Later life can often be a time of many different losses, such as loss of friends or loved one, loss of physical functioning and/or health, loss of cognitive acuity, and loss of status. When clients have experienced several of these, it can present challenges to mental health professionals as to how to encourage improved mood and mental health, when interpersonal, physical, social, and financial resources are narrowed. This training will present several approaches within mental health interv...
Mar 03, 2022•2 hr 30 min•Transcript available on Metacast This training will provide an overview of clinical presentations and characteristics of addictive disorders among Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) clients, families, and communities. Best practices for the screening, assessment, and treatment of commonly presenting addictive disorders such as tobacco, alcohol, cannabis, opioid, and stimulant use disorder will be covered. Specific attention to gambling disorders will be presented given the elevated rate of this disorder among Asian American...
Feb 22, 2022•2 hr 31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Culturally sensitive care leads to positive health outcomes and client satisfaction, yet there remain gaps in the availability of culturally sensitive providers and training on AAPI-focused mental health. This training focuses on the integration of culturally informed practices and cultural adaptions needed to work effectively with AAPI communities. Link to watch the trailer for "The Healer and the Psychiatrist" at the 36 minute marker: https://vimeo.com/430128372?embedded=true&so...
Feb 11, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Presented by Elizabeth Bromley, MD. In this refresher training, we will review the concepts that inform decision-making about whether an individual meets criteria for grave disability. The training briefly addresses the history and intent of the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act. We will discuss the kinds of clinical scenarios that can lead to a determination of grave disability. We will review strategies for assessing grave disability and for confirming or disconfirming whether grave disability is an ...
Jan 31, 2022•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Culturally informed care refers to the capacity to provide quality informed interventions that acknowledges, honors, and integrates clients historical experiences, cultural values, beliefs and practices. This training will provide information on how reactions to trauma and mental health presentations vary across Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) cultures. We will delve deeper into culturally sensitive care and the importance of tailoring assessment questions to better understand ho...
Jan 26, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast This presentation will explore the basics of Hoarding Disorder, such as its symptoms, criteria for diagnosis, and neurological and genetic components. We will then look at ways of assessing its severity and determining the level of insight and readiness for treatment of the client. From there participants will be introduced to intervention techniques for both resistant and non-resistant clients with the goal of improving the clients health and safety in the home. Please note that CEs are only av...
Jan 21, 2022•2 hr 58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Outreach and psychoeducation are crucial first steps in providing quality mental health treatment. Often, there is a disconnect and lack of resources when reaching out to the AAPI communities. Despite the need for mental health services, a substantial number of AAPI individuals do not seek help. This training will focus on some of the AAPI communities barriers and stigmas in seeking mental health services. We will also explore other factors that contribute to underutilization of services. We wil...
Jan 05, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast The evolution and continuation of anti-AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) hate throughout U.S. history was based on the belief that AAPIs were inferior and a threat to mainstream Americans. Supported and fostered by legislation, media, and hate crimes, the AAPI population became marginalized individuals. Building an understanding of AAPI history provides a context to counterbalance racism with truth and insight. From the 1850s to the present, anti-AAPI hate has impacted the psyche of our com...
Dec 16, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Brief Overview of Psychiatric Disorders training, presented by David Haynik, is a two-hour overview of symptoms and presentations that are consistent with major psychiatric disorders. It is a refresher for experienced mental health clinicians and ideal for those new to mental health. While specific diagnoses will be discussed, the emphasis is on the symptoms and how those symptoms may be experienced by individuals. The training is person-centered and recovery-focused. Use of vignettes and ex...
Dec 16, 2021•2 hr 30 min•Transcript available on Metacast This training discusses the practice of radical acceptance, a distress tolerance and emotional regulation skill, and component of reality acceptance from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (Linehan, 2005). In particular, this training will focus around 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 on professional and personal levels. The overall aim of the training is to provide attendees ...
Dec 16, 2021•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast This training series focuses on the services and supports that promote recovery in individuals with serious mental health conditions. This training centers on key factors that influence positive physical and mental health outcomes among people in recovery, including poverty, stigma, and other social determinants. Specifically, the training will dive into the role that supported employment plays as it enhances independence and is a social determinant of health. Many people with serious mental hea...
Dec 16, 2021•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast This training series focuses on the services and supports that promote recovery in individuals with serious mental health conditions. This training centers on key factors that influence positive physical and mental health outcomes among people in recovery, including poverty, stigma, and other social determinants. Specifically, the training will dive into the role that supported employment plays as it enhances independence and is a social determinant of health. Many people with serious mental hea...
Dec 16, 2021•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast This training series focuses on the services and supports that promote recovery in individuals with serious mental health conditions. This training centers on key factors that influence positive physical and mental health outcomes among people in recovery, including poverty, stigma, and other social determinants. Specifically, the training will dive into the role that supported employment plays as it enhances independence and is a social determinant of health. Many people with serious mental hea...
