The Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency is looking for qualified individuals to provide training opportunities for possible future training events. Specifically, professionals who could provide teaching experiences in the areas of Case Management, Healthy Cooking/ Healthy Eating Habits, treating adolescents with co-occurring disorders, health issues for the aging Behavioral Health population and early childhood Behavioral Health issues/treatment. Some trainings will require educational credentials for the allowance of CEU’s for licensed Psychologists, Social Workers and LCPCs. Please send information to: mhaaac@aol.com.
End of Life Considerations
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
9:30 am - 1:30 pm
4 CEUs
Participants will hear from a Hospice Social Worker on how to talk to individuals regarding End of Life Issues. There will be opportunities to ask questions during this training.
Topics will include:
Price: FREE, must register in advance
Posted: 02/27/2020
“Making the Connection, Traumatic Brain Injury and Older Adults” and PASRR 101 Training
February 28, 2020
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
4 CEUs
This workshop will provide an overview of TBI, including the ramifications of brain injury through the lifespan and its impact on aging. Discussion will focus on common barriers to independence at home, work and school experienced by many individuals living with traumatic brain injury. In addition, attendees will learn about the challenges facing individuals who are aging with a history of traumatic brain injury or brain injuries, as well as the heightened risk of traumatic brain injury among older Americans.
The PASRR 101 workshop will provide an overview on how to fill out Level 1 PASRR Screens. Participants will learn when to submit a Level 1 screen as well as common misconceptions about PASRR.
Price: $30, includes breakfast
Posted: 02/05/2020
NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
6:30 - 9:00 pm
NAMI Family to Family is a free, 8 session education program for family, partners, friends and significant others of adults living with mental illness. The course is designed to help all family members understand and support their loved one living with mental illness, while maintaining their own well being. The course includes information on illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression and other mental health conditions. Thousands of families describe the program as life changing. The program is taught by trained teachers who are also family members and know what it is like to have a loved one living with mental illness.
Sponsored by: NAMI Anne Arundel County
Price: FREE, must register in advance
Posted: 01/15/2020
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