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SUMMARY:Webinar: Products on the Shelves: Part 2 - Tobacco & Nicotine Products
DESCRIPTION:1.0 CHES Credit Available \nPresenter: Bonnie Carleton\, MCHES\, MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence \nThis webinar will identify types and brands of popular tobacco & nicotine products. We will examine statistics\, use-rates\, and explore some of the newer products to hit the market. We will briefly review the health risks that they pose to consumers\, as well as sales restrictions and regulations in the State of Maine.
URL:https://ctimaine.org/event/webinar-products-on-the-shelves-part-2-tobacco-nicotine-products/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Maine QuitLink: Trusted Support for Mainers Quitting Tobacco and Nicotine
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Amy Giles and Angela Bell of the MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence \nJoin CTI for an informative session on Maine QuitLink\, the state’s free and evidence-based tobacco treatment initiative. Funded by the Maine CDC Tobacco and Substance Use Prevention and Control program for over two decades\, Maine QuitLink offers comprehensive support for quitting tobacco and nicotine. During this webinar\, we’ll provide an overview of the Maine QuitLink program options\, detailing eligibility requirements and what participants can expect during their experience. We’ll also highlight the latest innovations introduced by Maine QuitLink aimed at reducing barriers\, providing flexible options\, and increasing support for those who use tobacco or vape. \n1.0 CHES credit & 1.0 CME credit available with live attendance
URL:https://ctimaine.org/event/webinar-the-maine-quitlink-trusted-support-for-mainers-quitting-tobacco-and-nicotine/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Health at Risk: The Long-Lasting Effects of Tobacco and Nicotine Use
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Derek Bowen of the MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence \nThis webinar will explore the significant health impacts of tobacco and nicotine products on individuals across the nation. Through the use of tobacco and nicotine products\, several adverse health effects may arise through one’s lifetime. Also\, the longer the individual uses these products\, the greater the risk of these adverse health effects. Tobacco and nicotine products are dangerous\, and harmful toward our health\, and can lead to numerous health problems such as cancer\, heart disease\, COPD\, stroke\, and more. Join us as we discuss the health risks\, the effect on the general population\, and review the prevalence of tobacco and nicotine product exposure. \n1.0 CHES credit & 1.0 CME credit available with live attendance of webinar
URL:https://ctimaine.org/event/webinar-health-at-risk-the-long-lasting-effects-of-tobacco-and-nicotine-use/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T133000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081804
CREATED:20240729T140422Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Motivational Interviewing 101
DESCRIPTION:1.5 CHES Credit Available \nPresenter: Edward J. Perka\, Jr.\, CASAC\, NCNTT of the MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence \nSmoking is the number one cause of preventable deaths in the United States. 70% of tobacco users want to quit\, and many make multiple attempts. Healthcare providers often struggle when talking to their patients about their smoking behavior and advice to quit is often delivered in a curt and non-empathetic fashion as in “you just need to quit smoking!” \nThis webinar explores some concepts and strategies that can increase engagement with patients while discussing their smoking behavior. Concepts such as ambivalence\, and the spirit of Motivational Interviewing (MI) are examined. Strategies such as open-ended questions\, affirmations\, reflections\, and summarizing are discussed. In addition\, skills such as listening for and encouraging change talk and dealing with discord are examined. Finally\, the six “traps” to avoid are introduced.
URL:https://ctimaine.org/event/webinar-motivational-interviewing-101/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Heart Health and Tobacco Use
DESCRIPTION:1.0 CHES Credit Available\nPresenter: Keith Walker\, LCSW\, NCNTT\, MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence\nThis webinar will explore smoking prevalence and increased health risks associated with smoking and vaping\, with a specific focus on heart health. We will examine the links of tobacco use with cardiovascular disease\, focusing on heart disease\, stroke\, and peripheral artery disease. We will discuss the benefits of becoming tobacco free for individuals with smoking related cardiovascular issues. We will offer beneficial resources for providers for treating tobacco use and addressing its impact on cardiovascular health.
URL:https://ctimaine.org/event/webinar-heart-health-and-tobacco-use/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T130000
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CREATED:20240729T140231Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Addressing The Harmful Effects of Tobacco Related Stigma
DESCRIPTION:1.0 CHES Credit & 1.0 CME Credit Available\nPresenter: Derek Bowen\, MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence\nStigma is the public’s effect of marking disgrace of a certain quality within a targeted community. People who use tobacco are faced with stigma and the challenges it brings day by day\, and it leaves a great impact on the individual’s quality of life\, mental health\, and likeliness to stop using tobacco further down the road. Within the webinar\, we will discuss different types of stigmas\, the effects of stigma\, and ways to reduce and prevent stigma when it comes to individuals who use tobacco.
