McHenry County Mental Health Board

MHB Finance and Audit Committee Meeting
2025-02-18 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-01-21 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-11-19 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | McHenry County Mental Health Board, 620 Dakota Street, Crystal Lake, IL, 60012, United States

MHB Building Closed
2025-02-17 | IL
MHB Building Closed in Observance of President’s Day

Assessing Boundaries and Building the Supervisory Relationship | Virtual
2025-02-14 09:00 - 16:00 | Virtual, IL
Assessing Boundaries and Building the Supervisory Relationship | Virtual | Friday, February 14, 2025 | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm | Presented by Toni Tollerud, Ph.D., LCPC, NC, NCS, ACS. EVENT FLYER
REGISTER HERE! There will be a 1 hour lunch break.
FREE: 6 IDFPR CEU for LSW/LCSW, LPC/LCPC, and Psychologists
SUMMARY

The supervisor/supervisee relationship is a critical variable in the overall success of supervision. The responsibility for the quality of this relationship is weighted toward the supervisor. There are several factors that you will want to consider as you enter the role of supervisor.
This workshop examines the theory and strategies that focus on the supervisor/supervisee relationship. It offers specific examples of ways to enhance the relationship and presents issues representing good boundaries in supervision. Specific attention will be given to how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted supervision and the barriers sometimes created by telehealth and technology.
OBJECTIVES
As a result of participating in this workshop, professionals will:

Review the legal and ethical concerns governing the supervisor/supervisee relationship
Consider strategies to establish an effective supervisory relationship
Review and assess factors that impact the supervisory working alliance
Learn about games played in supervision
Review research on why supervisees fail to disclose in supervision
Assess the constructs of role conflict and role ambiguity in supervision
Discuss Issues regarding multiculturalism and diversity in the supervisory relationship
Define and review the elements of healthy boundaries and dual relationships
Learn strategies regarding the importance of feedback and how to give effective feedback
Role play and hands-on opportunities are used to practice the skills.

PRESENTER
Toni 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.

A Trauma Informed Approach | Virtual
2025-02-13 14:30 - 16:00, 2025-01-09 14:30 - 16:00 | Virtual, IL
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. EVENT FLYER
This is not a series. The same session is repeated monthly.
REGISTER HERE!
Free: 1.5 CEUs for LSW/LCSW, LPC/LCPC, Psychologists, and IAODAPCA.
The 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.
Presenter:
Gary 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.

Intake Coordinators Meeting
2025-02-11 09:00 - 10:15, 2025-01-14 09:00 - 10:15, 2024-12-10 09:00 - 10:15, 2024-11-12 09:00 - 10:15 | IL
The purpose of this meeting is to enhance Network Providers’ knowledge of resources to aid families and individuals in service navigation and care coordination.

MHB Board Development Meeting
2025-02-08 08:30 - 14:00 | IL

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training | Virtual
2025-02-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual, IL
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training | Virtual | Wednesday, February 7, 2025 | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | Presented by Dr. Claire Openshaw. EVENT FLYER
REGISTER HERE
FREE: 1 IDFPR CEU for LSW/LCSW, LPC/LCPC, and Psychologists

SUMMARY AND OBJECTIVES
The U.S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission report that they have received over 12,000 charges of sex-based harassment allegations every year since 2010. This highlights a significant issue in workplace culture. In order to address this in Illinois, it was signed into law that all employers are required to train their employees on sexual harassment. This training will define sexual harassment and examine the options available to those who experience it.

Discuss conduct that constitutes as sexual harassment
Examine options available to report allegations of sexual harassment
Identify protections for retaliation

PRESENTER

Dr. Claire Openshaw is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision. She is a Professor in the Addictions and Behavioral Health department at Governors State University, as well as a QPR and Mental Health First Aid Instructor. Dr. Openshaw has conducted research on the topic of fear of flying and human trafficking and has presented nationally as well as internationally in areas of ethics, sexual misconduct, human rights, trafficking, addiction, and youth suicide.

Implicit Bias Awareness | Virtual
2025-02-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual, IL
Implicit Bias Awareness | Virtual | Wednesday, February 5, 2025 | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | Presented by Shira Greenfield, LCPC. EVENT FLYER
REGISTER HERE
FREE: 1 IDFPR CEU for LSW/LCSW, LPC/LCPC, and Psychologists
SUMMARY
Implicit Bias is an unconscious belief system based on stereotypes (e.g. racial, gender) that inadvertently influences one’s attitudes and behaviors towards members of certain groups in ways in which one may not be aware.
OBJECTIVES
At the end of this training, participants will be able to:

Define implicit bias and explain the difference between explicit bias and implicit bias
Discuss the ways implicit biases are formed
Explain the negative impact of implicit bias on healthcare recipients
List ways to recognize and mitigate implicit bias in their personal and professional roles

PRESENTER
Shira Greenfield, LCPC, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who earned her master’s degree in Counselor Education from the University of Iowa in 1985. In the past 38 years, she has worked as a therapist, a crisis intervention worker, a group facilitator, and an educator. She has also held several leadership positions in behavioral health care providing oversight to both inpatient and outpatient programs and teams. She currently serves as the Clinical Director for Pivotal Counseling Center with offices in Lake in the Hills and Woodstock. Shira is an experienced and sought-after speaker who is known for her down to earth style and relatability.

