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Assisted Outpatient Training (AOT) 101 Training: Part 3

Presented by Monique Padilla, LMFT. This series of trainings begin by outlining the AOT statute, criteria, referral process, and components for outreach and engagement for FSP providers. During Part 2, there will be an emphasis on processes for enrolled clients, from AOT specific measures to navigation of levels of care. The final training will detail how to draft declarations, progress reports, and testimony for court proceedings that interact with AOT clientele. This three part training wi...

Assisted Outpatient Training (AOT) 101 Training: Part 3 by Monique Padilla, LMFT

This series of trainings begin by outlining the AOT statute, criteria, referral process, and components for outreach and engagement for FSP providers. During Part 2, there will be an emphasis on processes for enrolled clients, from AOT specific measures to navigation of levels of care. The final training will detail how to draft declarations, progress reports, and testimony for court proceedings that interact with AOT clientele. This three part training will utilize skill building activities...

Assisted Outpatient Training (AOT) 101 Training: Part 2 by Monique Padilla, LMFT

This series of trainings begin by outlining the AOT statute, criteria, referral process, and components for outreach and engagement for FSP providers. During Part 2, there will be an emphasis on processes for enrolled clients, from AOT specific measures to navigation of levels of care. The final training will detail how to draft declarations, progress reports, and testimony for court proceedings that interact with AOT clientele. This three part training will utilize skill building activities...

Assisted Outpatient Training (AOT) 101 Training: Part 2

Presented by Monique Padilla, LMFT. This series of trainings begin by outlining the AOT statute, criteria, referral process, and components for outreach and engagement for FSP providers. During Part 2, there will be an emphasis on processes for enrolled clients, from AOT specific measures to navigation of levels of care. The final training will detail how to draft declarations, progress reports, and testimony for court proceedings that interact with AOT clientele. This three part training wi...

Assisted Outpatient Training (AOT) 101 Training: Part 1 by Monique Padilla, LMFT

This series of trainings begin by outlining the AOT statute, criteria, referral process, and components for outreach and engagement for FSP providers. During Part 2, there will be an emphasis on processes for enrolled clients, from AOT specific measures to navigation of levels of care. The final training will detail how to draft declarations, progress reports, and testimony for court proceedings that interact with AOT clientele. This three part training will utilize skill building activities...

Assisted Outpatient Training (AOT) 101 Training: Part 1

Presented by Monique Padilla, LMFT. This series of trainings begin by outlining the AOT statute, criteria, referral process, and components for outreach and engagement for FSP providers. During Part 2, there will be an emphasis on processes for enrolled clients, from AOT specific measures to navigation of levels of care. The final training will detail how to draft declarations, progress reports, and testimony for court proceedings that interact with AOT clientele. This three part training wi...

Enhancing Clinician Experience and Reducing Trauma: Utilizing the CE-CERT Model Course

Presented by Jean Lundquist, LCSW. Working with trauma in our clinical practice can often feel overwhelming. Many clinicians are taught to cope with the intense feelings that arise within trauma work through self-care activities at home. CE-CERT, the Components for Enhancing Clinician Engagement and Reducing Trauma, is a model comprised of five elements built on evidence based actions and skills to fully engage in the therapeutic process and dynamically address painful feelings that naturall...

Enhancing Clinician Experience and Reducing Trauma: Utilizing the CE-CERT Model Course by Jean Lundquist, LCSW

Working with trauma in our clinical practice can often feel overwhelming. Many clinicians are taught to cope with the intense feelings that arise within trauma work through self-care activities at home. CE-CERT, the Components for Enhancing Clinician Engagement and Reducing Trauma, is a model comprised of five elements built on evidence based actions and skills to fully engage in the therapeutic process and dynamically address painful feelings that naturally arise when working with those tha...

Grave Disability Part 4: Options Under the LPS Act

Presented by Linda P. Boyd, MN. Please note that our trainings on Grave Disability are a 4 part series. This is Part 4 in the series.