URL:https://ctimaine.org/event/webinar-addressing-the-harmful-effects-of-tobacco-related-stigma/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T120000
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CREATED:20240313T163919Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Lung Health and Tobacco Use
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Keith Walker; LCSW\, NCNTT of the MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence \nRegister – 1.0 CHES & 1.0 CME Credits Available \nThis webinar will explore smoking prevalence and increased health risks associated with smoking and vaping\, with a specific focus on lung health. We will examine the links of tobacco use with COPD\, lung cancer\, and asthma. We will discuss the benefits of becoming tobacco free for individuals with smoking related lung health issues. We will offer beneficial resources for providers for treating tobacco use and addressing its impact on lung health.
URL:https://ctimaine.org/event/webinar-lung-health-and-tobacco-use/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T130000
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CREATED:20240201T201222Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Tobacco Treatment with Low Socioeconomic Status (SES) Populations
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Edward J. Perka\, Jr.\, CASAC\, NCNTT of the MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence \n1.0 CHES Credit Available for Live Webinar \nSince the release of the first Surgeon General’s Report on Smoking and Health in 1964\, smoking has become ever more concentrated among populations with lower income. Currently\, the highest income Americans smoke at less than half the rate of those with the lowest income. Individuals who smoke and are low income disproportionately suffer from smoking-related disease such as cancer\, stroke\, heart disease and diabetes. Lower-income people spend more\, suffer more\, and die more from tobacco use. \nThis webinar will explore ideas for successfully engaging and effectively treating this population. In addition to the standard evidenced-based provision of counseling and medications\, we will explore risk and protective factors unique to this population and offer strategies and methods in addition to usual care that may enhance the likelihood of positive treatment outcomes.
URL:https://ctimaine.org/event/webinar-tobacco-treatment-with-low-socioeconomic-status-ses-populations/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T120000
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CREATED:20231003T163641Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Brief Solution-Focused Therapy: Applications for Tobacco Use Disorder Treatment
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Edward J. Perka\, Jr.\, CASAC\, NCNTT of the MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence \n1.0 CHES & 1.0 CME Credits Available with attendance of live webinar \nBrief Solution-Focused Therapy is a short-term therapy that focuses on setting goals and working out how to achieve them. It’s about the future rather than the past and promotes positive change by encouraging the client to focus on what they can do\, rather than what they can’t. \nTraditional techniques tend to focus on exploring problematic feelings\, thoughts\, and behaviors\, and then providing interpretations\, confrontation\, and client education. \nIn contrast\, Brief Solution-Focused Therapy helps clients develop a desired vision of the future where the problem is solved\, and then helps the client to marshal the strengths and resources to make that vision a reality. \nThus\, each client finds his or her own way to a solution based on his or her definitions of goals\, strategies\, strengths\, and resources.
URL:https://ctimaine.org/event/webinar-brief-solution-focused-therapy-applications-for-tobacco-use-disorder-treatment-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081804
CREATED:20231003T163755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T131820Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Smoking From Afar: The Dangers of Secondhand and Thirdhand Smoke
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Derek Bowen of the MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence \n1.0 CHES & 1.0 CME Credits Available for live webinar \nSmoking tobacco products has long-lasting effects on our own personal health\, but in this webinar we will be discussing the negative effects of smoking can have on our loved ones\, friends\, and even our pets. We will be discussing what secondhand and thirdhand smoke is\, how to prevent it\, and the impacts it has on our health. The truth is that a nonsmoker can still be at risk for various cancers and infections due to secondhand and thirdhand smoke\, so it is crucial to know what we can do to keep our health in our own hands.
URL:https://ctimaine.org/event/webinar-smoking-from-afar-the-dangers-of-secondhand-and-thirdhand-smoke/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081804
CREATED:20240417T145900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T145912Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Empowering Teens: Strategies for Tobacco Treatment and Medication Support
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Edward Bender\, DO; MaineHealth Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist \nThis webinar will discuss the unique and potentially life-long risks of tobacco use in adolescence along with considerations for the opportunities for lasting change from tobacco prevention and/or treatment with teens. We will also explore means of enhancing motivation to change\, and treatment methods for teens\, including what is known about medications.
