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SUMMARY:Caregiving in Aging Families Series: Growing Caregivers into Successful Aging
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Sara Qualls\, PhD\, ABPP \nDates and Times: 1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd Friday of September from 11AM-1PM CT / 10AM-12PM MT to 10AM-12PM CT / 9-11AM MT  \nWhen caregiving challenges family systems in the later part of life\, individuals and families often struggle with practical and emotional burdens that are too often fraught with family conflict.  Families with long histories are expected to engage in novel work related to declining functional health of aging member(s) without training.  Not surprisingly\, many families find themselves overwhelmed with practical tasks that are emotionally loaded and interpersonally complicated.  In this three-part series\, participants from all mental health professions are invited to consider how the intersection of three major bodies of research on family development\, family systems\, and successful aging can help them guide family members toward more successful strategies to handle the very daunting tasks they face.    \n  \nLearning Objectives \n\nList three caregiver roles that require adaptation to manage caregiver burden and foster growth \nDescribe how multiple family members’ roles impact the caregiving experience \nExplain client resistance to self-care from a family systems framework \nDiscuss growth opportunities for caregivers as families interface with formal care systems  \n\n Please register here. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://e4center.org/calendar/caregiving-for-aging-families-growing-caregivers-into-successful-aging/
CATEGORIES:webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241002T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241002T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T100636
CREATED:20240823T141310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T195824Z
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SUMMARY:Preventing Firearm Injuries in Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Chana A. Sacks\, MD\, MPH \nDate and Time: October 2nd from 10-11:30AM PT / 11AM-12:30PM MT / 12-1:30PM CT / 1-2:30PM ET \nAcross the US\, the rate of death from suicide is highest among older adults\, and 70% of these deaths are due to firearms. While interdependent factors drive suicidal ideation and suicide attempts among older adults including depression\, cognitive impairment and dementia\, medical co-morbidity\, and isolation\, whether a suicide attempt results in death is largely determined by the utilized means. Intentional overdoses are fatal in 2% of cases\, compared with firearms\, which are fatal 90% of the time. Therefore\, suicide prevention efforts specifically for older adults require a focus on firearm access and safety\, necessitating that clinicians who care for older adults are equipped with the skills needed to have accurate and culturally competent conversations with patients and families. This session will review the context related to firearm suicide among older adults and focus on concrete clinical skills to improve care for this population.  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExplain the scope and impact of firearm-related injuries among older adults. \n\n\nDevelop a clinical framework to recognize older adult patients who may be at risk of firearm-related injuries. \n\n\nRecognize specific steps clinicians can take to mitigate the risk of firearm injuries among older adults.  \n\n Please register here. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://e4center.org/calendar/preventing-firearm-injuries-in-older-adults/
CATEGORIES:webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T100636
CREATED:20240930T211557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T142737Z
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SUMMARY:Long-term Care Challenges and Evidence-based Practices for Older Adults with Serious Mental Illness
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Stephen Bartels\, MD\, MS \nDate and Time: November 6th from 10-11:30AM PT / 11AM-12:30PM MT / 12-1:30PM CT / 1-2:30PM ET \nDescription: This presentation will provide an overview of long-term care challenges and evidence-based practices for older adults with serious mental illness.  An overview will be provided of the course of serious mental illness in aging adults; preventing and addressing co-occurring health conditions; and evidence-based psychosocial interventions. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExplain the long-term clinical course of serious mental illness in older adults\nDescribe models of care preventing and addressing cooccurring physical and medical challenges for people w/ SMI\nApply evidence-based psychosocial interventions for older adults with SMI\n\n Please register here. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://e4center.org/calendar/challenges-and-evidence-based-practices-for-older-adults-with-serious-mental-illness-in-long-term-care/
