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SUMMARY:Educación Sobre Sobredosis y Capacitación en Naloxona | Presencial
DESCRIPTION:Educación Sobre Sobredosis y Formación en Naloxona | Presencial | Jueves\, 8 de Enero de 2025 | 11:00 am a 12:00 pm | Junta de Salud Mental del Condado de McHenry\, 620 Dakota Street en Crystal Lake | Presentado por Monica Andrade de Liv4Lali.\n¡REGÍSTRATE AQUÍ!\nGRATIS: 1 CEU IDFPR para LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, Psicólogos y IAODAPCA (Pendiente)\n \nResumen \nLos asistentes aprenderán qué son los opioides y cómo funcionan\, la epidemia de sobredosis de opioides\, identificarán las señales de una sobredosis de opioides y aprenderán cómo responder y revertirla\, todo sobre la Naloxona\, un poco sobre la Reducción de Daños y la prevención de sobredosis y políticas. \nPresentado por: \nMonica Andrade trabaja para Live4Lali en el condado de McHenry proveyendo la naloxona\, educación\, y su apoyo a las personas que consumen sustancias y sus comunidades. Monica es muy apasionada por la reducción de riesgos y daños respecto al consumo de las sustancias. Monica se ha recuperado de sus propios trastornos con el consumo de sustancias y la salud mental\, y está agradecida por poder apoyar a su comunidad.
URL:https://mc708.org/event/educacion-sobre-sobredosis-y-capacitacion-en-naloxona-presencial/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T121500
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SUMMARY:Intro to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy | In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Intro to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy | In-Person | Tuesday\, June 17\, 2025 | 9:00 am to 12:15 pm | Presented by Michael Chiarella\, LCPC. \nREGISTER HERE!\nFREE: 3 IDFPR CEU’s for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, Psychologists and IAODAPCA (pending) \nSUMMARY\n \nCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) aims to reduce symptoms of various mental health conditions and has been demonstrated to be as effective as\, or more effective\, than other forms of psychological therapy. This course is designed to educate participants on the basics of CBT.  In addition\, we will discuss the ABCs (activating event\, beliefs and consequences) of CBT and explore some of the common cognitive errors that can occur with clients and how you can use CBT to help them more effectively process negative thinking patterns. We will also identify ways that CBT helps with multiple mental health conditions and provide tips and tools on how to use CBT with your clients. \nOBJECTIVES \n\nDefine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)\nAddress the ABCs of CBT\nExplore common cognitive errors and how CBT can help\nIdentify ways that CBT helps with mental health conditions\nProvide tips and tools on how to use CBT in the work you do with clients\n\nPRESENTER \n  \nMichael Chiarella\, LCPC\,  holds an MA in Clinical Psychology from the American School of Professional Psychology and a BA in Clinical Psychology from DePaul University. Michael has over 5 years of professional experience in the field of mental health including providing 1:1 clinical therapy\, community outreach\, staff leadership\, and clinical supervision. As a Training Associate in Workforce Development at Thresholds\, he provides trainings and consultations for all levels of the agency\, and for external audiences as well. Michael has extensive experience with behavioral therapeutic interventions\, diagnostics\, clinical skills development and organizational training.
URL:https://mc708.org/event/intro-to-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-in-person/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250616T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250616T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T061253
CREATED:20250414T185622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T211211Z
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SUMMARY:Assisted Outpatient Treatment: Transforming Care for Individuals Living with Psychosis | Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Assisted Outpatient Treatment: Transforming Care for Individuals Living with Psychosis | Virtual | Monday\, June 16\, 2025 | 9:00 am to 10:00 am | Presented by Dr. Robert Laitman. \nREGISTER HERE!\nFREE: 1 IDFPR CEU for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, Psychologists\, and IAODAPCA  \nSUMMARY\n \nThis training will focus on improving understanding and care for individuals living with psychosis. It begins by defining psychosis in a meaningful way\, highlighting how it affects perception\, thinking\, and behavior\, and underscores the profound suffering it can cause for individuals and their support systems. The training introduces the EASE model—an effective and compassionate approach to treatment that emphasizes engagement\, support\, and evidence-based care. Through this framework\, the training explores how Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) can play a vital role in promoting recovery\, stability\, and improved quality of life. \nOBJECTIVES \n\nDefine psychosis in a meaningful way.\nDefine the magnitude of the suffering from psychosis.\nExplain an effective psychosis treatment approach: EASE\n\nPRESENTER \nDr. Robert Laitman is an internist who specializes in the use of clozapine in an optimal fashion for individuals with schizophrenia or other psychotic spectrum disorders. When his son was diagnosed with schizophrenia in 2006\, Dr. Laitman became an expert on the treatment of psychosis and expanded his practice to include taking care of people with psychotic disorders. Dr. Laitman uses a biopsychosocial approach in his treatment and prescription of the antipsychotic clozapine and he works to mitigate medication side effects with a wraparound approach that includes other medications. His treatment team includes a social worker\, who provides case management and other support services. Dr. Laitman emphasizes the importance of diet and exercise\, and he and his staff try to help individuals with housing\, education\, and vocational training.
