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The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services’ Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) invites individuals to participate in the Attitudes Towards Trauma-Informed Care (ARTIC) Survey.

Prospective participants are individuals who provide clinical direction or clinical supervision to staff who occasionally provide behavioral or mental health services to children ages 0 through 8 and their families. See the memorandum for details.

To register as a participant and/or to learn more about the benefits of participating in the ARTIC Survey Study and about the Cross-Sector Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Services Collaborative, please review the memorandum, which contains 2 registration links: one for a brief online Question & Answer Webinar, which will be held on August 17, 2021, from 1:00 pm–2:00 pm, and the other for enrolling as a survey participant. Questions regarding the Webinar can be directed here.

Thank you in advance for your interest. We hope you can participate, and we look forward to hearing from you. If you have any further questions, please contact RCPA Children’s Director Jim Sharp.

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This three-hour virtual training is approved by the Departments of Human Services, Education, and State and meets all requirements for training on recognizing and reporting child abuse (to include Act 126 for school employees). It is also approved for continuing education credits under Act 31 (Department of State for health-related licenses) and Act 48 (Department of Education for teachers) at no cost. PFSA will submit your training verification to the Department of State or Education as appropriate on your behalf (details provided during training).

Please register for your preferred training date and time by clicking one of the session links below:

Tues. August 10 9:00 am–12:00 pm

Wed. August 11 9:00 am–12:00 pm

Wed. August 11 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

Wed. August 11 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Thurs. August 12 9:00 am–12:00 pm

Thurs. August 12 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

Fri. August 13 9:00 am–12:00 pm

Tues. August 17 9:00 am–12:00 pm

Tues. August 17 1:00 pm–4:00pm

Wed. August 18 9:00am–12:00pm

Wed. August 18 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

Thurs. August 19 9:00 am–12:00 pm

Thurs. August 19 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

Tues. August 24 9:00 am–12:00pm

Tues. August 24 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

Wed. August 25 9:00 am–12:00 pm

Wed. August 25 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

Thurs. August 26 9:00 am–12:00 pm

Thurs. August 26 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

Thurs. August 26 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Fri. August 27 9:00 am–12:00 pm

Sat. August 28 9:00 am–12:00 pm

Tues. August 31 9:00 am–12:00 pm

Tues. August 31 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

Each person must log in through separate devices, using the unique access link emailed to them after registration to receive credit.

For questions or to schedule a session specifically for your organization, please email PFSA.

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The Center of Excellence for Protected Health Information (COE PHI) and SAMHSA have created one-page resources to assist practitioners and consumers on guidance for telehealth visits and encounters. The tips provide an overview of best practices for appointments to assist in creating a safe environment for treatment.

COE PHI: Tips for Telehealth Privacy
SAMHSA: How to Prepare for a Video Appointment

Please feel free to share these resources with your staff and stakeholders. If you have any questions, please contact RCPA Policy Director Jim Sharp.

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The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services’ Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) invites individuals to participate in the Attitudes Towards Trauma-Informed Care (ARTIC) Survey. Prospective participants are individuals who provide clinical direction or clinical supervision to staff who occasionally provide behavioral or mental health services to children ages 0 through 8 and their families.

To register as a participant and/or to learn more about the benefits of participating in the ARTIC Survey Study and about the Cross-Sector Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Services Collaborative, please review the memorandum, which contains 2 registration links: one for a brief online Question & Answer Webinar, which will be held on August 17, 2021 from 1:00 pm–2:00 pm, and the other for enrolling as a survey participant.

Questions regarding the webinar can be directed to CB Artic Survey.

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Across Pennsylvania, there are qualified therapists prepared to support individuals who have experienced trauma. Likewise, there are therapists dedicated to supporting ID/A populations. However, there are few providers equipped to offer support through both the trauma and neurodiversity lenses.

To meet this need, TRAIN is being launched in early fall 2021. This pilot program, developed by psychologists with diverse backgrounds in both trauma and ID/A populations, will be comprised of live webinars and self-paced learning activities, which will take place over a span of 12 weeks. To provide a fully robust learning experience, there will be access to discussion boards and live supervision for additional communication with and between learners. Continuing Education (CE) credits will be provided through the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC).

Please share with any therapists you know who are currently supporting or are interested in supporting individuals with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism. If you are a therapist currently supporting ID/A clients and would like to learn more about TRAIN, or if you would like to be considered as part of our pilot training session, please email AIDinPA.

 

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Many early care and education programs stayed open during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide needed care. But for many families, the pandemic meant keeping their children at home. Transitioning back to early childhood programs or school, or starting them for the first time, can be hard for children and families. Transition in a time of physical distancing, masks, and extra stress is extra hard.

Learn what parents and teachers can do to help children make a successful transition to in-person learning and care here.

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As part of Governor Tom Wolf’s Trauma-Informed PA Plan, in order to guide the Commonwealth and service providers statewide on what it means to be trauma-informed and healing-centered in PA, the Office of Advocacy and Reform (OAR) and the PA Attorney General’s Office have continued its work on trauma initiatives in launching “HEAL PA.” The Office of Advocacy and Reform recently released a new one page flyer for HEAL PA that gives an overview of the mission and vision for Pennsylvania in its efforts to become a trauma-informed state. If you need any additional information or have questions on getting more involved in the HEAL PA initiative, please contact RCPA Policy Director Jim Sharp.

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