CATEGORIES:webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241204T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T100636
CREATED:20240924T170644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T151620Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring Ethical Dilemmas in Capacity Assessments
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Peter A. Lichtenberg\, PhD\, ABPP \nDate and Time: December 4th from 10-11:30AM PT / 11AM-12:30PM MT / 12-1:30PM CT / 1-2:30PM ET \nCapacity assessments due to their potential impact on limiting autonomy and decision-making by an older adult can have enormous consequences. We will explore some of the common and uncommon ethical dilemmas and discuss ways to resolve them.  \nLearning Objectives  \n\nDescribe unique aspects of consent for capacity assessments.\nIdentify complexities involved with dual relationship of provider and capacity assessor.\nDiscern the similarities and differences in feedback to the older person in clinical vs. capacity assessments. \n\nPlease register here. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://e4center.org/calendar/exploring-ethical-dilemmas-in-capacity-assessments/
CATEGORIES:webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T100636
CREATED:20241120T201554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T191120Z
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SUMMARY:CATCH-ON's Older Adult Mental Health Basics
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Erin Emery-Tiburcio\, PhD\, ABPP \nDate and Time: December 6th from 11AM-1PM PT / 12-2PM MT / 1-3PM CT / 2-4PM ET \nWhile older adults have lower rates of mental health and substance use issues than younger adults\, these issues can impact functioning and quality of life much more profoundly. Community based organization staff who interact with older adults would benefit from an understanding of the unique ways that these disorders can present in older adults\, along with the impact of life events\, the environment\, and systemic ageism. \nLearning Objectives \nUpon completion of this workshop\, learners will be able to\n• Increase awareness of the impact of attitudes about aging\n• Recognize key differences in mental health and substance use issues for older adults\n• Identify environmental modifications needed for older adults \nPlease register here. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://e4center.org/calendar/catch-ons-older-adult-mental-health-basics/
CATEGORIES:webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T100636
CREATED:20250107T165221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T170656Z
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SUMMARY:Sleep and Insomnia in Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Jennifer L. Martin\, PhD\, FAASM \nDate and Time: March 5th from 10-11:30AM PT / 11AM-12:30PM MT / 12-1:30PM CT / 1-2:30PM ET \nDescription: This lecture will summarize age-related changes in sleep\, then discuss specific considerations in the diagnosis and treatment of insomnia in older patients. The lecture will specifically focus on use of cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I).  \nLearning Objectives:  \n\nIdentify age-related changes in sleep architecture and sleep complaints   \n\n\nDescribe key factors to include in assessment of insomnia complaints in older patients  \n\n\nImplement components of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia in clinical practice \n\nPlease register here. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://e4center.org/calendar/sleep-in-older-adults/
CATEGORIES:webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T100636
CREATED:20241218T205613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T193341Z
UID:3267-1743595200-1743600600@e4center.org
SUMMARY:The Impact of Climate Change on Aging: Finding a Way Forward
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Lisa Brown\, PhD\, ABPP \nDate and Time: April 2nd from 10-11:30AM PT / 11AM-12:30PM MT / 12-1:30PM CT / 1-2:30PM ET \nThe looming threat of an unstable climate and uncertain future can contribute to a sense of existential dread and cause anxiety\, depression\, and feelings of helplessness about the future. Currently\, it is estimated that more than 58 million Americans are aged 65 years and older and that this number will continue to grow steadily to 83 million people by 2050. By recognizing the mental health implications of climate change on older adults and actively engaging in efforts to address these challenges\, mental health clinicians can significantly contribute to promoting mental health resilience in the face of environmental crises. \nLearning Objectives: \n1. Identify the mental health effects of climate change on older adults. \n2. Describe the relationship between the environment and mental and physical health. \n3. Explain the role clinicians can take to address adverse mental health concerns and facilitate climate mental health resiliency. \nPlease register here. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://e4center.org/calendar/climate-change-and-older-adults/
CATEGORIES:webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T100636
