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East Bay HIV Linkage and Retention Working Group
Mental health: therapeutic alliance, suicide prevention and resources
Thursday, March 30, 2023, 10 am to 12 noon on Zoom
Thanks to everyone who voted on their preference for remote or an in-person meeting – we had 64% vote on the Zoom option for this meeting, so this workshop will be held on Zoom. We will revisit having the next workshop in-person.
Intention and learning objectives: We aim to provide an open, inviting and collaborative space so HIV and mental health service providers, public health and community advocates can:
- Discuss at least two skills to build a therapeutic alliance with clients with mental health conditions.
- Practice at least two ways to prevent suicide and de-escalate crisis situations.
- Review mental health resources in the East Bay.
Trainers and collaborating organizations:
- Niki Khanna with Pacific Center
- Cris Rita with the Crisis Support Services of Alameda County
Agenda:
10:00 am – Introductions, updates
10:05 am – Healing practice, led by Ramon Jackson
10:10 am – Networking activity in breakout groups
10:30 am – Training part 1: building a therapeutic alliance, led by Niki Khanna
11:10 am – Break, optional chair yoga
11:15 am – Training part 2: triage, crisis support and suicide prevention, led by Cris Rita
11:55 am – East Bay mental health referrals handout, wrap-up