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What is a NNED Community
of Practice (CoP)?
NNED Communities of Practice (CoP) are professional development opportunities for NNED Members to receive training on a specific promising practice that can be implemented in diverse communities. Members will ‘meet’ regularly using virtual learning platforms to receive training, discuss common practice challenges and successes, and share information about strategies and resources.
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What are the benefits?
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Learn about promising/evidence-based practice
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Develop cutting edge skills
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Implement a promising/evidence-based practice in your community
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Free support from experts
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Peer learning and support
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What are the expectations?
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Engage in regular calls and training
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Use a virtual learning space for 6-8 months
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Have demonstrated knowledge and work experience
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with the population of focus
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Give feedback to inform the NNED’s work
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Learn About the Newest NNED Community of Practice:
Latino MultiFamily Group
The NNED, Human Interaction Research Institute, and Valley Nonprofit Resources have partnered to offer 20 NNED Members training and continued coaching on Latino MultiFamily Group Therapy, an evidence-based program to increase involvement of Spanish-speaking Latino Families in services for adolescent family members with mental health disorders like depression and ADHD.
About Latino MultiFamily Group
Latino MultiFamily Group (MFG) Program is based on the well-validated MultiFamily Group program, developed by Dr. William McFarlane at Maine Medical Center. In controlled research MFG has shown powerful effects for adults with serious mental illnesses, including substantial reductions in re-hospitalization rates and other positive outcomes. It also has been used successfully in adaptations with adolescents and with Latino families, including a recently-completed seven-year study for the National Institute of Mental Health.
This newest CoP will give 20 NNED Members training on how to begin and sustain a Latino MFG program in a way that meets the unique needs of the Spanish-speaking Latino families and clients in their communities. The application process will open on May 5th and will end on May 25th.
Key Steps & Dates
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May 5th - Introductory Webinar on Latino MultiFamily Group. Watch the recording.
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Become a NNED Partner in order to apply. If you're not affiliated with an organization, email info@nned.net to learn how to join.
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Eligible participants apply to the NNED CoP. Deadline to apply is May 25th.
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Participants selected and notified by June 3rd.
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Weekly webinar session begin June 7th and are held every Tuesday 2-3pm ET (June 7, 14, 21 and 28; and July 5, 12, 19 and 26)
Content of Webinar Sessions:
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Overview of the Latino MFG and this CoP - Goals and Challenges of the Participating Agencies
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The Science Behind MFG - Evidence for the MFG and its Adaptation for Spanish-Speaking Latino Families
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Cultural Adaptation of MFG and Working with Latino Adolescents
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Implementing the Latino MFG - Introducing the Program, Getting Management Support, Staff Training, Mechanics (including food, child care, transportation), Resources Needed
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Conducting the Joining Sessions
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Conducting the Psychoeducational Workshop for Families
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Conducting the Ongoing MFG Sessions - Including the Problem-Solving Process
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Sustaining the Latino MFG - Financing, Continuing Management Support, Independent Family Operation
Questions
Please contact us if you have any additional questions.
NNED CoP Questions:
Rachele Espiritu, Ph.D., National Network to Eliminate Disparities in Behavioral Health
P: 281.990.8444
E: respiritu@changematrix.org
Community of Practice Members:
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