URL:https://ctimaine.org/event/webinar-empowering-teens-strategies-for-tobacco-treatment-and-medication-support/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081804
CREATED:20230830T144933Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Products on the Shelves: An Overview of the Tobacco & Nicotine Products Available Today
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Bonnie Carleton\, MCHES\, MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence \n1.0 CHES & 1.0 CME Credits Available with attendance of live webinar \nWe will describe the popular tobacco & nicotine products that are available to consumers today\, as well as the known and potential health risks that they cause. We will also examine the history of tobacco products and how they’ve been marketed throughout the years. Participants will have opportunities to join the conversation\, ask questions\, and share ideas with the group. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://ctimaine.org/event/webinar-products-on-the-shelves-an-overview-of-the-tobacco-nicotine-products-available-today/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081804
CREATED:20230822T144734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T162803Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Co-Occurring Disorders: Considerations for the Treatment of Tobacco Use in Clients with Co-Occurring Disorders
DESCRIPTION:  \nPresenter: Edward J. Perka\, Jr.\, CASAC\, NCTTP\, MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence \n1.0 CHES Credit & 1.0 CME Credit available for live webinar \nTobacco Use Disorder treatment may be complicated in clients with Co-occurring Disorders. Tobacco use disorder is frequently seen alongside other concurrent substance use disorders and mental health disorders. Providers often struggle with questions such as “what constitutes a co-occurring disorder” and “which condition should be treated first” and “how do other substance use and mental health disorders affect tobacco treatment?” In this webinar\, we will explore these questions and others. We will establish some guidelines to consider when treating tobacco use in clients with co-occurring disorders. We also will examine evidenced-based treatment approaches that have been shown to be successful with this population. And finally\, we will describe some of the resources and programs that are available for treating tobacco use in clients with co-occurring disorders.
URL:https://ctimaine.org/event/webinar-co-occurring-disorders-considerations-for-the-treatment-of-tobacco-use-in-clients-with-co-occurring-disorders/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081804
CREATED:20230822T144556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T152649Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Amplifying Awareness and Disrupting Stigma: Strategies for Increasing Lung Cancer Screening Uptake
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Staff Scientist Liz Scharnetzki\, PhD and Physician Scientist Neil Korsen\, MD\, MSc of the MaineHealth Institute for Research and the Maine Lung Cancer Coalition \n1.0 CHES Credit & 1.0 CME Credit available for live webinar \nThis webinar will cover the evidence supporting lung cancer screening with low dose CT scans and will describe the progress in implementation in Maine. The talk will also cover the stigma associated with smoking and lung cancer and describe the ways in which stigma negatively impacts outcomes across the lung cancer control continuum\, including the uptake of lung cancer screening.
URL:https://ctimaine.org/event/webinar-amplifying-awareness-and-disrupting-stigma-strategies-for-increasing-lung-cancer-screening-uptake/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T123000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081804
CREATED:20230822T144407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T163054Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Health Literacy 101: What It Is\, Why It's Important\, and How to Incorporate It Into Conversations About Tobacco & Nicotine Use
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Bonnie Carleton\, MCHES\, MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence \n1.0 CHES Credit & 1.0 CME Credit Available for live webinar \nJoin us for an informative webinar about health literacy and how it can be incorporated into conversations about tobacco & nicotine use with patients/clients. Participants will learn about health literacy\, why it’s important\, and some health literacy principles. We will discuss several studies about health literacy and how it impacts tobacco use\, treatment\, prevention\, and quit attempts. Health literacy can improve patient understanding\, self-efficacy\, compliance\, and health outcomes.
URL:https://ctimaine.org/event/webinar-health-literacy-101-what-it-is-why-its-important-and-how-to-incorporate-it-into-conversations-about-tobacco-nicotine-use/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081804
CREATED:20230810T192259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T135841Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Providing Tailored Tobacco Treatment Services - Offering the American Indian Commercial Tobacco Program in Maine
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Thomas Ylioja\, MSW\, PhD\, National Jewish Health & Sarah Rines\, Sr. Program Manager\, MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence \n1.0 CHES Credit & 1.0 CME Credit Available for live webinar \nCigarette smoking is more common among American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) people than almost any other racial or ethnic group in the United States. To support this population\, the American Indian Commercial Tobacco Program was established in 2015 by National Jewish Health\, in collaboration with state quitlines\, members of the American Indian community\, and commercial tobacco control experts. As of July 2023\, this innovative\, evidence-based program has been integrated within the Maine QuitLink\, allowing individuals to access this service and provides an opportunity for engagement with the American Indian community. Join this informational webinar to learn more about the American Indian Commercial Tobacco Program and the implementation of this resource in Maine.
