Attend Re-Thinking Addiction Treatment: Current and Emerging Trends

Tarzana Treatment Centers invites you to a one day workshop on "Re-Thinking Addiction Treatment: Current and Emerging Trends" to be held at TTC Northridge facility on 7/22/2011.

Where:
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc.
8330 Reseda Blvd
Northridge, CA 91324

When:
Friday July 22, 2011 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM PDT
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Topics of the Day:

• Engaging Patients in Treatment with Motivational Interviewing - Ken Bachrach, Ph.D.
• Integrating Smoking Cessation in Alcohol/Drug Treatment Services: An Urgent Call to Action  - José C. Salazar, Dr.PH,
• Spiritual Self-Schema (3-S) Therapy - Paul Simons

Agenda:
 8:30-9:00- Registration
9:00-9:10 - Welcome and introduction
9:10-10:30 - Engaging Patients in Treatment with Motivational Interviewing (part 1) - Ken Bachrach, Ph.D.
10:30-10:45 - Break
10:45-11:15 -  Engaging Patients in Treatment with Motivational Interviewing (part 2) - Ken Bachrach, Ph.D.
11:15-12:00 - Integrating Smoking Cessation in Alcohol/Drug Treatment Services: An Urgent Call to Action (part 1) - José C. Salazar, Dr.PH,
12:00-1:15 - Lunch (on your own)
1:15-2:15 - Integrating Smoking Cessation in Alcohol/Drug Treatment Services: An Urgent Call to Action (part 2) - José C. Salazar, Dr.PH,
2:15-2:30 - Break
2:30-4:15 - Spiritual Self-Schema (3-S) Therapy - Paul Simons
4:15-4:30 - Panel with speakers

Registration Rate:
Early bird (till 7/10/11):  $49
After 7/10/11: $59

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6.0 CEU credits available:
Tarzana Treatment
Centers is pleased to offer CEUs to:
Registered Nurses
BRN #CEP 8226
MFTs and LCSWs
CA BBS #PCE 1171
Drug & Alcohol Counselors
CAADAC #2n-88-174-0313
CAADE #CP20 875 C

Questions?
Please contact:
Liz Gonzalez
818 996 1051x 2123
lgonzalez@tarzanatc.org

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Transition Age Youth (TAY) Conference--Promoting Hope, Wellness, And Self-Sufficiency

Transition Age Youth (TAY) Conference has been scheduled for May 17th, 2011 at The California Endowment Center.  Click HERE for flyer and registration form for additional details.   

Please note that the Registration Date has been extended to May 13th, 2011. 

  
This conference will promote hope, wellness, and self-sufficiency in the Transition Age Youth (TAY) population ages 16 -25. The goals of this conference are to provide participants with the tools and knowledge to effectively and competently deliver mental health services and supports to TAY experiencing emotional, behavioral, and/or co-occurring substance abuse challenges.

Celebrate National Women’s Health Week, May 8-14

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Women’s Health has designated May 8 – 14 as the 12th annual celebration of National Women’s Health Week (NWHW).  During this week, communities, businesses, government, health organizations, and other groups come together to promote women’s health.  The theme for 2011 is “It’s Your Time.”  It emphasizes the National Women’s Health Week goal of empowering women to make their health a top priority.  The theme also encourages women to take steps to improve their physical and mental health and lower their risks of certain diseases.

The signature event of the week, National Women’s Check-up Day, will be held on Monday, May 9, 2011.

During 2011, HHS is seeking to increase the impact of NWHW by expanding the number of activities that occur during the month of May. You and your organization can help make this happen.  Some ways for you to do so include sponsoring a display table, health fair, educational workshop, or fitness event. You can partner with a local health provider to offer health screenings, such as blood pressure checks, pap tests, mammograms, diabetes or HIV testing.  Organizations that add their events to the online activity registry are considered NWHW partners and will be able to order free promotional and educational materials to support their efforts. The activity registry is open now.  Participation is free.  You will find more information on NWHW, registering your event, and ordering materials for 2011 at www.womenshealth.gov/whw.

SHIELDS Needs Your Help For Al-Impics 2011

CAN YOU HELP US?
You’ve heard of the Olympics, and the Special Olympics, and maybe even the Paralympics, but have you ever heard of the Al-Impics?

A tradition that began in 1973, the Los Angeles Al-Impics is a County-wide event attended by more than 4,000 individuals made up of recovering persons, community leaders, dignitaries, volunteers and community residents. The Al-Impics is a special one day event which demonstrates the positive life-enriching experience associated with the recovery process. By bringing together treatment providers, recovering individuals, local communities and community leaders, the Al-Impics promotes the societal benefits of community health through substance abuse prevention and athletic participation. This great event encourages recovering individuals to join together in the spirit of recreation and to strive to achieve their respective goals and contribute to their communities.

SHIELDS has participated in AL-Impics almost every year for the past 20 years with 300-500 clients each year including 100+ children, one of the largest groups in attendance. SHIELDS clients and staff always enjoy the opportunity to connect with other individuals and families in recovery through this positive event. SHIELDS participates in the sports and recreation tournaments, the banner contest, and the parade, and has won best uniform and parade choreography many times.  Every year for the uniform and banner contests, SHIELDS designs a t-shirt and a client hand-paints a banner that reflects the year’s theme, this year it is UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY. In addition to t-shirts and a banner, SHIELDS also provides transportation for all our families and children to and from the event in buses, and the food and drinks for breakfast and lunch.