URL:https://mc708.org/event/assisted-outpatient-treatment-transforming-care-for-individuals-living-with-psychosis-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T160000
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SUMMARY:A Trauma Informed Approach | Virtual
DESCRIPTION:2nd Thursday of the month\, 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm – January 9\, 2025 through December 11\, 2025\nPresented by Gary Rukin\, LPC\, MA\, MS.\n\nThis is not a series. The same session is repeated monthly.\nREGISTER HERE!\nFree: 1.5 CEUs for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, Psychologists\, and IAODAPCA.\nThe presentation\, A Trauma Informed Approach\, is replacing the monthly ACE Interface Trainings provided by the McHenry County Mental Health Board and differs in several respects. While it  incorporates information from the ACE Study conducted by Kaiser Permanente and the Center for Disease Control\, it also explores other causes of childhood and adult adverse experiences. These include the role of genetics and epigenetics in transmission of trauma reactions from one generation to the next\, environments in which violence is commonplace\, behaviors which result from trauma\, and begins to delve into ways to mitigate these reactions\, and how we can do better as individuals\, organizations\, and as a society. \nPresenter: \nGary Rukin\, LPC\, MA\, MS\, has worked in Community Mental Health for the past thirteen years. He serves as the Trauma-Informed Coordinator for the McHenry County Mental Health Board\, and has presented trainings on Dialectical Behavior Therapy\, Understanding Psychosis\, Understanding and Treating Emotional Trauma\, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Thresholds\, The Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Recovery Conference\, Northwestern University Hospital\, and the Illinois Department of Human Services.
URL:https://mc708.org/event/a-trauma-informed-approach-virtual-3-2/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T180000
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CREATED:20250530T192826Z
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SUMMARY:MHB Finance and Audit Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mc708.org/event/mhb-finance-and-audit-committee-meeting-9/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:MHB Internal Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T121500
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SUMMARY:Intro to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy | In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Intro to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy | In-Person | Friday\, May 30\, 2025 | 9:00 am to 12:15 pm | Presented by Andrew Hannigan\, LCPC. \nREGISTER HERE!\nFREE: 3 IDFPR CEU for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, Psychologists and IAODAPCA (pending) \nSUMMARY\n \nThis training is an introduction to Acceptance and Commitment therapy\, one of the “third wave” of behavioral and cognitive therapies currently being used for a wide range of mental health conditions including anxiety\, PTSD and psychosis. The audience will be exposed to concepts related to using acceptance and mindfulness and the notion of assisting people to develop “psychological flexibility.” How to help clients identify values and how to take committed action towards what is important to them will also be included. \nOBJECTIVES\n \n\nSummarize basic techniques used in ACT.\nDescribe and demonstrate how to help clients increase psychological flexibility.\nLearn how to help clients explore what is important to them and how to take committed action towards living by those values.\n\nPRESENTER \nAndrew Hannigan\, LCPC\, is Assistant Director of Workforce Development at Thresholds and has 15 years of experience in mental health; having worked in residential\, community\, inpatient and individual counseling. He provides trainings through Thresholds\, a large mental health agency in Chicago. Andrew also develops e-learnings for Thresholds and other mental health agencies. Topics range from Evidence-Based Practices in mental health to Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion.
