April 23, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. ET
May 8, 2024, at 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET
May 15, 2024, at 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET
Presented by Dr. Lori Ann Eldridge, Kayce Matthews, Annette Newton-Baldwin, & Reese Hiatt
Join the Southeast PTTC for a lively discussion on the power of collaboration between college campuses and their surrounding communities to support substance misuse prevention, harm reduction and recovery. Our panel of regional experts will share insights, best practices, and success stories, empowering participants with the knowledge needed to implement successful initiatives.
Learn MorePresented by Stephanie Strutner & Carlton Hall
The Southeast PTTC is committed to addressing collective needs of the prevention workforce through the development and adaptation of culturally appropriate training products and services for the Southeast Region. The overall goal of this 3-part series is to build capacity of the Prevention Workforce to deliver effective prevention strategies and programs, support individuals working towards IC&RC Prevention Certification, and build knowledge and skills in a variety of training topics aligned to SAMHSA Priorities.
Presented by Nicole M. Augustine, MPH, MCHES, PS Region 3 and 4 SPTAC Director; Priscila Giamassi, MPM, PS Region 3 and 4 SPTAC T/TA lead on February 5-9, 2024
The Southeast & Central East PTTCs are pleased to present this week-long Lunch & Learn Series in collaboration with the Southeast Regional SPTAC Team. This interactive webinar series offered new and experienced prevention professionals an opportunity to explore comprehensive prevention planning with a Health Equity lens. Sessions included dynamic breakout room discussions, resource sharing, and networking opportunities between prevention professionals from regions 3 and 4.
Presented by Jamie Comstock and Robin Carr on February 28, 2024
When it comes to building workforce capacity, some fields overlook the importance of practical or “soft skills” as they are not as tangible as technical or “hard skills.” Soft skills are abilities that relate to how you work and interact with others. Soft skills are transferable, and useful in every domain of life. Soft skills enable you to collaborate, build relationships, and enhance productivity. For prevention professionals, strong communication skills instill confidence to engage with communities, foster meaningful connections and strengthen relationships. Developing soft skills may take time but is essential for advancing in the modern prevention workforce.
Presented by Colber Prosper on November 8, 2023
When it comes to building workforce capacity, some fields overlook the importance of practical or “soft skills” as they are not as tangible as technical or “hard skills.” Soft skills are abilities that relate to how you work and interact with others. Soft skills are transferable, and useful in every domain of life. Soft skills enable you to collaborate, build relationships, and enhance productivity. For prevention professionals, strong communication skills instill confidence to engage with communities, foster meaningful connections and strengthen relationships. Developing soft skills may take time but is essential for advancing in the modern prevention workforce.
Presented by Nicole M. Augustine, MPH, MCHES, PS Region 3 and 4 SPTAC Director, on December 7, 2023
When it comes to building workforce capacity, some fields overlook the importance of practical or “soft skills” as they are not as tangible as technical or “hard skills.” Soft skills are abilities that relate to how you work and interact with others. Soft skills are transferable, and useful in every domain of life. Soft skills enable you to collaborate, build relationships, and enhance productivity. For prevention professionals, strong communication skills instill confidence to engage with communities, foster meaningful connections and strengthen relationships. Developing soft skills may take time but is essential for advancing in the modern prevention workforce.
Presented by Shannon Farrar, Leslie Dill, Reginald Walker, Derrick Pegg, & Ibrea Crowder on December 5, 2023
When it comes to building workforce capacity, some fields overlook the importance of practical or “soft skills” as they are not as tangible as technical or “hard skills.” Soft skills are abilities that relate to how you work and interact with others. Soft skills are transferable, and useful in every domain of life. Soft skills enable you to collaborate, build relationships, and enhance productivity. For prevention professionals, strong communication skills instill confidence to engage with communities, foster meaningful connections and strengthen relationships. Developing soft skills may take time but is essential for advancing in the modern prevention workforce.
Learn MorePresented by Colber Prosper on November 8, 2023
When it comes to building workforce capacity, some fields overlook the importance of practical or “soft skills” as they are not as tangible as technical or “hard skills.” Soft skills are abilities that relate to how you work and interact with others. Soft skills are transferable, and useful in every domain of life. Soft skills enable you to collaborate, build relationships, and enhance productivity. For prevention professionals, strong communication skills instill confidence to engage with communities, foster meaningful connections and strengthen relationships. Developing soft skills may take time but is essential for advancing in the modern prevention workforce.