HOW YOU CAN HELP!
Unfortunately, SHIELDS does not have the funds to participate in AL-Impics this year. However, we would really like the opportunity to provide this positive experience for our families and children but cannot do it without some help. SHIELDS is in need of food to feed 500 for breakfast and lunch, banner supplies (large canvas cloth, paints and brushes), and $2,000 to cover the cost of 500 t-shirts and silk-screening. SHIELDS is a 501c3 non-profit organization (Tax ID# 95-4336420), therefore all donations are tax-deductible according to local tax laws. SHIELDS will recognize any donors and sponsors name, group, or business on our online networks. Thank you to the Office of Supervisor Mark-Ridley Thomas for sponsoring our transportation!

If you, or anyone you know, can help make this possible for SHIELDS children and families this year please contact Stephanie Moss at 323.242.5000 x1209 or smoss@shieldsforfamilies.org or you can donate online at http://bit.ly/DonateAL-Impics and indicate Al-Impics in the comment box.

 A clip of SHIELDS warming up before the 2010 AL-Impics parade

2011 AL-Impics: Unity in the Community
Saturday May 14th, 2011, 8am-5pm
http://www.al-impics.org/

Al-Impics Facebook Page

Today is National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day,

Today is National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day, a day to promote positive youth development, resilience, and recovery for children and youth with serious mental health needs. This year, the national theme focuses on building resilience in young children dealing with trauma.

Why Building Resilience in Young Children Dealing With Trauma Matters

When exposed to a traumatic event, children as young as 18 months can have serious emotional and behavioral problems later in childhood and in adulthood. More than 35 percent of children exposed to a single traumatic event will develop serious mental health problems.

With help from families, providers, and the community, young children can demonstrate resilience when dealing with trauma. Learn more about childhood trauma and post-traumatic stress syndrome, and pass it on to observe National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day.

Find out how community-based and trauma-informed services provided by SAMHSA-funded programs improve the behavioral and emotional health of children dealing with trauma.

Join millions in celebrating the day by watching a national webcast of our tribute to resilience or by sharing your Awareness Day experiences via Twitter using the hashtag #1in5 or following @samhsagov.

About Awareness Day

National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day is a day to join SAMHSA, communities, organizations, agencies, and individuals nationwide in raising awareness that positive mental health is essential to a child's healthy development from birth. This year, the national theme will focus on building resilience in young children dealing with trauma.

Libraries offer free test prep classes

South Los Angeles students will get the opportunity to take up to date, practice SAT, PSAT and ACT exams for free through the Los Angeles Public Library and the Princeton Review.

Their program, called Student Smart: Tools for Becoming a Better Student, is bringing free practice exams, sessions and seminars to students all over the city.

In May, the Downtown Central Library and Ascot and Mark Twain libraries in South Los Angeles will provide several test preparation sessions, followed by a follow up meeting where students will be able to get their scores and ask questions.

Student Smart also offers citywide seminars on topics such as developing good study habits, preparing for examinations, test taking strategies, financial aid and common admission myths.

The program has been running since 2005, said Dora Ho, program specialist for the Youth Services Department of the Los Angeles Public Library, and has thousands of participants each year. Usually there are 25 to 50 students per session, depending on the size of the branch. This year, she says, there has been an increase in participants.

“Now with this economy, people are utilizing the sessions, people can’t afford these prep tests,” Ho said. Preparatory classes, said Ho, can sometimes cost 400 dollars.

The Los Angeles Public Library has gone through many budget cuts this past fiscal year, and just recently secured more funding for the upcoming year. But Ho said the program is not affected by cuts because it is funded by private donors and a grant.

The seminars are especially important for an area like South Los Angeles, where Ho said some parents cannot afford the classes.

“Lots of parents don’t have the money for a $400 class,” Ho said. “These are very important for those who won’t have the money to take the prep classes, some of the schools don’t offer them, and students can’t prepare for college.”

Marcus Brian, a South L.A. resident and avid visitor of the Mark Twain Public Library said he plans on looking into the classes.

“I think they sound great,” Brian said. “I’ll be applying to college in the fall and I was worried about taking the SATs so hopefully this will help.”

The program though, currently has librarians visit schools, and community fairs to inform students on the sessions. The planning process for the next year begins during the summer. Although nothing is certain yet, Ho remains hopeful that more sessions can be added.

More information:
Practice SAT Exam
May 14, 2011 – Mark Twain Branch
Follow-up session, May 20, 4:00 pm

May 14, 2011, 12:30 - 5:00 pm – Teen’Scape/Central Library
Follow-up session, May 21, 12:30 pm

Common College Myths
May 19, 2011, 4:30 pm – Ascot Branch

Contact Youth Services at: 213-228-748

Photo from Newton Free Library from flickr

Advocacy, Lobbying & Political Activity Training

Join Public Counsel Law Center on Tuesday, May 17 for a FREE live video conference training for nonprofits, co-sponsored by Public Counsel as part of Pfizer's Strategic Legal Thinking Seminars for Nonprofit Executives training series.

It seems like every day brings news of a more drastic budget cut, defunding notification or payment in lieu of tax proposal that will negatively impact nonprofit organizations and the vulnerable individuals that they serve.  Nonprofits do not need to be silent in the face of these threats for fear of jeopardizing their tax exempt status. By NOT lobbying for themselves or their clients, nonprofits fail to fully exercise their rights under federal tax laws which allow for generous lobbying limits. This seminar will discuss the issues nonprofits need to be aware of before engaging in advocacy activity, including:

• Federal tax law limits on lobbying
• Lobbying disclosure rules
• Lobbying vs. political campaign activity
• Balancing advocacy activity and broad community support

This program is designed for executive directors, chief administrative officers, and staff that engage in public advocacy. 
 
The seminar will be held at the officers of DLA Piper, 500 South Hope St., Suite 2300, Los Angeles, CA 90071, from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM.  Parking validation and a light breakfast will be provided.

Please visit their website for more information.  Advance registration is required.  To register, click here.