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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.
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Cychlorphine and the Benefits of Full Client Care, Including MAT and MOUDInstructor: Cychlorphine and the Benefits of Full Client Care, Including MAT and MOUD Location: Zoom Webinar Description: Cychlorphine is a newer synthetic opiate which is roughly 10 x stronger than illicit Fentanyls. The stronger potential for lethality for individuals using Cychlorphine places additional pressure on treatment programs and providers to support clients to engage in recovery. As the withdrawal symptoms for various opiates can be deadly, full person-centered treatment options must be considered to help enhance the client's success. Medication assisted treatment (MAT) and medications to help clients living with opiate use disorder (MOUD) can be essential options and tools to help enhance a client's recovery and promote long term success. Participants will be provided education regarding the development and current use of Cychlorphine. Participants will identify the symptoms associated with Cychlorphine use. Participants will identify various options for MAT and MOUD. Participants will identify the benefits for MAT and MOUD for clients who meet criteria for this level of care. Learning objectives Objective 1: Participants will identify the history and current use of Cychlorphine. Objective 2: Participants will identify the symptoms associated with Cychlorphine use. Objective 3: Participants will identify various treatment options for clients who may consider MAT or MOUD. Objective 4: Participants will identify the benefits and limitations of MAT and MOUD. | 9/4/26 to 9/4/26 |
2026 Arkansas Peer Recovery ConferenceInstructor: 2026 Arkansas Peer Recovery Conference Location: TBD Description: This conference has a limit of 400 participants, so register as soon as possible. Please ensure you will be available to attend before proceeding with registration An optional Pre-Conference Ice Cream Social will take place from 6:00-9:00pm on August 25th at the Double Tree, Downtown Little Rock. An All-Recovery meeting will be held on Wednesday and Thursday morning from 7-8am. The Awards Banquet will take place from 6-9pm on August 26th. This will include dinner, annual Peer Support awards, and a national speaker. Awards banquet tickets will be available on a first-come-first serve basis upon registration (limit 2 per person). 13.5 continued education hours will be offered during the 2026 Peer Conference. Recipients of scholarship rooms must register for the conference to attend and receive their scholarship rooms! For more information contact: DHSPeer@dhs.arkansas.gov or arpeerrecovery@midsouth.ualr.edu | 8/26/26 to 8/27/26 |
Speaking So It Lands: Engaging Youth Through Story, Structure, and DeliveryInstructor: Speaking So It Lands: Engaging Youth Through Story, Structure, and Delivery Location: Zoom Webinar Description: This is the third of a three-part Virtual Prevention & Professional Development Series designed to strengthen prevention delivery, increase youth engagement, and enhance professional confidence among individuals who work with young people. Each session is practical, interactive, and skills-based. Participants will leave with immediately applicable strategies that support classroom engagement, trauma-informed practice, and effective youth communication. Credit will be issued for each session individually, but you are encouraged to register for all three. Focus areas for this session include youth-centered storytelling, structured message development, audience engagement techniques, and rehearsal strategies that increase clarity and confidence. | 8/13/26 to 8/13/26 |
Understanding Co-occuring Disorders: An Introduction for All Agency StaffInstructor: An Introduction to Co-Occurring Disorders for All Agency Staff Location: Zoom Webinar Description: This foundational training offers agency staff an introductory overview of individuals diagnosed with cooccurring mental health and substance use disorders. This program is designed for those who do not have a significant background with co-occurring disorders and will discuss barriers to screening, assessment, and treatment of co-occurring disorders. Participants will gain insight into frequently occurring behavioral health conditions, contributing risk factors, and the impact of language and stigma on care. Updated and relevant research aligned with The ASAM Criteria, Fourth Edition, will be introduced along with the evolving models of integrated care and suggestions for how to best identify, screen, and treat those with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Learning Objectives: 1. Discuss the prevalence of co-occurring disorders in both substance use treatment settings and the general population. 2. Compare treatment approaches-Addiction Only, Co-occurring Capable, and Co-occurring Enhanced-as defined by The ASAM Criteria, Fourth Edition. 3. Describe the evolution from addiction-only services to integrated models of care. 4. Identify commonly occurring substance use and mental health disorders, along with key risk factors and etiologies. 5. Explore evidence-based therapies, screening tools, and the impact of language and stigma in the treatment of cooccurring disorders. | 8/6/26 to 8/6/26 |
