IN PERSON:
Although Substance Use Disorders are classified as a chronic and treatable brain disease, this category of diagnoses is often met with significant stigma and bias. Sadly, these attitudinal barriers have continued to contaminate the attempts to effectively treat and empower this marginalized population. This training will highlight the various stereotypes and biases commonly prescribed to substance use disorders. Participants will be provided various strategies to combat and address the stigma of substance use disorders. Moreover, participants will be given powerful methods for empower consumers, professionals, and peers.

IN PERSON
The phenomenon of substance use disorders represents one of the most common forms of mental and emotional disorders within our society. Despite the pervasiveness of this illness there remains many myths and misconceptions which are associated with the diagnosis and treatment of individuals with use disorders. This curriculum highlights the disease model of substance use disorders as these illnesses are characterized as a chronic brain disease. As such, participants will be exposed to concepts of neurobiology as they apply to persons who confront use disorders. In addition, participants will be provided with an overview of research supported paradigms to empower individuals within the social service profession.

(Part 1 of 2) In this introductory training, participants will learn about the spirit of MI and its basic skills and strategies and will have the opportunity to apply and practice those core skills in an experiential skill-development training. This training is part 1 of 2 of the MI training required for Ohio START caseworkers, family peer mentors and supervisors. Attendance at both part 1 and part 2 is required to receive credit.

By registering for this training you are committing to attend both sessions:
3/5/2025 from 9am-12pm &
3/6/2025 from 9am-12pm
This foundational training supports front-line practice of the START model with the purpose of building on knowledge and supporting the daily work. This training is required for PCSA Ohio START Supervisors, Caseworkers, Family Peer Mentors and BH Supervisors and Service Coordinators. This is intended for anyone that is new to START and/or has not yet attended this session or anyone that wants a refresher.

(Part 2 of 2) In this continuation from the Introduction to Motivational interviewing, participants will learn about the guiding spirit of MI and the four tasks and will have the opportunity to practice core skills and appropriately respond to challenges in an experiential skill-development training. This training is part 2 of 2 of the MI training required for Ohio START caseworkers, family peer mentors and supervisors. This training is intended for those that have attended Motivational Interviewing: An Introduction Training (part 1 of 2), OR a previous Introduction to Motivational Interviewing training. This session will also serve as a refresher for those that have previously attended an Introduction to MI training.

By registering for this training you are committing to attend both sessions:
3/19/2025 from 9am-12pm &
3/20/2025 from 9am-12pm
One of the key ingredients in the Ohio START program is Family Team Meetings (FTM). This training will describe the core principles, components, and skills needed to successfully facilitate FTMs. This training is required for staff that will take active role in FTMs including: START CW supervisors, START CW caseworkers, FPM, and BH Supervisors/service coordinators.