BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ccalac.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250318T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250415T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T114013 CREATED:20250819T152150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T152150Z UID:10000863-1742288400-1744716600@ccalac.org SUMMARY:Core Competencies for Community Health Center Managers & Supervisors Training DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by UniHealth Foundation  \nTuesdays\, March 18 – April 15\, 2025 \n9:00 am – 11:30 am \nThis intensive and highly interactive 5-week virtual training enables community health center managers and supervisors to gain crucial skills needed to successfully lead and manage employees in today’s challenging and fast-changing health center environment.  \nParticipants gain and strengthen skills to:  \n\nDevelop and retain engaged\, productive and satisfied teams. \nUtilize Behavioral Interviewing to hire the right staff for long-term success. \nCoach and develop employees. \nCommunicate effectively as a manager. \nAvoid common legal pitfalls when managing employees. \nCreate and sustain a culture of customer service. \nDrive accountability and deliver results. \n\nWho should attend: \nThis “Core Competencies” training is recommended for managers and supervisors with 18 months or less of supervisory experience AND more experienced managers seeking to refresh and hone their skills!  \nCourse format:  \nUsing the Zoom online conferencing platform\, we replicate the “face-to-face” experience without having to travel! Throughout the program\, participants gain knowledge and skills\, work in large and small groups\, participate in hands-on exercises\, and discuss crucial issues in engaging\, managing\, and retaining health center staff. We also incorporate short\, weekly implementation “homework” to encourage putting new skills into immediate action.  \nAgenda: Click here for the program agenda.  \nTime commitment:  \nThe “Core Competencies” program will be held each Tuesday morning\, March 18 – April 15\, 2025. This is a 5-week program and participants should plan to attend all five sessions. The specific dates are:  \n\n3/18/2025; 9:00AM – 11:30AM\n3/25/2025; 9:00AM – 11:30AM\n4/1/2025; 9:00AM – 11:30AM\n4/8/2025; 9:00AM– 11:30AM\n4/15/2025; 9:00AM – 11:30AM\n\nImportant note: Each participant will need a webcam to join this virtual “face-to-face” training (one participant per device). If access to a computer with a webcam is not available\, Zoom has an excellent application and participants are able to join via tablet or phone with video capability.  \nPresented by Lisa Mouscher\, Sogence Training and Consulting.  \nClass size is limited for this popular training! \nTo ensure a high-quality training experience and in consideration of space constraints\, each health center may send up to eight individuals on a first come\, first served basis. Should you have any inquiries\, please reach out to the Training Center at training@ccalac.org.    \nRegistration: $100 per person for CCALAC Members and Affiliates/$150 per person for Non-members. \nEach participant must register individually. Sharing of credentials is prohibited.  \n(Registration deadline is March 4\, or when capacity is reached.)  \nRegistration Closed\nInstructor Biography: \nLisa Mouscher is CEO and Lead Trainer at Sogence Training and Consulting. As a popular and dynamic facilitator\, trainer and consultant\, Lisa works primarily with leaders\, managers\, and supervisors from Federally Qualified Health Centers and other community health centers across the country. She brings her extensive background in management\, training and human resources to her work with community health organizations and specializes in two areas: providing intensive management skills training to CHC managers and supervisors at all levels; and assisting health centers to create and sustain a culture of customer service. Lisa is known for facilitating immediately applicable results as well as lasting impact to strengthen community health centers for the long-term.  URL:https://ccalac.org/event/core-competencies-for-community-health-center-managers-supervisors-training-6/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250404T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250404T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T114013 CREATED:20250819T152150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T152150Z UID:10000870-1743753600-1743786000@ccalac.org SUMMARY:24th Annual Southern California Health Care Symposium DESCRIPTION:Save the Date!\nThe 24th Annual Southern California Health Care Symposium will be held April 4\, 2025\nThe Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County (CCALAC) and Coalition of Orange County Community Health Centers (the Coalition) look forward to welcoming you on Friday\, April 4\, 2025\, at The Westin Anaheim Resort.  \nPlease visit the Symposium page for more information.  \nAbout Us \nCCALAC is a 501 (c)(3) organization representing 65 member community health centers. Health centers in Los Angeles County operate over 450 full time sites\, serving as the medical home for 1.97 million patients per year\, 72% of whom have low incomes\, and are either publicly insured or uninsured.  \nCommunity health centers are non-profit\, state-licensed organizations that provide high-quality primary care\, including medical\, dental\, and mental health services\, to under-resourced communities disproportionately impacted by poverty and systemic racism. Additional services that can be found within some health centers include pharmacy\, x-ray\, radiology\, optometry\, obstetrics\, specialty referrals\, and other medical services. \nFor questions\, please email symposium@ccalac.org. URL:https://ccalac.org/event/24th-annual-southern-california-health-care-symposium/ LOCATION:Westin Anaheim Resort\, West Katella Avenue 1030\, Anaheim\, CA\, 92802 CATEGORIES:Conferences END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250408T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250408T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T114013 CREATED:20250819T152141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T203639Z UID:10001582-1744102800-1744108200@ccalac.org SUMMARY:Clinical Advisory Group (CAG) DESCRIPTION:Visit the Clinical Advisory Group page for more information. URL:https://ccalac.org/event/clinical-advisory-group-cag/2025-04-08/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:CCALAC Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250408T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250408T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T114013 CREATED:20250819T142213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T214522Z UID:10001819-1744117200-1744120800@ccalac.org SUMMARY:Billing Professionals Roundtable DESCRIPTION:To RSVP for this meeting click here. \nVisit the Billing Professionals Roundtable page for more information. URL:https://ccalac.org/event/billing-professionals-roundtable/2025-04-08/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:CCALAC Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250411T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250411T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T114013 CREATED:20250819T152116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T185447Z UID:10001460-1744362000-1744367400@ccalac.org SUMMARY:Relias User Group DESCRIPTION:The CCALAC Relias User Group meets on the second Friday of the month from 9:00am-10:00am. An additional 30 minutes is allocated for any technical assistance from 10:00am-10:30am and is optional. \nPlease visit the Relias – Learning Management System page for more information. URL:https://ccalac.org/event/relias-user-group/2025-04-11/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:CCALAC Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ccalac.org/wpcms/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Exhibitor-Relias-300x80.jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250414T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250414T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T114013 CREATED:20250819T152141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T203419Z UID:10001513-1744623000-1744632000@ccalac.org SUMMARY:Policy Advisory Group (PAG) DESCRIPTION:Visit the Policy Advisory Group page for more information. URL:https://ccalac.org/event/policy-advisory-group-pag/2025-04-14/ LOCATION:CCALAC\, 445 S Figueroa Street\, Suite 2100\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90071\, United States CATEGORIES:CCALAC Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250417T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250417T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T114013 CREATED:20250819T142213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T164804Z UID:10001786-1744880400-1744885800@ccalac.org SUMMARY:Behavioral Health Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Visit the Behavioral Health Roundtable page for more information. URL:https://ccalac.org/event/behavioral-health-roundtable/2025-04-17/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:CCALAC Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250417T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250417T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T114013 CREATED:20250819T152153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T152153Z UID:10000877-1744884000-1744891200@ccalac.org SUMMARY:Human Resources Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Visit the Human Resources Roundtable page for more information. URL:https://ccalac.org/event/human-resources-roundtable-22/ LOCATION:CCALAC\, 445 S Figueroa Street\, Suite 2100\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90071\, United States CATEGORIES:CCALAC Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250417T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250417T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T114013 CREATED:20250819T152153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T152153Z UID:10000878-1744894800-1744902000@ccalac.org SUMMARY:HIT Roundtable 4-17-25 DESCRIPTION:HIT Roundtable 8-21-2025\n\n \n\n\n\nAttendee Name*\n\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n Last\n \n\nAttendee Title*\n\n\nOrganization*\nAchievable HealthAAA Comprehensive Health CareAll For Health\, Health For AllAll-InclusiveAlta MedAngeles Community HealthAPLA HealthArroyo Vista FamilyAsian Pacific Health Care VentureBAART Community HealthcareBartz – AltadonnaBehavioral Health Services Inc.Benevolence Health CentersBuddhist Tzu Chi Medical FoundationCenter for Family Health and EducationCentral City CommunityCentral Neighborhood Health FoundationChinatown Service CenterClinica Msr. Oscar A. RomeroCommunity Medical Wellness CentersComplete Care Community Health CenterComprehensive Community Health CentersEast Valley Community Health CenterEisner HealthEl Proyecto del BarrioFamily Health Care Center of Greater LAGarfield Health CenterGracelight Community HealthHarbor Community Health CenterHerald Christian Health CenterIMCESJWCH InstituteKedren HealthKHEIR CenterLA Christian Health CenterLA LGBT CenterMission City Community