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Date/Time:
February 21, 2025

Description:
Taking a trauma-informed approach with people describes the different types of traumas people experience, the incidence of trauma in various populations, and the effects of trauma on people. The presentation identified the characteristics and key principles of a trauma-informed approach. In addition, trauma-informed care and Universal expectations as strategies to resist re-traumatization were explained. Lastly, mitigating vicarious trauma for providers was discussed.

Presented by: Loren Stein, MSN, RNC-NIC and Craig Long, LPC-S, CFRC

This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Georgia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

These classes have been cataloged by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training for 2 hours each of mandatory continuing education credit. Regarding any law enforcement concepts, practices, methods, techniques, products, or devices as might be taught, promoted, or otherwise espoused in outside schools or seminars, there is no intent, expressed or implied, that listing the course in the CLEET Course Catalog indicates or in any way conveys ‘CLEET approval’ of such concepts, practices, methods, techniques, products, or devices, unless such approval is explicitly stated by CLEET.

Date/Time:
February 15, 2025

Description:
Mental Health and Stress Awareness provides the most current information on mental health statistics and trends in the US and in Oklahoma. The presentation identified signs and symptoms to assess, as well as, risk factors and protective factors. This presentation discussed actions to take and strategies to support individual and community resilience.

Presenters: Craig Long, LPC-S, CFRC & Wanda Robinson, PhD, APRN-CNS, CNE

This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Georgia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

These classes have been cataloged by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training for 2 hours each of mandatory continuing education credit. Regarding any law enforcement concepts, practices, methods, techniques, products, or devices as might be taught, promoted, or otherwise espoused in outside schools or seminars, there is no intent, expressed or implied, that listing the course in the CLEET Course Catalog indicates or in any way conveys ‘CLEET approval’ of such concepts, practices, methods, techniques, products, or devices, unless such approval is explicitly stated by CLEET.

Date/Time:
February 13, 2025

Description:
Psychological First Aid is the "acute intervention of choice" when responding to the psychosocial needs of children, adults, and families affected by disaster and terrorism. Developed by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network and the National Center for PTSD, with contributions from other individuals involved in coordinating and participating in disaster response, Psychological First Aid is designed to reduce the initial distress caused by traumatic events and to foster short- and long-term adaptive functioning and coping.

The Oklahoma Stress Response Team offered this in collaboration with Eastern Central University. Presenters included Craig Long, MHR, LPC-S, CFRC, Deborah Johnson, PhD, MSW, LCSW & Loren Stein, MSN, RNC-NIC

This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Georgia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

These classes have been cataloged by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training for 2 hours each of mandatory continuing education credit. Regarding any law enforcement concepts, practices, methods, techniques, products, or devices as might be taught, promoted, or otherwise espoused in outside schools or seminars, there is no intent, expressed or implied, that listing the course in the CLEET Course Catalog indicates or in any way conveys ‘CLEET approval’ of such concepts, practices, methods, techniques, products, or devices, unless such approval is explicitly stated by CLEET.

A community grant from the Carolyn Watson Rural Community Foundation allows the Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps Stress Response Team to present this Virtual Webinar Series to rural communities.

10/1 - Mental Health and Stress Awareness

Presented by Wanda Robinson, PhD, APRN-CNS, CNE and Loren Stein, MSN, RNC-NIC

10 a.m. - Noon

This webinar will provide the most current information on mental health trends in the US and Oklahoma. We will identify symptoms of major mental disorders along the spectrum of severity and address the issue of stress and stress load. This presentation discusses strategies to support individual and community resilience, including building personal resilience skills for improved health and mental health.
Get webinar materials here.

10/8 - Suicide and Overdose Awareness
Presented by Jessica Rose Johnson, MA & Brandi Stanley, PhD, RN, FCN
10 a.m. - Noon

This presentation will explore the current national and Oklahoma statistics and trends related to suicide and overdose and address the signs of emotional distress in others. We will discuss risk factors for suicide and overdose as well as the protective factors and review actions that you can take to help others.
Get webinar materials here.

10/15 - Responding to Crisis in Children & Teens
Presented by Kathy Wickham, MS, RN, CPN & Deborah Johnson, PhD, MSW, LCSW
10 a.m. - Noon

This training will equip participants with the ability to identify and utilize suitable resources for supporting children and teens in crisis, while also providing an overview of the prevalent mental, emotional and behavioral disorders affecting this demographic in society. Participants will gain insights into expected social and emotional behaviors of children and teens along the stress continuum model, which will enable them to recognize signs of potential mental health disorders and determine when professional help is necessary. The training also explores the impact of adverse childhood events and emphasizes the importance of implementing positive childhood events to foster better mental well-being.
Get webinar materials here.

10/22 - Taking a Trauma-Informed Approach with People
Presented by Deborah Johnson, PhD, MSW, LCSW & Loren Stein, MSN, RNC-NIC
10 a.m. - Noon

This presentation will describe the different types of traumas people experience, the incidence of trauma in various populations and the effects of trauma on people. It will identify the characteristics and key principles of a trauma-informed approach and explain trauma-informed care and Universal expectations as strategies to resist re-traumatization. It will also discuss how providers can mitigate vicarious trauma.
Get webinar materials here.

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FREE continuing education credits are provided for this training for RNs, CLEET, LPC/LMFT and Social Workers.

This class has been submitted to the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training for 2 hours of mandatory continuing education credit, including mental health hours.

This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Georgia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

These classes have been cataloged by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training for 2 hours each of mandatory continuing education credit. Regarding any law enforcement concepts, practices, methods,techniques, products, or devices as might be taught, promoted, or otherwise espoused in outside schools or seminars, there is no intent, expressed or implied, that listing the course in the CLEET Course Catalog indicates or in any way conveys ‘CLEET approval’ of such concepts, practices, methods, techniques, products, or devices, unless such approval is explicitly stated by CLEET.

Upcoming Events

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Past Events

Comanche County Taking a Trauma-Informed Approach with People

Cleveland Co./District 10 Mental Health Awareness

Pontotoc County/District 8 Psychological First Aid

October Webinar Series