2013
"Reclaiming Futures: A Model for Communities Helping Teens Overcome Drugs, Alcohol and Crime"
"NeuroLeadership in Systems of Care"
2012
"Unfinished Business: Brain Development & Traumatic Stress in Transition-age Youth"
"Peer Support for Youth and Young Adults"
"Youth Voice in Advocacy: A Guide to Strategic Sharing"
2011
"On the Path to Recovery: Medication, Mental Health Treatment, and the Transition to Adult Life"
"Engaging Youth in Organizations and Systems: Small Steps to Successful Implementation"
"Creating Inclusive Programming and Practice for LGBTQ Youth Through Awareness"
"Family Involvement in Transitions to Adulthood"
"A Tool of Hope: The Building Bridges Tip Sheets"
2010
"Bridging the Gap: What Service Providers Need to Know, Believe, and Do"
"Achieve My Plan (AMP!): Increasing Youth Participation in Planning Teams"
"How Young Adults Use the Internet to Access Mental Health Information and Support"
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"Better Futures: Increasing Postsecondary Preparation and Engagement of Youth with Mental Health Conditions in Foster Care"
Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 10am - 11am Pacific, 1:00pm - 2:00pm Eastern
This webinar will share some of the barriers youth with mental health conditions in foster care face while preparing for and accessing higher education, and how the Better Futures Project is attempting to address these challenges through 1) near-peer coaching, 2) a summer Postsecondary Leadership Institute, and 3) group mentoring workshops. We will share preliminary findings from the project and discuss the advantages and factors to consider when implementing a near-peer model, where coaches and youth have shared life experiences in areas such as foster care and mental health. Presenters will include youth who have recently completed the Better Futures Project, coaches and other project staff. As such, Participants will have the opportunity to hear first-hand from young people about the challenges they encountered while pursuing their educational goals, and what services, supports and resources were most helpful.
Presenters:- Sarah Geenen, Co-Principal Investigator
- Laurie Powers, Co-Principal Investigator
- Lee Ann Phillips, Program Manager
- Candis Williamson, Coach
- Isha Charlie-McNeely, Coach
- Catie Hankins, Coach
- Melissa Evers, Youth Participant
- Angel Villalta-Martinez, Youth Participant
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"Reclaiming Futures: A Model for Communities Helping Teens Overcome Drugs, Alcohol and Crime"
Tuesday April 30, 2013 from 10:00am - 11:00am Pacific, 1:00pm - 2:00pm Eastern Time
This webinar was designed for those wanting to learn more about the Reclaiming Futures model and how the model has been adopted as a cost-effective juvenile justice reform initiative. The webinar (1) provided an overview the compelling need, (2) described Reclaiming Futures, (3) described how the framework of Reclaiming Futures is pointing to better outcomes for youth.
Presenters:
- Susan Richardson, National Executive Director, Reclaiming Futures, Portland, OR
- Margaret Soukup, Project Director, Seattle-King County Reclaiming Futures; Science to Service/Workforce Development Coordinator Project/Program Manager III, Mental Health, Chemical Abuse and Dependency Services Division (MHCADSD)
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"NeuroLeadership in Systems of Care"
Tuesday January 29, 2013 from 10:00am - 11:00am Pacific, 1:00pm - 2:00pm Eastern Time
This webinar explored recent advances in contemporary neuroscience as they relate to effective youth and adult leadership practices and organizational change in systems of care. The developing field of NeuroLeadership was introduced, with a focus on what the "hard science" tells us about effectively engaging others in positive change from a brain science perspective. There was an opportunity to brainstorm on key insights and takeaways elicited by the findings in neuroscience and the role system of care leaders play in supporting best practices and innovative reform.
Presenters:
- Laurie Ellington, MA, LPC, CPC, Chief Executive Officer of Zero Point Leadership, NeuroLeadership Coach & Social Change Facilitator
- Lacy Kendrick Burk, M.S., Chief Executive Officer of Youth MOVE National; Founder/Executive Director Youth Engagement Solutions, LLC (YESolutions)
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"Unfinished Business: Brain Development & Traumatic Stress in Transition-age Youth"
Tuesday November 13, 2012 from 10:00am - 11:00am Pacific, 1:00pm - 2:00pm Eastern Time
Integrating neuroscience research findings into programs for transition-age youth is crucial for designing and delivering effective services. Just as emerging adults are transitioning across systems, their brains and minds are continuing to develop. Indeed, the final stages of the brain’s structural and functional development are not complete until individuals reach their mid-to-late 20s.
Researchers have also recently identified the significant ways that the developing brain and body are shaped by adversity, specifically, the role of traumatic or toxic stress. A substantial number of youth needing, seeking, or receiving services have been affected by traumatic stress.