URL:https://ctimaine.org/event/providing-tailored-tobacco-treatment-services-offering-the-american-indian-commercial-tobacco-program-in-maine/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081804
CREATED:20230609T133125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T133125Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Maine QuitLink: Innovating to Increase Connections
DESCRIPTION:The Maine QuitLink continues to seek out novel approaches for providing flexibility and choice\, as well as low barrier access\, to Mainers who want to quit tobacco or vaping. Please join Amy Giles as she highlights recent enhancements to the phone coaching program and reviews the Maine QuitLink’s new digital treatment service\, Rally Coach. \nPresenter: Amy Giles\, Senior Program Manager\, Maine QuitLink – MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence\nEarn 1.0 CME Credits for Attending
URL:https://ctimaine.org/event/webinar-the-maine-quitlink-innovating-to-increase-connections/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081804
CREATED:20230316T141804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T141804Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Environmental Impacts of E-Cigarettes
DESCRIPTION:You’ve likely heard that e-cigarettes are dangerous for our health. But what about the environmental impacts of these electronic products? We’re dedicating a webinar to this topic to celebrate Earth Day! Join Bonnie as she discusses the prevalence of e-cigarettes amongst Mainers and some of the environmental impacts of these products. She will address a few policies that are in place and share tips about advocating for change. \nPresenter: Bonnie Carleton\, BS\, MCHES – MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence\n1.0 CME Available
URL:https://ctimaine.org/event/webinar-environmental-impacts-of-e-cigarettes/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081804
CREATED:20230104T155928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T155928Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: A Tailored Treatment Approach for Teens: One Year of Maine’s My Life\, My Quit Program
DESCRIPTION:According to the 2021 Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey\, more than 18% of Maine High School students reported using a tobacco product (combustible\, smokeless or electronic) in the last 30 days. Historically\, youth enrollments in the traditional Maine QuitLink phone coaching program have been low\, including youth-focused tobacco treatment services as part of the comprehensive tobacco control approach will support these young people to be tobacco-free. In February 2022\, the My Life\, My Quit (MLMQ) program launched in Maine as part of the Maine QuitLink suite of services. This webinar will provide more information about this evidence-based tobacco treatment service tailored for teens\, will walk through the methods of entry\, and review program participation data. \nPresenter: Sarah Rines – MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence
URL:https://ctimaine.org/event/webinar-a-tailored-treatment-approach-for-teens-one-year-of-maines-my-life-my-quit-program/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081804
CREATED:20221206T184223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T200724Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Counseling in Tobacco Treatment: The Intersection of Motivational Interviewing\, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy\, and the Transtheoretical Model of Change
DESCRIPTION:The two main components of effective Tobacco Use Disorder treatment are Counseling and Medication. This webinar will focus on the counseling aspect of treatment\, specifically\, when and where (and why) to employ strategies tailored to the current needs and goals of the patient.  To accomplish this\, we will look at the intersection of Motivational Interviewing\, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy\, and the Transtheoretical Model of Change. The goal of counseling is to engage the patient. Engagement means that a client is involved in a process where his or her own needs\, preferences\, and abilities are balanced with your professional interventions to create a positive outcome. \nPresenter: Edward J. Perka\, Jr.\, CASAC\, ICADC\, NCTTP – MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence\n1.0 CME Available
URL:https://ctimaine.org/event/webinar-counseling-in-tobacco-treatment-the-intersection-of-motivational-interviewing-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-and-the-transtheoretical-model-of-change/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081804
CREATED:20221018T153136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T210031Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Tobacco Smoking and Smoking Cessation Treatment for Criminal Justice Populations
DESCRIPTION:Evidence-based smoking cessation treatment programs for people with criminal justice histories remain understudied and undervalued. This presentation provides background information concerning tobacco smoking behaviors of criminal justice populations and provides examples of smoking cessation treatment interventions that have been implemented in a prison setting. \nPresenter: Pamela Valera PhD\, MSW\, NCTTP –  Department of Urban-Global Public Health\, Rutgers University School of Public Health\nEarn 1.0 CHES Credits
URL:https://ctimaine.org/event/webinar-tobacco-smoking-and-smoking-cessation-treatment-for-criminal-justice-populations/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230109T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081804
CREATED:20230109T211145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T211145Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: E-Cigarettes and Maine Youth