NetworkNortheast Community ClinicNortheast Valley Health CorporationParktree Community Health CenterPlanned Parenthood Los AngelesPlanned Parenthood Pasadena and San GabrielSaban Community ClinicSan Fernando Community Health CenterSouth Central FamilySouthern California Medical CenterSt Anthony Medical CentersSt. John’s Community HealthT.H.E. Health and Wellness CenterTarzana Treatment CenterTCC Family HealthThe R.O.A.D.S FoundationTri State Community Health CenterUMMA Community ClinicUniCare Community Health CenterUniversal Community Health CenterValley Community Health CenterVenice Family ClinicVia Care Community Health CenterWatts Healthcare CorporationWestside Family Health CenterWhite Memorial Community HealthWilmington Community ClinicYehowa Medical Services\n\nAttendee Email*\n\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n\n \n\nPhone Number*\n\n\nWould you like to be notified of future training opportunities? 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URL:https://ccalac.org/event/hit-roundtable-4-17-25/ CATEGORIES:CCALAC Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250421T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250421T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T114013 CREATED:20250819T142215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T225025Z UID:10001883-1745240400-1745245800@ccalac.org SUMMARY:Chief Financial Officer Roundtable DESCRIPTION:To RSVP for this meeting\, click HERE. \nVisit the Chief Financial Officer Roundtable page for more information. URL:https://ccalac.org/event/chief-financial-officer-roundtable/2025-04-21/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:CCALAC Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250423T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250423T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T114013 CREATED:20250819T152153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T152153Z UID:10000880-1745398800-1745425800@ccalac.org SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid® DESCRIPTION:Mental Health First Aid® teaches you how to identify\, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to appropriate care. Participants must complete an online self-study and then meet virtually with the instructor.   \nBy the end of the training\, participants will learn: \n\nCommon signs and symptoms of mental illness.\nCommon signs and symptoms of substance use.\nHow to interact with a person in crisis.\nHow to connect the person with help.\n\nPresented by Linda Santiman\, MA\, LMFT\, Manager of Integrated Care\, LA LGBT Center and Sara Watson\, MCHES\, Training and Events Specialist\, CCALAC \n  \nCost for CCALAC Members and Affiliates: $50\, Non-members: $100 \nRegister Now! \nGroup rates are available. Please email the Training Center at training@ccalac.org if interested in seeking a group rate. \nCCALAC is collaborating with the National Council for Mental Wellbeing to assess your interest in becoming an instructor for Mental Health First Aid (MHFA). If you or your staff are interested in becoming a MHFA instructor\, complete this interest form. Your response is appreciated by April 25\, 2025.\n  \nInstructor Biographies: \nLinda Santiman\, MA\, LMFT\, Manager of Integrated Care \nLinda Santiman\, MA\, LMFT has worked as a Manager of Integrated Care at the Los Angeles LGBT Center for the past 16 years\, managing an Integrated Clinic Program funded by the Department of Mental Health\, and the Medical Care Coordination program funded by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) designated state health programs (DSHP). Linda also works as a private practice psychotherapist for individuals and couples and has taught workshops on LGBT Affirmative Couples and Managing Self Care as a Human Rights Advocate. In her free time\, Linda enjoys performing in cabarets\, swimming\, and crafting in the fiber arts. \nSara Watson\, MCHES\, CCALAC Training and Events Specialist \nSara Watson\, MCHES\, has worked at CCALAC as the Training and Events Specialist for the past four years and has over 15 years of experience in health education. Sara teaches mental health first aid and works with communities on CPR and first aid instruction. Prior to working with CCALAC\, Sara worked as a Policy and Advocacy Director in Los Angeles where they focused on behavioral health integration with under-resourced communities and in improving access to quality health care. In their free time\, Sara enjoys the outdoors\, especially the ocean where they are a divemaster and teach SCUBA diving. URL:https://ccalac.org/event/mental-health-first-aid-5/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250424T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250424T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T114013 CREATED:20250819T152153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T152153Z UID:10000882-1745496000-1745501400@ccalac.org SUMMARY:Empanelment Training Series: Fundamentals of Empanelment DESCRIPTION:Dr. Greg Vachon MD\, MPH\, Deena Pourshaban\, MPH\, and Leslie Brooks of Health Management Associates will co-facilitate a 60-minute webinar that will provide an overview of the fundamentals of empanelment\, describe the methodology of assigning patients to provider panels\, outline necessary staff roles to sustain empanelment processes and how to self-assess your own empanelment environment. Participants will have access to empanelment templates and tools. After the webinar\, the facilitators will offer 30 minutes of office hours. Office hours will consist of addressing clinic-specific questions related to empanelment\, such as how to improve continuity rates\, reviewing