DMH UCLA Public Mental Health Partnership
286 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsOur mission: In partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, the Public Mental Health Partnership at UCLA aims to realize a vision for excellence in care for vulnerable populations that incorporates typically marginalized perspectives and builds capacity to foster health equity.
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Provider Welbeing & Self-Care: Practicing Self Compassion in Trying Times
June 09, 2020 23:36 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBPresented by Danielle Farmer, MSEd, LCSW. In this training we will focus on the core components of self-compassion (self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness), what gets in the way of practicing self-compassion, and taking the time together to implement a variety of exercises to enhance our own practice.
Practicing Self Compassion in Trying Times by Jean Lundquist, LCSW
June 09, 2020 23:36 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBIn this training we will focus on the core components of self-compassion (self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness), what gets in the way of practicing self-compassion, and taking the time together to implement a variety of exercises to enhance our own practice.
The Office of Diversion and Re-entry: How We Can Collaborate with FSP Teams
June 09, 2020 23:29 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBPresented by Bryan Sykora, ACSW. In this presentation, participants will learn about The Office of Diversion and Re-Entry (ODR) diversion programs, and about collaborating with ODR to provide mental health treatment care for our homeless, seriously mentally ill, justice involved individuals.
The Office of Diversion and Re-entry: How We Can Collaborate with FSP Teams by Bryan Sykora, ACSW
June 09, 2020 23:29 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBIn this presentation, participants will learn about The Office of Diversion and Re-Entry (ODR) diversion programs, and about collaborating with ODR to provide mental health treatment care for our homeless, seriously mentally ill, justice involved individuals.
Health and Well-being of Transgender Individuals
June 09, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBPresented by Daniel Puneky, MD. In this course, we will review the appropriate pronouns and language to use when addressing transgender individuals and discuss the role of the social determinants of health (social, economic, physical, environments, etc.) in leading to poorer mental and physical health outcomes for transgender individuals. Next, we will define systematic and structural violence and identify how those affect health outcomes of transgender individuals. Lastly, as a group, we wi...
Trauma-Informed Care (FSP Training Collaboratives)
June 08, 2020 17:57 - 2 hours - 54.4 MBPresented 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...
Trauma-Informed Care (FSP Training Collaboratives) by Elizabeth Mackey, LMSW & David Haynik, LCSW
June 08, 2020 17:57 - 2 hours - 54.4 MBFSP 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. This system is then expanded to demonstrate how human respons...
Health and Well-being of Transgender Individuals by Daniel Puneky, MD
June 08, 2020 17:50 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBIn this course, we will review the appropriate pronouns and language to use when addressing transgender individuals and discuss the role of the social determinants of health (social, economic, physical, environments, etc.) in leading to poorer mental and physical health outcomes for transgender individuals. Next, we will define systematic and structural violence and identify how those affect health outcomes of transgender individuals. Lastly, as a group, we will evaluation areas of need in t...
Trauma-Informed Care (FSP Training Collaboratives) Part 1
June 08, 2020 07:00 - 2 hours - 54.4 MBPresented by Elizabeth Mackey, LMSW & David Haynik, LCSW. FSP Training Collaboratives: Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) is 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. This system is then exp...
Trauma-Informed Care (FSP Training Collaboratives) Part 2
June 08, 2020 07:00 - 2 hours - 68.1 MBPresented by Elizabeth Mackey, LMSW & David Haynik, LCSW. FSP Training Collaboratives: Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) is 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. This system is then exp...
LGBTQI+ and Full Service Partnerships: What do Providers Need to Know? by Jennifer Alquijay, PsyD
May 29, 2020 21:56 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBMany if not most LGBTQI+ youth and adults risk (or have experienced) rejection from their families, churches and spiritual communities, and even some institutions that they may choose for their secondary education. In addition, adults often can face continued discrimination in both housing and employment, health care, and blatant societal rejection, which are compounded in communities of color. This multi-level risk for rejection increases the mental health risk for suicide, substance abuse,...
LGBTQI+ and Full Service Partnerships: What do Providers Need to Know?