CREATED:20250325T152117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T164527Z
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SUMMARY:Evidence Based Practice Series on Prevention: Effective Approaches to Engaging Older Adults with a Focus on Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Jo Anne Sirey\, PhD \nDates: April 18th \nTimes: 9-10:30AM PT / 10AM-11:30PM MT / 11-12:30PM CT / 12-1:30PM ET \nDescription: In this talk we will review community-based programs designed to support older adults’ engagement in mental health care. In each program\, we work closely with community partners to identify individuals in diverse setting (e.g.\, senior centers\, elder abuse services) who can benefit from mental health services.  \nLearning Objectives:  \n\nDescribe at least one model of secondary prevention. \n\n\nDetermine opportunities to apply an evidence-based engagement strategy (Open Door). \n\n\nSummarize partnership strategies used to detect and refer older adults with depression in community settings. \n\n  \nPlease register here. \nRush University designates each session of this live activity for (1.5) Continuing Education credits per session attended live. \n  \n 
URL:https://e4center.org/calendar/evidence-based-practice-series-prevention/
CATEGORIES:webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T100636
CREATED:20250415T185715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T185715Z
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Crisis Systems for Older Adults: Insights from Cross-Agency Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Kimberly Van Orden\, PhD and Lynn Cooper \nDates: April 29th \nTimes: 10-11:30AM PT / 11AM-12:30PM MT / 12-1:30PM CT / 1-2:30PM ET \nThis workshop series provides information and shares practices with the behavioral health crisis workforce. The goal is to improve understanding of the unique needs of aging adults and the care they receive during a behavioral health crisis. The aging population is expanding\, and it’s become increasingly important to address the specific needs of older adults when they face behavioral health crises. \nLearning Objectives:  \n\nDefine trends and risk factors associated with suicide and social isolation in older adulthood.\nReview examples of specialized Crisis Services and cross-agency collaborations for older adults across Pennsylvania that can improve care of older adults experiencing a mental health crisis.\nApply best practices to develop sustainable cross-agency partnerships in the crisis service system.\n\n  \nPlease register here. \nRush University designates each session of this live activity for (1.5) Continuing Education credits per session attended live. \n  \n 
URL:https://e4center.org/calendar/strengthening-crisis-systems-for-older-adults-insights-from-cross-agency-partnerships/
CATEGORIES:webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250502T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250502T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T100636
CREATED:20250325T152613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T173650Z
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SUMMARY:Evidence Based Practice Series on Prevention: Artificial intelligence: Creating New Paradigms
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Ipsit Vihang Vahia\, M.D. \nDates: May 2nd\, and May 16th \nTimes: 9-10:30AM PT / 10AM-11:30PM MT / 11-12:30PM CT / 12-1:30PM ET \nThis presentation will review how AI is impacting diagnosis\, monitoring and intervention for older adults with mental illness. The presentation will provide an overview of a range of AI-based technologies and how they may be applied specifically to early detection and prevention in late life psychiatric disorders.  \nLearning Objectives:  \n\nDescribe what digital phenotyping represents. \n\n\nRecognize 3 ways in which artificial intelligence is impacting the care of older adults.  \n\n\nApply the principles of equity in digital health. \n\nPlease register here. \nRush University designates each session of this live activity for (1.5) Continuing Education credits per session attended live. \n  \n 
URL:https://e4center.org/calendar/evidence-based-practice-series-prevention-2/
CATEGORIES:webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T100636
CREATED:20241218T210048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T165622Z
UID:3269-1746619200-1746624600@e4center.org
SUMMARY:Schaalman Senior Voices Thought Leader Lecture: Out of Sync: The Age and Age Perception Disconnect
