How do we screen for abuse in a relationship? How do we offer help? Learn about the forms of abuse, the cycle of violence, and the abusers. Learn about risk assessments, safety plans, and available resources.
Lowell: Advanced Motivational Interviewing Training
Lowell Community Health Center’s Community Health Education Center (CHEC) is offering a three-day Advanced Motivational Interviewing for Community Health Workers (CHWs) and CHW Supervisors. All sessions will be held at CHEC in Lowell on the following dates and times: Tuesday, June 5, 2018, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Thursday, June 7, 2018, 9:00 AM – …
Identifying Victims of Human Trafficking
At the end of this workshop, you will be able to: Describe the issues of human trafficking as a public health issue. Discuss the types of human trafficking. Explicate a framework of trauma-informed care for persons who have experienced human trafficking. Recognize and identify the physical and mental health consequences of human trafficking in your …
CHEC Boston Training: Parenting Skills
Most parents struggle with issues around discipline and setting limits with their children. Participants learn how to help parents understand the reasons behind their children’s behavior and how to set appropriate limits for children of different ages. This module also examines the differences in childrearing styles.
Marshfield: Free Tick Prevention Spray Event
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NH: Free Asthma Training
Breathing in Hope: Building Community and Breaking Down Barriers to Support Asthma Home Visiting Asthma Regional Council of New England Summit 2018 Purpose: To support efforts to spread, improve and sustain Asthma Home Visiting Services in New England. In-home asthma interventions aim to improve asthma outcomes and reduce healthcare costs among those most burdened by …
CHEC Boston Training: Mental Health
How do you identify a mental health issue, the level of risk and determine what is in the client’s best interest? Discuss common signs and symptoms of mental heatlh problems and techniques for working with clients resistant to seeking services and handling crisis intervention.
CHEC Boston Training: Breast Cancer
One of the leading women’s health issues today is breast cancer. It is also the most commonly diagnosed and deadliest cancer among African American women. This mod- ule explores risk factors and age guidelines for mammograms. The module also proivdes information about the health care system for treatment options for your clients.
MACHWita Professional Development Forum
MA Association of Community Health Workers invites you to our upcoming MACHWita Professional Development Forum (PDF) for the Southeast region. PDFs are a quarterly activity for each region. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information contact Jamie Berberena at [email protected] To view flyer, click here.
2018 Awards Given at Annual CHW Conference
The Massachusetts Association of Community Health Workers (MACHW) announced and recognized 3 outstanding awardees from across the Commonwealth on May 3, 2018 at the 9th Annual Community Health Worker Conference held in Norwood, MA. MACHW wanted to recognize and honor the outstanding service, dedication, and excellence of individuals and groups of individuals who serve their …