“Understanding…” Training Series
The “Understanding…” Series is designed to give an overview of topics relevant to the children and youth behavioral health community in family friendly language. There are a total of six trainings and WSCC will be hosting a virtual 2-hour training for each topic every Tuesday at 5:30pm from March 4 – April 8 and every other Friday at 11:30am from March 7 – May 16. Participants can attend any or all of the topics.
Understanding the Zone of Usefulness
March 4th OR March 7th
This training helps us understand the difference between ignoring, enabling, and empowering. We want to stay within the Zone of Usefulness as we support others, and this training will give us some great tools to use on a day-to-day basis. We will leave this training with a better understanding of how to determine where we are on the Zone of Usefulness scale and how to make changes if we feel the need.
Understanding WISe and Wraparound
March 11th OR March 21st
Wraparound with Intensive Services (WISe) is the highest level of outpatient care in the state and is designed to support families in staying together, rather than the child/youth needing to be placed in an inpatient facility. This training will go over the history of WISe, the principles of WISe, and help parents/caregivers who are considering WISe or are currently involved in WISe understand how this voluntary service is designed to support their family’s unique culture, values, and goals. The training will also go over the Wraparound process in order for families who may not qualify for WISe or be unable to access it can create their own Wraparound Team to support their family on their unique journey to health.
Understanding Family Initiated Treatment (FIT) and Ricky’s Law
March 18th OR April 4th
This training will go over the history of HB 1874 (FIT) and HB 1713 (Ricky’s Law), an explanation of the bills, identify barriers experienced, share strategies for success, and help families understand these bills and where to find resources for continued support.
Understanding the Trauma Informed Approach
March 25th OR April 18th
This is an introduction to the trauma-informed approach and how it is a best practice for those living with behavioral health care needs. This training will help us understand trauma, the impact it has, how it changes our lives, and other strategies to support a trauma-informed approach in our life.
Understanding the System of Care
April 1st or May 2nd
The System of Care is the philosophy the WA State Children’s Behavioral Health Community foundation is built upon. Understanding its history, model, and values is essential to ensuring that our families’ treatment plans follow this model of service.
Understanding Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression
April 8th or May 16th
This training creates a space to foster a collaborative environment that promotes empathy and education. Our goal is to enhance our ability to support individuals with diverse identities within the LGBTQ+ community. We will gain knowledge of relevant and appropriate language and terms within the community, share conversations on how we can allow open and respectful space for discussions, questions, and thoughts in order to walk within or alongside this wonderful community. We will also provide further resources for continued growth and learning around this topic.