Dec 15, 2021•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast This training series focuses on the services and supports that promote recovery in individuals with serious mental health conditions. This training centers on key factors that influence positive physical and mental health outcomes among people in recovery, including poverty, stigma, and other social determinants. Specifically, the training will dive into the role that supported employment plays as it enhances independence and is a social determinant of health. Many people with serious mental hea...
Dec 15, 2021•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast This training series focuses on the services and supports that promote recovery in individuals with serious mental health conditions. This training centers on key factors that influence positive physical and mental health outcomes among people in recovery, including poverty, stigma, and other social determinants. Specifically, the training will dive into the role that supported employment plays as it enhances independence and is a social determinant of health. Many people with serious mental hea...
Dec 14, 2021•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Understanding Grave Disability, presented by Elizabeth Bromley, MD, PhD, 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. I...
Dec 09, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this training you will identify your own values and how you can use your values to help identify professional development opportunities that will help you reach your professional goals. These may be formal professional development opportunities (attending a training) or informal (asking to lead a meeting about a project you're working on). We will also discuss where you can find professional development opportunities outside of your workplace. Lastly, you'll learn how to ask for, and receive,...
Nov 18, 2021•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Please join us for an informative conversation with the Office of Public Guardian (OPG). As Full Service Partnership continues to expand, collaboration with OPG is becoming an essential part of coordination of care. This training will enhance providers understanding of working with the Office of Public Guardian, conservatees, and mental health court as it pertains to their client care.
Sep 21, 2021•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast This 2-part course will cover the basics of Motivational Interviewing (MI) and its underlying spirit. MIs core skills will be covered including open-ended questions, reflective listening, summarizing, affirmations, and giving advice with permission. Participants will also be able to apply the skills learned based on interactive practice scenarios. Part 1.
Sep 17, 2021•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast This 2-part course will cover the basics of Motivational Interviewing (MI) and its underlying spirit. MIs core skills will be covered including open-ended questions, reflective listening, summarizing, affirmations, and giving advice with permission. Participants will also be able to apply the skills learned based on interactive practice scenarios. Part 2.
Sep 17, 2021•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Cognitive decline poses challenges for safe and independent living for older adults. Although gradual cognitive wear is a normal part of aging, steep declines that result in severe memory problems and executive dysfunction are often signs of underlying disease. Participants will (1) learn about cognition in normal and abnormal aging; (2) distinguish warning signs of cognitive impairment; (3)become familiar with how neuropsychological testing can identify cognitive impairment; (4) recognize major...
Sep 07, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast This course will cover components of successful discharge planning and early aftercare in the engagement of recently hospitalized individuals. Participants will better understand the role of hospitalization and continuity of care post-discharge.
Sep 07, 2021•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Presented by Chelsea Simms, LCSW, MSW. This course will define and describe what is meant by the term social skills. Participants will learn about why social skills are important and understand the approach and steps used to teach social skills with clients.
Sep 02, 2021•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 health risk for suicide, substance abuse, and...
Sep 01, 2021•2 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast This course will cover the background, theory, concepts, and principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Participants will learn about tools including functional analysis and interventions such as cognitive restructuring and behavioral activation.
Jul 27, 2021•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Outreach and Engagement (O&E) is a key phase of treatment across Full Service Partnership (FSP) and Homeless Outreach Mobile Engagement (HOME) teams within Los Angeles County. During this time, it is crucial to begin building a solid therapeutic relationship with clients. We will discuss techniques to reinforce this relationship including shared decision making and other collaborative strategies. This training will also facilitate a space for reflection on engagement practices from both a cl...
Jul 22, 2021•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast This course builds on the prior Full Service Partnership Training Collaborative series topics to introduce, explore, and unpack the factors across the socio-ecological system (i.e., factors at micro-, meso-, exo-, and macro- levels) impactful to FSP in Los Angeles County, and most relevant to the individual wellbeing outcomes for FSP clients. Part 3.
Jul 21, 2021•2 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast This course builds on the prior Full Service Partnership Training Collaborative series topics to introduce, explore, and unpack the factors across the socio-ecological system (i.e., factors at micro-, meso-, exo-, and macro- levels) impactful to FSP in Los Angeles County, and most relevant to the individual wellbeing outcomes for FSP clients. Part 2.
Jul 14, 2021•2 hr 43 min•Transcript available on Metacast This course builds on the prior Full Service Partnership Training Collaborative series topics to introduce, explore, and unpack the factors across the socio-ecological system (i.e., factors at micro-, meso-, exo-, and macro- levels) impactful to FSP in Los Angeles County, and most relevant to the individual wellbeing outcomes for FSP clients. Part 1.
Jul 12, 2021•2 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Emerging research suggests that the integration of religion/spirituality (R/S) into mental health treatment has the potential to improve client outcomes. This 90-minute training surveys principles and strategies of spiritual competency and explores spiritually-integrated treatment models and assessment tools. We will reflect upon our own attitudes, beliefs, and practices to discuss how these world views may impact therapeutic encounters. Finally, we will examine ethical boundaries and concerns t...
Jul 06, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
