Free Training Opportunities
The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is partnering with Washington State University to host a series of 4 FREE training events. Please see below for more information and to register.
1. Introduction to the PAX Good Behavior Game* – May 5, 2016
Featuring Dr. Dennis Embry, Founder and Senior Scientist of the PAXIS Institute.
Attend this overview training to:
- Learn about the background and science behind the PAX Good Behavior Game
- Learn about the PAX Good Behavior Game training model and support available to schools
- Learn how to assess stage of readiness to implement the PAX Good Behavior Game
*Please note: This is an introductory training only. Participants will not be certified to implement PAX GBG or act as a PAX Partner at this session.
Click Here to Register (Please use Chrome or Firefox as your web browser)
The registration deadline is April 29th at 5:00 pm or when we reach capacity (50 participants).
Date/Time: May 5th, 9 am – 4 pm
Location: WSU Spokane, Health Education & Research Building #432
665 N. Riverpoint Blvd., Spokane, WA 99210
2. Substance Use Prevention Capacity Building Workshop – May 6, 2016
This capacity building workshop will improve skills related to:
- Best practices for balancing evidence-based program fidelity with adaptation
- Implementing high quality and meaningful program evaluation
- Assessing, planning, and building sustainability capacity
- Assessing and adopting polices to support community-based prevention efforts
- Facilitating policy-related discussions and building effective partnerships
Click Here to Register (Please use Chrome or Firefox as your web browser)
The registration deadline is April 29th at 5:00 pm or when we reach capacity (50 participants).
Date/Time: May 6th, 9 am – 4 pm
Location: WSU Spokane, Health Education & Research Building #432
665 N. Riverpoint Blvd., Spokane, WA 99210
3. Strengthening Families Program (10-14) Facilitator Training – May 16th-18th
This training is now full. Please use the link below to add your name to the wait list.
Become a certified facilitator of the Strengthening Families Program for Parents and Youth ages 10-14.
- Get trained on all parent, youth, and family sessions
- Learn about how to implement the Strengthening Families Program (10-14) in your community
Click Here to Add Your Name to the Wait List (Please use Chrome or Firefox as your web browser)
Dates/Time: May 16th-18th (9 am- 4 pm each day)
Location: WSU Puyallup, D.F. Allmendinger Center
2606 West Pioneer, Puyallup, WA 98371
4. Fortaleciendo Familias 10-14 Facilitator Training – May 25th-27th
Become a certified facilitator of Fortaleciendo Familias. Fortaleciendo Familias is the culturally adapted Strengthening Families Program for Parents and Youth ages 10-14.
- Training will be delivered in Spanish
Program implementation is for Spanish speaking families - Get trained on all parent, youth, and family sessions
- Learn about how to implement Fortaleciendo Familias in your community
Click Here to Register (Please use Chrome or Firefox as your web browser)
The registration deadline is April 29th at 5:00 pm or when we reach capacity (24 participants).
Dates/Time: May 25th-27th (9 am – 4 pm each day)
Location: WSU Chelan/Douglas County Extension Office
400 Washington Street, Wenatchee, WA, 98801
Please direct any questions related to these training events to Angie Funaiole at: angie.funaiole@wsu.edu