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Tracey Gendron\, MS\, PhD \nPresentation Title: Out of Sync: The Age and Age Perception Disconnect \nDate and Time: May 7th from 10-11:30AM PT / 11AM-12:30PM MT / 12-1:30PM CT / 1-2:30PM ET \nLocation: Searle Conference Center\, Rush Professional Building\, 1725 W. Harrison St. 5th Floor (Elevator II) Chicago\, IL 60612 \nThis is a hybrid event. You can feel free to join in-person or virtually. \nDescription: Dr. Gendron begins by exclaiming\, “Everything you know about aging is wrong\, and it’s not your fault!” Using wit and real-world examples\, Tracey transforms decades of research about aging and age discrimination into a thought-provoking and sometimes humorous conversation about the commonly accepted myths and misconceptions people of all ages face. \nLearning Objectives: \n1) Define ageism and ableism and identify the negative impacts personally and professionally.  \n2) Describe elderhood as a unique stage of development encompassing later life  \n3) Examine strategies to address ageism personally and professionally  \nPlease register here. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://e4center.org/calendar/schaalman-senior-voices-thought-leader-lecture/
CATEGORIES:webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T100636
CREATED:20250325T152632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T164455Z
UID:3377-1747393200-1747398600@e4center.org
SUMMARY:Evidence Based Practice Series on Prevention: Early Interventions to Address Depression Among Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Patrick Raue\, PhD \nDates: May 16th \nTimes: 9-10:30AM PT / 10AM-11:30PM MT / 11-12:30PM CT / 12-1:30PM ET \nThis presentation will describe several strategies to engage older adults with depression in care\, including psychoeducation\, motivational interviewing strategies\, and shared decision-making.  The components of several evidence based brief behavioral interventions for older adults will be presented. Lastly\, an innovative lay health delivered intervention based on Behavioral Activation (called “Do More\, Feel Better”) will be presented.  \nLearning Objectives:  \n\nDescribe the value of brief psychosocial strategies to engage older adults in mental health care.  \n\n\nDescribe the components of evidence-based psychotherapies for older adults with depression.  \n\n\nDescribe components of the “Do More\, Feel Better” intervention. \n\nPlease register here. \nRush University designates each session of this live activity for (1.5) Continuing Education credits per session attended live. \n  \n 
URL:https://e4center.org/calendar/evidence-based-practice-series-prevention-3/
CATEGORIES:webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T100636
CREATED:20250325T153044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T162449Z
UID:3373-1751022000-1751032800@e4center.org
SUMMARY:Implementing the 4Ms of Behavioral Health for CCBHCs: Applying the 4Ms of an Age-Friendly Health System in Mental Health and Substance Use Services
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Erin Emery-Tiburcio\, PhD\, ABPP\, Laura Porter\, PhD\, and Caryn Blanton\, LCSW \nDate and Time: Every 2 weeks starting Friday\, June 27th\, 2025 \nDescription: Built on the foundation of the 4Ms of an Age-Friendly Health System (What Matters\, Medication\, Mentation\, and Mobility)\, the 4Ms – Behavioral Health (4Ms-BH) for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) staff provides these mental health and substance use focused providers with a unique version of the framework to guide and enhance care for older adults. This six-hour live online series will provide essential background knowledge about the needs of older adults in CCBHC’s\, practical tools for assessing and applying the 4Ms-BH across professions and theoretical orientations\, and strategies to support framework sustainability. \nSessions: \n\n\nJun 27th\, from 9AM-12PM PT/10AM-1PM MT/11-2PM CT/ 12-3PM ET \n\n\nJul 11th\,from 9-10AM PT/10-11AM MT/11-12PM CT/ 12-1PM ET \n\n\nJul 25th\, from 9-10AM PT/10-11AM MT/11-12PM CT/ 12-1PM ET \n\n\nAug 8th\, from 9-10AM PT/10-11AM MT/11-12PM CT/ 12-1PM ET \n\n\nIf your CCBHC team would like to join this training\, email Caryn Blanton\, caryn_L_blanton@rush.edu. \n  \nRush University designates this live activity for (6) Continuing Education credits.  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://e4center.org/calendar/implementing-the-4ms-of-behavioral-health-for-ccbhcs-applying-the-4ms-of-an-age-friendly-health-system-in-mental-health-and-substance-use-services/
CATEGORIES:webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250702T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250702T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T100636
CREATED:20250506T175515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T153143Z
UID:3429-1751457600-1751463000@e4center.org
SUMMARY:The Changing Medicare Landscape: What Behavioral Health Providers Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Kate Krajci\, LCSW and Bonnie Ewald\, MA \nDates: July 2nd \nTimes: 10AM-11:30PM PT/11AM-12:30PM MT/ ​12–1:30pm CT/1-2:30PM ET \nDescription: Medicare’s evolving approach to behavioral health presents exciting new opportunities for clinicians serving older adults and people with disabilities. This webinar will provide a strategic overview of recent Medicare developments\, including expanded coverage of services beyond traditional psychotherapy. Participants will gain insights into the types of services they can provide\, the settings in which they are applicable\, and the broader recognition of behavioral health roles in healthcare. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDescribe Medicare’s evolving policies on behavioral health services and their implications for providers.\nIdentify new and expanded categories of billable services\, such as Health Behavior Assessment and Intervention (HBAI) and Principal Illness Navigation\, and how they apply across practice settings.\nApply knowledge of Medicare’s expanded recognition of social work\, marriage and family therapy\, and licensed professional counselors to enhance service delivery and reimbursement strategies.\n\nPlease register here. \nRush University designates each session of this live activity for (1.5) Continuing Education credits per session attended live. \n  \n 