MHB Regular Board Meeting
2025-01-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-17 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-11-26 18:00 - 20:00 | McHenry County Mental Health Board, 620 Dakota Street, Crystal Lake, IL, 60012, United States

MHB Ethics and Compliance Committee Meeting
2025-01-28 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-11-12 17:00 - 18:00 | IL

MHB Building Closed
2025-01-20 | IL
MHB Building Closed in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Intro to Motivational Interviewing | In-person
2025-01-17 09:00 - 16:30 | McHenry County Mental Health Board, 620 Dakota Street, Crystal Lake, IL, 60012, United States
Intro to Motivational Interviewing | In-person | Friday, January 17, 2025 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, at the McHenry County Mental Health Board, 620 Dakota Street in Crystal Lake. Presented by Adam Rietveld, LCPC. EVENT FLYER
REGISTER HERE!
FREE: IDFPR 6.5 CEUs for LSW/LCSW, LPC/LCPC, Psychologists, and IAODAPCA (pending)
SUMMARY

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a conversation style used in helping professions to help clients identify their own intrinsic motivation for change. Over 300 clinical trials demonstrate the efficacy of MI across a wide range of populations, target behaviors, and medical conditions. This one-day “Introduction to Motivational Interviewing” will cover basic concepts and methods of MI in order for participants to begin their MI journey while determining how interested they are in learning more about MI. Learning activities will include demonstrations, videotape examples, and multiple opportunities to practice components of MI and receive feedback throughout the interactive training.
OBJECTIVES

Describe the key components of the spirit of MI
Describe how the 4 processes of MI are used to help move clients towards the direction of their own identified change goals
Identify and describe the technical skills of MI and how they are used in concert with the spirit in order to increase intrinsic motivation for change

PRESENTER
Adam Rietveld, LCPC, has worked as a professional counselor in a variety of behavioral health settings including a locked residential psychiatric nursing home, an inpatient behavioral health hospital, and at outpatient community mental health centers. He currently owns and operates a private counseling practice in Crystal Lake, is an adjunct faculty member at National Louis University teaching in their MS in Counseling program, and works as a MI trainer, coach, and mentor.
Adam has been facilitating Motivational Interviewing trainings since 2015 and was invited to join the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers in 2016. He has experience facilitating trainings for counselors, social workers, case workers, alcohol and other drug counselors, probation officers, graduate level students, and professors.
Adam received a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from the University of Central Florida and is currently pursuing a doctorate in Counselor Education & Supervision from National Louis University.

Overdose Education and Naloxone Training-In Person
2025-01-16 13:00 - 14:30 | McHenry County Mental Health Board, 620 Dakota Street, Crystal Lake, IL, 60012, United States
Overdose Education and Naloxone Training on Thursday, January 16, 2025 from 1:00 to 2:30 pm at the McHenry County Mental Health Board, 620 Dakota Street in Crystal Lake. EVENT FLYER
Presented by Teagan Ferraresi of Liv4Lali.
REGISTER HERE
FREE: 1.5 IDFPR CEU’s for LSW/LCSW, LPC/LCPC, and Psychologists, and IAODAPCA
Summary:
Attendees 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.
Presenter:
Teagan 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.

Creating A Personalized and Practical Plan for Responding to Life’s Demands | In-Person
2025-01-06 09:00 - 11:00 | McHenry County Mental Health Board, 620 Dakota Street, Crystal Lake, IL, 60012, United States
Creating A Personalized and Practical Plan for Responding to Life’s Demands | In-person | Monday, January 6, 2025 | 9:00 am to 11:00 am | Presented by Shira Greenfield, LCPC. Event Flyer
REGISTER HERE!
FREE: 2 IDFPR CEU’s for LSW/LCSW, LPC/LCPC, Psychologists. IAODAPCA (pending), and CPDU’s for School Professionals (pending).

SUMMARY

Today’s fast-paced and demanding world often leaves people feeling overwhelmed and overstretched. People often exclaim that they “need a break” but really don’t know what that break would look like. When stressful situations go on for a long period of time, people often forget what will fill their cup and make them feel rejuvenated. In this seminar you will learn about not just why you should pay attention to your own needs but how!
OBJECTIVES

Describe the impact of negative emotions on physical and mental health.
Describe the impact of positive emotions on physical and mental health.
Develop a personalized stress management plan.

PRESENTER

Shira Greenfield, LCPC, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who earned her master’s degree in Counselor Education from the University of Iowa in 1985. Since then, she has worked as a therapist, a crisis intervention worker, a group facilitator, and an educator. She has also held several leadership positions in behavioral health care providing oversight to both inpatient and outpatient programs and teams. She currently serves as the Clinical Director for Pivotal Counseling Center with offices in Lake in the Hills and Woodstock. Shira is an experienced and sought-after speaker who is known for her down to earth style and her ability to get people to laugh at themselves.

