Prevention Core Competencies - December 3-5, 2024
Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 12/03/2024 at 8:30 AM (EST)
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- Learners - $95
A 16-Hour Training with Marissa Carlson, MS, CPS & Crystal Dalmasso
8:30am-4:00pm | 12/3 & 12/4
8:30am-1:00pm | 12/5
130 Pembroke Road, Suite 150, Concord, NH 03301
Presentation: The Introduction to the Prevention Core Competencies for Prevention Professionals, covers the foundations of substance use prevention science for early and mid-career prevention professionals. The curriculum utilizes evidence-based strategies for adult learning; and builds upon and complements existing workforce training curricula and resources (e.g., Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training (SAPST), Foundations of Prevention Science and Practice Curriculum, and Universal Prevention Curriculum).
Course Goals:
- To provide an overview of prevention science and its application to practice.
- To strengthen understanding of effective planning and implementation approaches to prevention services.
- To raise awareness about the training and credentialing needs for the field.
- To encourage the pursuit of more specialized training.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the key elements of prevention planning and evaluation;
- Discuss the core prevention professional knowledge, skills, and competencies;
- Acknowledge the importance of research-based theories and processes that help explain and build effective prevention interventions; and
- Describe how evidence-based (EB) prevention strategies can be delivered across settings including the family, school, media, community, or workplace.
16 Contact Hours Available
CRSW Performance Domains: None
LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence: 5-7 & 14-17
Certified Prevention Specialist Domains: 1-3 & 6
NBCC: LICSW/L-MFT/LCMHC (Category A) & Psychologist (Category A)
NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No 6754. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NHADACA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.
This training is financed under a contract with the State of NH, Department of Health and Human Services, with funds provided in part by the State of NH and/or such funding sources as were available or required, e.g., the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
Marissa Carlson
Executive Director
NH Teen Institute
Marissa Carlson, MS, CPS is the Executive Director of the NH Teen Institute, a leadership development nonprofit working with middle & high school students from around NH & New England in a variety of areas including substance misuse prevention, peer mentoring and creating positive school & community climate. As part of her role at TI, she oversees and facilitates training for youth participants, youth & adult volunteer program staff, and outside behavioral health and education professionals. She is a facilitator and trainer of trainers for multiple workshops developed through SAMHSA systems, is a member of the advisory council of the New England Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) and is on the DEI advisory committee for the NH Center for Nonprofits. In addition, she is the President of the Prevention Certification Board of NH, serves on the IC&RC board of directors, and serves as the chairperson of the IC&RC Credentialing Committee. Outside of her prevention work, Marissa is a founding member of Mill City Productions, a theatre company in Western Massachusetts. She graduated from Pomona College with a BA in Psychology, received an MS in Nonprofit Management from Bay Path University, and has been a Certified Prevention Specialist since 2011.
Crystal Dalmasso
Crystal Dalmasso, MA has extensive expertise as an educator and facilitator. She has a history of providing support for community organizations navigating substance misuse prevention and mental health awareness efforts. She continues to provide topic-specific training for state and local organizations, and she is dedicated to fostering cultural competence and humility. Crystal continuously strives to support organizations working to solve adaptive challenges and she displays remarkable leadership, training, and communication skills. Crystal is a trainer for Mental Health First Aid, SAPSTS, Prevention Core Competencies, and Prevention Ethics. Crystal also holds a Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University, in addition to achieving both a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Communication from Wichita State University.