This webinar gave participants a foundational understanding of brain development and the neurobiology of traumatic stress, as well; a young adult’s personal experience of traumatic stress was shared.
Presenters:
- Julie Rosenzweig, Professor of Social Work at Portland State University.
- Jennifer Gerlachanet, College student at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, and founder of Active Minds at SIUE.
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"Peer Support for Youth and Young Adults"
Tuesday September 18, 2012 from 10:00am - 11:00am Pacific, 1:00pm - 2:00pm Eastern Time
This webinar reported on how peer support is being provided for youth and young adults around the United States. Our report was based on ~40 interviews conducted with peer support specialists (PSS) and their supervisors/administrators.
We provided a summary of our main findings, including information about how the PSS role is defined; the nature of training, coaching and supervision; what sort of data/feedback is collected for quality assurance; and how the position is financed.
Presenters:
- Lara Carranza, Youth and Young Adult Wraparound Partner
- Janet Walker, Pathways RTC
- James Sawyer, Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health and Youth Involvement Content Specialist for the Technical Assistance Partnership for Child and Family Mental Health
- Zoe Harrison, Marion County New Solutions Mid Valley Wraparound Youth Support Partner
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"What's Normal? The Value of the Developmental Lens in Working with Transition-Aged Youth with Mental Health Challenges"
Tuesday August 7, 2012 from 10:00am - 11:00am Pacific, 1:00pm - 2:00pm Eastern Time
This webinar introduced the developmental perspective as one way of thinking about transition-aged youth with mental health challenges as a special case of "emerging adults." Developmental psychologist Dr. Jeffrey Arnett introduced the term "emerging adults" in 2000 as a way to make sense of the time young people spend exploring before fully committing to adulthood. This new, normative trend in the way young people become adult redefines what is normal and identifies new criteria for achieving a successful transition to adulthood. What does this mean for transition youth with serious mental health conditions?
Participants were introduced to the latest theory and empirical research on development between ages 18 and 29. The webinar also explored distinctions between developmental vs. mental health challenges during emerging adulthood. Last, we discussed the value of the developmental lens as a framework for designing and implementing services that best fit the distinct needs of in between transition-aged youth with mental health challenges.
Presenters:
- Jennifer L. Tanner
Visiting Assistant Research Professor
Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research
Rutgers University
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"Youth Voice in Advocacy: A Guide to Strategic Sharing"
Thursday May 15, 2012 from 10:00am - 11:00am Pacific, 1:00pm - 2:00pm Eastern Time
Strategic Sharing is the practice of safely and effectively telling the story of your lived experience(s)in order to achieve a goal. The purpose of this webinar was to inform participants of the main principles of Strategic Sharing to assist them in doing advocacy work:
- Identify reasons for sharing
- Learn the risks and benefits of sharing
- Learn how to strategically target events
- Develop strategies on answering difficult questions
- Gain general tips on being strategic in your sharing
Training in Strategic Sharing is paramount to creating effective change and protecting ones self from negative triggers to emotional well-being.
Presenter:
- Eric Lulow- Youth involvement Associate for the National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health, Rockville, MD.
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"Connections that Work: Pathways to Employment for Young People with Serious Mental Health Conditions"
Thursday, March 22, 2012, from 10:00am - 11:00am Pacific, 1:00pm - 2:00pm Eastern Time
Presenters shared ideas about promoting access to employment opportunities for young people. RISE and Career Visions were featured as two examples of interventions supporting young people to access employment, and a young adult will shared his experience seeking and maintaining employment.
Presenters:
- Joan Distler, Director of Customized Employment, Rise, Inc., Spring Lake Park, MN.
- Joe Marrone, Senior Program Manager for Public Policy, Institute for Community Inclusion, University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA.
- Sean Roy, Projects Director for Transition and Workforce Partnerships at PACER,and the National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth, Minneapolis, MN.
- Jo-Ann Sowers, Ph.D., Principal Investigator, Career Visions Project, Pathways to Positive Futures RTC, Portland, OR.
- Ryan Tepley, Owner, Pro Pet Sitting Services, LLC, St. Louis Park, MN.
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"More than a Nice Thing to Do: Using Practice-Based Evidence for Outcome Evaluation in Native Youth Programs"
Friday, February 24th, 2012 from 10:00am - 11:00am Pacific, 1:00pm - 2:00pm Eastern Time
This webinar described the activities and results of a Practice-based Evidence project designed to develop a culturally responsive evaluation framework for agencies serving American Indian and Alaska Native youth.
Presenter:
- Terry Cross (Seneca) Executive Director, National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA), Portland, OR.
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"On the Path to Recovery: Medication, Mental Health Treatment, and the Transition to Adult Life"
Friday, November 4, 2011 from 10AM - 11AM Pacific Time / 1PM – 2PM Eastern Time.
