Find opportunities to learn more about trauma-informed care
April 2025
Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and virtual/online.
April 1st
9 am - 12:15 pm
Let’s Plan It! Strategic Prevention Framework for Beginners
The Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) is the main prevention planning tool developed by the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Whether you are involved with direct services, coalition work, or community-wide prevention interventions, the SPF can be helpful in planning and organizing prevention strategies. Understanding how to implement the SPF can improve services as well as inform best practices in prevention.
April 1st
9 am - 12:15 pm
Strengthening a Person’s Own Motivation and Commitment to Change
The ability to recognize change talk is essential is assisting a person to explore their reasons for why they would want to engage in behavior change. Evoking is the process where the person’s own motivation for change is identified and developed. The ability to strengthen a person’s change talk is essential to establishing their commitment to change.
April 1st
10am - 12:15pm
Integrating Trauma-Informed Approaches into Prevention Services
Most of us, if not all, have experienced trauma in some form. This training will provide prevention professionals with the tools needed to mitigate potentially traumatic messaging or projects as they build strategies for community change. Participants will receive an introduction to trauma informed approaches and feel empowered to use this knowledge in the work they do in their communities and beyond.
April 2nd
9am - 11am
Foundations of Severe and Persistent Mental Health Disorders
Severe and persistent mental illnesses (SPMI) are a group of mental health disorders that can have significant impact on a person’s life. These disorders can substantially interfere with major activities of daily living. This impact can be present in their family relations, learning and development, work and social integration. Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is a widely researched service delivery model for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness (and co-occurring substance abuse) who experience consistent, severe symptoms and who benefit from regular, intensive treatment from a multidisciplinary team of trained mental health professionals.
April 2nd
9am - 12:15 pm
Right or Wrong? The Ethics of Harm Reduction
The United States has historically utilized abstinence-based approaches to treating substance use, which can make the adoption of harm reduction interventions feel counterintuitive when working with individuals whose goals do not align with complete abstinence. Despite having a strong evidence base, there remains hesitancy, discomfort, even dismissal of the use of harm reduction interventions in substance use treatment. But why? This workshop will specifically explore the intersection of ethics and harm reduction and challenge participants to explore their own values and beliefs when working with individuals who use substances. This workshop will explore the various events in history that have contributed to the stigmatization of individuals who use substances and will encourage participants to explore their own biases and beliefs. Participants will come to understand the difference between morals, values and ethics as they apply to harm reduction.
April 3rd
9:30am - 4pm - In-person Event - Columbus OH Statehouse
Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence (OAESV)’s 13th Annual Advocacy Day will be held in person at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio on April 3rd, 2025. This is an amazing opportunity to build community, take action, and communicate directly with lawmakers to elevate the voices of survivors and sexual violence prevention.
April 3rd
9am - 3pm - In person Event, Columbus OH
Cultivating Compassion: Building a Comprehensive Grief-Responsive Community
$30. CoHatch Polaris, Columbus OH
Creating a grief-responsive community - a community where everyone has a basic understanding of grief and its impact on individuals and the broader community - doesn’t require everyone to be an expert in grief; rather, it means equipping community members with the knowledge and tools to recognize and support those who are grieving. By spreading grief education and fostering empathy, we empower individuals to make meaningful connections and provide support in everyday interactions. Whether you’re a hairdresser, a friend, or a neighbor, you can play an essential role in offering comfort and care to those who are mourning.
April 4th
12PM - 12:45PM
SETICC BOOK CLUB!!
Join us for a virtual book club as we discuss Calling In: How to Start Making Change with Those You'd Rather Cancel by Loretta Ross. Calling In is at once a handbook, a manifesto, and a memoir. With stories from five remarkable decades in activism, Loretta vividly illustrates why calling people in—inviting them into conversation instead of conflict by focusing on your shared values over a desire for punishment—is the more strategic choice if you want to make real change. And she shows you how to do so, whether in the workplace, on a college campus, or in your living room. Anyone can learn to use this framework to transform frustrating and divisive conflicts that stand in the way of real connection with the people in your life.
