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Community Mental Health Trainings (CMHT) are provided to community members and partners in the Tri-City service area of Claremont, La Verne and Pomona and cover a variety of topics related to mental health and wellbeing. The mission of this program is to increase mental health awareness and reduce stigma through education. Each training is designed to provide participants with the skills and information they need to support themselves, friends, families and others in mental wellness.
All trainings are free to the community and can be modified to meet the specific needs of participants. To best accommodate your training, please submit your request at least 6 weeks in advance of the date you are requesting. Tri-City currently offers the following evidence-based and trauma-informed trainings:
Community Mental Health Trainings
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an educational training that teaches participants how to offer support when someone is developing a mental health condition or experiencing a mental health crisis. We offer various versions of MHFA to address the needs of your community. You will learn:
- How to identify signs, symptoms and risk factors of mental health and substance use conditions
- Information on depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis and substance use
- A 5-step action plan on how to assist someone in both crisis and non-crisis situations
All MHFA participants receive a 3-year certification through the National Council for Behavioral Health and a MHFA manual.
Created by the Trauma Resource Institute (TRI), the Community Resiliency ModelTM (CRM) is set of wellness skills that people can use to respond to the impact of traumatic and stressful experiences. By understanding the biology of the human body and how it responds to traumatic events, CRM participants can learn how to enhance their ability to adapt to change and keep going in the face of adversity. You will learn:
- Simple skills to help you get back into balance with mind, body and spirit
- How to reduce symptoms related to stressful or traumatic events
- How to practice wellness skills in your daily life
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is both a therapeutic philosophy and a set of methods used to help people resolve their ambivalence or uncertainty about making meaningful, personal changes in their lives. MI is designed to strengthen an individual’s motivation toward a specific goal by exploring the person’s own reasons for change in an environment of acceptance and compassion. You will learn:
- The five core principles of MI
- Helpful techniques, such as active listening, to support people who struggle with behavior change or identifying goals
- How to identify an individual’s readiness, willingness and ability to make changes in their life
In the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) study conducted by Kaiser Permanente and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), researchers discovered that childhood traumas and stress have a direct impact on an individual’s health and wellbeing throughout their lifespan. The more adverse experiences a person reported occurring in their childhood, the more likely that person was to experience a range of health, social and emotional problems as an adult.
In this training, we look to bring awareness of the study’s findings and to teach people that although any childhood trauma and stress can have a negative impact, as a community we can create an environment of healing and resilience. Children and families can thrive and build healthy relationships, regardless of their ACE score.
You will learn:
- How childhood trauma and stressors shape the developing brain and impact the physical, mental health and social-emotional functioning of adults
- Tools for building resilience and wellness tips you can incorporate in your daily life
Know the Signs is a suicide prevention training that teaches participants how to recognize and respond to someone displaying suicidal thoughts and connect them to safety. By the end of the training, you will be better able to:
- Move beyond common tendencies to miss, dismiss, or avoid suicide
- Identify people who have thoughts of suicide
- Respond to someone displaying suicidal signs and connect them to appropriate resources
Upcoming Webinars & Trainings
Every 2nd Friday of the month, Tri-City Mental Health hosts free webinars and in-person presentations to address ways to support individual and community mental health and build resilience. Presentations highlight practical information, self-care strategies and trauma-informed practices to help anyone thrive – families, individuals, and community organizations. These presentations are free and open to everyone in the community.
If you would like to schedule a presentation for your community or organization, please contact us at cmht@tricitymhs.org.
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This webpage will be updated regularly with upcoming webinars and trainings. Please check our calendar often. Previous webinar recordings are also available on this page.
WEBINAR RECORDINGS
Supporting Motivation to Change
Originally aired: Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Are you or someone you know making new life changes and finding it difficult to stay motivated?
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based, goal-oriented style of communication designed to strengthen a person’s own motivation and commitment to change. Join us and learn basic MI skills to help you make positive lifestyle changes to support better health and well-being.
Building Resilience in the Midst of Psychosis
Originally aired: Tuesday, July 21, 2020
By recognizing the early signs of psychosis, you can help change someone’s life. In this webinar, you will learn about psychosis, early warning signs and how you can support individuals experiencing psychosis.
COVID-19: Consideraciones para sitios de empleo
Originally aired: Thursday, June 4, 2020 (En Español)
Aprenda conceptos utiles los cualas debe considerer ya sea que este trabajando en su oficina o desde su casa.
COVID-19 Considerations for the Workplace
Originally aired: Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Whether you’re working from home or in the office, here are some helpful considerations during COVID-19.
Co-Occurring Disorders and Relapse Prevention
Originally aired: Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Libro de Jugadas de alivio del estrés
Originally aired: Thursday, May 14, 2020
Aprenda cómo la COVID-19 afecta su salud en general y la importancia de controlar el estrés durante estos tiempos. Aprenderá estrategias cómo apoyarse asimismo y a los demas.
Stress Relief Playbook
Originally aired: Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Learn how COVID-19 is impacting our overall health and the importance of stress management during this time. You will learn strategies to support yourself and others.