Professor in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and the Director of Neuroscience at the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Addiction Medicine. She received her BS from Tufts University in 2004, and her PhD in Neuroscience from Brown University in 2008, where she participated in the Graduate…
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$69