Grave Disability Part 4: Options Under the LPS Act by Linda P. Boyd, MN

Please note that our trainings on Grave Disability are a 4 part series. This is Part 4 in the series.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Practical Applications Part 2

Presented by Maggie Mullen, LCSW. Learn the basics of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), an evidence-based treatment that teaches clients how to become more mindful while simultaneously working on improving interpersonal relationships, tolerating distress, and regulating intense emotions. We'll explore the evidence-base for DBT, treatment principles and assumptions, and the four skills modules. You'll be introduced to practical applications of DBT through didactic presentation, discussion, ...

Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Practical Applications Part 2 by Maggie Mullen, LCSW

Learn the basics of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), an evidence-based treatment that teaches clients how to become more mindful while simultaneously working on improving interpersonal relationships, tolerating distress, and regulating intense emotions. We'll explore the evidence-base for DBT, treatment principles and assumptions, and the four skills modules. You'll be introduced to practical applications of DBT through didactic presentation, discussion, video clips, and opportunities to ...

Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Practical Applications Part 1

Presented by Maggie Mullen, LCSW. Learn the basics of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), an evidence-based treatment that teaches clients how to become more mindful while simultaneously working on improving interpersonal relationships, tolerating distress, and regulating intense emotions. We'll explore the evidence-base for DBT, treatment principles and assumptions, and the four skills modules. You'll be introduced to practical applications of DBT through didactic presentation, discussion, ...

Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Practical Applications Part 1 by Maggie Mullen, LCSW

Learn the basics of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), an evidence-based treatment that teaches clients how to become more mindful while simultaneously working on improving interpersonal relationships, tolerating distress, and regulating intense emotions. We'll explore the evidence-base for DBT, treatment principles and assumptions, and the four skills modules. You'll be introduced to practical applications of DBT through didactic presentation, discussion, video clips, and opportunities to ...

Grave Disability Part 3: Successfully Navigating Involuntary Treatment

Presented by Julea McGhee, MD, MPH. This training presents how to dynamically communicate and advocate for clients with providers that are part of the 5150 process (law enforcement, emergency medical personnel, and hospital staff) to ensure that transitions within levels of care are supported. There is an emphasis on language within the 5150 documentation to be considered for hospitalization and next steps to ensure that your team is prepared for client discharge. 

Grave Disability: Successfully Navigating Involuntary Treatment by Julea McGhee, MD, MPH and Elizabeth Bromley, MD, PhD

Grave Disability Part 3: Successfully Navigating Involuntary Treatment by Julea McGhee, MD, MPH

Grave Disability Part 2: Clinical Assessment and Management of Grave Disability

 Presented by Elizabeth Bromley, MD, PhD. This training continues to build the clinical knowledge base to effectively assess, document, and collaborate with other systems of care that involve grave disability. An ethical framework for how providers evaluate for grave disability, highlighting alternative placements for treatment to maintain the client’s self-determination whenever possible is examined.

Clinical Assessment and Management of Grave Disability by Elizabeth Bromley, MD, PhD

Grave Disability Part 2: Clinical Assessment and Management of by Elizabeth Bromley, MD, PhD

Problem-Solving Therapy Part 2 by David Haynik, LCSW

Problem-Solving Therapy (PST) is a flexible and adaptable approach to assist individuals in coping with a wide-range of problems. There is increasing evidence to demonstrate its effectiveness for a variety of populations and settings. This course will provide participants with an overview of the evidence and then focus on how it is delivered to service recipients in the Full Service Partnership (FSP) programs across LA County. The training will walk through the treatment strategy to include ...

Problem-Solving Therapy Part 1 by David Haynik, LCSW

Problem-Solving Therapy (PST) is a flexible and adaptable approach to assist individuals in coping with a wide-range of problems. There is increasing evidence to demonstrate its effectiveness for a variety of populations and settings. This course will provide participants with an overview of the evidence and then focus on how it is delivered to service recipients in the Full Service Partnership (FSP) programs across LA County. The training will walk through the treatment strategy to include ...

