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When a rural and tribal community is faced with a crisis, the effects of such events can be drastic. In this course, we will look at crisis intervention protocols that counselors can implement in order to mitigate such problematic effects. We will look over what types of crises these communities will face, typical practices and procedures, and their outcomes. This course is for all educators, with a focus on counselors. Created by Miranda Griffis, former OPI Rural Mental Health Pathways Program Manager |
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This course provides an overview of grief, what grief looks like in adolescents, and what you can do to support those who are grieving. This course is designed to help support educators in their daily interactions with students experiencing grief or loss. Content developed by Dr. Mary-Ann Bowman, University of Montana "A necessary tool for all teachers to have in their toolbox." —Montana middle school teacher |
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Rural and tribal communities and schools in Montana face unique ethical dilemmas. Mental health professionals who work in these communities need to know how to recognize and take action when situations arise, and how to handle them in an ethical manner. This course will go over possible ethical situations that are unique to rural and ethical communities, and how to maintain good ethical standards in order to protect the well being of their students, their community, and themselves. This course is for all educators, with a focus on counselors. Created by Miranda Griffis, former OPI Rural Mental Health Pathways Program Manager |
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This course is meant to provide an introductory exploration of the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on brain development, potential behavioral consequences seen as a result of ACEs, basic methods to approach someone who has experienced ACEs, and how classrooms are impacted by ACEs and Trauma. Created by Holly Mook, OPI Coordinated School Health Unit Director "This was a fantastic course that I will use immediately in my classroom. It was very timely." —Teacher, Big Timber, MT |
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In this course, we are going to look at the idea of reciprocity and sustainability when it comes to professional relationships in rural and tribal communities. Created by Miranda Griffis, OPI Rural Mental Health Pathways Program Manager |
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Rural and tribal schools and communities in Montana are in need of well trained mental health professionals to help ease the need for such services. These professionals have to understand the needs of their communities, build solid working relationships, and maintain a certain level of self-care. In this course, we will go over how to build and sustain strong relationships with students, individuals, and groups within your community, as well as how to recognize burnout and implement self-care practices. This course is for all educators, with a focus on counselors.
Created by Miranda Griffis, former OPI Rural Mental Health Pathways Training Program Manager.
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In part one of this two-part course, we will look at strength-based approaches. This course will go over how to understand, assess, and implement strength-based approaches, and how to build them into the counseling process. You will gain a better understanding of how strengths play a role in creating resiliency and empowerment in your students when dealing with difficult situations. We will touch on strengths-based approaches in a rural and tribal setting. Note: This course is a prerequisite for Part 2. While Part One of this course series is open to all educators with a focus on counselors, Part Two is specifically for counselors. Created by Miranda Griffis, former OPI Rural Mental Health Pathways Program Manager |
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Prerequisite: Rural and Tribal Strength Based Approaches Part 1 In part two of this two-part course, we will look at how to leverage the strengths of students from rural and tribal communities in strength-based counseling approaches. This course will provide examples of strength-based approaches and how to build them into the counseling process to promote health. This course is designed specifically for counselors. Created by Miranda Griffis, former OPI Rural Mental Health Pathways Program Manager |
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Self-care practices are essential for all educators and counselors, including those in rural or tribal communities. In this course, you'll learn about vicarious (secondary) trauma and compassion fatigue along with the self-care strategies that can help to prevent burnout. This course is for all educators, with a focus on counselors. Created by Holly Mook, OPI Rural Mental Health Pathways Grant Manager and Tammy Lysons, Title IV-A Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program Manager |
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This is our newly updated course for Warning Signs: Child Sexual Abuse!! Our original course will close on October 15, 2021. Please enjoy our new course. Every individual who is involved with children has the obligation of knowing how to protect them from harm. "Self-education is the first step an educator can take against the problem of child maltreatment, including child sexual abuse." (Child Welfare Information Gateway, 2003) This course will offer you awareness, understanding, and prevention strategies on the subject of child sexual abuse. Note: This course was updated and revised in the summer of 2021. Created by Marci Buckles, Workforce Training Consultant, UM Health & Medicine/Schools of Social Work, Center for Children, Families and Workforce Development. "As the video said, just one adult can make a difference. That one adult might be me!" —Montana K-12 teacher |
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