April 4th
12pm - 2pm
Foundations of Trauma Informed Care - Key Concepts and Core Principles
A history of trauma is extremely common in individuals presenting for mental health and/or substance use disorders treatment. Attention to trauma issues occurs on a continuum ranging from trauma-informed to trauma-sensitive to trauma-integrated. A trauma-informed approach seeks to raise awareness about trauma among all behavioral health caregivers. A trauma-sensitive approach promotes screening and treatment methods that take past trauma into account without re-traumatizing the client and fully integrates trauma issues into all aspects of care delivery especially through the use of specific models used to treat trauma. This training will review key concepts and core principles of trauma-informed care and trauma-sensitive care and will explore how individuals can integrate these principles into their own approaches as Behavioral Health Providers, Programs, Agencies, and related Systems of Care. This workshop will address the issue of trauma as it affects individual clients, clinicians, and systems of care.
April 4th
12pm - 2pm
Professional boundaries set the parameters of effective and appropriate interaction between professionals and the people they serve. Boundaries protect clients and patients as well as providers. This interactive course will discuss professionalism and ethics, dual relationships, and how to build a safe working environment.
April 4th
12pm - 2pm
Foundations of Person Centered & Recovery Oriented Treatment Planning
Person-driven care is a cornerstone of behavioral healthcare reform. Historically, behavioral healthcare services for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and/or co-occurring substance use disorders have been rooted in traditional practitioner-driven approaches. It is common for organizations and practitioners to struggle, as they attempt to navigate changing philosophies and clinical practices consistent with person-driven care. This workshop will contrast a traditional practitioner-driven approach with a more contemporary person-driven approach to care. Key aspects of a person-driven approach including assessment with shared-decision making as the foundation of recovery planning will be explored.
April 9th
12pm - 1:15pm
How the Americans with Disabilities Act Applies to Addiction and Recovery - Webinar
Thirty-five years after the passage of the ADA, thousands of people in recovery are unaware of their civil rights under the law. The part of the ADA that addresses Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is the most underutilized piece of the law. Knowing one’s rights can have a transformative effect on how we live, treat and care for one another in this country. The ADA is a guiding force in combating discrimination often misidentified as stigma for people with AUD and SUD. Learn about protections under the law through illustrative scenarios.
April 9th, every Wednesday through 21 May 2025
12pm - 1:30 pm
Integrating a Trauma-Informed Approach in Behavioral Health Settings
Over the past 20 years, a growing understanding of the pervasive and harmful impact of traumatic events on individuals, families, and communities has led to the emergence of research on the effects of trauma and treatment strategies to address mental health and substance use disorders. According to SAMSHA, trauma is a widespread, harmful, and costly public health problem, occurring because of violence, abuse, neglect, loss, disaster, war, and other emotionally harmful experiences. While many people who experience a traumatic event do not have lasting negative effects, others experience more difficulty with traumatic stress reactions. When it comes to trauma, there are no boundaries regarding age, gender, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, geography, or sexual orientation.
This online learning series will increase the skill level of behavioral health professionals to define and recognize trauma in individuals. Helping individuals affected by trauma to manage their symptoms using a strength-based approach minimizes re-traumatization and enhances practitioners’ ability to provide trauma-informed support.
April 9th
1pm - 4:15pm
Prevention Program Planning: How Logic Models Can Help!
The planning process is an essential part of any prevention program’s success. In fact, ineffective program planning – or a complete lack of planning – can eliminate an organization’s ability to provide high quality services, reach measurable outcomes, and ultimately, know whether or not their program is having a benefit to its recipients. Logic models are one tool in the prevention professional’s toolbox for program planning. However, many prevention professionals are confused by logic model terminology and the overall logic model framework, and different logic models utilize contradicting terminology, adding unnecessary confusion. This session demystifies logic models by clarifying logic model terminology, the appropriate use of logic models, and how to utilize logic models to give prevention professionals a means for evaluating programmatic effectiveness.
April 9th
3pm - 4:30pm
Advocacy Skills for Underserved Communities
Counselors entering behavioral health often report feeling unprepared for their day-to-day work. Community treatment programs and behavioral health centers have come to accept that the technical skills of "how to be a counselor" in today’s environment are the training responsibility of the hiring organization. As the Affordable Care Act expansion continues, more underserved communities with higher acuity and fewer resources are filling caseloads, and their needs continue to go unmet because the counseling workforce has not been trained on how to advocate properly for patients who qualify for more services than they are receiving. There’s a need for advanced training on advocacy skills for underserved communities to help curb the gap in care delivery matched with identified needs. In this presentation, participants will learn the importance of advocacy skills and how to adjust caseload management expectations to support the unmet needs of underserved communities.
