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SUMMARY:Intervención Verbal (Crisis Prevention Institute)
DESCRIPTION:Capacitación virtual gratuita en español \n\n\n\nLa intervención verbal es un conjunto de habilidades esenciales para prevenir crisis\, diseñada para que los profesionales puedan anticipar\, calmar y responder de manera segura ante comportamientos cada vez más intensos. Se basa en estrategias de comunicación fundamentadas en el respeto\, la empatía y un enfoque informado sobre el trauma. Esta capacitación\, respaldada por el modelo del Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)\, enseña a los participantes a reconocer las primeras señales de angustia\, a responder eficazmente a la escalada emocional y a asegurar la seguridad de todos sin necesidad de recurrir a intervenciones físicas. La intervención verbal es apropiada para profesionales de la salud mental\, educadores\, especialistas en apoyo entre pares\, personal que atiende a jóvenes y proveedores comunitarios que trabajan con personas que enfrentan angustia emocional\, agitación o crisis. \n\n\n\nInformación Sobre el Ponente\n\n\n\nEnrique López-Escalera\, JCL\, STL\, LMSW  \n\n\n\nEnrique nació en El Paso\, Texas\, y se crió en Ciudad Juárez\, México. Desde los nueve años reside en Nuevo México\, salvo por unos años que vivió en el extranjero cursando estudios superiores. Se identifica profundamente con la zona fronteriza. Es totalmente bilingüe y bicultural. Enrique es coach de vida (certificado por la Academia de Transformación). Tiene títulos de posgrado en Trabajo Social\, Derecho Canónico y Teología\, así como una especialización en Filosofía. Cuenta con más de 25 años de experiencia al servicio de las personas en el sur de Nuevo México. Su experiencia incluye el asesoramiento espiritual y la orientación en salud mental y conductual. Su método se caracteriza por la profesionalidad\, la calidez y la sencillez\, comunicando conceptos importantes en términos fáciles de entender. \n\n\n\nVer Folleto
URL:https://nlbha.org/event/intervencion-verbal-crisis-prevention-institute/
CATEGORIES:MHAT
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SUMMARY:Breaking the Stigma - A Review of Barriers and Culturally Grounded Approaches for Serving Hispanic/Latinx Populations
DESCRIPTION:In this training we explore cultural concepts of distress and values unique to Hispanic and Latinx communities\, discuss the pertinence of cultural idioms of distress in mental health treatment\, and review culturally appropriate approaches to working with Latinx/Hispanic clients while applying an ethical lens in rural practice. Offered in English and Spanish. Free CEU’s. This training is 90 minutes. \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter\n\n\n\nLucila Beaton\, LISW-CP/S\, LCSW\, LCSWC \n\n\n\nLucila Beaton\, LISW-CP\, graduated with an MSW degree from Yeshiva University. She is an independent licensed clinical social worker specializing as a trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapist. She is also a certified mental health first aid instructor for the National Council on Behavioral Health and a Living Works trainer who provides suicide prevention and intervention training such as ASIST and Safe Talk. She also offers Triple P parent trainings for levels 2\, 3\, 4\, and 5 and Fearless training in English and Spanish. She is bilingual and bicultural and embraces the intersectionality of being Afro-Latina and all that it entails. She never forgets that she began her career as an ESOL student in the Brooklyn\, New York\, public school system. \n\n\n\n1.5 CEUs will be provided \n\n\n\nView Flyer
URL:https://nlbha.org/event/breaking-the-stigma-a-review-of-barriers-and-culturally-grounded-approaches-for-serving-hispanic-latinx-populations/
CATEGORIES:MHAT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260324T090000
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SUMMARY:ACE’s and Community Resilience – Understanding Trauma Toxic Stress
DESCRIPTION:This 90-minute training examines the ACE Study and how cumulative trauma affects brain development\, stress response systems\, and long-term health. Participants will explore how trauma exposure impacts individuals and communities\, including those frequently encountered in crisis response. The session highlights protective factors and resilience-building approaches that support both community members and responder wellness. \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter\n\n\n\nLucila Beaton\, LISW-CP/S\, LCSW\, LCSWC \n\n\n\nLucila Beaton\, LISW-CP\, graduated with an MSW degree from Yeshiva University. She is an independent licensed clinical social worker specializing as a trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapist. She is also a certified mental health first aid instructor for the National Council on Behavioral Health and a Living Works trainer who provides suicide prevention and intervention training such as ASIST and Safe Talk. She also offers Triple P parent trainings for levels 2\, 3\, 4\, and 5 and Fearless training in English and Spanish. She is bilingual and bicultural and embraces the intersectionality of being Afro-Latina and all that it entails. She never forgets that she began her career as an ESOL student in the Brooklyn\, New York\, public school system. \n\n\n\n1.5 CEUs will be provided \n\n\n\nView Flyer
URL:https://nlbha.org/event/aces-and-community-resilience-understanding-trauma-toxic-stress/
CATEGORIES:MHAT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260327T090000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care: Foundations for Practice
