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Friday, February 21, 2020

Intellectual/Developmental Disability and Mental Health Training Opportunities in Southeast Utah

Intellectual/Developmental Disability and Mental Health Best Practices
April 20, 8a-5p
Ramada 838 Westwood Blvd. Price
Cost: $15, lunch included
Sponsors: Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health and the National Association for Dual Diagnosis (NAAD)
The Department of Human Services and the Utah Developmental Disabilities Council are pleased to announce a free one-day event for professionals and families who work with and support people with intellectual/developmental disability and mental health (IDD/MH) needs. A NADD certified speaker will present multiple important topics:; Introduction to IDD/MH; Bio-Psycho-Social Model of Assessment; Adapting Psychotherapy Practices for People with IDD; Best Practice Competencies; Inter-system Collaboration; How to Advocate and Impact State and National Policy; Considerations in working with Children vs. Adults. Space is limited. Register
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Intellectual/Developmental Disability and Mental Health Train the Trainer
April 21-23, 8a-5p
Ramada 838 Westwood Blvd. Price
Cost: Free
Sponsors: Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health and the National Association for Dual Diagnosis (NAAD)
The Department of Human Services and the Utah Developmental Disabilities Council are pleased to announce a free three-day train the trainer for professionals working with and supporting people with intellectual/developmental disability and mental health (IDD/MH) needs. Course expertise provided by NADD, thenadd.org. Commitment to provide trainings is expected. Space is limited. Please email Kelly Thomson for more information and to reserve a seat. 
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Libby Oseguera
Executive Director
Utah Developmental Disabilities Council 
(801) 245-7352 | Loseguera@utah.gov

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