At Massachusetts Health Policy Forum’s November 2023 convening, the Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts (PHIWM) presented a Youth Mental Health Roadmap for Western MA that builds on the state’s Promote Prevent Special Commission, the Roadmap for Behavioral Health Reform, and the Mental Health ABC Act. The policy recommendations in the report include three bills that are currently […]
Live Interactive Webinar Instructor: Lara Okoloko, LICSW Level: Intermediate CEs: 3 Review CE accreditation and approvals for this course on tab above. Stigma against people with substance use disorders (SUDs) degrades the quality of services available for clients. This stigma also radiates out to the family and limits the informal social supports that families receive […]
Virtual 9:00 am FREE! December's workshop is FREE - our holiday gift to you! Become a certified first-time homebuyer with Way Finders! Learn from local real estate professionals about the homebuying process. The course covers finding, financing, purchasing and maintaining a home. Participants receive a certificate of completion that is necessary to access several down […]
Are you or someone you know struggling with substance use? MHA's BestLife Health and Wellness Clinic is hosting an event, 'Coffee with a Recovery Coach', at our clinic on Saturday, November 11th, from 10 am-12 pm. Our recovery coaches will be to answer your questions and provide support. Free coffee, resources, and Narcan will be […]
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Perfect for Donors, Fundholders, Early Childhood Education Leaders, and Policy Makers Tuesday, December 12, 2023, 8:30am to 10:30am Description: Early childhood education is a critical component to growing families and the wellbeing of our communities. This session seeks to convene stakeholders to share and learn about the challenges and opportunities in the field. […]
Esta es una clase completa dividida en dos días, Dec. 12 y 19 de diciembre de 9:00AM-2:00PM. WayFinders: 1780 Main St., Springfield, MA 01103. Asientos para este taller será limitado. Tenga en cuenta que todos los protocolos de distanciamiento social sugeridos por el gobernador Baker estarán vigentes en el momento del taller y, como tal, […]
Live Interactive Webinar Instructor: Martha B. Straus, Ph.D. Level: Intermediate Dates and Times: December 11 and 12, 2023, 1- 4:15 p.m. ET CEs: 6 Review CE accreditation and approvals for this course on tab above. This is a multiple-day session. In order to receive CEs, you must attend both days. Traumatized adolescents and young adults […]
About this Training This workshop will provide tools to both assess and work with attachment trauma and dissociation, as well as offer a structured approach to ensure client readiness and proper preparation for trauma work. Participants will be introduced to using integrative strategies such as attachment resourcing, ego states/parts work and metacognitive/mindful awareness to […]
Live Interactive Webinar Instructor: Jeffrey Anvari-Clark, Ph.D., MA, LMSW Level: Intermediate CEs: 1.5 Review CE accreditation and approvals for this course on tab above. This webinar will be recorded. Financial concerns can have a profound impact on individual well-being, yet the financial domain is rarely addressed in social work practice. Within social work, teaching financial […]
The 18 Degrees Family Resouce Center is hosting Holidays Around the World. Join us for a fun family event and explore holiday celebrations worldwide. There will be music, snacks, activities, a photo booth, cookie decorating, Mr. and Mrs. Claus and more! RSVP IS REQUIRED - Call (413) 448-8281 ext 283 OR 268.
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