May 29, 2020 21:56 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBPresented by Jennifer Alquijay, PsyD. Many if not most LGBTQI+ youth and adults risk (or have experienced) rejection from their families, churches and spiritual communities, and even some institutions that they may choose for their secondary education. In addition, adults often can face continued discrimination in both housing and employment, health care, and blatant societal rejection, which are compounded in communities of color. This multi-level risk for rejection increases the mental hea...
Crisis Intervention Over the Phone by Jean Lundquist, LCSW
May 29, 2020 21:51 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBCrisis Intervention is a clinical skillset that is even more pertinent during the current COVID-19 climate. This training will detail the utilization of the Roberts 7 Stage Model for Crisis Intervention in the context of telehealth. We will also focus on evidence based practice interventions to supplement the model. Finally, we will take time to discuss application of the model within your practice, cultivating a space of shared learning.
Crisis Intervention Over the Phone
May 29, 2020 21:51 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBPresented by Jean Lundquist, LCSW. Crisis Intervention is a clinical skillset that is even more pertinent during the current COVID-19 climate. This training will detail the utilization of the Roberts 7 Stage Model for Crisis Intervention in the context of telehealth. We will also focus on evidence based practice interventions to supplement the model. Finally, we will take time to discuss application of the model within your practice, cultivating a space of shared learning.
Positive Psychology & Well-Being for Clinicians & Consumers by Dorit Saberi, PhD
May 19, 2020 17:06 - 2 hours - 122 MBDrawing from the latest research and intervention, this course will address compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma in the COVID-19 era by introducing elements of Positive Psychology to help “rewire” the brain for happiness. The curriculum will utilize research regarding burnout and concepts from the study of neuroplasticity presenting a rationale for rewiring the brain for happiness in addition to evidence based curriculum from Martin Seligman’s PERMA model, Christine Neff - self-compassio...
Positive Psychology & Well-Being for Clinicians & Consumers
May 19, 2020 17:06 - 2 hours - 122 MBPresented by Dorit Saberi, PhD. Drawing from the latest research and intervention, this course will address compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma in the COVID-19 era by introducing elements of Positive Psychology to help “rewire” the brain for happiness. The curriculum will utilize research regarding burnout and concepts from the study of neuroplasticity presenting a rationale for rewiring the brain for happiness in addition to evidence based curriculum from Martin Seligman’s PERMA model,...
FSP Team Functioning: Supervision and the Interprofessional Team: Adapting to the Current Realities by Helle Thorning, PhD and Paul Margolies, PhD
May 18, 2020 23:30 - 55 minutes - 52.6 MBThe Full Service Partnership (FSP) approach is evolving over time with a focus on interprofessional team collaborations. This presentation highlights the vision for interprofessional team collaboration within the context of FSP going forward. By focusing on developing a shared vision for the FSP team guiding principles, services provided, roles of team members, and daily team functioning learners will see how this approach will come to life. We will also discuss a learning collaborative for ...
FSP Team Functioning: Supervision and the Interprofessional Team: Adapting to the Current Realities
May 18, 2020 23:30 - 55 minutes - 52.6 MBPresented by Helle Thorning, PhD and Paul Margolies, PhD. The Full Service Partnership (FSP) approach is evolving over time with a focus on interprofessional team collaborations. This presentation highlights the vision for interprofessional team collaboration within the context of FSP going forward. By focusing on developing a shared vision for the FSP team guiding principles, services provided, roles of team members, and daily team functioning learners will see how this approach will come t...
Using a Harm Reduction Approach to Address COVID-19 with Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
May 18, 2020 23:30 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBPresented by Elizabeth Bromley, MD, PhD, Elizabeth Mackey, LMSW, Joanna Berton Martinez MPH, and Lisa Davis, PhD. Collaborators: Shoshanna Scholar, La Tina Jackson, Erica Shehane, David Haynik. This training provides an in-depth guide to the Harm Reduction approach, beginning with the framework of dignity of risk. There is a focus on Motivational Interviewing interventions including PACE, OARS, and Stages of Change. Practical case application is utilized to emphasize the ability to roll wit...
Using a Harm Reduction Approach to Address COVID-19 with Individuals Experiencing Homelessness by Elizabeth Bromley, MD, PhD, Elizabeth Mackey, LMSW, Joanna Berton Martinez MPH, and Lisa Davis, PhD
May 18, 2020 23:30 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBCollaborators: Shoshanna Scholar, La Tina Jackson, Erica Shehane, David Haynik
Spring Forward: A Celebration of Empowerment Through Music by Leeav Sofer from Urban Voices
May 12, 2020 17:02 - 53 minutes - 50.4 MBAbout Urban Voices: Urban Voices Project creates supportive community spaces with music to bridge vulnerable individuals to a sense of purpose and improved health. UVP engages men, women and families across the greater Los Angeles area with music workshops in partnership with social, civic and healthcare organizations. Our outreach ensemble performances shift the narrative and perception of homelessness in today’s society. About Leeav Sofer: Leeav is currently on faculty at the Colburn Scho...
Spring Forward: A Celebration of Empowerment Through Music
May 12, 2020 17:02 - 53 minutes - 50.4 MBPresented by Urban Voices' Leeav Sofer. About Urban Voices: Urban Voices Project creates supportive community spaces with music to bridge vulnerable individuals to a sense of purpose and improved health. UVP engages men, women and families across the greater Los Angeles area with music workshops in partnership with social, civic and healthcare organizations. Our outreach ensemble performances shift the narrative and perception of homelessness in today’s society.
Recognizing and Challenging Implicit Bias
May 04, 2020 20:21 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBPresented by Domenique Harrison, MA, MPH. Recognizing and Challenging Implicit Bias is an evidence-based, educational training that includes interactive group discussions, videos, and activities. Participants will learn to define implicit bias, start to identify their own biases, mitigate the unintended effects of such biases, and distinguish its connection to racism and micro aggressions in today's society. Participants will also discern the impact of biases on cultural minority and majorit...
Recognizing and Challenging Implicit Bias by Domenique Harrison, MA, MPH
May 04, 2020 20:21 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBRecognizing and Challenging Implicit Bias is an evidence-based, educational training that includes interactive group discussions, videos, and activities. Participants will learn to define implicit bias, start to identify their own biases, mitigate the unintended effects of such biases, and distinguish its connection to racism and micro aggressions in today's society. Participants will also discern the impact of biases on cultural minority and majority groups and gain practical tools to raise...
Recovery-Oriented Care Part II
April 29, 2020 23:57 - 2 hours - 92 MBPresented by Elizabeth Mackey, LMSW and David Haynik, LCSW. The training provides a theoretical framework of Recovery Oriented Care that is specifically targeted to the unique needs of Full Service Partnership programs. Using current literature, various models of recovery oriented care are reviewed and synthesized to provide a cohesive understanding of how recovery oriented care is applied in real-world clinical scenarios. The trainers will explain how concepts such as hope, purpose, auton...
Recovery-Oriented Care Part II by Elizabeth Mackey, LMSW and David Haynik, LCSW
April 29, 2020 23:57 - 2 hours - 92 MBThe course provides a theoretical framework of Recovery Oriented Care that is specifically targeted to the unique needs of Full Service Partnership programs. Using current literature, various models of recovery oriented care are reviewed and synthesized to provide a cohesive understanding of how recovery oriented care is applied in real-world clinical scenarios. The trainers will explain how concepts such as hope, purpose, autonomy, and connection have specific applications to serving thos...
Recovery-Oriented Care Part I
April 29, 2020 23:49 - 2 hours - 87.5 MBPresented by Elizabeth Mackey, LMSW and David Haynik, LCSW. The training provides a theoretical framework of Recovery Oriented Care that is specifically targeted to the unique needs of Full Service Partnership programs. Using current literature, various models of recovery oriented care are reviewed and synthesized to provide a cohesive understanding of how recovery oriented care is applied in real-world clinical scenarios. The trainers will explain how concepts such as hope, purpose, auton...
Recovery-Oriented Care Part I by Elizabeth Mackey, LMSW and David Haynik, LCSW
April 29, 2020 23:49 - 2 hours - 87.5 MBThe course provides a theoretical framework of Recovery Oriented Care that is specifically targeted to the unique needs of Full Service Partnership programs. Using current literature, various models of recovery oriented care are reviewed and synthesized to provide a cohesive understanding of how recovery oriented care is applied in real-world clinical scenarios. The trainers will explain how concepts such as hope, purpose, autonomy, and connection have specific applications to serving thos...
