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SUMMARY:Motivational Interviewing for Tobacco Treatment - Skills Practice
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Edward J. Perka Jr.\, CASAC\, NCNTT\, MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence   \nDescription \nSmoking-related disease remains the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. While about 70% of people who smoke want to quit – and many make multiple attempts – healthcare providers often feel challenged when discussing tobacco use with patients. As a result\, advice to quit may unintentionally come across as directive or lacking empathy. \nThis workshop is designed to help healthcare providers strengthen their Motivational Interviewing (MI) skills to effectively engage in conversations about tobacco and nicotine use\, and to support increased motivation for change. \nPrior training and experience in using MI is helpful but not required to participate in this workshop. \nA high-level review of the concepts and strategies of MI will be presented\, followed by a demonstration of how MI can be used in a group treatment setting. Participants will then practice MI skills\, including open-ended questions\, affirmations\, and reflections. The workshop will conclude with a discussion of how to incorporate MI into your current work with individuals who use tobacco and other nicotine products. \nObjectives \n\nIdentify the four elements of the Spirit of MI.\nDescribe the foundational OARS strategies of MI.\nExplain the four processes of MI.\nDemonstrate increased comfort using core MI strategies.\nBuild confidence and competence in applying MI concepts in tobacco treatment.\nIdentify opportunities for ongoing practice and integration of MI skills.\n\nFees: $50 for Maine Residents\, $75 for Non-Maine Residents \nRegistration closes May 5\, 2026 at 12pm
URL:https://ctimaine.org/event/motivational-interviewing-for-tobacco-treatment-skills-practice/
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Foundations of Client-Centered Tobacco Treatment for Behavioral Health Organizations
DESCRIPTION:People with behavioral health conditions smoke at significantly higher rates—two to three times more—than the general population\, leading to a disproportionate burden of tobacco-related illness and early death. Integrating tobacco treatment into behavioral health services is essential to improving overall health\, recovery\, and quality of life for this population. \nIn this 90-minute training\, behavioral health providers and other professionals will gain knowledge and practical tools to address tobacco use disorder. Participants will explore the impact of tobacco use among individuals with behavioral health conditions and learn evidence-based strategies and interventions to support successful tobacco treatment within their respective organizations. \nRegistration closes May 14\, 2026 @ 12pm
URL:https://ctimaine.org/event/foundations-of-client-centered-tobacco-treatment-for-behavioral-health-organizations/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T120000
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SUMMARY:Empowering Youth Providers: Core Skills in Client-Centered Tobacco Treatment
DESCRIPTION:This 1-hour training is designed for professionals who work with youth\, including school personnel\, healthcare providers\, coaches\, and other trusted adults. \nThe session provides foundation in adolescent brain development and explains why nicotine exposure during the teenage years can be especially harmful. Participants will learn about current trends in youth use of e-cigarettes and oral nicotine pouches\, including emerging patterns in the United States. Practical\, client-centered intervention strategies will be shared to help providers integrate brief\, effective conversations about nicotine use into everyday interactions with youth. By the end of the session\, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to address youth nicotine use with confidence and compassion. \nObjectives: \n\nDescribe key aspects of adolescent brain development and explain why nicotine exposure poses specific risks to developing brains.\nIdentify current trends and patterns in youth use of e-cigarettes and oral nicotine pouches.\nApply client-centered strategies for nicotine prevention and brief intervention in routine interactions with youth.\n\n  \nRegistration closes May 20\, 2026 at 12pm
URL:https://ctimaine.org/event/empowering-youth-providers-core-skills-in-client-centered-tobacco-treatment/
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Using Motivational Interviewing & Goal Setting to Support a Tobacco- and Nicotine-Free Lifestyle
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Bonnie Alper\, MCHES & Edward J. Perka\, Jr.\, CASAC\, NCNTT of MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence \nDescription: This 1-hour webinar equips participants with practical skills in Motivational Interviewing (MI) and goal setting to effectively support individuals pursuing a tobacco- and nicotine-free lifestyle. \nParticipants will explore why MI is a powerful\, person-centered approach for guiding people through the stages of change with empathy and purpose. The session builds confidence in using essential OARS communication skills -open-ended questions\, affirmations\, reflections\, and summarization-to help individuals explore their motivations for healthy change. This webinar also introduces strategies for helping individuals set realistic\, attainable goals that promote incremental progress and long-term success. \n 
URL:https://ctimaine.org/event/webinar-using-motivational-interviewing-goal-setting-to-support-a-tobacco-and-nicotine-free-lifestyle/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Tobacco Treatment Groups as a Healing Process: Exploring the Possibilities
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Edward J. Perka Jr.\, CASAC\, NCNTT\, MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence\n\n$50 for Maine Residents    $75 for Non-Maine Residents\n\nDescription\nA group is a shared therapeutic experience facilitated by a trained professional in which participants work together around common concerns. Group treatment is a collaborative form of healing that focuses on concerns shared by group members. \n\nProviding evidence-based tobacco treatment in a group setting is an effective way to help people stop smoking or using other forms of tobacco.  Group treatment can help participants explore and resolve ambivalence\, raise awareness of tobacco related issues\, increase self-esteem\, and strengthen readiness for change. Groups also provide a safe and supportive environment to try new things and learn from the experiences of others.\n\n\n\nObjectives: \nAt the conclusion of this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe two types of tobacco treatment groups (Awareness and Recovery)\nIdentify key considerations for planning and facilitating a tobacco treatment group\nAssess a participant’s stage of change using the Stages of Change model\nExplain the purpose and goals of a Tobacco Awareness Group\nExplain the purpose and goals of a Tobacco Recovery Group\nIdentify the characteristics and skills of an effective group leader\nList common topics addressed in tobacco groups\nApply group facilitation skills through structured practice of a Tobacco Awareness Group\n\nRegistration closes June 4\, 2026 @ 12pm
URL:https://ctimaine.org/event/tobacco-treatment-groups-as-a-healing-process-exploring-the-possibilities/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T093000
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SUMMARY:Accelerated Tobacco Treatment Specialist Program
DESCRIPTION:This program provides education on evidence-based research ranging from tobacco treatment medications\, population-based issues and targeted tobacco treatment intervention skills. The MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS) Program offers evidence-based education available in a versatile and fun format. Participants will gain competence in treating patients with tobacco use disorder and learn how to address tobacco use within organizations. Upon completion\, participants receive a training certificate\, which is the initial step toward obtaining the Tobacco Treatment Specialist Certification. \nRegistration closes June 8\, 2026
URL:https://ctimaine.org/event/accelerated-tobacco-treatment-specialist-program-3/
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