URL:https://mc708.org/event/intro-to-acceptance-and-commitment-therapy-in-person/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T061253
CREATED:20241029T183656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T135803Z
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SUMMARY:MHB Regular Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mc708.org/event/mhb-regular-board-meeting-9/2025-05-27/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:MHB Internal Business
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250527
DTSTAMP:20260404T061253
CREATED:20250115T191208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T191208Z
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SUMMARY:MHB Building Closed
DESCRIPTION:MHB Building Closed in Observance of Memorial Day
URL:https://mc708.org/event/mhb-building-closed-29/
CATEGORIES:MHB Internal Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T061253
CREATED:20241029T184359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T212026Z
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SUMMARY:MHB Finance and Audit Committee Meeting
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URL:https://mc708.org/event/mhb-finance-and-audit-committee-meeting-5/2025-05-20/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:MHB Internal Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T061253
CREATED:20250318T151603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T211619Z
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SUMMARY:From Compulsion to Connection: Identifying and Treating Relationship OCD | In-Person
DESCRIPTION:From Compulsion to Connection: Identifying and Treating Relationship OCD | In-Person | Friday\, May 16\, 2025 | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm | Presented by Laura Miller\, LCPC\, R-DMT. \nREGISTER HERE!\nFREE: 3 IDFPR CEU for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, Psychologists and IAODAPCA (pending) \nSUMMARY\n \nThis three-hour workshop is tailored for clinicians who want to expand their understanding of Relationship Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (ROCD)\, a subtype of OCD that involves intrusive doubts and compulsive behaviors centered around romantic relationships. ROCD can also extend beyond romantic relationships\, affecting familial or work dynamics through similar patterns of doubt and compulsion. Participants will examine the defining features of ROCD\, how it affects individuals and their partners\, and effective approaches for treatment. \nOBJECTIVES \nBy the conclusion of this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nDefine ROCD – Explain the features of ROCD and how it differs from other OCD subtypes and general relationship concerns\nIdentify Symptoms – Recognize thought patterns and behaviors associated with ROCD\, including persistent doubts about the relationship\, the partner\, and personal emotions.\nUnderstand the Effects – Explore how ROCD impacts individuals and their relationships\, including potential emotional strain and relational conflict.\nConduct Assessments – Use effective tools and methods to assess ROCD\, distinguishing it from conditions like anxiety disorders and attachment issues.\nIntroduce Evidence-Based Techniques – Gain an overview of key interventions from therapies like ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy). Learn 2-3 specific techniques to help clients manage intrusive thoughts and reduce compulsive behaviors.\nAddress Partner Involvement – Discuss how partners can play a supportive role in treatment and strategies for including them in the therapy process.\nConceptualize Treatment Plans – Understand the key features of effective treatment plans\, including psychoeducation\, practical interventions\, and curated resources tailored for clients with ROCD\nPrioritize Clinician Well-Being – Acknowledge the importance of self-care and professional support to prevent burnout and maintain effectiveness in treating ROCD.\n\nPRESENTER \n \nLaura Miller\, MS\, LCPC\, R-DMT\, is a licensed clinical therapist\, private practice owner\, group facilitator\, and aerial arts enthusiast. She specializes in helping anxious minds transform fear and self-doubt into confident\, purposeful action and healthier relationships. Through her unique blend of skills and passions\, Laura connects deeply with her clients\, empowering them to embrace their strengths and live boldly.
URL:https://mc708.org/event/from-compulsion-to-connection-identifying-and-treating-relationship-ocd-in-person/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T061253
CREATED:20250502T134707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T142131Z
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SUMMARY:MHB Finance and Audit Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mc708.org/event/mhb-finance-and-audit-committee-meeting-8/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:MHB Internal Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T061253
CREATED:20250501T192714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T135402Z
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SUMMARY:MHB Building and Grounds Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mc708.org/event/mhb-building-and-grounds-committee-meeting-4/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,MHB Internal Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T061253
CREATED:20241029T185109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T211739Z
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SUMMARY:MHB Town Hall | In-Person or Virtual
DESCRIPTION:In-Person\nMcHenry County Mental Health Board\n620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake \nOR \nVirtual: click here to join\nwith Chat participation\nMeeting ID: 863 2829 5722 Passcode: 13428\n \nLet your voice be heard in matters of… \n\nMental Health\nIntellectual/Developmental Disabilities\nSubstance Use\n\nThis is your chance to make a difference in McHenry County and help shape its future.
