Session 1 of 4 in Our New to Prevention Series Overview This introduction to substance use disorder (SUD) prevention is where to come to get answers to (at least some of!) the questions you’ve had about the primary prevention field, including: If you’re new to the prevention field, or still trying to gain a fundamental...
Session 2 of 4 in Our New to Prevention Series Overview: The world of prevention is vast – if you’ve attended a coalition meeting or training, you’ve likely heard an “alphabet soup” full/variety of acronyms representing different programs, practices, and affiliations. Creating an understanding across the prevention workforce helps us unify our efforts towards common...
Building Your Foundation in Substance Use Disorder Primary Prevention Practices Overview What’s the difference between advocacy and lobbying? Advocacy can be a powerful prevention strategy, but non-profit organizations often do not advocate because of concerns that advocacy could cross the line into lobbying. This training will define advocacy and what is allowable for a 501(c)(3)...
Session 3 of 4 in Our New Prevention Series Overview: This training will present an overview of the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) – the Substance Abuse Mental Health Service Administration model that all California counties follow when planning their substance use disorder primary prevention services. Topics will include: About the Presenters Charlie Seltzer (he/him) was the...
Session 4 of 4 in Our New to Prevention Series Overview Prevention efforts do not exist in a silo. From society- and community-wide health promotion strategies to individual-level recovery services and aftercare, all substance use disorder (SUD) and other behavioral health services take place across a continuum. In this session, participants will learn about the...
Prevention Pathways Community of Practice Overview In this session, participants will engage in an interactive process to map shared risk and protective factors across their communities. We’ll discuss how negative associated impacts with the social drivers of health—like racism, poverty, criminalization, and displacement—create overlapping vulnerabilities for youth, and how cultural connection, safe spaces, and trusted relationships act...
Parenting through the middle school years can feel like a rollercoaster—one day your child is your biggest fan, the next day you’re “so embarrassing.” This session will give you tools to strengthen your connection and communication with your child during these transformative years. We’ll explore: You’ll leave with actionable tips for creating a safe, supportive...
From Reactivity to Repair: Why Emotions Escalate and How Parents and Teens Can Reconnect In this webinar, we’ll explore the escalation curve- what it looks like for parents and teens- and uncover the role that triggers, peaks, and de-escalation play in everyday conflict. You’ll gain insight into your own emotional patterns, learn how to recognize...