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ABFT (Attachment-Based Family Therapy)
Description: Attachment Based Family Therapy is an empirically informed family therapy model specifically designed to target family and individual processes associated with adolescent suicide and depression. Tested with diverse families, including low-income and minority families, ABFT is a trust-based, emotion-focused, process-oriented brief therapy. The model is organized by five treatment tasks that provide directionality. Participants will learn how this model helps families repair interpersonal ruptures that have damaged trust and rebuild emotionally protective, secure parent–child relationships.
FREE Attachment Based Family Therapy (ABFT) Trainings January & May 2026
ORBIT, with funding support from OHA, is hosting two FREE virtual 3-day ABFT workshops (each valued at $250 per person).
About the Training:
Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT) is an evidence-based, trust-focused model designed to strengthen family relationships and reduce adolescent depression and suicide risk. The training guides participants in repairing ruptured trust and rebuilding emotionally protective, secure parent–child relationships through five structured treatment tasks.
Format:
This 3-day virtual workshop is offered in two parts:
- Part I (Day 1): Overview and foundational principles
- Part II (Days 2–3): Clinical applications and skill development
Who Should Attend:
- All 3 days: Counselors, Couple and Family Therapists, Mental Health Professionals, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Psychotherapists, and Social Workers
- Day 1 only (Jan 21 or May 27): ER Physicians, Health Care Administrators, Primary Care Physicians, Pediatricians, and others seeking a foundational understanding of ABFT
Training Dates and Registration:
- January 21–23, 2026 | 8:00 AM–3:30 PM PST
- May 27–29, 2026 | 8:00 AM–3:30 PM PST
Spots are limited – register soon to reserve your place!
To learn more about ABFT, contact:
Maria Gdontakis Pos
Association of Oregon Community Mental Health Programs
mpos@aocmhp.org
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CBT-SP (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention) Virtual 3-day
CBT-SP is a cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy program designed for patients who have previously attempted or thought of suicide. The intervention teaches patients skills to use alternative ways of thinking and behaving during episodes of suicidal crises and assists them in building a network of mental health services and social supports to prevent future suicide attempts. It is designed to be provided by individual therapists on a one-to-one basis.
We have one of these set up for Youth-Serving professionals and another for Adult-Serving professionals.
FREE Youth Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention (Youth CBT-SP) Training – May 2026
ORBIT, with funding support from OHA, is hosting a FREE virtual 3-dayYouth CBT-SP workshop (valued at $455 per person).
About the Training:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention (CBT-SP) is an evidence-based, cognitive–behavioral psychotherapy program designed for individuals who have previously attempted or experienced suicidal thoughts. This structured intervention helps participants learn skills to identify and manage suicidal crises, replace harmful thought patterns with adaptive coping strategies, and strengthen protective supports through connections to mental health services and social networks.
Format:
This 3-day virtual training will guide clinicians through the CBT-SP model, including key treatment components, session structure, and practical application through case examples and skill practice.
Who Should Attend:
This training is primarily designed for master’s or doctoral-level clinicians with a background in CBT. However, other mental health professionals who wish to integrate CBT-SP principles into their work are welcome to attend.
Training and Registration:
To register for this training please click here.
May 13–15, 2026 | Time: 8:30 AM–4:00 PM PT
To learn more about CBT-SP, contact:
Maria Gdontakis Pos
Association of Oregon Community Mental Health Programs
mpos@aocmhp.org
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Training
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a highly efficacious treatment developed by Marsha M. Linehan, PhD for multi-diagnostic, severely disordered individuals with borderline personality disorder and other challenges of emotion dysregulation. Recent studies have shown that DBT skills, when provided in the context of a comprehensive DBT program, are highly effective at reducing suicidal behaviors and improving treatment outcomes.
FREE Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Training – June 2026
AOCMHP, with funding support from OHA, is hosting a FREE 4-day virtual DBT training (valued at $430 per person) as part of our Advanced Clinical Skills training series.
About the Training:
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment developed by Dr. Marsha M. Linehan for individuals with borderline personality disorder and other emotion dysregulation challenges. Research has shown DBT skills, when delivered within a comprehensive program, to be highly effective in reducing suicidal behaviors and improving emotional and behavioral outcomes.
This 4-day training will focus on DBT skills and suicide assessment, prevention, and intervention. It is designed for professionals seeking to apply DBT principles in their clinical work but not necessarily implement a full DBT program. This training does not require an application process or the same level of prerequisite work as the intensive CITI DBT training.
Who Should Attend:
Open to all Oregon mental health professionals working with clients or patients, including:
Clinicians, Counselors, Couple and Family Therapists, Health Care Administrators, Mental Health Professionals, Psychotherapists, Social Workers, Peer Support Specialists, Child and Family Therapists, School-Based Counselors, and Skills Trainers.
Training Dates and Registration:
- June 4, 5, 8 & 9, 2026 | Time: 8:30 AM–4:00 PM PDT (includes a 60-minute lunch break)
- To register for this training please click here.