URL:https://mc708.org/event/mhb-town-hall-3/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T061253
CREATED:20241029T184708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T184708Z
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SUMMARY:MHB Ethics and Compliance Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mc708.org/event/mhb-ethics-and-compliance-committee-meeting-5/2025-04-29/
CATEGORIES:MHB Internal Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T061253
CREATED:20250206T195923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T211926Z
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SUMMARY:Pharmacotherapy Facts for the Helping Professional: What You Really Need to Know | In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Pharmacotherapy Facts for the Helping Professional: What You Really Need to Know | In-Person | Friday\, April 25\, 2025 | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm | Presented by Elizabeth Young\, PharmD\, LPC\, NCC. \nREGISTER HERE!\nFREE: 3 IDFPR CEU for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, Psychologists and IAODAPCA (pending) \nSUMMARY\n \nHelping professionals are often aware of the psychiatric medications their clients are receiving. Psychiatric medication therapy can be complex. Knowledge and skills related to major drug classes\, medication use assessment\, and effective communication of concerns to prescribers are critical contributions helping professionals can make to achieve the best outcomes from mental health and medication therapy for their clients. This three-part workshop will empower participants to do all three. \nThe goals of this workshop are to provide participants with the following: \n\nA current and updated review of major psychiatric medication classes is presented including antidepressants\, antianxiety medications\, medications for mood disorders\, antipsychotics\, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.\nParticipants receive clinical pearls for psychiatric medications to enable them to more easily identify and act on potential medication misadventures arising in practice.\nParticipants are provided a structure for how to assess the most critical psychiatric medication use issues. Participants actively role-play outreach to prescribers to learn how to effectively communicate their concerns related to medication use in their clients.\n\nOBJECTIVES \nAt the end of this workshop participants will be able to \n\nprovide basic information for the major classes of psychiatric medications\,\nassess client medication use to identify common potential medication use issues\, and\ncommunicate with prescribers when concerned with medication-related problems experienced by their clients.\n\nPRESENTER \n \nDr. Elizabeth Young\, PharmD\, LPC\, NCC\, has been a practicing clinical pharmacist for more than 20 years. She currently also practices as a clinical mental health counselor at Owens & Associates Counseling & Therapy Center in their Lake in the Hills and Schaumburg offices. \nDirect patient care in psychiatric pharmacotherapy has been a focus of Dr. Young’s clinical pharmacy practice for many years in community\, health systems (including VA health systems)\, and managed care environments. She also possesses extensive experience teaching pharmacotherapy-related topics to students\, residents\, and healthcare providers in most practice settings as well as serving as a clinician and faculty member at several universities\, including the University of Illinois Chicago College of Pharmacy and Medicine. \nAdditionally\, Dr. Young is a certified Health and Wellness Coach and has worked with medical practices as a consultant to address medication-related goals for their patients.
URL:https://mc708.org/event/pharmacotherapy-facts-for-the-helping-professional-what-you-really-need-to-know-in-person/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T061253
CREATED:20241029T183656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T135803Z
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SUMMARY:MHB Regular Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mc708.org/event/mhb-regular-board-meeting-9/2025-04-22/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:MHB Internal Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250421T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250421T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T061253
CREATED:20250324T174534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T212027Z
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SUMMARY:Turning Red Flags Into Recovery: Intervention Techniques for Alcohol Use | In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Turning Red Flags Into Recovery: Intervention Techniques for Alcohol Use | In-Person | Monday\, April 21\, 2025 | 9:00 am to 11:00 am | Presented by Erica Heatley\, LCSW\, CADC. \nREGISTER HERE!\nFREE: 2 IDFPR CEU for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, Psychologists\, and IAODAPCA (pending) \nSUMMARY\n \nThis presentation will outline effective strategies for addressing problematic alcohol use\, focusing on non-judgmental communication\, safety\, and supportive intervention techniques like Motivational Interviewing (MI)\, Brief Interventions (BI)\, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). It covers referral options\, community support\, and managing resistance. \nOBJECTIVES \n\nBy the end of the presentation\, attendees will be able to demonstrate at least two non-judgmental communication techniques to address alcohol use in role-playing scenarios.\nBy the end of the session\, attendees will be able to describe and explain how to implement Motivational Interviewing (MI)\, Brief Interventions (BI)\, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) strategies to address alcohol use in real-world situations.\nBy the end of the presentation\, attendees will be able to identify and describe at least three referral options and community support resources for addressing alcohol use in their professional practice\n\nPRESENTER \n  \nErika Heatley\, LCSW\, CADC\, is a clinical supervisor at Northern Illinois Recovery Center. She is a licensed Social Worker and a certified alcohol and drug counselor. She received her undergraduate degree from University Wisconsin- Whitewater with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Family and Health Studies. Erika also completed her Master’s of Social Work degree with a concentration in Mental Health and Addictions from Loyola University Chicago. Erika has experience working in outpatient services including partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient treatment in the fields of mental health\, addictions and co-occurring treatment. Erika utilizes a person-center and holistic approach. Erika has a variety of experiences including biopsychosocial assessment\, admissions and intake\, insurance support and clinical services for the adult population in co-occurring mental health and substance use.