health center data (in breakout rooms)\, and any other specific requests from health center members. \nAt the end of this session\, participants should be able to: \n\nUnderstand the fundamentals of empanelment\nKnow how to operationalize empanelment in their health center\nHave access to a self-assessment empanelment tool to understand their current empanelment environment\n\nPresented by Dr. Greg Vachon MD\, MPH\, Deena Pourshaban\, MPH\, and Leslie Brooks of Health Management Associates \nComplimentary for CCALAC Members and Affiliates \nRegister Now! \nThe following courses in the series are listed below: \n\nEmpanelment Training Series: Successful Strategies to Sustain Empanelment Processes in Community Health Centers\, May 8— More Information – Register Now \nEmpanelment Training Series: Empanelment Weighing Methodologies and how to Monitor Panel Fullness\, May 22— More Information – Register Now \nEmpanelment Training Series: Impact of Empanelment on Revenue and Value-Based Care\, June 5 — More Information – Register Now \n\nInstructor Biographies: \nDr. Greg Vachon has over 30 years of experience in clinical work and leadership in safety-net health care and has been a Principal at HMA for over 15 years\, with a focus on ambulatory care\, data analysis\, and information technology to power success in population health and value-based care. Data analysis areas of focus include right-sizing and projecting workforce\, assessing impact of population interventions\, creating dynamic business plans in health care\, and supporting implementation and analysis of various components of optimized primary care. A component of special interest over the past two decades has been empanelment. Greg has assisted nearly fifty FQHCs and other safety-net systems across the country implement effective empanelment procedures reflective of their environments since 2010. \nDeena Pourshaban has over 12 years of healthcare and public health experience with extensive work in practice transformation\, social determinants of health\, quality improvement\, Patient-Centered Medical Home implementation\, health center operations\, and collaborative work with clients and care teams to tackle difficult clinical quality measures. Deena has led many large-scale practice transformation initiatives\, supported over 10 community health centers achieve PCMH recognition which includes implementing empanelment as one of the core requirements and recently co-lead the empanelment workstream supporting 32 community health centers implement participating under Kaiser Permanente Population Health Management Initiative implement empanelment processes and workflows. \nLeslie Brooks has over 8 years of experience collaborating with health plans and healthcare teams to implement whole-person\, person-centered approaches to healthcare integration. Her domains of expertise include population health management\, data analytics\, training and evaluation work. Ms. Brooks’ supported over 10 community health centers implement empanelment processes and workflows under Kaiser Permanente Population Health Management Initiative. Her empanelment work focused on developing\, workflows\, dashboards\, policies and procedures and staff training. \nThis training is generously sponsored by Kaiser Permanente. URL:https://ccalac.org/event/empanelment-training-series-fundamentals-of-empanelment/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250428T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250428T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T114013 CREATED:20250819T152153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T170647Z UID:10000883-1745834400-1745841600@ccalac.org SUMMARY:Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:  URL:https://ccalac.org/event/board-meeting-29/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:CCALAC Meetings,Board Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250429T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250429T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T114013 CREATED:20250819T152153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T152153Z UID:10000884-1745926200-1745931600@ccalac.org SUMMARY:Somatic Approaches to Crisis Recovery: Integrating Embodied Stabilization Strategies for Displaced Wildfire Survivors DESCRIPTION:This 90-minute interactive workshop equips mental health professionals\, first responders\, and community/peer workers with mind-body interventions to support individuals and families displaced by wildfires. Participants will learn how to integrate the Acute Stress Syndrome Stabilization (EMDR-ASSYST) procedures\, Community Resiliency Model (CRM) skills\, and somatic resiliency strategies to help stabilize the nervous system\, reduce overwhelm\, and promote resilience in crisis recovery. This training focuses on practical\, culturally responsive\, and body-based tools that can be immediately applied in disaster response settings to foster a sense of safety\, connection\, and empowerment.   \nBy the end of this workshop\, participants will:   \n\nUnderstand the neurobiology of acute stress and trauma in the context of wildfire displacement.  \nLearn and practice the strategies to help stabilize individuals experiencing acute distress.  \nApply key somatic techniques\, including tracking\, grounding\, and resourcing\, to promote nervous system regulation.  \nExplore resiliency enhancing skills to foster long-term recovery and self-regulation in displaced individuals.  \nGain practical skills to integrate somatic interventions into crisis response efforts with cultural sensitivity and trauma-informed care.  \n\nPresented by Marina Compean\, LCSW \nComplimentary for CCALAC Members and Affiliates \nRegister Now! \nInstructor Biography \nMarina Compean\, LCSW\, is a bilingual (Spanish-English) licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience specializing in trauma recovery\, somatic healing\, and resilience-building. With a deep commitment to serving BIPOC\, first-generation professionals\, and underserved communities as well as those affected by crisis\, Marina integrates body-based interventions with a culturally affirming and trauma-informed approach.  \nTrained in the EMDR-Acute Stress Syndrome Stabilization (ASSYST) protocol\, Community Resiliency Model (CRM)\, and various somatic modalities\, Marina has worked extensively in crisis response\, medical settings\, and community mental health\, supporting individuals navigating acute stress\, displacement\, and systemic barriers to healing. Marina’s work is rooted in neuroscience\, attachment theory\, and anti-colonial healing frameworks\, ensuring accessible\, practical tools for recovery.  \nBeyond direct practice\, she is passionate about training mental health professionals\, first responders\, and human service providers in effective\, body-based interventions for crisis recovery. Marina provides an engaging\, collaborative teaching style combining psychoeducation\, experiential learning\, and real-world application\, equipping participants with skills that can be immediately applied in the field.   URL:https://ccalac.org/event/somatic-approaches-to-crisis-recovery-integrating-embodied-stabilization-strategies-for-displaced-wildfire-survivors/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250430T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250430T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T114013 CREATED:20250819T152153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T152153Z UID:10000885-1746003600-1746028800@ccalac.org SUMMARY:Motivational Interviewing DESCRIPTION:Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a collaborative\, person-centered communication style. MI skills were derived from clinical practitioners who demonstrated the importance of genuineness\, rapport building\, accurate empathy\, understanding and acceptance of differing viewpoints with the purpose of identifying priorities and setting goals in pursuit of behavioral change. In accordance with the core values of counseling\, MI practitioners emphasize empowering individuals through forging a collaborative partnership and shared decision-making as essential components to the process of behavioral change. MI affirms strengths\, reinforces motivation and commitment\, fosters optimism\, and practices unconditional acceptance of the individual. MI has been empirically tested in a wide variety of contexts and settings with diverse populations; research findings show MI to have a positive impact on the individuals served. \nThe MI Training aims to equip and strengthen trainees’ capacity to implement evidence-based\, collaborative\, person-centered communication skills into diverse settings among a variety of populations. The training consists of class discussion\, interactive activities\, and role-playing exercises. The goal of experiential learning is to scaffold trainees learning toward a more purposeful and practical use of MI skills. This learning process will draw upon trainees’ current knowledge and experiences and at the same time will challenge prior knowledge and assumptions using relevant experiential-based methods. \nAt the end of this training\, trainees will be able to: \n\nIdentify Stages of Change.\nDistinguish between Sustain Talk and Change Talk.\nDescribe and evaluate the components of MI and MI Spirit.\nDistinguish between MI Consistent and Inconsistent Behaviors.\nIdentify and form reflective statements.\nConvert closed questions into open questions.\nCreate accurate affirmations.\nFacilitate conversations with MI Skills.\n\nPresented by Aneisa Young Bolton\, MA \nSpace is limited! \nCCALAC Members and Affiliates $150 \nNon-members $200 \nRegister Now! \nInstructor Biography: \nAneisa Young Bolton has facilitated training and workshops that promote and develop positive behavioral change for over 20 years. \nTraining that includes staff from a variety of professions and industries\, including Education\, Law Enforcement\, Mental Health\, and Social Services. Over the past decade she has focused her training sessions on Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Courage to Change Interactive Journaling System (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). \nMrs. Bolton’s education and training include a Master of Arts degree in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution\, certifications from the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT)\, ATD (Association for Talent Development) and California State University Dominguez Hills Adult Basic Education Credential. Her education and training prepared her to create and facilitate training that is both dynamic and experiential along with informative and interactive. Specifically\, the MI trainings include many practice activities that allow trainees to have hands on MI experience that can then be utilized immediately with their patents and clients. In addition to being a MI trainer\, she is also a MI Coach and Coder using the MITI Coding and Coaching method. \nThis training is generously sponsored by Kaiser Permanente. URL:https://ccalac.org/event/motivational-interviewing/ LOCATION:CCALAC\, 445 S Figueroa Street\, Suite 2100\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90071\, United States CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR