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As humans develop there are physical, mental and emotional milestones they work to achieve and are nurtured by family, school, community and society in general. Development plays an important role in substance use and misuse. The most effective substance abuse prevention strategies incorporate an understanding that substance use behaviors can fulfill a variety of developmental needs (Griffin, K. and Botvin, G., 2011). Understanding human development can help preventionists identify what strategies should be employed to increase protective factors and reduce risk factors at various stages of life. This training will explore the journey of human development including several psychological theories (Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, Erikson’s Psychosocial Development Stages, Piaget’s Cognitive Development Stages, and Cognitive-Behavioral). Foundational explanations as to how development can affect regulation and decision-making will also be examined. Participants will review examples of prevention strategies based on these theories in order to gain a concrete understanding of how human development shapes effective prevention.

DATE: Jan. 28 & 29 (9:00-12:15 each day)
LOCATION: Live web-based
LEVEL: Advanced
TRAINER: Donna Lucero, MA, LPCC
CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS: 7.5 
FEE: $140

This training is one of the most important a Preventionist can take. This “boot camp” uses an interactive format to introduce the history of prevention and examine theories put into practice in our profession. Participants will also take an in-depth look at the Strategic Prevention Framework and the activities that fall under each component (assessment, capacity, planning, implementation, evaluation, cultural competence and sustainability). You will be provided with a manual that will serve as an excellent reference for years to come. This training has been updated with a lot of new information, and will be useful to both the novice and experienced preventionist. To successfully complete this course participants must complete online work before the afternoon session. If online work is not completed CEHs cannot be issued. Plan on spending 4 full days on this training (8:00-4:00).

LOCATION: Combined, online work and live web-based training
LEVEL: Beginning
FACILITATED By: Tracey Cordero, MBA
CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS: 33.6
FEE: $450

NOTE: If you are registering for this training and you already have an account, LOG IN FIRST from the link at the top right of the Home page, then continue with registration. If you do not have an account already, you will create a login username/password when you register for your first online training.

According to New Mexico Substance Use Epidemiology Profile, 2020 (New Mexico Department of Health) the most common drugs causing unintentional overdose death were prescription opioids (i.e., methadone, oxycodone, morphine; 46%), heroin (34%), methamphetamine (30%), benzodiazepines (23%), and cocaine (13%). More often than not, there were multiple drugs involved in an overdose. Further, the Profile notes drug use is also associated with societal problems including crime, violence, homelessness, loss of productivity, and spread of blood-borne diseases such as HIV and hepatitis. This training will explore how opioids, methamphetamine, benzodiazepines, cocaine, and alcohol impact the body when used together. Data examining these drugs will also be reviewed. Though evidence-based prevention interventions for these specific drugs is extremely limited, they will also be discussed. Note: This is an advanced training. Participants are required to have taken training on depressants (alcohol,opioids) and stimulants (Tobacco/e-cigs, cocaine, meth etc.) Prerequisite training will be verified for each participant.

DATE: March 3 & 4 (1:00-4:00 each day)
LOCATION: Live Web-based
LEVEL: Advanced
TRAINER: Brian Serna, LPCC LADAC 
CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS: 6.6 Drug-specific 
FEE: $140

The Office of Substance Abuse Prevention (OSAP) receives money to fund communities from both federal and state governments. Both of these funding sources have requirements that OSAP must adhere to in order to stay in compliance and maintain funding for the entire state of New Mexico. These requirements trickle down to each OSAP provider into contracts and Scopes of Work (SOW). With decreases in funding availability, it is crucial to manage your OSAP contract and ensure your SOW is fully being met. This training will assist in successfully managing an OSAP contract using proven Project Management tools and techniques. Participants will review tips and practices for: the management plan; budgeting; how to work with OSAP when a strategy isn’t working and suggesting a change in SOW; and developing an archiving process for the repository of project’s institutional documents. Note: This training is open only to OSAP providers.

DATE: March 9 online opens. March 11 Live web-based session (1:00-4:00)
LOCATION: Online and Live web-based
LEVEL: Intermediate
TRAINER: Paula Feathers, MA
CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS: 6.6
FEE: N/A, OSAP programs only

NOTE: If you are registering for this online training and you already have an account, LOG IN FIRST from the link at the top right of the Home page, then continue with registration. If you do not have an account already, you will create a login username/password when you register for your first online training.

Incorporating a code of ethics into the way an organization operates requires commitment and intentional work. As preventionists, we have a specific code of ethics that outlines our responsibilities to the public, to service recipients, and to colleagues within and outside of the prevention field. Further, if we are Certified Prevention Specialists, or are pursuing certification, we are required to behave in alignment with this code of ethics. This training will provide participants the opportunity to explore how the prevention code of ethics is, or is not, supported within their organization. Then, practical ways to strengthen and/or support the prevention code of ethics will be identified. This training is ideal for leaders, managers, coordinators, and experienced preventionists who actively work to improve the effectiveness of prevention services within their organization. This training is self-paced and you work through the materials online at your own pace. Be sure to set aside the 6 hours needed to complete the work.  Note: This is an advanced training. Participants are required to have taken Ethics for Prevention Professional (or similar introductory prevention ethics training). Prerequisite training will be verified for each participant. 

LOCATION: Online
LEVEL: Advanced
DEVELOPED BY: Paula Feathers, MA
FACILITATED By: TBA
CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS: 6 Ethics
FEE: $150

NOTE: If you are registering for this online training and you already have an account, LOG IN FIRST from the link at the top right of the Home page, then continue with registration. If you do not have an account already, you will create a login username/password when you register for your first online training.

Establishments that sell alcohol play a complex role in prevention. Many times, they are seen as a crucial part of the local economy, yet they can also contribute to problems related to excessive drinking and underage drinking in many communities. How can the prevention community effectively work with alcohol establishments to improve alcohol-related outcomes?  This workshop will help you support local businesses who hold liquor licenses to comply with the law and to partner with prevention to improve community well-being. Participants will learn about best practices in preventing sales and service to intoxicated persons and minors in both on and off premise establishments. Several Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) approaches will be introduced, and we will analyze how they might best fit individual community needs. Participants will develop a draft plan for their communities, including needs assessment, education and training strategies. Resource materials will be provided that can be adapted to support program implementation.

DATE: March 30 & 31 (9:00-12:00 each day)
LOCATION: Live Web-based
LEVEL: Advanced
TRAINER: Shelley Mann-Lev, MPH
CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS: 6.6 
FEE: $140