URL:https://mc708.org/event/turning-red-flags-into-recovery-intervention-techniques-for-alcohol-use-in-person/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250419
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UID:10001712-1744934400-1745020799@mc708.org
SUMMARY:MHB Building Closed
DESCRIPTION:MHB Building Closed in Observance of Spring Holiday
URL:https://mc708.org/event/mhb-building-closed-28/
CATEGORIES:MHB Internal Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T061253
CREATED:20250324T163123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T212244Z
UID:10001725-1744894800-1744902000@mc708.org
SUMMARY:Teen Mental Health and Alcohol Use | Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Teen Mental Health and Alcohol Use  | Virtual | Thursday\, April 17\, 2025 | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Presented by Dr. Caitlyn McClure*. \nREGISTER HERE!\nFREE: 2 IDFPR CEU for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, Psychologists\, and IAODAPCA  \nSUMMARY\n \nThis presentation aims to equip counselors and mental health professionals with advanced knowledge\, assessment techniques\, and intervention strategies for addressing the dual issues of teen mental health and alcohol use.   \nOBJECTIVES \n1. Attendee will understand and be able to assess for dual diagnosis including alcohol use with teens using DSM-V and other tools. \n2. Attendee will understand the interplay of dual diagnosis and be able to identify at least two overlaps of alcohol use exacerbating mental health. \n3. Attendees will be able to identify at least three solutions to navigating the nuances of working with teens with alcohol use disorders in terms of rapport building\, treatment planning\, and working within their support systems.  \nPRESENTER \nDr. Caitlyn McClure is the Vice President of Clinical Services at Northern Illinois Recovery\, where she leads a clinical team focused on trauma-informed\, evidence-based practices in addiction recovery. She holds a Doctorate in Social Work\, with research published on burnout\, secondary traumatic stress\, and compassion satisfaction\, and serves on the editorial committee of a peer-reviewed journal. Dr. McClure has presented at local and state conferences on trauma\, addiction\, and mental health crises\, and her work aims to improve both client outcomes and clinician well-being in high-stress environments. \n*There is a change in presenters due to a family emergency.
URL:https://mc708.org/event/teen-mental-health-and-alcohol-use-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T061253
CREATED:20250403T140005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T184923Z
UID:10001730-1744740000-1744743600@mc708.org
SUMMARY:MHB Special Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mc708.org/event/mhb-special-meeting-2/2025-04-15/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:MHB Internal Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T061253
CREATED:20241029T184359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T212026Z
UID:10001722-1744736400-1744740000@mc708.org
SUMMARY:MHB Finance and Audit Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mc708.org/event/mhb-finance-and-audit-committee-meeting-5/2025-04-15/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:MHB Internal Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T061253
CREATED:20241101T144052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T193909Z
UID:10001749-1744295400-1744300800@mc708.org
SUMMARY:A Trauma Informed Approach | Virtual
DESCRIPTION:A Trauma Informed Approach | Virtual | 2nd Thursday of the month\, 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm – January 9\, 2025 through December 11\, 2025 | Presented by Gary Rukin\, LPC\, MA\, MS.\nThis is not a series. The same session is repeated monthly.\nREGISTER HERE!\nFree: 1.5 CEUs for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, Psychologists\, and IAODAPCA.\nThe presentation\, A Trauma Informed Approach\, is replacing the monthly ACE Interface Trainings provided by the McHenry County Mental Health Board and differs in several respects. While it  incorporates information from the ACE Study conducted by Kaiser Permanente and the Center for Disease Control\, it also explores other causes of childhood and adult adverse experiences. These include the role of genetics and epigenetics in transmission of trauma reactions from one generation to the next\, environments in which violence is commonplace\, behaviors which result from trauma\, and begins to delve into ways to mitigate these reactions\, and how we can do better as individuals\, organizations\, and as a society. \nPresenter: \nGary Rukin\, LPC\, MA\, MS\, has worked in Community Mental Health for the past thirteen years. He serves as the Trauma-Informed Coordinator for the McHenry County Mental Health Board\, and has presented trainings on Dialectical Behavior Therapy\, Understanding Psychosis\, Understanding and Treating Emotional Trauma\, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Thresholds\, The Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Recovery Conference\, Northwestern University Hospital\, and the Illinois Department of Human Services.