April 10th
10AM - 11AM
Building Bridges: How Connection and Community Foster Resilience
The Appalachian Children Coalition invites us to join them for "Growing Resilient Kids", a free virtual Coffee & Conversations series focused on helping children build resilience. These engaging sessions will provide practical strategies for caregivers, educators, and professionals supporting youth.
April 10th
Noon - 1pm
Love Thy Self: Boundaries, Assertiveness, and Self Care Practices (Child Abuse Prevention Month free lunch and learn webinar)
delve into the importance of setting boundaries, practicing assertiveness, and incorporating self-care into your daily routine. Learn practical tips and strategies to boost your self-love and well-being. This event is your opportunity to prioritize yourself and cultivate a healthier relationship with yourself. Let's embark on this journey together! 1 hour of continuing education credit has been approved for social work and counseling.
April 10th
1pm-4:15pm
Conflict Management: How to Handle Tough Workplace Situations with Finesse!
Passion and conflict often go hand in hand. Although having a heartfelt passion for a prevention organization’s mission is often the selling point that entices people to look for paid and volunteer positions, it is not surprising that this passion leaves few workplaces without conflict. Effective conflict management can give you the knowledge and tools to resolve conflict, thereby creating positive and productive outcomes. Tips for properly managing conflict in the workplace will also help you with identifying different types of employees as well as the art of creating harmonious teams.
11 April 11th
11:30am -12:30pm
Ask, Listen, Learn: Empowering Kids to Say “NO”
Ask, Listen, Learn: Kids and Alcohol Don’t Mix is Responsibility.org’s free interactive educational underage drinking prevention program for kids ages 9-13 and their parents and educators. This session will discuss the need for prevention efforts at the elementary and middle school levels and how coalitions can utilize Ask, Listen, Learn’s free underage drinking and underage cannabis use prevention resources in their efforts with parents and in schools.
April 15th
10am - 2 pm - In-person event, Columbus OH
A Seat at the Table: Advocacy and Prevention Networking
Join us for A Seat at the Table: Advocacy & Prevention Networking! This event provides a valuable opportunity for preventionists and state elected officials, along with their staff, to connect, exchange insights, and hear from inspiring speakers on shaping policies that strengthen community health and well-being.
April 12th
10:30am - Noon
Introduction to the Science of Hope
This virtual session will be presented by Sara Stockwell of Battelle for Kids to share more about how hope is more than a feeling, but rather a way of thinking that can be learned, measured, and increased. This session will serve as an introduction to the Science of Hope and how others can be part of a movement to increase hope personally and within schools and communities across the region. Cultures fueled by high levels of hope pave the way for increased resilience and well-being, even in difficult situations, and might be of interest for your members. interested virtual attendees can register via RSVP@ffao.org or by calling 740.753.1111.
April 15th
10am - 12:15pm
Ethical Decision-Making for the Prevention Professional
This course is a unique opportunity for those who have already completed the Prevention Ethics Basics course and are hungry for more knowledge. In this workshop, prevention professionals will delve deeper into the code of ethics and actively participate in group sessions, offering a hands-on learning experience to practice ethical decision-making in real prevention dilemmas.
April 16th
9am - 3:30pm - In-person event, Athens OH
Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT)
Historically, substance use treatment providers often conveyed to concerned friends and family members a sense of helplessness, suggesting minimal or no action could be taken to assist their loved one's entry into treatment or reduce their substance use. This left many concerned significant others (CSOs) feeling powerless, with their loved one's substance use adversely affecting their own wellness and mental health. This training aims to provide participants with insight into these historical responses and present an alternative approach through the Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) model.
April 16th
2pm - 4:45pm
Is the OCPC Credential Right for You? Exploring the Path to Advanced Certification
This training is designed for prevention professionals considering the Ohio Certified Prevention Consultant (OCPC) credential. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the OCPC requirements, the challenges, considerations, and benefits of advanced certification, as well as the steps to achieve this designation. Whether you're looking to advance your career, expand your impact, or mentor the next generation of prevention specialists, this session will help you determine if the OCPC credential aligns with your professional goals.
April 17th
9am - 11am
AI for Prevention Professionals
See the amazing, the good, the bad, and the confusing nature of AI.
April 17th
11AM - 12:30PM
This workshop focuses on the science of hope and resilience. We believe that hope is an essential component to building resilience. Hope is so much more than “just a wish” - hope is a mindset, an action. Hope can be taught/learned and can become a resilience super-power! Our workshop covers the evidence-based research and science that leads to finding hope and building resilience as well as how to model hope and resilience for our families, clients and colleagues. We share strategies on setting realistic expectations, creating SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-sensitive) goals, and empowering our clients’, colleagues’ and our own motivation. All this leads to greater personal growth and well-being.
