February 2024 ✧ Volume 2 ✧ Issue 5

We're excited to announce our 2024 Community of Practice Series and invite you to save the dates. This year's theme encourages being a lifelong learner, with topics centering on learning that never ends.

These conversations will be held from Noon to 1:00pm (CST) on 4th Thursday's of the month beginning in April.

• Apr 25 - Evaluation: Using Data Ethically
• May 23 - Real World DEI: A Look at Privilege
• Jun 27 - Real World DEI: A Closer Look at Self Assessment
• Jul 25 - Creativity: Your Professional Spark
• Aug 22 - Leadership: Exploring 2 Types - Servant and Transformational

Registration will open soon, so please mark your calendar and plan to join us for Community of Practice conversations with hosts Cindy Pharis and Steve Miller.

Our January lunch-n-learn series about Why Language Matters provided participants with a wealth of resources on the subjects of DEI, LGBTQ+, neurodivergence, and veterans. We'll be sharing our presenters resources in the future, but wanted to provide a link to this convenient resource from The Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity (CoE LGBTQ+ BHE).

They have created the language guidance related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression (SOGIE) as a resource for behavioral health practitioners to better understand the most recent language used in LGBTQ+ communities.

Prevention Perk, the podcast from Mid-America PTTC produces content that reflects the mission of our network to serve as a prevention catalyst, empowering individuals and fostering partnerships to promote safe, healthy, and drug-free communities.

Welcome, come on in for a perk to your prevention efforts.

Safe and Sober

Kurt Larson has been representing personal injury clients as a Missouri lawyer for more than 20 years.

One of Kurt’s greatest projects is Missouri Safe and Sober. Founded by Kurt in 2004, the Safe and Sober program is designed to keep students and others safe from the dangers of drunk driving.

Episode 90

Building Blocks: Faith Resilience & Recovery

Dr. Monty Burks works to engage the State of Tennessee’s faith communities to government and other non-profits.

In this episode we talk about his work in this area and how he utilizes martial arts as a platform to discuss, promote, and engage diverse communities on conversations around mental health and emotional fitness!

Episode 91

(coming February 15th)