URL:https://mc708.org/event/a-trauma-informed-approach-virtual-3/2025-04-10/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T061253
CREATED:20241206T175414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T212418Z
UID:10001672-1744290000-1744295400@mc708.org
SUMMARY:Overdose Education and Naloxone Training | In-person
DESCRIPTION:Overdose Education and Naloxone Training | In-person | Thursday\, April 10\, 2025 | 1:00 to 2:30 pm | McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street in Crystal Lake | Presented by Teagan Ferraresi of Liv4Lali.\nREGISTER HERE!\nFREE: 1.5 IDFPR CEU for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, Psychologists\, and IAODAPCA \nSummary \nAttendees will learn what opioids are and how they work\, the opioid overdose epidemic\, identify the signs of an opioid overdose & learn how to respond and reverse it\, all about Naloxone\, a little about Harm Reduction\, and overdose prevention and policies. \nPresenter \nTeagan Ferraresi (she/her) is an Outreach Coordinator in McHenry County. With personal experience with Substance Use Disorder\, her desire to make a change locally brought her to Live4Lali. After volunteering for a year\, she joined the team as a SMART Recovery Facilitator and Overdose Education & Naloxone Distribution (OEND) trainer. She’s a fierce believer in harm reduction and destigmatization through community education\, and is passionate about helping others with anything from peer support to treatment navigation.
URL:https://mc708.org/event/7830/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T061253
CREATED:20241029T183656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T135803Z
UID:10001626-1742925600-1742932800@mc708.org
SUMMARY:MHB Regular Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mc708.org/event/mhb-regular-board-meeting-9/2025-03-25/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:MHB Internal Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T061253
CREATED:20250114T184026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T212727Z
UID:10001707-1742374800-1742400000@mc708.org
SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Supervision:  Strategies to Avoid Burnout | Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Trauma Informed Supervision: Strategies to Avoid Burnout  | Virtual | Wednesday\, March 19\, 2025 | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm | Presented by Toni Tollerud\, Ph.D.\, LCPC\, NC\, NCS\, ACS. \nREGISTER HERE!       There will be a 1 hour lunch break.\nFREE: 6 IDFPR CEU for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, and Psychologists \nSUMMARY\n \nTherapists who work with populations experiencing high levels of trauma need intentional supervision that will help them address the complex issues of their clients as well as how they may be reacting psychologically and emotionally in the situations. Supervisors have a responsibility to assess these reactions in the supervisee\, and\, if necessary\, to offer strategies and referrals that will maintain wellness and effectiveness. \nThis workshop will review the critical factors of a trauma-informed system of care and how supervisors can infuse this into their clinical supervision. It will explore alternative theoretical approaches to trauma-informed supervision including changes in language\, being strength-based\, and using a reflective supervision model.  Additionally\, participants will consider trauma within the intersectionality of gender\, race\, and class\, and how it needs to align with the mission of social justice. Finally\, participants will review the psychoeducational aspects of vicarious trauma and compassion-fatigue\, and look at evidence-based strategies to promote self-care and wellness with supervisees. \nOBJECTIVES \nAs a result of participating in this workshop\, professionals will: \n\nAssess the counselor’s own Adverse Childhood Experiences to consider the impact these traumatic experiences have on brain development and behavior\nConsider the impact of trauma on the brain development and behavior\nDevelop a comprehensive understanding of the effects and complexity of trauma\, its potential behavioral manifestations\, and best practices to address the needs of clients and supervisees\nReview the critical factors of language\, strength-based\, and reflective supervision components in a trauma-informed supervision approach\nUnderstand and recognize trauma as an interpersonal and sociopolitical agent in supervision\, and how the creation of a trauma-informed system of care aligns with the mission of social justice in clinical supervision\nConsider the impact of working with highly traumatized clients on supervisees and the role of the supervisor to monitor the effects\nReview strategies used in supervision to reduce psychological distress including emotional exhaustion\, vicarious traumatization\, compassion fatigue\, and secondary traumatic stress.\nUse a series of assessments to consider levels of personal burnout\, compassion fatigue\, self-soothing\, work burnout\, and secondary traumatic stress and consider interventions supervisors can use to promote awareness and wellness.\n\nPRESENTER \nToni R. Tollerud\, Ph.D.\, LCPC\, NC\, NCS\, ACS\, is a professor in the Department of Counseling\, Adult and Higher Education at Northern Illinois University. She received a Presidential Teaching Professorship Award in 2008. In her 25 years at NIU\, she has coordinated and served as Director of Internship and the School Counseling Program. She is an accomplished counselor educator and consults all over the state on issues related to supervision\, career development\, and school counseling.