Continuous Quality Improvement: Performing Plan-Do-Study-Act Cycles to Improve Patient Outcomes by Sarah Hunter, PhD
April 27, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBThis presentation will provide background about and motivation for performing continuous quality improvement. A brief introduction about the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) approach will be given along with case examples. An opportunity to design a PDSA cycle for use in FSP settings will be given.
Continuous Quality Improvement: Performing Plan-Do-Study-Act Cycles to Improve Patient Outcomes
April 27, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBPresented by Sarah Hunter, PhD. This presentation will provide background about and motivation for performing continuous quality improvement. A brief introduction about the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) approach will be given along with case examples. An opportunity to design a PDSA cycle for use in FSP settings will be given.
Harm Reduction in the Context of COVID-19
April 16, 2020 16:33 - 50 minutes - 46.9 MBPresented by Elizabeth Mackey, LMSW. This presentation discusses the practice of radical acceptance, a distress tolerance and emotional regulation skill, and component of reality acceptance from Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Discussion will include the application of radical acceptance in coping with uncertainty, especially as it relates to experiences that many are faced with during the COVID-19 pandemic. The overall aim of the training is to provide an approach that supports provider well-...
Harm Reduction in the Context of COVID-19 by Elizabeth Mackey, LMSW
April 16, 2020 16:33 - 50 minutes - 46.9 MBThis presentation discusses the practice of radical acceptance, a distress tolerance and emotional regulation skill, and component of reality acceptance from Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Discussion will include the application of radical acceptance in coping with uncertainty, especially as it relates to experiences that many are faced with during the COVID-19 pandemic. The overall aim of the training is to provide an approach that supports provider well-being as well as a skill that can be ...
Provider Wellness and Self-Care: Imagination as a Resource in Crisis
April 14, 2020 21:16 - 51 minutes - 39.2 MBPresented by Elizabeth Bromley, MD, PhD. This presentation discusses the possible uses of imaginative states of mind (reverie, daydreaming, night dreaming, fantasy, imagery, etc.) in weathering crises and recovering from trauma. In particular, it discusses the role of imagination as a tool for orienting positively toward the future in ways that build vitality, courage, and community in the present.
Provider Wellness and Self-Care: Imagination as a Resource in Crisis by Elizabeth Bromley, MD, PhD
April 14, 2020 21:16 - 51 minutes - 39.2 MBThis presentation discusses the possible uses of imaginative states of mind (reverie, daydreaming, night dreaming, fantasy, imagery, etc.) in weathering crises and recovering from trauma. In particular, it discusses the role of imagination as a tool for orienting positively toward the future in ways that build vitality, courage, and community in the present.
CBT for Psychosis: Introduction and Practical Applications by Jean Lundquist, LCSW
April 13, 2020 20:15 - 59 minutes - 43.8 MBCognitive Behavioral Therapy’s utilization for treatment of psychosis is becoming more integrated into mental health care. This training will focus on symptomatology associated with the experience of psychosis, interventions that emphasize the core practices of CBT, and also third wave CBT techniques for those with severe and persistent mental illness.
Understanding the Stress Response by David Haynik, LCSW
April 13, 2020 20:12 - 1 hour - 53.9 MBUnderstanding the Stress Response is a 1.5 hour course providing participants with a deeper understanding of stress and how our bodies respond. We’ll take a detailed look at a couple of those responses to explore their intent. Finally, we’ll discuss how we consciously react to stress responses and identify opportunities to lessen the negative impact.
How to Interact with People Experiencing Psychosis by Julea McGhee, MD, MPH
April 13, 2020 20:08 - 51 minutes - 39.9 MBThis course gives a detailed overview of psychosis and guidance on how to interact with people experiencing psychosis.
How to Interact with People Experiencing Psychosis
April 13, 2020 20:08 - 51 minutes - 39.9 MBPresented by Julea McGhee, MD, MPH. This course gives a detailed overview of psychosis and guidance on how to interact with people experiencing psychosis.
Safety and Crisis Prevention Intervention and Response by La Cena L. Jones, LMFT
April 10, 2020 18:23 - 1 hour - 194 MBThis 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 practices for personal space awareness, sit...