April 18th
10am - 12:15pm
Strategies for Recruiting and Engaging Community Coalition Members
Building and sustaining an effective community coalition requires strategic recruitment and engagement efforts. This training session best suited for beginner prevention professionals will equip participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to strengthen their coalitions by identifying the right members, creating comprehensive recruitment plans, and implementing effective engagement strategies. Through practical exercises and collaborative discussions, participants will gain the skills needed to expand and energize their coalition.
April 21st
1pm - 3pm
Foundations of Person Centered and Recovery Oriented Treatment Planning
Person-driven care is a cornerstone of behavioral healthcare reform. Historically, behavioral healthcare services for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and/or co-occurring substance use disorders have been rooted in traditional practitioner-driven approaches. It is common for organizations and practitioners to struggle, as they attempt to navigate changing philosophies and clinical practices consistent with person-driven care. This workshop will contrast a traditional practitioner-driven approach with a more contemporary person-driven approach to care. Key aspects of a person-driven approach including assessment with shared-decision making as the foundation of recovery planning will be explored.
April 22nd
1pm - 4:15pm
Building a Thriving Workplace: Cultivating a Healthy Organizational Culture
A healthy organizational culture is the foundation of a thriving, successful workplace. This training is designed to guide leaders and team members through the essential components of creating and sustaining a positive, productive environment where employees feel valued, engaged, and empowered. Participants will learn the key elements that contribute to a healthy organizational culture, including leadership practices, communication strategies, employee well-being, and the alignment of organizational values with daily actions. This training is perfect for those who want to create a vibrant, healthy workplace that motivates and inspires employees to perform at their best.
April 23rd
9am - 11:30am
Classroom Management for Prevention Professionals
This course dives into ways that prevention programming can implement meaningful classroom management tools. The course discusses causes of classroom discussions, establishing procedures in a classroom, preventing classroom disruptions, and how to respond to these disruptions when they occur. Participants will leave with new tools in their classroom management toolbox, ready to implement in a classroom.
April 23rd
9am - 12:15pm
Collaboration in Action: An Introduction to Integrated Care
To address the complexity and interconnectedness of mental health, substance use and physical health concerns, integrated care models have been increasingly adopted and implemented across healthcare systems. Through collaboration, personalized care and increased accessibility, providers can improve the quality of life for those receiving services. The adoption of integrated care practices has resulted in notable improvements in health outcomes, patient satisfaction, and engagement. Furthermore, it has strengthened care coordination, promoted cost efficiency, expanded access to care, reduced health disparities, and facilitated better management of chronic conditions. This training will focus on integrated care in behavioral health, equipping participants with the knowledge and skills to implement holistic, person-centered care. Participants will explore the core components of integrated care, emphasizing the importance of addressing physical and behavioral health needs.
April 23rd
11:30am - 1pm
Co-occurring Substance Use Disorders and PTSD - Webinar
Substance use disorder (SUD) is often comorbid with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In this lecture, we will discuss why these two disorders often co-occur and how those who have both differ from those who have either SUD or PTSD in terms of their physical and mental health and treatment outcomes. We will review research on how to effectively treat those who have both SUD and PTSD. The majority of this part of the lecture will be on clinical strategies to use when treating clients who have SUD and PTSD, including treatment planning, engagement strategies, and monitoring outcomes. Free web-based consumer-oriented and clinician resources for treating PTSD and PTSD co-occurring with SUD developed by the National Center for PTSD will be shared. This lecture is intended for clinicians who treat SUD who want to learn more about how PTSD interacts with SUD and best practices for treating patients with both.
April 23rd
12pm - 1pm
Women who use drugs are at disproportionate risk of exposure to HIV and HCV, inadequate healthcare access, and interpersonal violence. While harm reduction practices are shown to improve outcomes associated with substance use, women experience unique barriers to accessing these services, including overlapping forms of stigma, fears of criminal-legal involvement, gender-based violence, and limited gender-responsive programming. Providers and organizations who work with women who use drugs should develop methods for bridging gaps in care based on the latest evidence. This talk will explore the current landscape of care for women who use drugs and equip providers with strategies to combat stigma and meet the healthcare needs of this community.
April 23rd
1pm - 4:15pm
Emotional Intelligence: Create a Culture of Social and Emotional Wellness!