MHB Building Closed
2024-12-25 | IL
MHB Building Closed in Observance of Christmas Day

A Trauma Informed Approach | Virtual
2024-12-12 14:30 - 16:00, 2024-11-14 14:30 - 16:00 | Virtual, IL
A Trauma Informed Approach training on the second Thursday of the month January 11th through December 12th via Zoom, presented by Gary Rukin, LPC. EVENT FLYER
Register here!
Free: 1.5 CEUs for LSW/LCSW, LPC/LCPC, Psychologists (IAODAPCA included)
The 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..
Presenter:
Gary Rukin has worked in Community Mental Health for the past twelve 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.

Best Practices for Clinical Supervision: Enhancing Effectiveness and Professional Growth | Virtual
2024-12-04 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual, IL
The Mental Health Board and the Center for Emotional Wellness of the Northwest Suburbs have partnered to offer this training opportunity for our Behavioral Health network.
Best Practices for Clinical Supervision: Enhancing Effectiveness and Professional Growth | Virtual | Wednesday, December 4, 2024 | 9:00 am to 10:00 am | Presented by Matthew Libertore, LCPC. EVENT FLYER
REGISTER HERE!
FREE: 1 IDFPR CEU for LSW/LCSW, LPC/LCPC, Psychologists.

SUMMARY
Clinical supervision is a vital component of professional development in fields such as psychology, counseling, social work, and nursing. Effective supervision enhances practitioners’ skills, promotes ethical practice, and supports the overall quality of care provided to clients. Matthew will review best practices for clinical supervision that enhance effectiveness and promote professional growth.
OBJECTIVES

An overview of the importance of clinical supervision
The role of clinical supervision in ensuring quality care and professional development
A brief overview of the best practices, including ‘what to look out for and/or what to avoid

PRESENTER

Matthew Libertore, LCPC, is founder and Clinical Psychotherapist at Luminary Solutions, PLLC, Adjunct Professor at DePaul University, and senior advisor to Intellispark. As an educational leader with over 10 years experience Matt previously held positions as a school and district leader and is the past-president of the Illinois School Counselor Association. Matt earned his Doctorate in Education Leadership from Concordia University and also holds his Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential. In addition, Matt holds two master’s degrees in Counseling and Education Leadership from Saint Xavier University and Northeastern Illinois University respectively. Clinically, Matt continues to focus his work on supporting those with early life traumas. He specializes at helping those to better process current day stressors related to anxiety and depression through the holistic approach of EMDR and IFS modalities. He fosters a supervisory model of psychoeducation and personal self-exploration through a parts lens to better support future psychotherapists.

MHB Building Closed
2024-11-28 - 2024-11-29 | IL
MHB Building Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving Day

Network Council
2024-11-25 09:00 - 10:30 | McHenry County Mental Health Board, 620 Dakota Street, Crystal Lake, IL, 60012, United States

Evidence Based Strategies for Enhancing Positive Emotions | In-Person
2024-11-15 09:00 - 12:00 | McHenry County Mental Health Board, 620 Dakota Street, Crystal Lake, IL, 60012, United States
Evidence Based Strategies for Enhancing Positive Emotions | In-person | Friday, November 15, 2024 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, at the McHenry County Mental Health Board, 620 Dakota Street in Crystal Lake. Presented by Shira Greenfield, LCPC. FLYER
**THIS TRAINING IS FULL. To be put on the Waitlist, email kdoherty@mc708.org.**
FREE: IDFPR 3 CEUs for LSW/LCSW, LPC/LCPC, Psychologists, IAODAPCA (pending), CPDU’s for School Professionals (pending)
SUMMARY
Explore ways to help foster resilience, improve a sense of wellbeing and enhance client outcomes. Discover research-based strategies that can amplify positive emotions including joy, gratitude and awe. Learn interventions that have been shown to reduce depression and promote life satisfaction and optimal functioning. Practicing this way also helps to cultivate a more fulfilling professional journey.
OBJECTIVES

Describe the benefits of a positive mindset.
Cite ways to increase opportunities for positive emotions such as joy, amusement, awe and self-compassion.
Describe the impact of everyday encounters with music, light, posture and language on mood.
Explore the impact of loneliness and isolation on mood and strategies for increasing a sense of connection.

PRESENTER
Shira Greenfield, LCPC, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who earned her master’s degree in Counselor Education from the University of Iowa in 1985. Since then, she has worked as a therapist, a crisis intervention worker, a group facilitator, and an educator. She has also held several leadership positions in behavioral health care providing oversight to both inpatient and outpatient programs and teams. She currently serves as the Clinical Director for Pivotal Counseling Center with offices in Lake in the Hills and Woodstock. Shira is an experienced and sought-after speaker who is known for her down to earth style and her ability to get people to laugh at themselves.