DESCRIPTION:This 1 hour webinar is a collaboration between CTI and the Maine CDC. We will discuss the prevalence and health risks of e-cigarettes and highlight data gathered from the 2021 Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey (MIYHS). \nPresenters: Bonnie Carleton\, MCHES – MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence and Korey Pow Haggerty\, MPH – Maine CDC
URL:https://ctimaine.org/event/webinar-e-cigarettes-and-maine-youth/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T113000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081804
CREATED:20221109T141146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T141146Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Tobacco Needs Assessments for New Mainer Communities
DESCRIPTION:In the Fall of 2021\, the MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence (CTI) put out a Request for Funding Proposal for partners across the state who would be interested in assessing tobacco use and exposure of secondhand smoke within Maine’s immigrant communities. The purpose of this initiative was to collect information on beliefs of New Mainer individuals\, families\, and communities about tobacco\, then evaluate it to better inform tobacco prevention and control efforts in Maine. Chosen grantees were encouraged to evaluate a number of social factors that could be impacting these attitudes and beliefs around tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure\, including but not limited to culture\, gender\, healthy behaviors\, and access to health services. CTI funded four organizations to pursue this work across Maine: AK Health and Social Services\, Healthy Communities of the Capital Area\, Maine Immigrant & Refugee Services\, and Portland Public Health. During this presentation\, each of the four grantees will share how data was collected\, they will compare themes\, and they will share next steps on how the research will inform future programmatic strategies. \nPresenters: April Hughes\, MPH\, PS-C; Val Johnstone; Abdikadir Negeye\, MA\,BA\, MHRT/C; and Candace Johnson
URL:https://ctimaine.org/event/webinar-tobacco-needs-assessments-for-new-mainer-communities/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081804
CREATED:20221018T152910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T153217Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Treating Tobacco Together: Intensive Skills Training - The Main(e) Points
DESCRIPTION:In order to effectively treat Tobacco Use Disorder\, a healthcare provider requires a specific combination of knowledge\, skills\, and abilities\, along with affirmative attitudes\, values\, and beliefs that support them in this important and challenging work. Many providers already have key foundational attributes and abilities such as compassion\, empathy\, and genuineness\, as well as engagement skills\, counseling theory\, and experience with substance use disorders. Building on these strengths that are already present\, CTI’s Treating Tobacco Together: Intensive Skills Training provides participants with an advanced level of tobacco specific information that is necessary to treat tobacco use disorder in our clients and patients with competence and confidence. This webinar will outline the main areas and key points of Intensive Skills Training\, and will inform you of what to expect should you elect to participate in this training. \nPresenter: Edward J. Perka\, Jr.\, CASAC\, ICADC\, NCTTP – MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence\nEarn 1.0 CHES Credits
URL:https://ctimaine.org/event/webinar-treating-tobacco-together-intensive-skills-training-the-maine-points/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081804
CREATED:20221018T152754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T152754Z
UID:10000273-1666785600-1666789200@ctimaine.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Understanding Barriers and Opportunities to Reduce Tobacco Use and Exposure to Secondhand Smoke Among Maine Veterans
DESCRIPTION:In March 2021\, MaineHealth’s Center for Tobacco Independence (CTI) enlisted Hart Consulting’s services to understand more about tobacco use among Maine’s veterans. The discovery project included three components: focus groups with veterans\, key informant interviews with veteran service organizations\, and a web scan of state and federal resources for veterans on tobacco use. This presentation will share the findings from the project including Maine veterans’ experiences with tobacco use\, interest in stopping the use of tobacco\, membership support for not allowing smoking in veteran social clubs\, and advice on best ways to connect with veterans. \nPresenter: Patricia Hart\, MS\, CPH – Hart Consulting Inc\nEarn 1.0 CHES Credits
URL:https://ctimaine.org/event/webinar-understanding-barriers-and-opportunities-to-reduce-tobacco-use-and-exposure-to-secondhand-smoke-among-maine-veterans/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081804
CREATED:20220830T125732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T125732Z
UID:10000170-1663761600-1663765200@ctimaine.org
SUMMARY:Essential Skills Training: The Main(e) Points
DESCRIPTION:In order to effectively treat Tobacco Use Disorder\, a healthcare provider requires a specific combination of knowledge\, skills\, and abilities\, along with affirmative attitudes\, values\, and beliefs that support them in this important and challenging work. Many providers already have key foundational attributes and abilities such as compassion\, empathy\, and genuineness\, as well as engagement skills\, counseling theory\, and experience with substance use disorders. Building on these strengths that are already present\, CTI’s “Treating Tobacco Together: Essential Skills Training” provides participants with the basic level of tobacco specific information that is necessary to treat tobacco use disorder in our clients and patients with competence and confidence\, and will inform you of what to expect should you elect to participate in this training. \nPresenter: Edward J. Perka\, Jr.\, CASAC\, ICADC\, NCTTP – MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence
URL:https://ctimaine.org/event/essential-skills-training-the-maine-points/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220830T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220830T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081804
CREATED:20220803T185857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T185857Z
UID:10000169-1661860800-1661864400@ctimaine.org
SUMMARY:Concurrent Treatment of Tobacco Use Disorder and Other Substance Use Disorders
DESCRIPTION:Tobacco and other substances\, including alcohol\, opioids\, stimulants\, and cannabis\, are often used in conjunction with each other. The prevalence of comorbid tobacco and other substance use is associated with a wide range of deficits in physical\, psychological\, and behavioral outcomes. This webinar will provide an overview of the various underlying mechanisms contributing to comorbid tobacco and other substance use\, and will present a rationale for treating tobacco use disorder and other substance use disorders concurrently. \nPresenter: Edward J. Perka\, Jr.\, CASAC\, ICADC\, NCTTP – MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence
URL:https://ctimaine.org/event/concurrent-treatment-of-tobacco-use-disorder-and-other-substance-use-disorders/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220523T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220523T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081804
CREATED:20210827T164042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210827T164042Z
UID:10000269-1653307200-1653310800@ctimaine.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Brief Solution-Focused Therapy - Applications for Tobacco Use Disorder Treatment
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Edward J. Perka\, Jr.\, CASAC\, ICADC\, NCTTP – MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence\nBrief Solution-Focused Therapy (BSFT) is a short-term goal-focused evidence-based therapeutic approach which helps clients change by constructing solutions rather than focusing on problems. In the most basic sense\, BSFT is a hope friendly\, positive emotion-eliciting and future-oriented vehicle for formulating\, motivating\, achieving\, and sustaining desired behavioral change. In this webinar\, we will discuss some of the key concepts and tools of BSFT\, including goal development questions\, looking for previous solutions\, looking for exceptions\, present and future-focused questions vs. past-oriented focus\, compliments\, the Miracle Question\, and scaling questions. \nEarn 1.0 CME
URL:https://ctimaine.org/event/webinar-brief-solution-focused-therapy-applications-for-tobacco-use-disorder-treatment/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081804
CREATED:20220328T130551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220328T131315Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Global Tobacco Epidemic: Prevalence\, Health Burden\, and Strategies for Prevention\, Control\, and Treatment around the World
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will offer a global perspective on the tobacco epidemic and will examine the prevalence of tobacco use across the world’s major demographic regions and most populous countries. The health burdens of global tobacco use will be examined to better understand the full scope of the impact of tobacco use and its toll in terms of mortality\, disease\, and disability. Strategies being employed to address tobacco use under World Health Organization’s international public health treaty will be examined in detail\, including prevention\, treatment and regulation. Finally\, areas where progress is being made and areas of greatest need will be highlighted. \nPresenter: Keith Walker\, LCSW\, TTS-C – MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence Training and Education Program\n 
URL:https://ctimaine.org/event/webinar-the-global-tobacco-epidemic-prevalence-health-burden-and-strategies-for-prevention-control-and-treatment-around-the-world/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220427T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220427T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081804
CREATED:20210827T163017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T171259Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Navigating the Ever-Changing Landscape of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems in Tobacco Treatment\, Prevention and Control: A 2022 Update
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Victoria Hynes\, LCSW – MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence\, Training and Education Program Manager & Sarah Rines – MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence\, Communications Program Manager\nElectronic Nicotine Delivery Systems also known as e-cigarettes\, have notable implications for both youth and adults\, though the landscape among the two varies greatly. This session will highlight the current prevalence of use\, products on the market\, and discuss treatment and prevention strategies to address use in various healthcare settings. Additionally\, participants will learn about cutting edge communications strategies used to promote treatment and digital interventions available for youth and adults. \nEarn 1.0 CME
URL:https://ctimaine.org/event/webinar-navigating-the-ever-changing-landscape-of-electronic-nicotine-delivery-systems-in-tobacco-treatment-prevention-and-control-a-2022-update/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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