Client Choice and Provider Responsibility in Mental Health Services

Presented by Ana Stefancic, PhD. This training will explore how multi-disciplinary, community-based teams, such as Full Service Partnerships (FSP), can adopt recovery-oriented practices and support client choice and self-determination among persons with mental illness while maintaining provider responsibility. Examples from research conducted with FSPs and other behavioral health agencies will be used to describe program practice and the multi-level factors that influence program approach an...

Client Choice and Provider Responsibility in Mental Health Services by Ana Stefancic, PhD

This presentation will explore how multi-disciplinary, community-based teams, such as Full Service Partnerships (FSP), can adopt recovery-oriented practices and support client choice and self-determination among persons with mental illness while maintaining provider responsibility. Examples from research conducted with FSPs and other behavioral health agencies will be used to describe program practice and the multi-level factors that influence program approach and services.

Grave Disability Part 1: Understanding Grave Disability by Elizabeth Bromley, MD, PhD

Understanding Grave Disability reviews the concepts that inform decision-making about whether an individual meets criteria for grave disability. The course briefly addresses the history and intent of the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act and the development of community-based mental health treatment. The course reviews the kinds of scenarios in homeless outreach that can lead a team or outreach specialist to consider whether an individual is gravely disabled. It discusses strategies to assess for g...

Understanding Grave Disability by Elizabeth Bromley, MD, PhD

Understanding Grave Disability reviews the concepts that inform decision-making about whether an individual meets criteria for grave disability. The course briefly addresses the history and intent of the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act and the development of community-based mental health treatment. The course reviews the kinds of scenarios in homeless outreach that can lead a team or outreach specialist to consider whether an individual is gravely disabled. It discusses strategies to assess for g...

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis: The Basics of Practical Implementation

Presented by Maggie Mullen, LCSW. In this training, participants will learn the basics of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp), a collaborative, evidence-based therapy that reduces the distress associated with the symptoms of psychosis and improves overall functioning. This presentation will introduce you to practical applications of CBTp through discussion, video clips, and opportunities to practice.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis: The Basics of Practical Implementation by Maggie Mullen, LCSW

In this session, participants will learn the basics of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp), a collaborative, evidence-based therapy that reduces the distress associated with the symptoms of psychosis and improves overall functioning. This presentation will introduce you to practical applications of CBTp through discussion, video clips, and opportunities to practice.

Psychosocial Rehabilitation – Enhancing Living Skills for Meaningful Participation Part II

Presented by Antoine Bailliard, PhD, OTR/L. This training will provide an overview of best practices for assessment and intervention targeting activities of daily living for people served by intensive community mental health services. The training will review the importance of targeting living skills and participation to promote recovery and will introduce an occupational therapy framework for understanding function and participation. Trainees will also be introduced to an occupational thera...

Psychosocial Rehabilitation – Enhancing Living Skills for Meaningful Participation Part II by Antoine Bailliard, PhD, OTR/L

This training will provide an overview of best practices for assessment and intervention targeting activities of daily living for people served by intensive community mental health services. The training will review the importance of targeting living skills and participation to promote recovery and will introduce an occupational therapy framework for understanding function and participation. Trainees will also be introduced to an occupational therapy perspective for modifying environments an...

Psychosocial Rehabilitation – Enhancing Living Skills for Meaningful Participation Part I by Antoine Bailliard, PhD, OTR/L

This training will provide an overview of best practices for assessment and intervention targeting activities of daily living for people served by intensive community mental health services. The training will review the importance of targeting living skills and participation to promote recovery and will introduce an occupational therapy framework for understanding function and participation. Trainees will also be introduced to an occupational therapy perspective for modifying environments an...

Psychosocial Rehabilitation – Enhancing Living Skills for Meaningful Participation Part I

Presented by Antoine Bailliard, PhD, OTR/L. This training will provide an overview of best practices for assessment and intervention targeting activities of daily living for people served by intensive community mental health services. The training will review the importance of targeting living skills and participation to promote recovery and will introduce an occupational therapy framework for understanding function and participation. Trainees will also be introduced to an occupational thera...

Youth Suicide Assessment and Prevention Treatment by Christina Ortiz, PsyD

This training provides an overview of suicide prevention tailored for youth and families. Participants learn about the nature of suicide, suicide-related statistics, risk factors, and warning signs of suicide. The overview also covers risk assessment, how to help a youth thinking about suicide, and information on available resources for intervention and postvention are covered.

Youth Suicide Assessment and Prevention Treatment

Presented by Christina Ortiz, PsyD. This training provides an overview of suicide prevention tailored for youth and families. Participants learn about the nature of suicide, suicide-related statistics, risk factors, and warning signs of suicide. The overview also covers risk assessment, how to help a youth thinking about suicide, and information on available resources for intervention and postvention are covered.

Principles of Engagement via Telehealth by Marietta Watson, LMFT

In this era of COVID-19 we are often providing services remotely, which can present challenges as we seek to build and maintain rapport with new and ongoing clients. This training focuses on the practical application of fundamental engagement approaches, strategies, and skills while using telehealth modalities. We will review some advantages of using the phone or video for sessions, and also explore ways that barriers can be an opportunity for building a deeper connection with those we serve...

Principles of Engagement via Telehealth

Presented by Marietta Watson, LMFT. In this era of COVID-19 we are often providing services remotely, which can present challenges as we seek to build and maintain rapport with new and ongoing clients. This training focuses on the practical application of fundamental engagement approaches, strategies, and skills while using telehealth modalities. We will review some advantages of using the phone or video for sessions, and also explore ways that barriers can be an opportunity for building a d...

Unleashing Invisible Voices

Presented by Leeav Sofer and Kate Richards Geller. This special musical event will focus on empowering individuals to “find their voice” battling many cultural, ingrained stigmas of “I can’t sing”. With mindful practices and song, we will also address the theme of empowering providers to bring music and art into their practice both for self-care as well as for their clients, even if they are feeling that they lack the tools to do so. Finally, we will explore how this theme doubles as a means...

Unleashing Invisible Voices by Leeav Sofer and Kate Richards Geller

This special musical event will focus on empowering individuals to “find their voice” battling many cultural, ingrained stigmas of “I can’t sing”. With mindful practices and song, we will also address the theme of empowering providers to bring music and art into their practice both for self-care as well as for their clients, even if they are feeling that they lack the tools to do so. Finally, we will explore how this theme doubles as a means to unleash the voice of the oppressed.

Safety and Crisis Prevention Intervention and Response

Presented by La Cena L. Jones, LMFT. This training is geared toward community/public mental health staff who provide services to individuals in field-based/outpatient mental health settings. This training reviews components pertinent to safety practices and crisis intervention/prevention practices. Common issues associated with providing mental health services in street-based outreach to homeless, home visits and urban crime-ridden communities are to be covered. Also included are best practi...

Accessing DMH Services and Understanding Grave Disability

 Presented by La Tina Jackson, LCSW and Elizabeth Bromley, MD, PhD. The concepts that inform decision-making about whether an individual meets criteria for grave disability are introduced. The history and intent of the Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act and the development of community-based mental health treatment is briefly addressed. Scenarios in homeless outreach that can lead a team or outreach specialist to consider whether an individual is gravely disabled are reviewed.