This webinar explored key issues that affect the use of psychotropic medication by young adults who are experiencing mental illness. The webinar discussed evidence-based use of medication, potential side effects, the influence of stigma, and cultural meaning. The presenters also considered the elements of successful collaborative decision-making processes.
Presenters:
- Ajit Jetmalani, M.D., Director, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR.
- Tally Moses, Ph.D., Associate Professor, School of Social Work, University of Wisconsin- Madison, Madison, WI.
- Martin Rafferty, Director, Youth MOVE Oregon, Eugene, OR.
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"Engaging Youth in Organizations and Systems: Small Steps to Successful Implementation"
September 27th, 2011 from 10AM - 11AM Pacific Time / 1PM – 2PM Eastern Time.
In every youth serving organization or system, there is an opportunity at all levels for youth and adults to partner for more effective positive outcomes for youth. Youth Engagement Solutions LLC and the National Resource Center for Youth Development partnered in this webinar to provide experiences and strategies on how to engage and partner with youth at various levels of organizations, systems, and youth advisory boards.
Presenters:
- Lacy Kendrick Burk, Founder/Executive Director, Youth Engagement Solutions LLC, Hattiesburg, MS.
- Matt Hudson, Young Adult, Director of Operations, Youth Engagement Solutions LLC, Hattiesburg, MS.
- Thomas Chapmond, Consultant, National Resource Center for Youth Development, Tulsa, OK. Former Commissioner for Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Austin, TX.
- Clay Finck, Program Director, National Resource Center for Youth Development, Tulsa, Ok.
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"Creating Inclusive Programming and Practice for LGBTQ Youth Through Awareness"
July 12th, 2011 from 10AM - 11AM Pacific Time / 1PM – 2PM Eastern Time.
Do you want to provide support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning (LGBTQ) youth in your program? Do you want to gain greater awareness of key definitions, research, risk/protective factors, policies, and theories that can improve your work with LGBTQ youth? Are you seeking additional resources to create a safe space?
Join us for a one-hour webinar that will provide you with key definitions, data and research on risk/protective factors, support strategies, and resources that can help to create a more inclusive and responsive approach to youth development for this population.
Presenters:
- Kris Gowen, Ph.D., Senior Research Associate, Pathways to Positive Futures, RTC, Portland State University, Portland, OR.
- Christian Rummell MPA, Founder and Director of Mentorist Consulting, San Francisco, CA.
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"Family Involvement in Transitions to Adulthood"
May 24th, 2011 from 10AM - 11AM Pacific Time / 1PM – 2PM Eastern Time.
Family members, youth, service providers, and researchers will offer perspectives on how to involve families in services in ways that are preferred by youth and young adults. We will discuss the developmental, legal and confidentiality issues that affect young people; the balancing act between families and providers; the role of mentors and adult allies, and; the strengths and needs of diverse families. Participants will come away with ideas on how to help navigate conflicts between youth and families; information about family support organizations; and; a better understanding of the family journey.
Presenters:
- Johanna Bergan, National Board Member, Youth MOVE National, Decorah, IL.
- Sandy Bumpus, Family member, Portland, OR.
- Pauline Jivanjee Ph.D., Co-Principal Investigator, Pathways to Positive Futures RTC, Portland, OR.
- Marlene Penn, Family member, Family Technical Assistance Consultant, Medford, NJ.
- Sandra Spencer, Family Member, Executive Director, National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health, Rockville, MD.
- Gwen White, MSW, Project Director, Healthy Transitions Initiative Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development, Washington, DC.
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"A Tool of Hope: The Building Bridges Tip Sheets"
March 15th, 2011 from 10AM - 11AM Pacific Time / 1PM – 2PM Eastern Time.
Youth MOVE Oregon and the Building Bridges Initiative presented information on the development and implementation of youth- and family-centered tools designed to help young adults and supportive family members change the way they experience treatment. The Building Bridges Initiative believes that community and residentially-based treatment providers share responsibility to ensure that mental health services and supports are available, and brings their philosophy to this presentation.
Presenters:
- Martin Rafferty, Director, Youth MOVE Oregon, Eugene, OR.
- Brian Lombrowski, Youth Committee Chair, Building Bridges Initiative, Albany, NY.
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"Supporting Self-Determination and Enhancing Career Development for Young Adults with Mental Health Diagnoses"
January 25th, 2011 from 10AM - 11AM Pacific Time / 1PM – 2PM Eastern Time.
Young adults with mental health diagnoses have the same job and career hopes and dreams as all young adults. Using current and past research, this webinar addressed how self-determination processes in career development for young adults with mental health diagnoses can enhance the capacity for effective career development activities.