Presented by Colber Prosper on November 1, 2023
When it comes to building workforce capacity, some fields overlook the importance of practical or “soft skills” as they are not as tangible as technical or “hard skills.” Soft skills are abilities that relate to how you work and interact with others. Soft skills are transferable, and useful in every domain of life. Soft skills enable you to collaborate, build relationships, and enhance productivity. For prevention professionals, strong communication skills instill confidence to engage with communities, foster meaningful connections and strengthen relationships. Developing soft skills may take time but is essential for advancing in the modern prevention workforce.
Presented by Michael Browning on October 11, 2023
The goal of this webinar is to increase prevention professionals' understanding of how cultural humility and cultural standards can improve interactions with a variety of audiences. Participants will explore cultural humility and how to apply it, and the National Enhanced CLAS Standards (Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health and Health Care), in their profession.
Presented by Carlton Hall & Leslie Dill on August 9, 2023
Many minority populations are disproportionately affected by substance use disorders and the LGBTQ community is no different. We used data to take a look at how LGBTQ youth and young adults are affected by substance use disorder and reviewed some strategies to combat this issue. Attendees also learned new ways to engage LGBTQ youth and young adults in their work!
Presented by Carlton Hall & Dr. Cerise Hunt on July 19, 2023
This interactive course provided a foundational conversation that placed the idea of prevention leadership in the context of cultural humility, inequity, and social justice.
Presented by Dr. William Geary on July 12, 2023
Conducting an effective evaluation is essential to determine if you are meeting your goals for any project or program. An evaluation plan is one of the key documents that guides the evaluation process from beginning to end. An evaluation plan serves as your guidebook in making sure the evaluation is thorough, accurate, timely, and effective. It provides a detailed outline of the evaluation process and serves as a reference point for identifying your evaluation goals and determining the steps necessary for an effective evaluation. This course provides a step-by-step guide for creating an evaluation plan based on a proven effective, widely used template. After taking this course, you will better understand the importance of an evaluation plan, the basic elements of an effective evaluation plan, and how to use and share an evaluation plan to maintain credibility and effectiveness in your evaluation.
Presented by Shannon Farrar, Leslie Dill, Reginald Walker, Derrick Pegg, & Ibrea Crowder on June 6, 2023
This interactive learning opportunity examined Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) through an intersectional lens. During this 6-hour virtual training, participants learned about the history, as well as the future, of HIV. Instructors used activities, videos, case studies, and interactive lecture format to introduce topics such as HIV Basics, History, Trauma, Homelessness, Mental Health, Substance Use, and Prevention Options for SUD professionals and other providers.
Learn MorePresented on June 5-7, 2023
This 3-day training covered substance use prevention fundamentals for early career prevention professionals. The training provided an introduction to prevention science and a roadmap to further education and professional development.
Learn MorePresented by Becky Haas on June 1, 2023
This presentation describes trauma's impact on communities and compelling reasons a community, and its prevention workforce, needs to become trauma informed and resilient focused. In sharing success stories from Northeast Tennessee in work she helped to pioneer, Becky also discussed practical steps communities can take to reduce the effects of toxic stress and childhood adversity and promote resilience.
Presented by Dr. Alex Elswick on May 10, 2023
This webinar will explore common risk factors for mental health and substance use disorders. The presentation is roughly divided into two evidence-based approaches to stigma-reduction and education:
Presented by Carlton Hall & Stephanie Strutner on April 19, 2023
This course is designed for prevention professionals and practitioners to address the job tasks of the Communication Domain of the Prevention Specialist credential. Course content built knowledge and competency in organizational communication such as discussion facilitation, effective listening, consensus building, presentation delivery and public speaking. Also, course content addressed interpersonal communication to the masses including promotions, public relations, marketing, and health education of mission and strategies.
Presented by Carlton Hall and Dorothy Chaney on April 12, 2023
As the overdose crisis continues to change, we must take a pragmatic, evidence-based approach to saving lives, reducing risk, and removing barriers to effective interventions. This requires that we provide care and services that respect the health and dignity of people who use drugs. While understanding primary prevention is an essential first step toward addressing overdoses, harm reduction is vitally important to keeping people who use drugs alive and as healthy as possible. This session looked at harm reduction as an approach that emphasizes engaging with people who use to prevent overdose and improve the physical, mental and societal well-being.
Presented by Carlton Hall & Dorothy Chaney on March 27, 2023
This is part 2 of the “4 E’s Learning Lab” series. Presenters described and explored...
Presented by Carlton Hall & Dorothy Chaney on March 3, 2023
SAMHSA recently introduced the 4 E’s as a “Modern and Comprehensive Prevention System” to support the work of prevention providers in States and communities. The 4 E’s: Early Action, Easy Access, Equitable Opportunities and Effective Delivery, provide a vital system for ensuring that prevention efforts are planned and implemented in an equitable and effective manner.
Presented by Dr. Mary Martinasek on March 15, 2023
This webinar covered the products typically utilized in vape devices, such as THC. We also discussed the components and constituents and associated health risks. Finally, we discussed some resources for helping people quit smoking or vaping.
Presented by Jordon Hillhouse on February 15, 2023
As prevention professionals, we spend much of our time facilitating trainings for our peers and various community sectors. Facilitators juggle many roles, from keeping the group focused to exploring ways to promote the application of new knowledge. But how do you learn to do this? This workshop explored what makes the "perfect" facilitator and the impact the facilitator has on the training and participants. Many of you may have found yourself in a situation where you are ready to deliver an outstanding presentation, only to encounter a distraction. Distractions, whether intentional or not, happen. As facilitators, how we respond to distractions is a good indicator of how successful the presentation will be. It's best to be prepared for potential distractions so that we are ready just in case they occur. This workshop discussed the importance of setting group norms and expectations to create presentations that will benefit all learning styles. There was a discussion of the different types of participants. Finally, there was a discussion of strategies for working with all participants and situations that could arise during your presentation.
Shannon Farrar, Leslie Dill, Reginald Walker, Derrick Pegg, & Albrea Crowder on February 7, 2023
This interactive learning opportunity examined Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) through an intersectional lens. During this 6-hour virtual training, participants learned about the history, as well as the future, of HIV. Instructors used activities, videos, case studies, and interactive lecture format to introduce topics such as HIV Basics, History, Trauma, Homelessness, Mental Health, Substance Use, and Prevention Options for SUD professionals and other providers.
Learn MorePresented by Dr. Parissa Ballard on January 25, 2023
Youth Engagement (YE) is an approach to prevention in which prevention organizations effectively engage youth as leaders or partners in planning, tailoring, implementing, or evaluating prevention programming. In this webinar, Dr. Ballard described different models of YE for prevention, shared tips for YE, and provided tools to guide members of the substance misuse prevention workforce through decisions about whether, and how, to incorporate YE into their prevention work.
Presented by Dr. Philip A. May & Dr. Julia Hasken on January 11, 2023
Dr. May has been, and is currently, the principal investigator of clinical and epidemiologic studies funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to research the characteristics of the continuum of FASD in the general populations of South Africa, United States, and Italy. He and his colleagues have focused on refining the diagnostic criteria for the FASD continuum, defining maternal risk and protective factors for FASD, and uncovering and quantifying the wide variation of outcomes and phenotypic traits of children who have been exposed to alcohol in the prenatal period. He presented data on studies of first grade children in the United States overall, South Africa, and focus on findings on FASD among children and their mothers in a county in the Southeastern region of the USA. FASD are prevalent today in the United States and are pernicious health disparities that no individual should have to endure.
Presented by Dr. Matthew Rossheim on December 14, 2022
This presentation will highlight research on "supersized alcopops," including why they are especially dangerous and how they serve as an exemplar of problematic alcohol products regarding the 4 P's of marketing: Price, Place, Product, and Promotion. This presentation will underscore the importance of collecting data for understanding local conditions and framing them in ways that support local policy change. Participants will leave with possible options for next steps to better understand their local alcohol environment.
Presented by Tracy Johnson, Michael L. Dublin, & Lesley Gabel on December 15, 2021
This webinar provided participants with a broad overview of the issues of faith and spirituality as protective factors, outlined the significant assets religious organizations possess and described how they can be mobilized to reduce substance misuse. Effective and innovative strategies for engaging faith leaders in prevention efforts were also discussed.
Presented by Carlton Hall, Tracy Johnson, & Dave Shavel on December 15, 2020
This webinar provided participants with a broad overview of the issues of faith and spirituality as protective factors, outlined the significant assets religious organizations possess and described how they can be mobilized to reduce substance misuse. Effective and innovative strategies for engaging faith leaders in prevention efforts were also discussed.
