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Important Update: Virtual Training and Office Closures
MidSOUTH will conduct all DCFS staff training virtually during the week of January 26–30. Virtual training links will be sent directly to registered participants.
MidSOUTH offices across the state may be closed due to winter weather conditions. Office closures and operating hours may vary by location based on local conditions. Please contact the appropriate regional site directly for the most up-to-date information regarding closures and daily hours:
- Arkadelphia: 501-519-3490
- Fayetteville: 479-368-0700
- Jonesboro: 870-935-2736
- Little Rock: 501-296-1920
- Monticello: 870-367-0178
We appreciate your understanding and encourage everyone to stay safe during this period.
Empowering Communities: MidSOUTH’s Training for Change in Child Welfare and Beyond
MidSOUTH is a training and education organization that equips practitioners, providers, and advocates with the essential tools to empower oppressed and vulnerable populations and make community-wide improvement through continuing education in the areas of child welfare, healthy families / family support, prevention, and addictions.
Upcoming Courses and Conferences
Explore our upcoming training opportunities. Select a course title to learn more and register.
| Course Title | Date |
|---|---|
Mindfulness Oriented Recovery Enhancement (M.O.R.E.)Instructor: Mindefulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (More) Training Location: Zoom Webinar Description: This event will provide a brief overview of the M.O.R.E. program and data relevant to individuals in the Substance Use Disorder workforce. MORE is an evidence-based, transdiagnostic therapy that unites complementary aspects of mindfulness training, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and principles from positive psychology into an integrative treatment approach for addiction, stress, and chronic pain. | 3/20/26 to 3/20/26 |
Can Intakes Be fun? Building Solid Counseling RelationshipsInstructor: Can Intakes Be fun? Building Solid Counseling Relationships Location: Zoom Webinar Description: Many people who are interested in engaging in counseling services may not have a full understanding about the process of treatment. People may expect their first session to reflect something which is more in alignment with what is seen on television as opposed to what happens in real life. Usually, the first treatment session consists of an intake assessment which requires the clinician to engage in multiple activities which prevent the client from working on what initially brought them to treatment. As such, many clients do not return to treatment after their intake and far less actually complete treatment. This presentation will identify effective tools to greatly increase the likelihood that a client will resume treatment after the first session. This presentation will identify basic counseling skills which will create therapeutic relationships to engage in difficult counseling work. Finally, this presentation will review potential pitfalls that clinicians may endure which will damage the counseling relationship. | 2/27/26 to 2/27/26 |
Signs and Symptoms of Typical Drug ImpairmentInstructor: Signs and Symptoms of Typical Drug Impairment Location: Zoom Webinar Description: This two-hour training equips behavioral health professionals, addiction counselors, social workers, and allied practitioners with the skills needed to distinguish between residual impairment from chronic substance use and signs of active use that may indicate immediate risk or danger. Co-facilitated by experienced clinicians, the session explores how long-term substance use can affect cognition, mood, and functioning—often mimicking acute intoxication—and how to differentiate these lingering effects from behaviors that require urgent intervention. Through real-world case examples, participants will learn how to make clinically sound observations, document both subjective reports and objective findings, and remain firmly within professional scope of practice. Emphasis is placed on accurate assessment, ethical decision-making, risk identification, clear and defensible documentation, and collaborative care strategies. By the end of the training, participants will be better prepared to: • Identify key indicators of residual versus active substance-related impairment • Recognize warning signs of potential danger • Document clinical impressions using best-practice standards • Communicate risk in a clear, ethical, and scope-appropriate manner This session supports practitioners in improving assessment accuracy, enhancing client safety, and strengthening clinical documentation in substance-use–related settings. | 2/19/26 to 2/19/26 |
Implementing SBIRT with Adolescents: Tools and StrategiesInstructor: Implementing SBIRT with Adolescents: Tools and Strategies Location: Russellville Central Fire Station Community Room Description: This training introduces participants with the knowledge and tools to better support adolescents through the SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment) framework. This evidence-based approach explores the importance of early detection and intervention in adolescent substance use. Participants will learn how to use validated screening tools designed for youth, practice trauma-informed strategies for building trust and reducing stigma, gain confidence in navigating sensitive conversations with adolescents, and understand how and when to make effective referrals for treatment or additional support. | 1/29/26 to 1/29/26 |
Implementing SBIRT with Adolescents: Tools and StrategiesInstructor: Implementing SBIRT with Adolescents: Tools and Strategies Location: UCA Student Success Building 134 Description: This training introduces participants with the knowledge and tools to better support adolescents through the SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment) framework. This evidence-based approach explores the importance of early detection and intervention in adolescent substance use. Participants will learn how to use validated screening tools designed for youth, practice trauma-informed strategies for building trust and reducing stigma, gain confidence in navigating sensitive conversations with adolescents, and understand how and when to make effective referrals for treatment or additional support. | 1/29/26 to 1/29/26 |
Print Your MidSOUTH Training Certificates
Access and print your training transcripts for all MidSOUTH programs by following these steps:
- Click the button below to visit the Training login page.
- Log in to the online registration system using your credentials.
- From the “My Account” menu, click History to view your completed trainings.
- Click on Certificates to view your completed trainings (you can sort by Course Code, Course Title, or End Date by clicking on the individual headings).
- Click on Get My Certificate next to the course you need and a .pdf will automatically generate in a new window that you can then download or print for your records.
*To request a training transcript for all of the courses you have completed, or for a specific date range, please email registration@midsouth.ualr.edu with the transcript criteria needed and one will be provided to you.