Presenters:
- Jo-Ann Sowers, Ph.D., Principal Investigator, Career Visions Project, Pathways to Positive Futures RTC, Portland, OR
- Michael L. Wehmeyer, Ph.D., Principal Investigator, Kansas University Center on Developmental Disabilities, Lawrence, KS.
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"Bridging the Gap: What Service Providers Need to Know, Believe, and Do"
November 16th, 2010 from 10AM - 11AM Pacific Time / 1PM – 2PM Eastern Time.
This webinar addressed the core attitudes, knowledge, and skills that service providers need to effectively serve youth and young adults with serious mental health conditions. A young adult, family member, and service provider shared their experiences as we discussed how to best develop and implement effective interventions and policies.
Presenters:
- Pauline Jivanjee Ph.D., Co-Principal Investigator, Pathways to Positive Futures RTC, Portland, OR.
- Eliz Roser, Graduate Research Assistant, Portland State University, Portland, OR.
- Martin Rafferty, Director, Youth MOVE Oregon, Eugene, OR.
- Joan Distler, Director of Customized Employment, Rise, Inc., Spring Lake Park, MN.
- Don Schweitzer,Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Pacific University School of Social Work, Forest Grove, OR.
- Marlene Penn, Family member, Family Technical Assistance Consultant, Medford, NJ.
- LaVerne Miller, Senior Project Associate, Policy Research inc., Delmar, NY.
- Eileen Brennan Ph.D., Co-Principal Investigator, Pathways to Positive Futures RTC, Portland State University, Portland, OR.
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"Achieve My Plan (AMP!): Increasing Youth Participation in Planning Teams"
September 14th, 2010 from 10AM - 11AM Pacific Time / 1PM – 2PM Eastern Time.
This webinar addressed youth participation in team planning meetings and why it is important, identified strategies to increase meaningful youth participation, and discussed common pitfalls that can occur in team planning meetings and how to prevent them.
Presenters:
- Celeste Moser, AMP! Project Manager, Pathways to Positive Futures RTC, Portland State University, Portland, OR.
- Janet Walker, Ph.D., Principal Investigator, Pathways to Positive Futures RTC Portland State University, Portland, OR.
- Jen Allen, AMP! Coach, Pathways to Positive Futures RTC Portland State University, Portland, OR.
- Sara Bogner AMP! Graduate, Portland, OR.
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"How Young Adults Use the Internet to Access Mental Health Information and Support"
July 27th, 2010 from 10AM - 11AM Pacific Time / 1PM – 2PM Eastern Time.
According to Pew Internet research, every day, more people go online for medical advice than actually visit health care professionals. This may be especially true for young adults, as their access to health care and other supports is more limited than other populations. Using the latest research as well as results from focus groups conducted by Pathways to Positive Futures, this webinar addressed how young adults use the Internet to manage their mental health.
Presenters:
- Kris Gowen, Ph.D., Senior Research Associate, Pathways to Positive Futures, RTC, Portland State University, Portland OR.
- Matthew Deschaine, Graduate Research Assistant, Portland State University, Portland, OR.
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"Whose Life is it? Supporting Self-Determination & Transition of Youth with Disabilities Aging-Out of the Child Welfare System"
May 11th, 2010 from 10AM - 11AM Pacific Time / 1PM – 2PM Eastern Time.
During the presentation, we shared research findings on the efficacy of My Life, an intervention designed to enhance the self determination and adult outcomes of young people in foster care and special education. This presentation also focused on the transition experiences of foster youth with disabilities and reviewed information about current services for supporting their transition, such as Chafee and the Independent Living Program.
Presenters:
- Laurie Powers, Ph.D,Co Principal Investigator, Director, My Life Project, Regional Research Institute for Human Services, Portland State University, Portland, OR.
- Sarah Geenen, Ph.D., Co-Principal Investigator, My Life Project, Regional Research Institute for Human Services, Portland State University, Portland, OR.
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"Strategies for Running a Successful Youth-Driven Event: Experiences from the Portland National Youth Summit"
February 23rd, 2010 from 11AM - 12PM Pacific Time / 1PM – 2PM Eastern Time.
This webinar discussed what it takes to host a youth-driven event, highlighting the experiences of planning, organizing, and running the day-long Portland National Youth Summit held in June 2009. Youth Summit advisory board members and participants shared their experiences and provided webinar attendees with strategies for planning and hosting a successful event that elicits meaningful youth participation.
Presenters:
- Martin Rafferty, Director, Youth MOVE Oregon, Eugene, OR.
- Rebecca Strachan, Pathways to Positive Futures RTC, Portland State University, Portland, OR.
- Laura Raridan, National Board Member, Youth MOVE, and Executive Director of Creswell Clubhouse, Creswell, OR.
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