Past Events

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Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based technique of effectively communicating with others, to gain rapport and trust, obtain more information, address risk behaviors, and evoke internal motivation to sustain long term behavior change. MI can also be paired with other modalities to...
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This workshop will enhance and promote statewide clinical expertise in violence risk and threat assessment in Nebraska. Practitioners address risk assessment and management issues in their clinical activity. The literature regarding key concepts of risk assessment and threat assessment will be...
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This presentation outlines a framework for ethical and professional boundaries in peer support. This ensures that peer specialists provide the best support to individuals without compromising self, the person served, or the integrity of the profession. Learning to handle ethical dilemmas is not...
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Substance use, risky use, and addiction commonly occur in the population, including among people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). In this workshop, we discuss (1) an overview of what is known about substance use, prevention, and treatment among people with IDD; (2)...
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This training explains the basic science of how and why human judgments are susceptible to various biases, with specific emphasis on expert judgments in forensic settings. A theoretical model, supported by empirical findings from the field, will clarify when and why experts are protected against, as...
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This training is designed for mental health professionals and peer support specialists to enhance their understanding and application of trauma-informed care. Participants will learn about trauma exposure, its impact on physical and mental health, and the principles of trauma-informed care. Evidence...
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This training session focuses on enhancing understanding and application of ethical principles for behavioral healthcare providers (psychologists, counselors, drug and alcohol counselors, and social workers). The training session will cover ethical principles, discuss their application, give...
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The 2024 Great Plains ATAP annual training event brings together experts from the behavioral threat assessment and management (BTAM) field to address current challenges and best practices in violence prevention and communication for BTAM professionals. This year's event will focus on the current...
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The University of Nebraska Public Policy Center is working with the City of Lincoln and Aging Partners to host eight community listening sessions around Lincoln to hear more about how Lincoln can be a better place for our aging community. Some topics of interest include transportation and sidewalks...
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All upcoming dates are currently at capacity. Please use the registration button to get on a waitlist. The purpose of this training is to provide Nebraska-licensed mental health professionals (i.e., social workers, counselors, psychologists) currently serving adults an overview workshop to increase...
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The University of Nebraska Public Policy Center is working with the City of Lincoln and Aging Partners to host eight community listening sessions around Lincoln to hear more about how Lincoln can be a better place for our aging community. Some topics of interest include transportation and sidewalks...
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The University of Nebraska Public Policy Center is working with the City of Lincoln and Aging Partners to host eight community listening sessions around Lincoln to hear more about how Lincoln can be a better place for our aging community. Some topics of interest include transportation and sidewalks...
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The University of Nebraska Public Policy Center is working with the City of Lincoln and Aging Partners to host eight community listening sessions around Lincoln to hear more about how Lincoln can be a better place for our aging community. Some topics of interest include transportation and sidewalks...
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The University of Nebraska Public Policy Center is working with the City of Lincoln and Aging Partners to host eight community listening sessions around Lincoln to hear more about how Lincoln can be a better place for our aging community. Some topics of interest include transportation and sidewalks...
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The University of Nebraska Public Policy Center is working with the City of Lincoln and Aging Partners to host eight community listening sessions around Lincoln to hear more about how Lincoln can be a better place for our aging community. Some topics of interest include transportation and sidewalks...
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All upcoming dates are currently at capacity. Please use the registration button to get on a waitlist. The purpose of this training is to provide Nebraska-licensed mental health professionals (i.e., social workers, counselors, psychologists) currently serving adults an overview workshop to increase...
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The University of Nebraska Public Policy Center is working with the City of Lincoln and Aging Partners to host eight community listening sessions around Lincoln to hear more about how Lincoln can be a better place for our aging community. Some topics of interest include transportation and sidewalks...
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The University of Nebraska Public Policy Center is working with the City of Lincoln and Aging Partners to host eight community listening sessions around Lincoln to hear more about how Lincoln can be a better place for our aging community. Some topics of interest include transportation and sidewalks...
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 Dr. Alejandra Arango An Introduction to the Youth-Nominated Support Teams (YST) Friday, June 28, 2024, 10:00am - 11:30am (Central) Instructional Level: Introductory The Youth-Nominated Support Team (YST) is a social support program designed to supplement usual care for youth experiencing suicidal...
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This training will review the components of a complete biopsychosocial evaluation for a person experiencing psychotic symptoms, including how to evaluate for differential diagnoses. Attendees will practice engagement techniques for patients with psychosis and their families, as well as...