RADIAS Health is committed to training Mental Health Professionals in evidence based practices surrounding mental illness and substance use disorders as well as other topics which teach our employees to effectively work with clients in the community. Topics for training include Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Therapy, Interactive Effects of Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, and many other topics.
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These Trainings are free for RADIAS Health Employees. If you are not an employee of RADIAS Health – please click here and use these forms to register for the trainings.
Events in September–November 2023
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Illness Management & Recovery: How to Make A Binder with 11 Chapters Come Alive
Illness Management & Recovery: How to Make A Binder with 11 Chapters Come Alive
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September 7, 2023Click Here to Register for this training.
Trainer: Rob Lynett, MA, LPCC.
Length: 4.0 training hours
Illness Management and Recovery (IMR) is an evidence-based practice (EBP) designed to help people diagnosed with mental illness learn new skills and knowledge to help manage their symptoms and stressors. You've likely heard people talking about it, or seen the big binder in your office. It's possible you've even looked into the binder and thought "Geez, there's a lot of good stuff in here, but no way is Joe working on this binder with me. It looks boring!" Come to this training, then - we'll explore the wonderful, 11 chapter world of IMR and we'll learn how to make the material come alive for your clients!
Objectives:
- Participants will learn to assist clients in defining and setting recovery goals, understand how to help clients learn and practice skills, and how to structure sessions with clients
- Participants will have a basic understanding of how to apply this practice in groups
- Participants will receive a review of the IMR Modules
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Civil Commitment Court
Civil Commitment Court
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September 12, 2023Click Here to Register for this training.
Trainer: Julie Duncan MA, LP & Kellie Geisler, MA, LPCC
Length: 3 Training Hours
This training will provide an overview of the civil commitment process with a focus on the case manager's role. We will review the steps leading up to commitment, the types of petitions, and what happens after someone is civilly committed. We will explain reporting requirements and revocations.
Objectives:
- Learn steps to commitment process
- Understand criteria for commitment and revocation
- Understand types of petitions and orders
- Learn reporting requirements and how to accurately prepare for the court
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Motivational Interviewing - Day 1
Motivational Interviewing - Day 1
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September 19, 2023Click Here to Register for this training.
Trainers: Fran Lesicko, MA, LP
Length: Length: 13 hours (4 half days)
This training allows participants to learn and practice the evidence based practice of motivational interviewing.
1. Participants will be able to describe the following motivational strategies and techniques: Reflection, Affirmation, Summary, and Open-ended Questions.
2. Participants will learn how to identify, elicit and respond to Change Talk
3. Participants will learn effective ways to provide information.Virtual LocationMental Illness 101Mental Illness 101
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September 19, 2023Click Here to Register for this training.
Trainer: Ben Blanchette
Length: 3.0 training hours
This course will give participants an overview of diagnoses most commonly seen in working with individuals who get services from RADIAS Health. Participants will be able to describe the diagnosis system and will be able to identify symptoms of mental illness. If you are new to the field, or want a refresher on things you may have forgotten in college or grad school, this course if for you!
- Participants will learn about mental health diagnoses and symptoms as presented in DSM 5
- Participants will reflect on the stigma of mental illness and its interplay for people we serve
- Participants will discuss mental illness in the framework of cultural, social, political and racial perspectives
- Participants will work on maintaining empathy for the people we serve in order to reduce stress and compassion fatigue
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Motivational Interviewing - Day 2
Motivational Interviewing - Day 2
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September 20, 2023Click Here to Register for this training.
Trainers: Fran Lesicko, MA, LP
Length: Length: 13 hours (4 half days)
This training allows participants to learn and practice the evidence based practice of motivational interviewing.
1. Participants will be able to describe the following motivational strategies and techniques: Reflection, Affirmation, Summary, and Open-ended Questions.
2. Participants will learn how to identify, elicit and respond to Change Talk
3. Participants will learn effective ways to provide information.Virtual LocationSuicide Risk Assessment and InterventionSuicide Risk Assessment and Intervention
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September 20, 2023Click Here to Register for this training.
Presenter: Patty Lauer-Roberts
Length: 4 Training Hours
This half-day training will focus on learning suicide assessment and intervention skills. We will review the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale [CSSRS] that are located in our forms in Credible for all RADIAS Health Programs. We will learn how to administer the assessment while seeing clients in all settings. This training will eliminate assumptions that these forms are difficult to administer and use with clients. This training will also help with expanding your knowledge about the risks for suicide, assessing a client's suicidal behavior and ideation, and how to intervene. We will learn and practice safety planning.
Training objectives:
- Develop wider knowledge of factors involved with suicide
- Broaden one's experience with the Credible forms
- Increase knowledge with assessing suicidal behavior
- Expand skill set with crisis planning and assessment
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Motivational Interviewing - Day 3
Motivational Interviewing - Day 3
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September 26, 2023Click Here to Register for this training.
Trainers: Fran Lesicko, MA, LP
Length: Length: 13 hours (4 half days)
This training allows participants to learn and practice the evidence based practice of motivational interviewing.
1. Participants will be able to describe the following motivational strategies and techniques: Reflection, Affirmation, Summary, and Open-ended Questions.
2. Participants will learn how to identify, elicit and respond to Change Talk
3. Participants will learn effective ways to provide information.Virtual Location -
Motivational Interviewing - Day 4
Motivational Interviewing - Day 4
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September 27, 2023Click Here to Register for this training.
Trainers: Fran Lesicko, MA, LP
Length: Length: 13 hours (4 half days)
This training allows participants to learn and practice the evidence based practice of motivational interviewing.
1. Participants will be able to describe the following motivational strategies and techniques: Reflection, Affirmation, Summary, and Open-ended Questions.
2. Participants will learn how to identify, elicit and respond to Change Talk
3. Participants will learn effective ways to provide information.Virtual Location -
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 101: So… what exactly is this "CBT?" - Day 1
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 101: So… what exactly is this "CBT?" - Day 1
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October 3, 2023Click Here to Register for this training.
Trainer: Rob Lynett, MA, LPCC.
Length: 8 training hours (two 4 hour days)
Let's face it - everybody has heard of this thing called "CBT." Now is your chance to learn about what it actually is and ask the questions you were afraid to ask. Trust us, you're not the only one only pretending to know what the "cognitive loop" or "cognitive restructuring" is - this training will be open to all questions!
Objectives:
- Participants will learn how the cognitive loop and how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are related to one another.
- Participants will have an understanding of the role of CBT in treating Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders.
- Participants will be able to describe core concepts and how to apply CBT principles in their work, including how to form a basic CBT case conceptualization.
- Participants will have an understanding of cognitive restructuring and the ABC framework.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 101: So… what exactly is this "CBT?" - Day 2
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 101: So… what exactly is this "CBT?" - Day 2
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October 4, 2023Click Here to Register for this training.
Trainer: Rob Lynett, MA, LPCC.
Length: 8 training hours (two 4 hour days)
Let's face it - everybody has heard of this thing called "CBT." Now is your chance to learn about what it actually is and ask the questions you were afraid to ask. Trust us, you're not the only one only pretending to know what the "cognitive loop" or "cognitive restructuring" is - this training will be open to all questions!
Objectives:
- Participants will learn how the cognitive loop and how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are related to one another.
- Participants will have an understanding of the role of CBT in treating Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders.
- Participants will be able to describe core concepts and how to apply CBT principles in their work, including how to form a basic CBT case conceptualization.
- Participants will have an understanding of cognitive restructuring and the ABC framework.
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Managing the Cost of Caring and Keeping Your Compassion
Managing the Cost of Caring and Keeping Your Compassion
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October 5, 2023Click Here to Register for this training.
Trainer: Julie Duncan, MA, LP Associate Director of Clinical Services
Length: 3 Training Hours
Training participants will explore the concepts of both compassion fatigue and compassion satisfaction. We will learn how recognize signs and symptoms, and do our own assessment. Participants will leave the training with their own self-care plan.
Objectives:
- Define compassion fatigue and burnout
- Define compassion satisfaction
- Review contributing factors and symptoms
- Self-assessment - Professional Quality of Life
- Develop a self-care plan
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Trauma Informed Care - Day 1
Trauma Informed Care - Day 1
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October 10, 2023Click Here to Register for this training.
Trainers: Alyssa Conducy, LICSW and Julie Duncan, MA, LP Associate Directors of Clinical Services
Length: 6.5 Training hours (two 3 hour days)
This course will provide participants with an overview of trauma including the impact on the brain, body, and lives of the individuals who experience it. We will discuss the prevalence of trauma and common trauma responses. We will review characteristics of trauma informed providers the principles of trauma informed care. This training includes practice techniques for use with individuals you serve.
Objectives:
• Have an understanding of trauma and trauma reactions
• Have the ability to identify and implement trauma informed service delivery strategies.Click Here to Register for this training.
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Trauma Informed Care - Day 2
Trauma Informed Care - Day 2
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October 12, 2023Click Here to Register for this training.
Trainers: Alyssa Conducy, LICSW and Julie Duncan, MA, LP Associate Directors of Clinical Services
Length: 6.5 Training hours (two 3 hour days)
This course will provide participants with an overview of trauma including the impact on the brain, body, and lives of the individuals who experience it. We will discuss the prevalence of trauma and common trauma responses. We will review characteristics of trauma informed providers the principles of trauma informed care. This training includes practice techniques for use with individuals you serve.
Objectives:
• Have an understanding of trauma and trauma reactions
• Have the ability to identify and implement trauma informed service delivery strategies.Click Here to Register for this training.
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Working with the LGBTQ Community: A Review and Discussion of Relevant Issues
Working with the LGBTQ Community: A Review and Discussion of Relevant Issues
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October 13, 2023Click Here to Register for this training.
Trainers: Elizabeth Theodora, MSW, LICSW and Len Amundson
Length: 4.0 Training Hours
Objectives:
- Participants will increase their understanding of the definitions related to the LGBTQ+ community
- Participants will review terminology pertaining to sex, gender identity, gender expression, gender role, and orientation - and the impacts on the lives of people who identify as LGBTQ+
- Participants will become familiar with historical events pertaining to mental health, historical criminalization, social rights movements, and civil rights within the U.S.
- Participants will gain understanding of current events
- Participants will review common barrier and corresponding interventions pertaining to social, medical and systemic factors
- Participants will become familiar with some of the health care services in the LGBTQ+ community
- Participants are encouraged to explore their own biases related to this subject
- Participants are encouraged to consider their role as an ally or as a member of the LGBTQ+ community and their work with individuals served
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Introduction to Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills - Day 1
Introduction to Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills - Day 1
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October 17, 2023Click Here to Register for this training.
Trainers: Laura Lynett, LPCC, Therapist; Brooke Schultz, LICSW Associate Director of Clinical Services
Length: 6 training hours (two 3 hour days)
Objectives:
- Participants will have a better understanding of Borderline Personality Disorder, and will be able to outline the philosophy and foundation of DBT.
- Participants will learn and practice validation strategies to assist people who experience significant dysregulation.
- This course will provide a basic understanding of Borderline Personality Disorder. It will outline the philosophy and foundation of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and highlight the skills and practice relevant to the participants’ practice. Participants will work together to determine validation strategies and practice/role play them.
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Introduction to Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills - Day 2
Introduction to Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills - Day 2
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October 18, 2023Click Here to Register for this training.
Trainers: Laura Lynett, LPCC, Therapist; Brooke Schultz, LICSW Associate Director of Clinical Services
Length: 6 training hours (two 3 hour days)
Objectives:
- Participants will have a better understanding of Borderline Personality Disorder, and will be able to outline the philosophy and foundation of DBT.
- Participants will learn and practice validation strategies to assist people who experience significant dysregulation.
- This course will provide a basic understanding of Borderline Personality Disorder. It will outline the philosophy and foundation of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and highlight the skills and practice relevant to the participants’ practice. Participants will work together to determine validation strategies and practice/role play them.
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Micro-Aggressions
Micro-Aggressions
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October 20, 2023Click Here to Register for this training.
Trainer: Amineh Safi
Length: 3 training hours
Description : Navigating MicroAggressions Training
What is it? An opportunity to learn how microaggressions impact individuals and the workplaces so we can foster a more respectful and inclusive environment.
What will you learn?
- How to define and describe microaggressions
- Understand how microaggressions impact individuals and work environments
- Learn strategies for responding to and intervening in microaggressions
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Applied DBT Skills
Applied DBT Skills
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November 7, 2023Click Here to Register for this training.
Trainer: Laura Lynett, LPCC, DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician
Length: 3.5 training hours
This course will highlight several of the skills taught in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. We will follow a fictional client throughout the training and participant will discuss ways this client can utilize the skills discussed. It is recommended that participants take the "Introduction to Borderline Personality Disorder and DBT" training or have a basic understanding of Borderline Personality Disorder and DBT prior to taking this training.
Objectives:
Participants will be able to name the skills training modules used in DBT
Participants will have a basic understanding of the types of skills taught in DBT
Participants will be able to provide basic coaching around skill use
Participants will be able to practice skill use and coaching during the training
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Person-Centered Thinking, Planning and Client Rights: Whose Goal is it, Anyway?
Person-Centered Thinking, Planning and Client Rights: Whose Goal is it, Anyway?
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November 8, 2023Click Here to Register for this training.
Trainer: Brooke Schultz, LICSW Associate Director of Clinical Services
Length: 3.0 training hours
The concept of Person-Centered Care is integral to how RADIAS approaches work we do with people we serve. This training provides a broad overview of the Person-Centered Approach in supporting persons served.
Participants will be able to:
- Understand the context of person-centered care in Minnesota's systems
- Be aware of examples of person-centered language (as well as language to avoid)
- Practice using several tools to provide a person-centered approach
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Crisis Intervention and De-escalation: Being Effective while Keeping Yourself Safe
Crisis Intervention and De-escalation: Being Effective while Keeping Yourself Safe
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November 9, 2023Click Here to Register for this training.
Trainers: ; Jessica Metkowski-Gulden, LPCC, ACT Manager, Kelsey Gries, F-ACT Practitioner
Length: 4 hours
This training will provide an overview of crisis prevention, intervention, and de-escalation strategies through early intervention and nonphysical methods for preventing and managing individuals experiencing a crisis. The course will include discussion of: the crisis development model, staff's attitudes and approaches, non-verbal communication, verbal intervention, precipitating factors of a crisis, importance of developing rapport and knowing clients' history, environmental assessment, rational detachment, and follow up after a crisis. Staff will also learn personal safety techniques in the event a strike or grab occurs during a crisis situation. A post-test will be given to all participants at the end of this training.
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Treating Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorder Together: What You Need to Know (IDDT) - Part 1
Treating Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorder Together: What You Need to Know (IDDT) - Part 1
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November 14, 2023Click Here to Register for this training.
Trainers: Brooke Schultz, LICSW Associate Director of Clinical Services
Kellie Geisler, LPCC, TCM Manager
Length: 10.5 hours (three ½ days)
This is a three-day training. Participants can take one or all days of the training, however, we highly encourage staff to attend all three days to get the best amount of knowledge and experience out of this training. You will receive information about illicit substances, their impact on the brain when a person also has a mental illness, and how to intervene during the stages of change. Instructors use a variety of large and small group exercises during all days of this training.