URL:https://e4center.org/calendar/the-changing-medicare-landscape-what-behavioral-health-providers-need-to-know/
CATEGORIES:webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250711T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250711T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T100636
CREATED:20250325T153335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T162534Z
UID:3383-1752231600-1752235200@e4center.org
SUMMARY:Implementing the 4Ms of Behavioral Health for CCBHCs: Applying the 4Ms of an Age-Friendly Health System in Mental Health and Substance Use Services
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Erin Emery-Tiburcio\, PhD\, ABPP\, Laura Porter\, PhD\, and Caryn Blanton\, LCSW \nDate and Time: Every 2 weeks starting Friday\, June 27th\, 2025 \nDescription: Built on the foundation of the 4Ms of an Age-Friendly Health System (What Matters\, Medication\, Mentation\, and Mobility)\, the 4Ms – Behavioral Health (4Ms-BH) for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) staff provides these mental health and substance use focused providers with a unique version of the framework to guide and enhance care for older adults. This six-hour live online series will provide essential background knowledge about the needs of older adults in CCBHC’s\, practical tools for assessing and applying the 4Ms-BH across professions and theoretical orientations\, and strategies to support framework sustainability. \nSessions: \n\n\nJun 27th\, from 9AM-12PM PT/10AM-1PM MT/11-2PM CT/ 12-3PM ET \n\n\nJul 11th\,from 9-10AM PT/10-11AM MT/11-12PM CT/ 12-1PM ET \n\n\nJul 25th\, from 9-10AM PT/10-11AM MT/11-12PM CT/ 12-1PM ET \n\n\nAug 8th\, from 9-10AM PT/10-11AM MT/11-12PM CT/ 12-1PM ET \n\n\nIf your CCBHC team would like to join this training\, email Caryn Blanton\, caryn_L_blanton@rush.edu. \n  \nRush University designates this live activity for (6) Continuing Education credits.  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://e4center.org/calendar/implementing-the-4ms-of-behavioral-health-for-ccbhcs-applying-the-4ms-of-an-age-friendly-health-system-in-mental-health-and-substance-use-services-2/
CATEGORIES:webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250725T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250725T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T100636
CREATED:20250325T153407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T162526Z
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SUMMARY:Implementing the 4Ms of Behavioral Health for CCBHCs: Applying the 4Ms of an Age-Friendly Health System in Mental Health and Substance Use Services
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Erin Emery-Tiburcio\, PhD\, ABPP\, Laura Porter\, PhD\, and Caryn Blanton\, LCSW \nDate and Time: Every 2 weeks starting Friday\, June 27th\, 2025 \nDescription: Built on the foundation of the 4Ms of an Age-Friendly Health System (What Matters\, Medication\, Mentation\, and Mobility)\, the 4Ms – Behavioral Health (4Ms-BH) for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) staff provides these mental health and substance use focused providers with a unique version of the framework to guide and enhance care for older adults. This six-hour live online series will provide essential background knowledge about the needs of older adults in CCBHC’s\, practical tools for assessing and applying the 4Ms-BH across professions and theoretical orientations\, and strategies to support framework sustainability. \nSessions: \n\n\nJun 27th\, from 9AM-12PM PT/10AM-1PM MT/11-2PM CT/ 12-3PM ET \n\n\nJul 11th\,from 9-10AM PT/10-11AM MT/11-12PM CT/ 12-1PM ET \n\n\nJul 25th\, from 9-10AM PT/10-11AM MT/11-12PM CT/ 12-1PM ET \n\n\nAug 8th\, from 9-10AM PT/10-11AM MT/11-12PM CT/ 12-1PM ET \n\n\nIf your CCBHC team would like to join this training\, email Caryn Blanton\, caryn_L_blanton@rush.edu. \n  \nRush University designates this live activity for (6) Continuing Education credits.  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://e4center.org/calendar/implementing-the-4ms-of-behavioral-health-for-ccbhcs-applying-the-4ms-of-an-age-friendly-health-system-in-mental-health-and-substance-use-services-3/
CATEGORIES:webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T100636
CREATED:20250506T175609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T172042Z
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SUMMARY:Aging Well with Serious Mental Illness: ​Navigating Challenges with Compassion and Hope