The Influence Gap: Communicating with Youth Who Already "Know Better"Instructor: The Influence Gap: Communicating with Youth Who Already "Know Better" Location: Zoom Webinar Description: This is the second of a three-part Virtual Prevention & Professional Development Series designed to strengthen prevention delivery, increase youth engagement, and enhance professional confidence among individuals who work with young people. Each session is practical, interactive, and skills-based. Participants will leave with immediately applicable strategies that support classroom engagement, trauma-informed practice, and effective youth communication. Credit will be issued for each session individually, but you are encouraged to register for all three. Focus areas for this session include motivational interviewing strategies, working with high-risk youth, crisis communication fundamentals, and crafting prevention messages that resonate across diverse youth populations. | 8/6/26 to 8/6/26 |
Intro to Dialectical Behavioral Therapy for Substance Use DisorderInstructor: Intro to Dialectical Behavioral Therapy for Substance Use Disorder Location: Zoom Webinar Description: This 4.5-hour training introduces behavioral health and substance use disorder clinicians to the principles and practical application of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in treating substance use disorders. Participants will explore DBT's theoretical foundations, treatment structure, and adaptations made specifically for individuals struggling with addiction. Learning Objectives: 1. Explain the foundational principles of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), including the concept of dialectics and how tolerating opposing perspectives supports emotional and behavioral regulation. 2. Describe the four core DBT skill areas-Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness-and their relevance to substance use disorder treatment. 3. Identify how clinical assessment informs skill selection, helping tailor DBT interventions to individual client needs and treatment goals. 4. Apply DBT skills through case-based learning, using clinical scenarios to match interventions to client presentations and stages of recovery. | 8/4/26 to 8/4/26 |
ASAM Criteria TrainingInstructor: ASAM Criteria IV Training Location: Zoom Webinar Description: Explore the essentials of the 4th edition of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria in this practical training led by Dr. Kristin Martin, President of the Arkansas Society of Addiction Medicine. Learn to effectively understand and apply these comprehensive standards to conduct assessments, determine optimal levels of care, and craft precise, personalized treatment plans for individuals with addiction and co-occurring conditions. | 8/3/26 to 8/3/26 |
Designing Prevention That Works: Moving Beyond Awareness to Behavior ChangeInstructor: Designing Prevention That Works: Moving Beyond Awareness to Behavior Change Location: Zoom Webinar Description: This is the first of a three-part Virtual Prevention & Professional Development Series designed to strengthen prevention delivery, increase youth engagement, and enhance professional confidence among individuals who work with young people. Each session is practical, interactive, and skills-based. Participants will leave with immediately applicable strategies that support classroom engagement, trauma-informed practice, and effective youth communication. Credit will be issued for each session individually, but you are encouraged to register for all three. Focus areas for this session include classroom engagement, trauma-informed communication practices, early warning sign recognition, and developmentally appropriate prevention messaging. | 7/30/26 to 7/30/26 |
Implementing SBIRT with Adolescents: Tools and StrategiesInstructor: Implementing SBIRT with Adolescents: Tools and Strategies Location: Baxter County Library Knox B 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. | 7/24/26 to 7/24/26 |
Maternal Health and Substance Use DisorderInstructor: Maternal Health and Substance Use Disorder Location: Zoom Webinar Description: Lunch and Learn Covering Maternal Health and Substance Use Disorder | 7/22/26 to 7/22/26 |
Stimulant Use Disorder: A Review of Clinical Effect and InterventionInstructor: Stimulant Use Disorder: A Review of Clinical Effect and Intervention Location: Zoom Webinar Description: The increasing usage of synthetic stimulants has led to an escalating trend of mortality associated with stimulant use disorders. We will look at the information that the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) has examined regarding evidence-based strategies and standard of care to assist in improving the quality of care for individuals with Stimulant Use Disorder (StUD). This activity will also review the neurobiology and pharmacology of stimulant use disorders to help provide a greater understanding of the harmful medical and psychiatric consequences. Also, the training will discuss evidence-based and practice-informed strategies to address the challenges and strategies of working with individuals: what to observe and what interventions to apply. Objectives: 1. Discuss the changing epidemiology of stimulant use disorder. 2. Review the neurobiology and pathophysiology in the development of stimulant use disorder. 3. Describe the pharmacological properties of the stimulant drug class, including the unique properties. 4. Recognize the acute and chronic effects of stimulants, including the signs and symptoms of intoxication, overdose, dependence, and withdrawal. 5. Describe the most common clinical challenges in treating patients with stimulant use disorder, including management of stimulant-induced psychosis. 6. Review the current evidence for pharmacological treatment options for stimulant and methamphetamine use disorders. | 7/10/26 to 7/10/26 |