Objectives:
- Participants will be able to identify various illicit substances and prescription medications that are commonly misused
- Participants will become aware of assessment tools and clinical criteria to identify substance use disorders
- Participants will be able to list various harm reduction strategies
- Participants will be able to identify how mental illness and substance use disorders are inter-related and will receive basic information about brain chemistry as it relates to substance use disorders.
- Participants will be able to identify stages of change and stages of treatment
- Participants will review and identify appropriate interventions for each stage of change
- Participants will become familiar with basic concepts of Motivational Interviewing
- Participants will have the opportunity to create a treatment plan based on diagnostic information and scenarios.
Virtual LocationEthicsEthics
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November 14, 2023Click Here to Register for this training.
Trainers: Matthew Kustritz, LICSW Mental Health Therapist, Community Foundations
Length: 3 training hours
This course will review the key aspects of ethical standards for various Minnesota mental health professionals as well as the agency ethics policy. It will also address various aspects of ethics in the Internet age, including issues raised by various forms of social media. Participants will be presented with a range of situations which raise ethical issues or present dilemmas, and will discuss how standards may be applied. Attention will be given to situations with competing ethical values.
Objectives:
- Participants will examine their own values in relation to agency and professional ethics.
- Participants will have a framework for exploring ethics within the context of social evolution.
- Participants will articulate strategies for examining and making ethical decisions.
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Treating Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorder Together: What You Need to Know (IDDT) - Part 2
Treating Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorder Together: What You Need to Know (IDDT) - Part 2
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November 15, 2023Click Here to Register for this training.
Trainers: Brooke Schultz, LICSW Associate Director of Clinical Services
Kellie Geisler, LPCC, TCM Manager
Length: 10.5 hours (three ½ days)
This is a three-day training. Participants can take one or all days of the training, however, we highly encourage staff to attend all three days to get the best amount of knowledge and experience out of this training. You will receive information about illicit substances, their impact on the brain when a person also has a mental illness, and how to intervene during the stages of change. Instructors use a variety of large and small group exercises during all days of this training.
Objectives:
- Participants will be able to identify various illicit substances and prescription medications that are commonly misused
- Participants will become aware of assessment tools and clinical criteria to identify substance use disorders
- Participants will be able to list various harm reduction strategies
- Participants will be able to identify how mental illness and substance use disorders are inter-related and will receive basic information about brain chemistry as it relates to substance use disorders.
- Participants will be able to identify stages of change and stages of treatment
- Participants will review and identify appropriate interventions for each stage of change
- Participants will become familiar with basic concepts of Motivational Interviewing
- Participants will have the opportunity to create a treatment plan based on diagnostic information and scenarios.
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Treating Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorder Together: What You Need to Know (IDDT) - Part 3
Treating Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorder Together: What You Need to Know (IDDT) - Part 3
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November 16, 2023Click Here to Register for this training.
Trainers: Brooke Schultz, LICSW Associate Director of Clinical Services
Kellie Geisler, LPCC, TCM Manager
Length: 10.5 hours (three ½ days)
This is a three-day training. Participants can take one or all days of the training, however, we highly encourage staff to attend all three days to get the best amount of knowledge and experience out of this training. You will receive information about illicit substances, their impact on the brain when a person also has a mental illness, and how to intervene during the stages of change. Instructors use a variety of large and small group exercises during all days of this training.
Objectives:
- Participants will be able to identify various illicit substances and prescription medications that are commonly misused
- Participants will become aware of assessment tools and clinical criteria to identify substance use disorders
- Participants will be able to list various harm reduction strategies
- Participants will be able to identify how mental illness and substance use disorders are inter-related and will receive basic information about brain chemistry as it relates to substance use disorders.
- Participants will be able to identify stages of change and stages of treatment
- Participants will review and identify appropriate interventions for each stage of change
- Participants will become familiar with basic concepts of Motivational Interviewing
- Participants will have the opportunity to create a treatment plan based on diagnostic information and scenarios.
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