URL:https://mc708.org/event/trauma-informed-supervision-strategies-to-avoid-burnout-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T061253
CREATED:20241029T184359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T212026Z
UID:10001695-1742317200-1742320800@mc708.org
SUMMARY:MHB Finance and Audit Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mc708.org/event/mhb-finance-and-audit-committee-meeting-5/2025-03-18/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:MHB Internal Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T061253
CREATED:20241101T144052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T193909Z
UID:10001748-1741876200-1741881600@mc708.org
SUMMARY:A Trauma Informed Approach | Virtual
DESCRIPTION:A Trauma Informed Approach | Virtual | 2nd Thursday of the month\, 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm – January 9\, 2025 through December 11\, 2025 | Presented by Gary Rukin\, LPC\, MA\, MS.\nThis is not a series. The same session is repeated monthly.\nREGISTER HERE!\nFree: 1.5 CEUs for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, Psychologists\, and IAODAPCA.\nThe presentation\, A Trauma Informed Approach\, is replacing the monthly ACE Interface Trainings provided by the McHenry County Mental Health Board and differs in several respects. While it  incorporates information from the ACE Study conducted by Kaiser Permanente and the Center for Disease Control\, it also explores other causes of childhood and adult adverse experiences. These include the role of genetics and epigenetics in transmission of trauma reactions from one generation to the next\, environments in which violence is commonplace\, behaviors which result from trauma\, and begins to delve into ways to mitigate these reactions\, and how we can do better as individuals\, organizations\, and as a society. \nPresenter: \nGary Rukin\, LPC\, MA\, MS\, has worked in Community Mental Health for the past thirteen years. He serves as the Trauma-Informed Coordinator for the McHenry County Mental Health Board\, and has presented trainings on Dialectical Behavior Therapy\, Understanding Psychosis\, Understanding and Treating Emotional Trauma\, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Thresholds\, The Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Recovery Conference\, Northwestern University Hospital\, and the Illinois Department of Human Services.