DESCRIPTION:This 90-minute introductory session provides a foundational overview of Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) and its role in improving patient and organizational outcomes. Participants will explore the six core principles of Trauma-Informed Care as outlined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)\, including safety\, trust\, connection\, collaboration\, empowerment\, and cultural responsiveness. The training will examine how trauma impacts behavior\, engagement\, and health outcomes\, and introduce practical strategies to improve provider–patient relationships while minimizing distress and promoting autonomy. Participants will gain tools to begin assessing services through a trauma-informed lens and understand what it means to build a trauma-informed organization. \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter\n\n\n\nLucila Beaton\, LISW-CP/S\, LCSW\, LCSWC \n\n\n\nLucila Beaton\, LISW-CP\, graduated with an MSW degree from Yeshiva University. She is an independent licensed clinical social worker specializing as a trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapist. She is also a certified mental health first aid instructor for the National Council on Behavioral Health and a Living Works trainer who provides suicide prevention and intervention training such as ASIST and Safe Talk. She also offers Triple P parent trainings for levels 2\, 3\, 4\, and 5 and Fearless training in English and Spanish. She is bilingual and bicultural and embraces the intersectionality of being Afro-Latina and all that it entails. She never forgets that she began her career as an ESOL student in the Brooklyn\, New York\, public school system. \n\n\n\n1.5 CEUs will be provided. \n\n\n\nView Flyer
URL:https://nlbha.org/event/introduction-to-trauma-informed-care-foundations-for-practice/
CATEGORIES:MHAT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260402T090000
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SUMMARY:Verbal Intervention – Crisis Prevention Institute
DESCRIPTION:Parents\, peer specialists\, promotores\, and behavioral health professionals working in family\, community\, and clinical settings. This 4-hour interactive workshop introduces participants to Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)–aligned\, nonviolent de-escalation principles and prepares community-based helpers to model and teach foundational crisis prevention skills within their roles. Participants will learn how crisis behaviors develop\, how to respond early using verbal de-escalation\, and how to maintain personal safety\, boundaries\, and dignity in emotionally charged situations. The training emphasizes trauma-informed\, culturally responsive approaches appropriate for families\, peer support\, outreach\, and behavioral health settings. This workshop also introduces trainer readiness concepts\, supporting participants who may later pursue CPI Instructor (Train-the-Trainer) certification when sponsored by an organization. This training is preparatory and educational. It does not certify participants as CPI Instructors and does not include physical restraint techniques. \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter\n\n\n\nEnrique López-Escalera\, JCL\, STL\, LMSW  \n\n\n\nEnrique was born in El Paso\, Texas and raised in Ciudad Juárez\, Mexico. Since the age of nine he has resided in New Mexico\, except for a few years living abroad pursuing higher education. He deeply identifies with the Borderlands. He is fully bilingual and bi-cultural. Enrique is a life coach (certified by Transformation Academy). He has post-graduate degrees in Social Work\, Canon Law\, and Theology as well as a minor in philosophy. He has 25+ years of experience of serving people directly in southern New Mexico. His range of experience includes spiritual counseling and mentoring in mental and behavioral health. His delivery method is characterized by professionalism\, warmth\, and simplicity – communicating important concepts in easy-to-understand terms. \n\n\n\n1.5 CEUs are provided. \n\n\n\nView Flyer
URL:https://nlbha.org/event/verbal-intervention-crisis-prevention-institute/
CATEGORIES:MHAT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260501T090000
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UID:22962-1777626000-1777631400@nlbha.org
SUMMARY:Talk Saves Lives
DESCRIPTION:This 90-minute suicide prevention training addresses mental health\, suicide risk\, and prevention strategies through a culturally responsive lens focused on Latinx and Hispanic communities. Participants will gain an understanding of the scope of suicide nationally and within Hispanic populations\, common risk and protective factors\, warning signs\, and how to have supportive conversations with individuals who may be struggling. The session explores cultural strengths\, community connectedness\, family dynamics\, stigma\, and barriers to care that influence help-seeking behaviors. Participants will leave with practical tools to recognize risk\, respond with confidence\, and connect individuals to appropriate resources. This training is designed for professionals\, community leaders\, promotores\, educators\, healthcare providers\, and anyone serving Latinx and Hispanic communities. \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter\n\n\n\nEnrique López-Escalera\, JCL\, STL\, LMSW  \n\n\n\nEnrique was born in El Paso\, Texas and raised in Ciudad Juárez\, Mexico. Since the age of nine he has resided in New Mexico\, except for a few years living abroad pursuing higher education. He deeply identifies with the Borderlands. He is fully bilingual and bi-cultural. Enrique is a life coach (certified by Transformation Academy). He has post-graduate degrees in Social Work\, Canon Law\, and Theology as well as a minor in philosophy. He has 25+ years of experience of serving people directly in southern New Mexico. His range of experience includes spiritual counseling and mentoring in mental and behavioral health. His delivery method is characterized by professionalism\, warmth\, and simplicity – communicating important concepts in easy-to-understand terms. \n\n\n\n1.5 CEUs are provided. \n\n\n\nView Flyer
URL:https://nlbha.org/event/talk-saves-lives-2/
CATEGORIES:MHAT
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