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Michelle Zechner\, PhD\, LSW\, CPRP \nDates: August 6th \nTimes: 10AM-12:30PM PT/11AM-12:30PM MT/ ​12–1:30pm CT/1-2:30PM ET \nDescription: People aging with lifelong serious mental illness face unique challenges and are at risk for significant health issues.  Aging and mental health service providers can offer hope and promote well-being.  This presentation will provide an overview of aging with serious mental illness and offer suggestions for strengths-based strategies to support aging well despite living with a mental illness. \nLearning Objectives \n\nDescribe two considerations of aging facing people aging with serious mental illness\nDefine aging well while living with a mental illness\nIdentify Knowledge\, Skills & Attitudes needed to support aging well in people with serious mental illness\n\nPlease register here. \nRush University designates each session of this live activity for (1.5) Continuing Education credits per session attended live. \n  \n 
URL:https://e4center.org/calendar/aging-well-with-serious-mental-illness-navigating-challenges-with-compassion-and-hope/
CATEGORIES:webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250808T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250808T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T100636
CREATED:20250325T153440Z
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SUMMARY:Implementing the 4Ms of Behavioral Health for CCBHCs: Applying the 4Ms of an Age-Friendly Health System in Mental Health and Substance Use Services
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Erin Emery-Tiburcio\, PhD\, ABPP\, Laura Porter\, PhD\, and Caryn Blanton\, LCSW \nDate and Time: Every 2 weeks starting Friday\, June 27th\, 2025 \nDescription: Built on the foundation of the 4Ms of an Age-Friendly Health System (What Matters\, Medication\, Mentation\, and Mobility)\, the 4Ms – Behavioral Health (4Ms-BH) for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) staff provides these mental health and substance use focused providers with a unique version of the framework to guide and enhance care for older adults. This six-hour live online series will provide essential background knowledge about the needs of older adults in CCBHC’s\, practical tools for assessing and applying the 4Ms-BH across professions and theoretical orientations\, and strategies to support framework sustainability. \nSessions: \n\n\nJun 27th\, from 9AM-12PM PT/10AM-1PM MT/11-2PM CT/ 12-3PM ET \n\n\nJul 11th\,from 9-10AM PT/10-11AM MT/11-12PM CT/ 12-1PM ET \n\n\nJul 25th\, from 9-10AM PT/10-11AM MT/11-12PM CT/ 12-1PM ET \n\n\nAug 8th\, from 9-10AM PT/10-11AM MT/11-12PM CT/ 12-1PM ET \n\n\nIf your CCBHC team would like to join this training\, email Caryn Blanton\, caryn_L_blanton@rush.edu. \n  \nRush University designates this live activity for (6) Continuing Education credits.  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://e4center.org/calendar/implementing-the-4ms-of-behavioral-health-for-ccbhcs-applying-the-4ms-of-an-age-friendly-health-system-in-mental-health-and-substance-use-services-4/
CATEGORIES:webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T100636
CREATED:20260211T001825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T161602Z
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SUMMARY:Medical Aid in Dying in the United States:  Utilization\, Policy\, and Public Understanding
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, March 20th \nTime: 10-11:30AM PT / 11AM-12:30PM MT / 12-1:30PM CT /1-2:30PM ET \nSpeaker: Elissa Kozlov\, PhD \nLocation: Virtual (Zoom) \nSummary: \nThis talk synthesizes national data on medical aid in dying (MAID) in the United States\, including patterns of utilization since legalization\, state-level variation in legal frameworks and uptake\, and the role of organizational policies in shaping real-world access. It presents new evidence on public awareness\, preferences\, and widespread misinformation about MAID legality\, highlighting sociodemographic and structural factors associated with misunderstanding and uncertainty. The talk concludes by examining clinical and policy implications for providers\, especially mental health providers\, including their roles in capacity assessment\, evaluation of psychological suffering\, mitigation of undue influence\, and promoting equitable and ethically grounded implementation of MAID in newly legal states. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDescribe national patterns of MAID utilization in the U.S.\nIdentify key gaps and patterns in public awareness and misinformation about MAID legality\, including which groups are most likely to hold incorrect beliefs and why.\nApply empirical findings to clinical and policy contexts by articulating implications for equitable access and evidence-informed implementation of MAID.\n\nREGISTER HERE\nPlease share with colleagues who would like to join! \nRush University designates this live activity for (1.5) Continuing Education credits. \nFor updates on all events\, please subscribe to the E4Center Newsletter and check back often!
