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Foundations in Motivational Interviewing in Medical Settings

September 18 & 25, 2026 This Foundations in Motivational Interviewing (MI) training is specifically designed for healthcare professionals in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Through two days of interactive virtual learning, participants will explore the philosophy, evidence base, and foundational skills of MI: an evidence-based, person-centered approach that helps healthcare providers strengthen patient engagement, enhance motivation, and support healthy behavior change. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: northwest@attcnetwork.org. Event Types: Workshops. Event sponsors: Northwest ATTC at ADAI. Friday, September 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Beyond the Mandate: Clinical Practice with Justice Involved Clients

September 21-22, 2026 This two-part training prepares behavioral health practitioners to work effectively with justice-involved clients navigating substance use treatment. Event interval: Ongoing event. Accessibility Contact: northwest@attcnetwork.org. Event Types: Workshops. Event sponsors: Northwest ATTC at ADAI. Monday, September 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Indigenous Perspectives on Health and Healing

This session introduces Indigenous perspectives on health, healing, and practitioner well-being, with a focus on cultural knowledge systems and relational approaches to wellness. The training explores Indigenous determinants of health, holistic models of well-being, and epistemic frameworks such as two-eyed seeing, storytelling, language, ceremony, and land- and place-based healing. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: northwest@attcnetwork.org. Event Types: Workshops. Event sponsors: Northwest ATTC at ADAI. Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Nature as a Benevolent Partner in Motivational Interviewing

Grounded in ancient wisdom and the emerging field of environmental neuroscience, this workshop examines how Motivational Interviewing (MI) can be enhanced through intentional engagement with nature. Participants will explore how elements of nature support regulation, balance, and mindful awareness, creating conditions where motivation and change can naturally take root and grow. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: northwest@attcnetwork.org. Event Types: Workshops. Event sponsors: Northwest ATTC at ADAI. Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Wild Rose Teachings: Cultivating Compassion Satisfaction and Resilience

This 1-hour experiential workshop integrates Indigenous plant teachings, specifically the teachings of Wild Rose, to support behavioral health professionals in navigating compassion satisfaction and compassion fatigue within their work. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: northwest@attcnetwork.org. Event Types: Workshops. Event sponsors: Northwest ATTC at ADAI. Thursday, September 24, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Self-Care for Recovery Professionals: Building Professional Resilience in Behavioral Healthcare Foundations

The session will include didactic instruction, interactive discussion, experiential exercises, skill practice, self-reflection, and application activities. Participants will explore the impact of helping professions on personal well-being, differentiate common occupational stress responses, practice evidence-informed resilience and emotion regulation strategies, engage in mindfulness and nervous system regulation exercises, and develop an individualized Professional Resilience Plan to support long-term effectiveness and well-being in recovery work. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: northwest@attcnetwork.org. Event Types: Workshops. Event sponsors: Northwest ATTC at ADAI. Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

ASAM 4th Edition & DSM 5th Edition training

October 8th & 9th, 2026 The session will include didactic instruction and interactive discussion, skill practice, and application activities. Participants will better understand recent updates to ASAM and the DSM and how they can be implemented in their organization. Event interval: Ongoing event. Accessibility Contact: northwest@attcnetwork.org. Event Types: Workshops. Event sponsors: Northwest ATTC at ADAI. Thursday, October 8, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.