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Applications are open for ECHO training series on Working with the Emerging Adult Population in Treatment Courts and Co-Occurring Disorders in Adult Treatment Courts. The ECHO training format consists of 20 minutes of expert instruction, 20 minutes of Q&A, and 20 minutes of participant submitted case study review.

Working with the Emerging Adult Population in Treatment Courts

Session 1: Neuroscience of the Emerging Adult

1. Understand developmental differences in the brain in the emerging adult population
2. Identify the impact of the developmental differences on behavior in the emerging adult population

Session 2: Risk Need Responsivity in Treatment Courts with the Emerging Adult Population

1. Identify the skills needed to ensure the emerging adult population is appropriately scored on validated risk/need assessments
2. Understand the impact of motivational interviewing in identifying risk/need in the emerging adult population

Session 3: Complementary Services with the Emerging Adult Population

1. Identify complementary services that best meet the needs of the emerging adult population and how this differs in the adult population

Session 4: Case Planning with the Emerging Adult Population

1. Identify the unique components of a case plan that need to be considered when working with the emerging adult population

Session 5: Treatment Services with the Emerging Adult Population

1. Identify treatment services that best meet the needs of the emerging adult population and how this differs in the adult population

Session 6: Case Planning with the Emerging Adult Population

1. Identify components that create effective partnerships for the emerging adult population

Co-Occurring Disorders in Adult Treatment Courts

Session 1: Definition of Co-Occurring Disorders

1. Define the components that characterize a co-occurring disorder

Session 2: Identification of Mental Health Disorders

1. Understand the different characteristics of mental health disorders
2. Identify symptoms of varying mental health disorders

Session 3: Effects of Exposure to Trauma

1. Understand the impact of trauma while navigating co-occurring disorders in treatment courts
2. Identify specific considerations around trauma in the co-occurring population in treatment courts

Session 4: Screening and Assessment of Co-Occurring Disorders

1. Understand the difference between screening and assessment in co-occurring disorders
2. Identify evidence-based tools utilized for screening and assessment in co-occurring disorders

Session 5: Treatment of Co-Occurring Disorders

1. Identify how to prioritize treatment needs of participants with both substance use and mental health diagnoses

Session 6: Medication Management for Co-Occurring Disorders

1. Identify the evidence-based practices for medication management with participants with co-occurring disorders
2. Understand the importance of medication management in assisting participants with co-occurring disorders

If you would like to participate in either ECHO series, apply here.