URL:https://e4center.org/calendar/march-2026-learning-community-maid/
LOCATION:Register in Zoom.
CATEGORIES:webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T100636
CREATED:20260202T231118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T175842Z
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SUMMARY:Schaalman Senior Voices Thought Leader Lecture -  Finding Grace and Support on the Dementia Caregiving Journey
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, May 6th \nTime: 10-11:30AM PT / 11AM-12:30PM MT / 12-1:30PM CT /1-2:30PM ET \nSpeaker: Fayron Epps\, PhD\, RN\, FGSA\, FAAN \nLocation: Virtual Only \nDr. Fayron shares her personal and professional research journey of walking alongside African American families impacted by dementia\, grounded in faith\, service\, and community wisdom. Drawing from years of community-engaged work\, she illustrates how faith communities can serve as trusted partners in breaking stigma\, strengthening resilience\, and creating spaces of compassion and support. Through heartfelt storytelling and practical insight\, Dr. Fayron offers encouragement\, time-tested strategies\, and tangible steps to foster a culture of care while moving communities forward toward healing\, understanding\, and hope. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDescribe how faith\, lived experience\, and community-engaged research have shaped culturally grounded approaches to supporting African American families impacted by dementia.\nIdentify at least three ways faith communities can reduce dementia-related stigma and strengthen resilience through compassion\, education\, and trusted relationships.\nApply practical\, evidence-informed strategies to foster a sustainable culture of care within congregations and communities that supports individuals living with dementia and their caregivers.\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \nAccreditation Statement: \nIn support of improving patient care\, RUSH University Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)\, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)\, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)\, to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.  \nCredit Designation Statements  \nFor Medicine: Rush University Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Successful completion of this CME activity\, which includes participation in the evaluation component\, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit. \nFor Nursing:  Rush University Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.50 nursing contact hour(s). \nFor Psychologists: Rush University Medical Center designates this live activity for 1.50 CE credits in psychology. Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. \nFor Dietitians: This live activity has been approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Completion of this activity awards 1.50 CPEUs. \nFor Social Work:  As a Jointly Accredited Organization\, Rush University Medical Center is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved continuing education (ACE) program. Organizations\, not individual courses\, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 1.50 general continuing education credits. \nFor physical therapy or occupational therapy: RUSH University Medical Center is an approved provider for physical therapy (216.000378) and occupational therapy (224.000220) by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. \nRush University Medical Center designates this live activity for 1.50 continuing education credits. \nNBCC Credit:  RUSH University Medical Center is an approved provider by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC ACEP No. 7599). This activity has been approved for 1.50 NBCC credit hours. \n  \nPlease share with colleagues who would like to join! \nRush University designates this live activity for (1.5) Continuing Education credits. \nFor updates on all events\, please subscribe to the E4Center Newsletter and check back often!