Presented by Ivan J. Juzang, MBA on December 9, 2020
This session is designed to improve prevention professionals’ cultural competency and ability to communicate with low-income communities of color (particularly urban, African-American communities), to provide them with behavioral health information in a way that is effective and culturally-relevant. The webinar addresses why traditional forms of health communications may not be cost-effective or culturally-sensitive, and also how they may be insulting to low-income audiences and counter-productive to a prevention program’s goals.
Presented by Carlton Hall, Tracy Johnson, & Dave Shavel on December 8, 2020
The Prevention Fundamentals training provides an overview of the key concepts in substance use and misuse prevention. Participants will be introduced to concepts of the public health approach to prevention, the continuum of care and the role of coalitions and providers in community-based prevention efforts. These concepts will be referenced as the participants are introduced to the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF). This two-hour session provide the framework the upcoming trainings in the PTTC Workforce Development Series.
Presented by Cerise Hunt, Ph.D., MSW on December 2, 2020
As inequities continue to permeate our society, it’s important for prevention leaders to build their organization’s capacity to advance health equity. This session will explore the institutionalized, personally-mediated and structural mechanisms, which cause or perpetuate differences in opportunities, stresses and exposures as well as prevention service access and quality. Participants will identify practical strategies to act individually and collectively to address challenges and systemic barriers that impact the communities we serve.
Presented by Cassandra Tourre on November 18, 2020
While other substances may get the share of the media attention, excessive alcohol consumption remains a consistent public health issue. This two-part webinar series will unravel the mystery of U.S. alcohol regulation, review the current science on effective strategies to addressing local conditions that influence the alcohol policy environment, and provide insights about the future of alcohol policy regulation, and the need for balance between consumer interests and public health and safety considerations. This session covered trends in alcohol policies related to direct-to-consumer policy changes, particularly focused on direct shipping and home deliveries and the importance of enforcement capacity to address the changing alcohol marketplace in these non-traditional settings.
Presented by Cassandra Tourre on November 4, 2020
While other substances may get the share of the media attention, excessive alcohol consumption remains a consistent public health issue. This two-part webinar series will unravel the mystery of U.S. alcohol regulation, review the current science on effective strategies to addressing local conditions that influence the alcohol policy environment, and provide insights about the future of alcohol policy regulation, and the need for balance between consumer interests and public health and safety considerations. This session covered trends in alcohol policies related to direct-to-consumer policy changes, particularly focused on direct shipping and home deliveries and the importance of enforcement capacity to address the changing alcohol marketplace in these non-traditional settings.
Presented by Maureen Underwood, LCSW on August 5, 2020
The world climate of uncertainty, fear and worry enveloping the COVID pandemic created new challenges for many people. Prevention professionals are concerned about the rise in negative mental health outcomes and projected increases in suicide risk, domestic violence, and substance use. While that risk appears to be escalating, COVID-19 made prevention both more relatable and more relevant. This webinar takes a look at some of the challenges caused by the uncertainty of COVID-19, including chronic stress, emotional distress, and loss through the lens of prevention. It provided strategies and solutions for health promotion, with practical tips that translate theory into workable practice. It also provided guidelines for implementing prevention strategies and educating clients on prevention.
Presented by David Anderson, Ph.D. on June 3, 2020
This session provided perspectives and insights for those seeking to address drug and alcohol issues; helpful for professionals and volunteers with limited or extensive experience, the Pyramid of Success helps anchor strategies, tools and tips that incorporate both “the head and the heart.”
Presented by Patti Clark, Ed.D, MBA, CPS on May 20, 2020
School safety is at the forefront of educators’ minds in light of recent high profile school shootings. Academic achievement and social thriving are reduced when students don’t perceive they are safe. Research shows that the perception of safety is a better predictor of student success than the presence of physical safety measures. Feeling safe in school is necessary for learning, and for physical, emotional and social development. Students who use substances are more likely to report their school is unsafe and to be fearful at school. However, schools don’t always include prevention strategies as a component of their school safety plans. Prevention professionals play an important role in educating schools on the role of behavioral health issues in the perception of school safety, and supporting the inclusion of prevention education to students and their parents, and the implementation of policies and procedures that create a pathway for connecting students to appropriate resources. In this webinar, participants learned about the findings from a Kentucky study that looked at the association between substance use, mental health issues, interpersonal violence, and problem behaviors and the perception of safety of students. We reviewed specific prevention strategies that schools should consider, and provided talking points to create dialogue with educational systems around the inclusions of behavioral health prevention components in school safety plans.
