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The “all hands on deck” call to address the opioid crisis has challenged our efforts to implement primary prevention that complements other efforts to address the crisis across the spectrum of behavioral health care services. This on-demand video will explore ways to expand prevention to move our work more upstream--beyond preventing deaths from opioid overdoses to preventing the misuse that leads to those overdoses.
This session will focus on identifying key protective factors that reduce the risk of substance use and explore how we can actively support and strengthen them in our communities. Participants will examine the role of Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) in fostering resilience, gain insight into current research and emerging trends, and learn strategies for mobilizing communities to take action in building protective environments that support long-term well-being.
This session will explore the powerful role of storytelling in the fields of education, advocacy, and substance use prevention. Participants will examine how personal narratives can foster connection, reduce stigma, and create a sense of belonging. Featuring insights from subject matter experts and individuals with lived experience, the session offers a nuanced look at both urban and rural perspectives on substance use and mental health.
This session offers a deeper dive into the application and practice of CRM skills. Through group activities and discussion, participants reinforce the six core skills and examine how sensory awareness and resilience-building support holistic prevention strategies, particularly around substance use. The session also highlights current research and explores practical ways to bring CRM into a variety of communities and care settings.
This introductory session provides an overview of the six core wellness skills of the Community Resiliency Model (CRM), a strengths-based, science-backed approach to regulating the nervous system in response to stress and trauma. Participants will learn how trauma affects mental and physical health and explore how CRM’s sensory-motor techniques can help restore balance and build resilience. The session also discusses the role of a “CRM Guide” in sharing these skills with others to support community wellbeing.
By the end of the session, participants will be able to: Describe the ACE Study, its key findings, and the connection between ACEs and health outcomes, including substance use disorders. Explain how toxic stress impacts brain development, the body’s stress-response systems, and mental health, particularly as it relates to substance use risk factors. Identify the systemic issues that perpetuate cycles of trauma and substance use. Explore Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs), protective factors, and evidence-based interventions that counteract ACEs and foster resilience.
Participate in a reflective exercise designed to strengthen internal resilience while establishing the foundation for the importance of Community Resiliency Model (CRM).