URL:https://e4center.org/calendar/schaalman-senior-voices-thought-leader-lecture-finding-grace-and-support-on-the-dementia-caregiving-journey/
LOCATION:Register in Zoom.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T100636
CREATED:20260224T210909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T182839Z
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SUMMARY:Interprofessional Ethics in Older Adult Mental and Behavioral Health: Psychology\, Psychiatry\, Social Work and Counseling Perspectives (Session 1)
DESCRIPTION:Title: Interprofessional Ethics in Older Adult Mental and Behavioral Health: Psychology\, Psychiatry\, Social Work and Counseling Perspectives (Session 1) \nDate: Friday\, July 24th \nTime: 10-11:30AM PT / 11AM-12:30PM MT / 12-1:30PM CT /1-2:30PM ET \nSpeakers: Rebecca Allen\, PhD\, ABPP; Matthew Fullen\, PhD; Dawn Hobdy\, MSW; Peter Rabins\, MD\, MPH \nLocation: Virtual (Zoom) \nSummary: \nMental health providers who work with older adults must navigate a complex landscape of ethical principles\, clinical judgment\, and interdisciplinary collaboration. As older adults often present with multifaceted medical\, cognitive\, and psychosocial needs\, clinicians must be equipped to recognize how ethical expectations manifest across diverse settings. Working with this population also requires an understanding of situations that are uniquely prevalent in later life. This dynamic and interactive panel brings together leading ethics experts from psychology\, psychiatry\, social work\, and counseling to discuss case-based examples illustrating how each discipline interprets and applies ethical standards. Over two sessions\, the panel will explore how differing professional perspectives can complement one another\, illuminate potential areas of conflict\, and ultimately strengthen ethical decision-making in the provision of mental health care for older adults.  \n Learning Objectives: \n\nIdentify ethical principles in older adult mental health service provision \n\n\nDescribe common ethical dilemmas that arise uniquely in the care of older adults  \n\n\nRecognize unique perspectives of each profession on applying ethical principles \n\n  \nREGISTER HERE \nPlease share with colleagues who would like to join! \nCE PENDING: Rush University anticipates offering 1.5 Continuing Education credits for this activity \nFor updates on all events\, please subscribe to the E4Center Newsletter and check back often! \n 
URL:https://e4center.org/calendar/ethics-panel-1/
LOCATION:Register in Zoom.
CATEGORIES:webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260731T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260731T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T100636
CREATED:20260224T210250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T182731Z
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SUMMARY:Interprofessional Ethics in Older Adult Mental and Behavioral Health: Psychology\, Psychiatry\, Social Work and Counseling Perspectives (Session 2)
DESCRIPTION:Title: Interprofessional Ethics in Older Adult Mental and Behavioral Health: Psychology\, Psychiatry\, Social Work and Counseling Perspectives (Session 2) \nDate: Friday\, July 31st \nTime: 10-11:30AM PT / 11AM-12:30PM MT / 12-1:30PM CT /1-2:30PM ET \nSpeakers: Rebecca Allen\, PhD\, ABPP; Matthew Fullen\, PhD; Dawn Hobdy\, MSW; Peter Rabins\, MD\, MPH \nLocation: Virtual (Zoom) \nSummary: \nMental health providers who work with older adults must navigate a complex landscape of ethical principles\, clinical judgment\, and interdisciplinary collaboration. As older adults often present with multifaceted medical\, cognitive\, and psychosocial needs\, clinicians must be equipped to recognize how ethical expectations manifest across diverse settings. Working with this population also requires an understanding of situations that are uniquely prevalent in later life. This dynamic and interactive panel brings together leading ethics experts from psychology\, psychiatry\, social work\, and counseling to discuss case-based examples illustrating how each discipline interprets and applies ethical standards. Over two sessions\, the panel will explore how differing professional perspectives can complement one another\, illuminate potential areas of conflict\, and ultimately strengthen ethical decision-making in the provision of mental health care for older adults.  \n Learning Objectives: \n\nIdentify ethical principles in older adult mental health service provision \n\n\nDescribe common ethical dilemmas that arise uniquely in the care of older adults  \n\n\nRecognize unique perspectives of each profession on applying ethical principles \n\n  \nREGISTER HERE\nPlease share with colleagues who would like to join! \nCE PENDING: Rush University anticipates offering 1.5 Continuing Education credits for this activity \nFor updates on all events\, please subscribe to the E4Center Newsletter and check back often! \n 
URL:https://e4center.org/calendar/ethics-panel-2/
LOCATION:Register in Zoom.
CATEGORIES:webinar
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