Accessing DMH Services and Understanding Grave Disability by La Tina Jackson, LCSW and Elizabeth Bromley, MD, PhD

Motivational Interviewing for Adolescents and Young Adults Using Cannabis by Scott Hunter, MD

Dr. Hunter is a board-certified psychiatrist in Santa Monica. His private practice offers a variety of services including individual psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, family therapy, and medication management. Dr. Hunter's expertise is based on rigorous training, extensive knowledge, and a commitment to the highest ethical standards. He has a reputation for compassionate, thoughtful and insightful care, serving children, adolescents, and adults with mood disorders, anxiety disorde...

Motivational Interviewing for Adolescents and Young Adults Using Cannabis

Presented by Scott Hunter, MD. This training is tailored for interactions with younger populations to engage in a dynamic and open dialogue regarding cannabis use. The importance of building the skills, spirit, and strategies of Motivational Interviewing are discussed with case examples. Providing psychoeducational information in reflective ways are explored. There is also an emphasis on goals and values to guide the change talk that is foundational within Motivational Interviewing.

Alcohol Use Disorder & Opioid Use Disorder Medication Treatments in Community Mental Health Settings

Presented by Brian Hurley, MD, MBA, DFASAM. Medications for alcohol use disorder and medications for opioid use disorder are underutilized in mental health settings. This presentation will provide an overview of the medications used to treat alcohol use disorder and the medications used to treat opioid use disorder with a focus on the utilization of these medications within community mental health settings specifically including assertive community treatment / full service partnership progra...

Alcohol Use Disorder & Opioid Use Disorder Medication Treatments in Community Mental Health Settings by Brian Hurley, MD, MBA, DFASAM

Brian Hurley, MD, MBS, DFASAM is a psychiatrist in Los Angeles, California and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Los Angeles County Central Jail Hospital. He received his medical degree from Keck School of Medicine of USC and has been in practice between 6-10 years.

Helping Clients Transition to and Sustain Housing

Presented by Elizabeth Mackey, LMSW and Stephanie Moon, OTD, OTR/L. This training will explore considerations for supporting previously unhoused or unstably housed individuals in transitioning into and staying in housing. Housing retention needs, barriers, and strategies will be reviewed, informed by core clinical approaches of recovery-oriented care, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction, as well as the Housing First model.

Helping Clients Transition to and Sustain Housing by Elizabeth Mackey, LMSW and Stephanie Moon, OTD, OTR/L

This training will explore considerations for supporting previously unhoused or unstably housed individuals in transitioning into and staying in housing. Housing retention needs, barriers, and strategies will be reviewed, informed by core clinical approaches of recovery-oriented care, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction, as well as the Housing First model.

Values Clarification: A Tool for Engaging with Clients in Difficult Circumstances

Presented by Lisa Davis, PhD, LCSW. Identifying and claiming our own and our clients’ core values is a process that can help set the stage for engaging in a meaningful and impactful helping relationship.  This training will focus on two levels of values clarification, identifying and connecting with our own values as practitioners along with uncovering and joining with clients’ core values as a means of developing a therapeutic alliance and leverage for change.  We will explore ways in which...

Values Clarification: A Tool for Engaging with Clients in Difficult Circumstances by Lisa Davis, PhD, LCSW

Identifying and claiming our own and our clients’ core values is a process that can help set the stage for engaging in a meaningful and impactful helping relationship.  This training will focus on two levels of values clarification, identifying and connecting with our own values as practitioners along with uncovering and joining with clients’ core values as a means of developing a therapeutic alliance and leverage for change.  We will explore ways in which behaviors that often seem problemat...

Trauma-Informed Care (FSP Training Collaboratives)

Presented by Elizabeth Mackey, LMSW & David Haynik, LCSW. FSP Training Collaboratives: Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) is a full day training focused on expanding the practice, knowledge, and skill of social workers, case managers, peer specialists, psychologists, and psychiatrists who work in Full Service Partnership (FSP) programs in Los Angeles County. The course introduces the neurochemical stress response system (NSRS) to participants in a manner that is easy to understand and relate to. Thi...