Angela D. Sacks
Licensed Professional Counselor
Training Calendar

2-Day MI workshop
Kelly Burda
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November 27 & 28, 2023
8:30am - 3:30pm
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$200
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a client-centered, collaborative conversation style for strengthening a person’s own motivation and commitment to change.
Participants will learn to apply MI in an interactive/fun learning environment ​focusing on the foundation of the evidence-based practice, which is the spirit of MI, the core skills of MI using open-ended questions, affirmations, reflective listening, and summarizing (OARS), and the importance of deeply listening for and responding to change talk.

TMACT Subscale Booster (OS)
Angela D. Sacks
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January 17, 2024
9:00am - 12:00pm
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$65
(OS) Operations and Structure
We will be reviewing the 12 items that assess the organization and structure of the ACT team, roles, and associated resources.

Fundamentals of ACT
Angela D. Sacks and Kelly Burda
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January 29, 30, & 31, 2024
(Must Attend ALL 3 days)
8:30am - 3:30pm
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$300
This three (3) day training is a comprehensive review of the fundamentals of ACT. The training covers why a recovery-oriented approach is the foundation of ACT, its history and key components of the practice. We examine the treatment and rehabilitative interventions developed from the following evidence-based practices: Permanent Supportive Housing, Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Supported Employment, Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment, Person-Centered Planning, and Wellness Coaching. Lastly the course covers the essentials of Person-Centered Planning and documentation required to effectively deliver service.

Staging Your Team for Success:
Stop wrestling and start dancing!
Angela D. Sacks and Kelly Burda
​
February 7, 2024
9:00am - 12:00pm
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$65
Using the transtheoretical model of the stages of change in conjunction with corresponding management and team leader techniques to support the growth and success of your team in delivering ACT services.

2-Day MI Workshop
Kelly Burda
​
March 4 & 5, 2024
8:30am - 3:30pm
​
$200
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a client-centered, collaborative conversation
style for strengthening a person’s own motivation and commitment to change.
Participants will learn to apply MI in an interactive/fun learning environment
​focusing on the foundation of the evidence-based practice, which is the spirit of
MI, the core skills of MI using open-ended questions, affirmations, reflective
listening, and summarizing (OARS), and the importance of deeply listening for
and responding to change talk.

Person Centered Planning
Angela D. Sacks
​
March 6, 2024
9:00am - 12:00pm
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$65
This training will review the fundamentals of high-fidelity person-centered planning as well as the key components of the person-centered planning process, the role of assessments, how to assess and apply strengths to client identified goals, addressing a broad range of life domains, writing robust interventions, the role of the schedule card, and effective documentation.

Supported Employment
Kelly Burda
​
March 11, 2024
8:30am - 12:00pm
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$65
This training will review the 8 core principles of supported employment. Participants will also learn the various tools/documents that are used to implement and sustain high-fidelity supported employment
on an ACT Team.

TMACT Subscale Booster (CT)
Angela D. Sacks
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March 13, 2024
9:00am - 12:00pm
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$65
(CT) Core Team
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We will be reviewing the 7 items related to the staffing and roles of the team leader and medical staff as well as associated resources.

Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Kelly Burda
March 14, 2024
8:30am - 12:00pm
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$65
Psychiatric Rehabilitation at the core, is client-centered and strength-based. These are interventions
that encourage self-determination and empowerment providing direct skills training to maximize independence. Participants will understand the different learning styles and how it translates into the teaching of skills, learn the step-by-step process of assessing skill needs, develop an individualized
plan, and how to document the psychiatric rehabilitative skills and teaching that occurs in your work.

IDDT
Kelly Burda
​
March 27, 2024
8:30am - 2:30pm
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$100
Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment (IDDT) is an evidence-based practice that has been found to be effective for individuals with co-occurring disorders (diagnosis of severe mental illness and substance use disorder). The foundation of IDDT is the transtheoretical model of the stages of change. This training will focus on the importance of utilizing integrated treatment by reviewing the stages of change and understanding the stages of treatment. We will also review and understand the types of
clinical interventions that are helpful during each stage of treatment. Participants can expect an interactive training that will allow them to practice staging together.

TMACT Subscale Booster (ST)
Angela D. Sacks
​
May 15, 2024
9:00am - 12:00pm
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$65
(ST) Specialist Team
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We will be reviewing the 8 items related to the staffing and roles of the team specialists as well as associated resources.

Person Centered Planning
Angela D. Sacks
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May 29, 2024
9:00am - 12:00pm
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$65
This training will review the fundamentals of high-fidelity person-centered planning as well as the key components of the person-centered planning process, the role of assessments, how to assess and apply strengths to client identified goals, addressing a broad range of life domains, writing robust interventions, the role of the schedule card, and effective documentation.

Fundamentals of ACT
Angela D. Sacks and Kelly Burda
​
June 3, 4, & 5, 2024
Must Attend ALL 3 days)
8:30am - 3:30pm
​
$300
This three (3) day training is a comprehensive review of the fundamentals of ACT. The training covers why a recovery-oriented approach is the foundation of ACT, its history and key components of the practice. We examine the treatment and rehabilitative interventions developed from the following evidence-based practices: Permanent Supportive Housing, Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Supported Employment, Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment, Person-Centered Planning, and Wellness Coaching. Lastly the course covers the essentials of Person-Centered Planning and documentation required to effectively deliver service.

Supported Employment
Kelly Burda
​
July 15, 2024
8:30am - 12:00pm
​
$65
This training will review the 8 core principles of supported employment. Participants will also learn the various tools/documents that are used to implement and sustain high-fidelity supported employment
on an ACT Team.

Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Kelly Burda
July 22, 2024
8:30am - 12:00pm
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$65
Psychiatric Rehabilitation at the core, is client-centered and strength-based. These are interventions
that encourage self-determination and empowerment providing direct skills training to maximize independence. Participants will understand the different learning styles and how it translates into the teaching of skills, learn the step-by-step process of assessing skill needs, develop an individualized
plan, and how to document the psychiatric rehabilitative skills and teaching that occurs in your work.

2 Day MI Workshop
Kelly Burda
​
July 25 & 26, 2024
8:30am - 3:30pm
​
$200
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a client-centered, collaborative conversation
style for strengthening a person’s own motivation and commitment to change.
Participants will learn to apply MI in an interactive/fun learning environment
​focusing on the foundation of the evidence-based practice, which is the spirit of
MI, the core skills of MI using open-ended questions, affirmations, reflective
listening, and summarizing (OARS), and the importance of deeply listening for
and responding to change talk.

IDDT
Kelly Burda
​
July 29, 2024
8:30am - 2:30pm
​
$100
Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment (IDDT) is an evidence-based practice that has been found to be effective for individuals with co-occurring disorders (diagnosis of severe mental illness and substance use disorder). The foundation of IDDT is the transtheoretical model of the stages of change. This training will focus on the importance of utilizing integrated treatment by reviewing the stages of change and understanding the stages of treatment. We will also review and understand the types of
clinical interventions that are helpful during each stage of treatment. Participants can expect an interactive training that will allow them to practice staging together.

TMACT Subscale Booster (CP)
Angela D. Sacks
​
August 14, 2024
9:00am - 12:00pm
​
$65
(CP) Core Practices
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We will be reviewing the 8 items related to general ACT services as well as the nature, frequency, and intensity of those services and associated resources.

TMACT Subscale Booster (EP)
Angela D. Sacks
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September 4, 2024
9:00am - 12:00pm
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$65
(EP) Evidenced-Based Practices
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We will be reviewing the 8 items related to specialized services as well as team application, practice, and associated resources.

Person Centered Planning
Angela D. Sacks
​
September 18, 2024
9:00am - 12:00pm
​
$65
This training will review the fundamentals of high-fidelity person-centered planning as well as the key components of the person-centered planning process, the role of assessments, how to assess and apply strengths to client identified goals, addressing a broad range of life domains, writing robust interventions, the role of the schedule card, and effective documentation.

Fundamentals of ACT
Angela D. Sacks and Kelly Burda
​
October 7, 8, & 9, 2024
(Must Attend ALL 3 days)
8:30am - 3:30pm
​
$300
This three (3) day training is a comprehensive review of the fundamentals of ACT. The training covers why a recovery-oriented approach is the foundation of ACT, its history and key components of the practice. We examine the treatment and rehabilitative interventions developed from the following evidence-based practices: Permanent Supportive Housing, Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Supported Employment, Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment, Person-Centered Planning, and Wellness Coaching. Lastly the course covers the essentials of Person-Centered Planning and documentation required to effectively deliver service.

Staging Your Team for Success:
Stop wrestling and start dancing!
Angela D. Sacks and Kelly Burda
​
October 30, 2024
9:00 am - 12:00pm
​
$65
Using the transtheoretical model of the stages of change in conjunction with corresponding management and team leader techniques to support the growth and success of your team in delivering ACT services.

2-Day MI workshop
Kelly Burda
​
November 14 & 15, 2024
8:30am - 3:30pm
​
$200
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a client-centered, collaborative conversation style for strengthening a person’s own motivation and commitment to change.
Participants will learn to apply MI in an interactive/fun learning environment ​focusing on the foundation of the evidence-based practice, which is the spirit of MI, the core skills of MI using open-ended questions, affirmations, reflective listening, and summarizing (OARS), and the importance of deeply listening for and responding to change talk.

Supported Employment
Kelly Burda
​
November 18, 2024
8:30am - 12:00pm
​
$65
This training will review the 8 core principles of supported employment. Participants will also learn the various tools/documents that are used to implement and sustain high-fidelity supported employment on an ACT Team.

Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Kelly Burda
​
November 19, 2024
8:30am - 12:00pm
​
$65
Psychiatric Rehabilitation at the core, is client-centered and strength-based. These are interventions
that encourage self-determination and empowerment providing direct skills training to maximize independence. Participants will understand the different learning styles and how it translates into the teaching of skills, learn the step-by-step process of assessing skill needs, develop an individualized
plan, and how to document the psychiatric rehabilitative skills and teaching that occurs in your work.

TMACT Reviewer Training
Angela D. Sacks
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November 20, 2024
9:00am - 12:30pm
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$100
*PLEASE NOTE*
Only county or MCO staff that are contracted to complete TMACTS with Angela D. Sacks as second reviewers can register for this training. One must also take Fundamentals of ACT as a prerequisite to this course.
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We will be reviewing the sections of the TMACT, what to look for as a reviewer, and reviewer roles and responsibilities throughout the review process.

IDDT
Kelly Burda
​
November 21, 2024
8:30am - 2:30pm
​
$100
Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment (IDDT) is an evidence-based practice that has been found to be effective for individuals with co-occurring disorders (diagnosis of severe mental illness and substance use disorder). The foundation of IDDT is the transtheoretical model of the stages of change. This training will focus on the importance of utilizing integrated treatment by reviewing the stages of change and understanding the stages of treatment. We will also review and understand the types of
clinical interventions that are helpful during each stage of treatment. Participants can expect an interactive training that will allow them to practice staging together.

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