Implementing SBIRT with Adolescents: Tools and StrategiesInstructor: Implementing SBIRT with Adolescents: Tools and Strategies Location: NEA Divine Intervention 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. | 7/8/26 to 7/8/26 |
Kratom and InhalantsInstructor: Kratom and Inhalants Location: Zoom Webinar Description: Lunch and learn covering the emerging Drug of Misuse, Kratom and emerging trends surrounding the use of inhalants. | 7/8/26 to 7/8/26 |
Building Sustainable Coalition Systems: The Coalition Operating SystemInstructor: Building Sustainable Coalition Systems: The Coalition Operating System Location: Zoom Webinar Description: This virtual series is designed to help coalitions build a simple, sustainable operating system that supports real work, strengthens workforce sustainability and continuity, and preserves institutional knowledge during staff transitions. Each 3-hour session is highly practical and can stand alone, but together they form a coherent arc: from clarifying your coalition's "why," to building knowledge systems, to running better meetings, to sharing roles and preparing for succession. | 7/2/26 to 7/23/26 |
Addressing Substance Use Disorder Through an Integrated ApproachInstructor: Addressing Substance Use Disorder Through an Integrated Approach Location: Zoom Webinar Description: Substance use disorders (SUDs) are chronic, treatable conditions that commonly present alongside mental health disorders, medical comorbidities, and social risk factors (Volkow & Blanco, 2023). Fragmented treatment systems contribute to gaps in identification, engagement, and continuity of care. Emerging research demonstrates that whole-person, integrated care models delivered through interdisciplinary teams and embedded within primary and behavioral health settings improve access, treatment retention, and health outcomes while reducing stigma (Farhoudian, et. al, 2022). Effective care models combine medication treatment, behavioral health services, care coordination, peer support, and strategies to address social determinants of health (AIMS, 2024). This presentation reviews the evidence base for integrated SUD care and provides practical approaches to implementing coordinated, person-centered treatment. Attendees will gain tools to strengthen collaboration when managing co-occurring conditions and deliver comprehensive care that supports long term recovery Learning Objectives and CE Participants will be able to: 1. Describe how an integrated approach supports whole person recovery. 2. Implement interdisciplinary workflows that coordinate SUD, behavioral health, and medical care. 3. Apply trauma-informed and stigma reducing communication strategies. 4. Address social determinants and co-occurring conditions to improve outcomes. | 6/30/26 to 6/30/26 |
Bridges to Breakthroughs: Adolescent SUD Treatment SummitInstructor: Boundaries to Bridges: Adolescent SUD Treatment Summit Location: UA Little Rock Donaghey Ledbetter Hall Description: This FREE two-day in person event is focused on adolescent substance use disorder treatment, and will offer up to 12 hours of continuing education credit. It is brought to you in collaboration with the UAMS Six Bridges Clinic. More information to come. | 6/25/26 to 6/26/26 |
2026 Arkansas Prevention SummitInstructor: 2026 Arkansas Prevention Summit Location: Benton Event Center Description: This two-day educational summit offers an array of workshop sessions to enhance the knowledge and skills of behavioral health and prevention professionals, educators, law enforcement, or anyone working to reduce substance misuse in their communities. Local and national speakers will touch on topics pertaining to program funding, prevention partnerships, community collaborations, data utilization, and sustainability of prevention efforts. | 6/23/26 to 6/24/26 |
Prevention EthicsInstructor: Prevention Ethics Location: Benton Event Center Description: This course provides six hours of ethics continuing education credit for Certified Prevention Professionals, and is appropriate for anyone working in the field of substance misuse prevention. The goal of the course is to help substance misuse prevention practitioners make ethical choices in their everyday work. It covers key terminology, the six principles in the Prevention Code of Ethics, and a decision-making process to use when faced with an ethical dilemma.This course provides six hours of ethics continuing education credit for Certified Prevention Professionals, and is appropriate for anyone working in the field of substance misuse prevention. The goal of the course is to help substance misuse prevention practitioners make ethical choices in their everyday work. It covers key terminology, the six principles in the Prevention Code of Ethics, and a decision-making process to use when faced with an ethical dilemma. | 6/22/26 to 6/22/26 |
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