Cultivating Behavioral Interventions for Mental Health Disorders
November 5th  |   10:00 AM-11:30 AM

The training course focuses on an introduction to creating behavioral interventions for individuals who are living with severe mental illness. The training explores behavioral assessment, components of documenting behaviors associated with mental illness, and how to utilize behavioral assessments to create behavioral interventions to optimize individuals’ well-being both in and out of long-term care facilities. The training includes case studies and practical training methods.

Reoccurring Training Opportunities
Mondays 8:00AM-8:30 AM

Tuesdays 2:30PM-3:30 PM

Have questions about CBHS billing or contracting? Adult Family Homes can join HCA, DSHS, and MCOs every Monday from 8:00–8:30 AM to ask questions, share experiences, and get guidance.

HCA also offers Tuesday calls for help with the ProviderOne application.

These are weekly open calls with no continuing education credit. Please do not discuss individual client information or specific MCO issues in detail—follow-up can be arranged separately.

Understanding and Responding to Mental Health Crises
November 12th |  9:00-11:30AM

The training focuses on providing foundational knowledge regarding mental health diagnoses and their impact on providing long-term care. Participants will be introduced to behavioral approaches and interventions for specific mental health diagnoses, in addition to being trained in terminology and language

to reduce mental health stigmatization. Other objectives include reviewing signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions and determining best practices for supporting these individuals through their treatment process.

2.5 CEUs available to all AFH Council members who attend.

Suicidal and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury
November 19th |  9:00-11:00AM

The training course will teach the audience the terminology and how to recognize contextual situations

surrounding suicidal ideation.

Participants will gain an increased understanding of the development and

expression of suicidal ideation and related self-harming behaviors.

Participants will be trained to recognize

and prevent self-harming behaviors, further enabling safer long-term care environments for clients and

providers.

2.0 CEUs available to all AFH Council members who attend.

AFHC Statewide Chapter Meeting
November 6th |  10:00-11:00AM

Pre-Registration required

1.0 CEUs available to all AFH Council members who attend.

Connect with our affiliate business partners and other providers from across the state at our virtual Chapter Meeting! The AFH Council will provide important industry updates, followed by an open Q&A session where you can engage, ask questions, and share insights. Join us monthly to network, stay informed, and collaborate with others in the field. We’ll see you there!

Kent Chapter Meeting
November 14th  |  11:30 AM-2:30PM

Kent Senior Center

600 E Smith St, Kent, WA 98030, USA

Topic:Caring for the Caregiver: Managing Complex Emotions

Presented by: Mary Pope, RN, Clinical Liaison with Gentiva

1.0 CEUs available to all AFH Council members who attend.

Lacey Chapter Meeting
November 19th  |  11:30 AM-1:30 PM

MyMedSupplies – Community Room

6149 Martin Way East, Lacey, WA 98516, USA

Topic: Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program 101

Presented by: Susan Howard, Regional Long Term Care Ombuds

1.0 CEUs available to all AFH Council members who attend.

Lunch Sponsor:

Federal Way Chapter Meeting
November 20th  |  12:30 PM-2:30 PM

Calvary Covenant Church

700 SW 320th St, Federal Way, WA 98023

Topic: Mandatory Reporting

Presented by: Jordan Drew, LPN, CDP, CPDC, Continuum Care Hospice & Shalom Hospice Kitsap

1.0 CEUs available to all AFH Council members who attend.

Lunch Sponsor:

With the holidays right around the corner, some chapters will be taking a short break from their regular meetings. Before you head to your next chapter gathering, be sure to check your local schedule to see if your meeting is happening or paused for the holiday season. This is a great time to relax, connect with loved ones, and reflect on the year, while staying up-to-date with your chapter’s schedule so you don’t miss any upcoming events. Wishing everyone a joyful and restful holiday season!

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