Prevention organizations have a variety of challenges when it comes to leadership development and management. Considering that – in our field – we often have highly limited financial and personnel resources, these challenges are not surprising. These factors become even more problematic with the growing need for efficiency and effectiveness, all while trying to wear multiple hats. Effectively overcoming these challenges can make the difference between having the ability to build essential working relationships (both internal and external to your organization) that will make your prevention program skyrocket or continuing to experience nonstop struggles when working with others. Emotional intelligence is one (vital!) way to effectively overcome these challenges! EI will give you the foundation and guidance to help you interact, communicate, and collaborate successfully with all types of people, partners, and collaborators. It will also provide you with the highly needed skills on the job to realize effective relationships and teams.
April 24th
10AM - 11AM
Teaching Kids to Solve Problems and Navigate Stress
The Appalachian Children Coalition invites us to join them for "Growing Resilient Kids", a free virtual Coffee & Conversations series focused on helping children build resilience. These engaging sessions will provide practical strategies for caregivers, educators, and professionals supporting youth.
April 24th
1pm - 2:30pm
Join Drs. Jennifer Johnson and Faye S. Taxman for a discussion on results from their study exploring evidence-based mental health practices for individuals involved in the justice system or at risk of becoming involved in the justice system. These practices can be used in communities or police, court, jail, and community corrections settings. Their work has shown that a lack of community mental health and substance use services in communities predicts higher per capita jail populations. Therefore, strengthening community mental health services is important for preventing jail incarceration and re-incarceration.
This webinar will cover findings from the study, which identified 59 evidence-based practices–ranging from trauma-informed care and diversion to mental health treatment to therapeutic or medication-based interventions—that could significantly improve support, treatment, recovery, and overall health outcomes and help prevent incarceration and re-incarceration.
April 25th
9am – 12:15pm
The Dynamics of Complicated Grief
This training will introduce participants to the concept of complicated grief. Various definitions and examples of how the mental health field has conceptualized complicated grief will be provided, giving particular attention to traumatic grief and the new inclusion of Prolonged Grief Disorder in the DSM-5-TR. Participants will gain insight into the challenges encountered by individuals who are navigating complicated grief. A wide range of resources, interventions and case studies will be provided to better empower participants to support grieving individuals who are navigating the barriers of complicated grief in diverse clinical settings.
April 25th
1pm - 2:30pm
Understanding Addiction: A Guide for Families - Webinar
Join us on Friday, April 25, at 1 p.m. ET for a webinar featuring Addiction Policy Forum’s Founder, Jessica Hulsey, as she discusses her new book, Understanding Addiction: A Guide for Families. Jessica will share insights from the book, reflecting on her own family's struggles with addiction and her decades of experience working in the field. She’ll touch on key themes, including the science of addiction, research that dispels common myths and misinformation, and practical guidance to help families navigate the complexities of substance use disorders.
April 29th
9am - 12:15pm
Conducting Environmental Scans for Community Change
This training session is designed for beginner prevention professionals and coalition members to enhance their understanding of environmental scanning as a tool for community assessment and strategic planning. Participants will gain practical knowledge about conducting environmental scans in diverse contexts, including physical locations, advertisements, and media. Through interactive activities and discussions, attendees will learn how to collect, document, and share data effectively to drive community change.
April 30th; May 7th; and May 14th
8:30am - 11:30am (attendance at all 3 meetings is required)
Motivational Interviewing: Relational Skills
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based collaborative conversational style used to help strengthen an individual's own motivation and commitment to change. In this interactive, skills-based workshop, participants will have the opportunity to learn about and practice the spirit and relational skills of MI.
April 30th
10am – 11:30am
9-8-8 and 9-1-1: A Team Approach to Crisis Calls and Interoperability
Substance use disorders (SUDs) are complex and often require long-term intervention, yet many professionals find themselves in situations where time is limited, and traditional therapy is not an option. This webinar will equip participants with practical, evidence-based approaches to effectively engage individuals struggling with substance misuse, even in brief encounters or phone conversations. Participants will also explore best practices for supporting families and loved ones who are navigating the challenges of addiction. Through interactive discussions and case-based learning, this session will provide actionable strategies for engaging individuals in meaningful conversations about their substance use. The session will provide tips to strengthen motivation for change and foster a supportive environment for family members. Attendees will leave with practical tools for immediate application in their work, whether in crisis response, case management or clinical settings.
May 2025
Coming Soon!