To learn more about DBT, contact:
Maria Gdontakis Pos
Association of Oregon Community Mental Health Programs
mpos@aocmhp.org
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CAMS (Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality)
CAMS is a therapeutic framework for suicide-specific assessment and treatment of a patient’s suicidal risk. It is a flexible approach that can be used across theoretical orientations and disciplines for a wide range of suicidal patients across treatment settings and different treatment modalities. CAMS training is available in an online course, and in-person practical role-play training. CE’s available to participants at an additional cost of $36. A one-hour Teen CAMS supplement available after completing core CAMS. 3-phase approach that CAMS-care is promoting to be fully trained. That includes the individual online training, 1-day role play (virtual at this point), and consultation phone calls to support clinicians once they start utilizing CAMS. See more information below.
Fully trained in CAMS means completing all 3 components:
- Completing CAMS Foundational online video course (3.5 hr) (Free: Valued at $99)
- Completing 1-day (7.5 hour) training online to role play with others from organization or cohort. Provides opportunity to practice completing the Suicide Status Form with others from your organization or other mental health professionals learning the model. (Free: Valued at $200 per person)
- Attending 4 Consultation Calls. After using CAMS with patients, clinicians will need to attend 4 calls that give clinicians a forum to discuss cases, best practices and work with experienced CAMS consultants to answer questions (Free: Valued at $60)
To learn more about CAMS, contact:
Maria Gdontakis Pos
Association of Oregon Community Mental Health Programs
mpos@aocmhp.org
CAMS (Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality
CAMS is a therapeutic framework for suicide-specific assessment and treatment of a patient’s suicidal risk. It is a flexible approach that can be used across theoretical orientations and disciplines for a wide range of suicidal patients across treatment settings and different treatment modalities. CAMS training is available in an online course and includes the individual online training, 1-day role play (completed virtually), and consultation phone calls to support clinicians once they start utilizing CAMS.
Important dates for this training:
Current training is full, but please click here to be added to the waitlist for this CAMS training and to be being notified of future CAMS training opportunities
Submit application form by November 10, 2025
You will be notified by ORBIT of acceptance by November 12, 2025
Participants must complete online self-paced 3.5 hour course by December 11, 2025
Attend the virtual roleplay training day (7.5 Hours) on December 12th 8:00-4:00pm
Attend 4 virtual Consultation Calls (please save dates and times of the 4 you can attend):
- Jan 6th 9am – 10am PST
- Jan 8th 1pm – 2pm PST
- Jan 13th 9am – 10am PST
- Jan 15th 1pm – 2pm PST
- Jan 16th 1pm – 2pm PST
- Jan 20th 9am – 10am PST
- Jan 22nd 1pm – 2pm PST
- Jan 23rd 11am – 12pm PST
Motivational Interviewing – Foundations in Motivational Interviewing for Mobile Crisis Workers
Foundations of Motivational Interviewing Training (MI) (2 Days)
(2 Day Virtual & In-Person)
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a strengths-based approach to conversations that helps draw out people’s own motivation and commitment to change in an atmosphere of compassion, acceptance, and partnership. The approach involves guiding and supporting a person through the process of sorting through mixed feelings about change. MI is informed by continuously evolving evidence about the attitude, skills and strategies that are shown to assist clinicians who work with ambivalent clients in complex and difficult situations. It can be learned by anyone who is interested in supporting others to make healthy behavior change,
This training is available through our grant funding from OHA for training Mobile Crisis staff and is free to approved attendees. The training is valued at $625 per person and meets some of the Oregon rules and requirements for mobile crisis training through the engagement and de-escalation strategy content.
Email Lucina at lmichaud@aocmhp.org with any questions or to request information about bringing Foundations in MI training to your organization.
To learn more about Motivational Interviewing, contact:
Lucina Armstrong Michaud
Association of Oregon Community Mental Health Programs
lmichaud@aocmhp.org
Youth SAVE
Youth SAVE (Suicide Assessment in Various Environments) was created through a partnership with Oregon Pediatric Society, Association of Oregon Community Mental Health Program, and Oregon Health Authority. Youth SAVE (Suicide Assessment in Various Environments) was designed for mental health professionals who work with children and youth. Participants should have an advanced level of education, skill, and/or experience in mental health with children and youth and are currently working with this population. With a focus on equity and anti-racism, participants will be equipped with tools and skills to assess, intervene, and safety plan in a virtual environment while working with a young person thinking of suicide.
General Information: https://reapusa.org/youth-save/
OPS: https://oregonpediatricsociety.org/youth-save/
For information about Youth SAVE or to schedule a Youth SAVE training, contact Monica Parmley-Frutiger, Project Director, at monicap@reapusa.org
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QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer)
QPR is an emergency mental health intervention for those experiencing a suicide crisis. The program seeks to train individuals who, because of their contact with those who may be at risk of suicide, are often in the best position to identify and refer people thinking about suicide to important resources and services. The one to two-hour training teaches individuals how to recognize warning signs of suicide in someone, and how to question, persuade and refer them to help.
To learn more about QPR, contact:
Colleen Caddel
Lines for Life
ColleenC@linesforlife.org
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Sources of Strength
An evidence-based program, Sources of Strength is designed to harness the power of peer social networks to change unhealthy norms and culture, ultimately preventing bullying, substance use and suicide. Evidence shows that Sources of Strength’s move away from a “shock and trauma” approach to suicide prevention, towards one that uses Hope, Help and Strength messaging works to positively change school and/or community cultures around help seeking behavior, codes of silence, and perceptions of adult support.
To learn more about Sources of Strength, contact:
Liz Thorne
Matchstick Consulting
liz@matchstickpdx.com