Provider Wellbeing & Self-Care: Mindfulness-Based Self-Regulation
April 03, 2020 17:23 - 58 minutes - 42.3 MBPresented by Lisa Davis, PhD, LCSW. This course discusses key concepts including emotional self-regulation, behavioral regulation, and mindfulness skills; learn about mindfulness practices that support self- regulation and wellbeing; review the importance of developing a self-care action plan.
Provider Wellbeing & Self-Care: Mindfulness-Based Self-Regulation by Lisa Davis, PhD, LCSW
April 03, 2020 17:23 - 58 minutes - 42.3 MBThis course discusses key concepts including emotional self-regulation, behavioral regulation, and mindfulness skills; learn about mindfulness practices that support self- regulation and wellbeing; review the importance of developing a self-care action plan.
Provider Wellbeing & Self-Care: Radical Acceptance by Elizabeth Mackey, LMSW
April 03, 2020 17:20 - 52 minutes - 43.8 MBGain a deeper understanding of radical acceptance to better manage uncertainty and other challenging experiences related to the circumstances of the Coronavirus outbreak, and apply these skills to ourselves personally and to our work serving clients. Training updated: September 2021
Provider Wellbeing & Self-Care: Radical Acceptance
April 03, 2020 17:20 - 52 minutes - 43.8 MBPresentedby Elizabeth Mackey, LMSW. Gain a deeper understanding of radical acceptance to better manage uncertainty and other challenging experiences related to the circumstances of the Coronavirus outbreak, and apply these skills to ourselves personally and to our work serving clients. Training updated: September 2021
Provider Wellbeing & Self-Care: Creating a Wellness Plan in Uncertain Times by David Haynik, LCSW
April 03, 2020 17:17 - 51 minutes - 38.5 MBThis course discusses key concepts including uncertainty, rumination, and self-care; learn about subjective units of distress for measuring your own emotions as well as service recipients’ emotions; review the importance of self-care; develop a Comprehensive Self-Care Plan.
Discussion on Disregard with Devin Flaherty, PhD and Elizabeth Bromley, MD, PhD
April 01, 2020 20:36 - 41 minutes - 76.2 MBDevin Flaherty and Elizabeth Bromley discuss disregard in the context of different populations and how it comes to be.
Discussion on Disregard
April 01, 2020 20:36 - 41 minutes - 76.2 MBDevin Flaherty, PhD and Elizabeth Bromley, MD, PhD discuss disregard in the context of different populations and how it comes to be.
Fundamentals of Psychotherapy by Bita Mesri, MA
April 01, 2020 20:17 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBThe presentation will cover basic psychotherapy techniques with a focus on motivational interviewing. We will primarily use role-plays to practice skills (e.g., validating individual without colluding with delusion). We will also cover how to balance a non-judgmental stance of patients' current situations with the simultaneous desire to help them change in the future.
Fundamentals of Psychotherapy
April 01, 2020 20:17 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBPresented by Bita Mesri, MA. This training will cover basic psychotherapy techniques with a focus on motivational interviewing. Bita will primarily use role-plays to practice skills (e.g., validating individual without colluding with delusion) and will also cover how to balance a non-judgmental stance of patients' current situations with the simultaneous desire to help them change in the future.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Substance Use Disorders: Applications for Integrated Treatment by Grant Hovik, MA
April 01, 2020 20:06 - 1 hour - 64 MBCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has become a mainstay of evidence-based substance use disorder (SUD) treatment in addition to broad applications in mental health treatment. This interactive presentation will provide participants with a detailed overview of how to use CBT with their clients who have co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. In addition to reviewing the fundamentals of CBT for SUD, providers currently using CBT for mental health disorders will learn how to app...
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Substance Use Disorders: Applications for Integrated Treatment
April 01, 2020 20:06 - 1 hour - 64 MBPresented by Grant Hovik, MA. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has become a mainstay of evidence-based substance use disorder (SUD) treatment in addition to broad applications in mental health treatment. This interactive presentation will provide participants with a detailed overview of how to use CBT with their clients who have co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. In addition to reviewing the fundamentals of CBT for SUD, providers currently using CBT for mental health d...