URL:https://mc708.org/event/a-trauma-informed-approach-virtual-3/2025-03-13/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T061253
CREATED:20241212T171210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T212831Z
UID:10001676-1741784400-1741791600@mc708.org
SUMMARY:Gambling\, Vaping\, and Drinking\, Oh My! Addressing Underage Risky Behaviors | Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Gambling\, Vaping\, and Drinking\, Oh My! Addressing Underage Risky Behaviors | Virtual | Wednesday\, March 12\, 2025 | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Presented by Elizabeth Thielen\, LPC\, PCGC. \nREGISTER HERE!\nFREE: 2 IDFPR CEU for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, Psychologists\, and IAODAPCA \nSUMMARY\n \nWith vaping\, underage drinking\, marijuana use and other concerns\, many helping professionals might be overwhelmed to consider “yet another thing to worry about” with underage gambling. However\, there is much we can do in our professional and personal lives to better respond to the risk underage gambling poses to youth in our community. We can learn from what has worked and what has not worked to tackle other problems facing teens and young adults\, and recognize some unique challenges faced by this specific behavior.  This workshop will look at the swiftly changing landscape of gambling\, it’s impact on youth and young adults\, and will outline ways we can all play a role in preventing and mitigating gambling-related harm in youth and young adults.  With timely news articles and stats\, video content sharing a lived experience perspective\, and innovative educational programs\, this workshop will keep attendees’ attention. \nOBJECTIVES \n\nAttendees will be able to identify at least 3 signs a young person may be gambling.\nAttendees will be able to list at least 3 possible consequences to underage gambling.\nAttendees will be able to list at least 2 resources to turn to\, if they encounter a young person with gambling-related concerns.\n\nPRESENTER \nElizabeth Thielen\, LPC\, PCGC\, is a Senior Director at Nicasa Behavioral Health Services in Lake County\, IL\, with over 20 years in the addictions field. As a Licensed Professional Counselor\, she is one of only about 70 certified gambling counselors in Illinois.  Elizabeth is passionate about increasing awareness of gambling disorder in the community and among helping professionals. She has served on the Board of Directors of the Illinois Council on Problem Gambling.  Elizabeth co-chairs the Gambling Disorder Committee\, which makes recommendations to the Illinois Department of Human Services\, Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery. Having spoken at the local\, State\, and National levels\, Elizabeth is recognized as an engaging speaker on the subject of gambling disorder and prevention. A former amateur athlete\, Elizabeth is also committed to helping athletes avoid disordered gambling as our state adjusts to recently legalized sports betting.
URL:https://mc708.org/event/gambling-vaping-and-drinking-oh-my-addressing-underage-risky-behaviors-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T061253
CREATED:20241213T191805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T213016Z
UID:10001677-1741338000-1741363200@mc708.org
SUMMARY:Diversity Made Simple: Positive & Shame-Free Strategies for Reducing Cultural Offenses & Repairing Cross-Cultural Relationships | Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Diversity Made Simple: Positive & Shame-Free Strategies for Reducing Cultural Offenses & Repairing Cross-Cultural Relationships | Virtual | Friday\, March 7\, 2025 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm | Presented by Lambers Fisher\, LMFT\, MDiv.\nREGISTER HERE! There will be a 1 hour lunch break.\nFREE: 6 IDFPR CEUs for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, Psychologists\, and IAODAPCA \nSUMMARY\n \nUnintentional cultural offenses and misunderstandings often contribute to disconnected personal and professional relationships. Unfortunately\, helping professionals often feel paralyzed by the fear that we don’t know enough about other cultures to try to effectively support those different than themselves. This training will help reduce those fears by providing an attainable goal for increasing cultural competence\, as well as reducing the negative impact of unavoidable cultural misunderstandings on professional rapport and effectiveness. This relationship-focused training will provide practical language and strategies that can help reduce tensions and perceived barriers\, and help strengthen cross-cultural relationships. \n*This training will satisfy the 3-hour Cultural Competency and 3-hour Ethics Professional Development requirements. \nOBJECTIVES\n \n\nBroaden professional perspective on what diversity includes and its potential impact on building and maintaining rapport with clients\nIdentify strategies for increasing professional cultural self-awareness to assist in helping increase client cultural self-awareness\nDemonstrate the use of clinical strategies for reducing unintentional cultural offenses and repairing professional relationships damaged by cultural offenses\nLearn healthy diversity language to avoid division and increase cohesion among culturally diverse families and communities.\n\nPRESENTER \nLambers Fisher\, LMFT\, MDiv\, is a licensed marriage and family therapist\, author\, and national speaker on the topic of multicultural awareness and diversity. For over 20 years\, Lambers has counseled individuals\, couples\, and families from a variety of cultural backgrounds\, in private practice\, non-profit\, and ministry environments. Lambers has helped thousands of professionals around the country increase their cultural competence and strengthen cross-cultural relationships. Lambers helps professionals in various fields feel more comfortable\, competent\, and confident in their ability to meet the needs of whomever they have the opportunity to serve. For more information visit www.DiversityMadeSimple.com.
URL:https://mc708.org/event/diversity-made-simple-positive-shame-free-strategies-for-reducing-cultural-offenses-repairing-cross-cultural-relationships-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250304T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250304T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T061253
CREATED:20250226T180729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T180809Z
UID:10001723-1741107600-1741111200@mc708.org
SUMMARY:MHB Finance and Audit Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mc708.org/event/mhb-finance-and-audit-committee-meeting-7/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:MHB Internal Business
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