Presented on May 8, 2020
Learn MorePresented by Ivan J. Juzang, MBA on April 15, 2020
Many agencies and organizations are struggling to engage members of affected communities with opioid prevention, recovery and treatment messaging, due to stigma related to addiction, ineffective outreach and engagement strategies, low levels of trust in government institutions and other challenges. During this webinar, MEE shared how Coalitions or Collaborations in any size community can enhance their outreach, engagement and prevention efforts, with a focus on hard-to-reach audiences. These strategies and tactics will help them grow their presence in both digital (online) and grassroots (off-line) spheres to educate communities and to mobilize partners and stakeholders, increasing both impact and effectiveness of their opioid prevention and reduction efforts.
Presented by Cerise Hunt, Ph.D., MSW on April 1, 2020
As health disparities continue to persist throughout our community, the prevention field has an important role in the advancement of health equity. The session helped leaders identify practical strategies to act individually and collectively to address significant challenges and barriers for the achievement of optimal health and wellness.
Presented by Michael Nader, Ph.D. on March 18, 2020
This presentation described key brain regions affected by drug misuse and how experimental paradigms model prevention strategies.
Presented by Parissa Ballard, Ph.D., Wake Forest Health Sciences on February 19, 2020
Engaging youth in their communities in meaningful ways can benefit community organizations and youth themselves. This presentation provided an overview of theories and evidence regarding the benefits of youth community engagement to organizations (for example, strengthening youth-focused prevention programs and policies) and to youth themselves (for example, promoting a sense of empowerment and meaningful contribution). This presentation will also provide developmentally informed information and suggestions for practitioners and organizations to engage youth in a way that promotes youth development.
Presented by Jennifer Ross, Ph.D. on February 5, 2020
This presentation provided an overview of communication campaigns aimed at youth prevention, including guidance for development and implementation of a communication campaign.
Presented by Dr. Marc Fishman on January 31, 2020
Young people are disproportionately affected by the current opioid epidemic, with catastrophic consequences for youth and their families. This presentation provided an overview of central topics, including: prevention of progression to opioid use through treatment of other substance use disorders (primarily cannabis and alcohol); developmentally specific approaches to treatment of adolescents and young adults with opioid addiction; use of relapse prevention medication (MAT) in youth; and the role of families.
Presented by Wanda Boone, Ph.D., Together for Resilient Youth and Teresa Bishop, Roundtable of St. Lucie County on January 15, 2020
Reaching underserved populations is often a dilemma for coalitions, agencies, and organizations. This presentation helped participants explore the causes of community disengagement and provided tips and strategies for facilitating meaningful participation of underserved populations in community change efforts.
Presented by Nicole Augustine, MPH, MCHES, CSAPC on Dec. 18, 2019
Credentialed staff is a key priority in ensuring the delivery of evidence-based practices. ''The Prevention Specialist credential requires professionals to demonstrate competency through experience, education, supervision and the passing of a rigorous examination'' (IC&RC). This interactive webinar will review the basic credentialing requirements and provide an opportunity for discussing the importance of credentialing for the prevention workforce.
Presented by Amy Ronshausen on September 10, 2019
This webinar gave an overview of the marijuana policy landscape with a special focus on the current Florida medical marijuana law and what measures were put in place to mitigate some of the negative consequences seen in other states with similar laws. Additionally, this webinar included data and research that can be shared with policy makers and communities members and review the role of prevention in this changing landscape.
Presented by Robert L. DuPont, MD and Caroline DuPont, MD on August 16, 2019
Nearly all adults with substance use disorders began using addictive substances as teens. The adolescent brain is hardwired for risk-taking putting teens at the highest risk for problems related to substance use including addiction. This webinar will review the new biology of addiction and the recognition “hijacked" addicted brain. New data from two major national surveys of teen substance use will also be presented to discuss the importance in youth drug prevention.
Presented on July 9, 2019
Join us for this free webinar introducing SAMHSA’s Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) Network, and the launch of the Southeast PTTC housed at Wake Forest School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, NC.
