BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Metrocare Services - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.metrocareservices.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Metrocare Services REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T131500 DTSTAMP:20260408T071519 CREATED:20250219T160852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T160852Z UID:10000156-1741348800-1741353300@www.metrocareservices.org SUMMARY:What is Emotional Regulation and What Happens when it Goes Awry? DESCRIPTION:In this session\, we will explore how the brain generates and regulates emotions\, focusing on key areas like the amygdala and prefrontal cortex. Attendees will learn five practical strategies for managing emotional responses\, such as reframing thoughts or redirecting attention. We will also examine what happens when these regulatory processes break down in major depression and how treatment can help restore balance in the brain.\nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to….\n• Describe the approaches used to study emotion in the brain\n• Explain the roles of the amygdala and prefrontal cortex in emotion\n• Apply the five behavioral strategies used to modify emotional experiences\n• Differentiate how major depression and its treatment impact emotion processing in the brain in comparison to those without depression \nRegister Here!\nCost: $25 \nThis virtual event is limited to 30 participants.  Please ensure you are registered no later than Monday\, March 3rd to secure your spot. \nPlease be sure to review our policy and procedure for any questions regarding cancellations\, refunds\, and confidentiality. \nThose who complete the session evaluation will receive a Certificate of Completion within 7-10 business days of the event.  \n  \n_____________________________________________________________ \nAbout Kyle Blidy\, PhD \nDr. Kyle Blidy is the Assistant Director of Education\, Training\, and Research at ACER. He holds a PhD in Neuroscience and five years of research experience focused on treatments for neuropsychiatric ailments. His work includes: 1) identifying neural profiles necessary for language recovery post-stroke; 2) identifying neural markers that predict therapy response among individuals with PTSD and/or SUDs; 3) examining how the brain reacts to social threats and whether intra-nasal oxytocin can reduce these reactions in individuals with cocaine use disorder; and 4) investigating how the brain creates rewarding memories among individuals with PTSD who struggle to feel joy. Dr. Blidy has showcased his work via publication and at national and international conferences. His goal is to identify moderators of treatment effectiveness across trauma-related conditions. \n______________________________________________________________ \n  URL:https://www.metrocareservices.org/event/what-is-emotional-regulation-and-what-happens-when-it-goes-awry/ LOCATION:Virtual Training CATEGORIES:Acer Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.metrocareservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250221T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250221T130000 DTSTAMP:20260408T071519 CREATED:20250115T211416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T211416Z UID:10000152-1740139200-1740142800@www.metrocareservices.org SUMMARY:Beyond Boundaries: Treating Addiction in the Family System with Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) DESCRIPTION:Do you work with clients whose lives have been affected by the addiction of a family member? If so\, this session is for you. Addiction not only affects individuals but can deeply affect family systems. In this session\, participants will learn more about CRAFT\, an approach for families who have a loved one struggling with substances. \nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nDiscuss the stages of change model and its implications for individual and family treatment of addiction\nIdentify the 3 primary goals of CRAFT and the 8 primary CRAFT Techniques\nImplement CRAFT concepts in practical ways within multiple levels of care\n\nRegister Here!\nCost: $25 \nThis virtual event is limited to 30 participants.  Please ensure you are registered no later than Monday\, February 17th to secure your spot. \nPlease be sure to review our policy and procedure for any questions regarding cancellations\, refunds and confidentiality. \nContinuing Education Hours: \nEarn 1 CE (Continuing Education) hours \n  \n \n_____________________________________________________________ \nAbout Andrew Ahles \nAndrew Ahles\, LMFT-S has worked for over a decade as a Marriage and Family Therapist in both outpatient and inpatient treatment settings to provide compassionate and effective therapy to individuals and families suffering from severe mental illness and addiction. As an experienced LMFT and LMFT supervisor\, Andrew loves engaging with even the most complex family cases to shift patterns and create space for change. Andrew is trained in multiple couples and family counseling models including Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFT) and Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT). \nAs the Manager of Clinical Training at Metrocare\, Andrew leads the organization in providing clinical and trauma-informed training for all mental health professionals and counseling staff. Andrew is a Certified Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) trainer and facilitates professional and community training on topics including Family Therapy\, Trauma Informed Care\, Mental Health Awareness and Education\, Professional Boundaries\, Gambling Disorder\, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. He is passionate about supporting counselors as they provide life-changing services to the community. \n______________________________________________________________ \nAgenda \n12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Beyond Boundaries: Treating Addiction in the Family System with Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) URL:https://www.metrocareservices.org/event/beyond-boundaries-treating-addiction-in-the-family-system-with-community-reinforcement-and-family-training-craft/ LOCATION:Virtual Training CATEGORIES:Acer Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.metrocareservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/FEb-21.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230202T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230202T130000 DTSTAMP:20260408T071519 CREATED:20230104T203140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T160103Z UID:10000039-1675335600-1675342800@www.metrocareservices.org SUMMARY:Expanding My Path DESCRIPTION:Content is protected. URL:https://www.metrocareservices.org/event/expanding-my-path/ LOCATION:Virtual Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220729T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220729T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T071519 CREATED:20220708T172207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T145743Z UID:10000033-1659081600-1659114000@www.metrocareservices.org SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid Training July 29 For Veterans And Loved Ones DESCRIPTION:In honor of Veterans\, Metrocare is proud to offer Mental Health First Aid training this Summer for Veterans and loved ones.\n\n\n \n \n Fill out the following information to register. \n \n FacebookThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email\n \n Phone\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  \nHere are other options for different days in other locations:\nHealthy North Texas Mental Health First Aid Classes \n  URL:https://www.metrocareservices.org/event/mental-health-first-aid-training-july-29/ LOCATION:Virtual Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.metrocareservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/MHFA-Training-Tanya-July-18-26-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220715T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220715T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T071519 CREATED:20220708T151827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T145733Z UID:10000032-1657872000-1657904400@www.metrocareservices.org SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid Training July 15 LGBTQ+ And Loved Ones DESCRIPTION:In honor of Pride month\, Metrocare is proud to offer Mental Health First Aid training this Summer for LGBTQ+ and loved ones.\n\n \n \n Fill out the following information to register. \n \n InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email\n \n Phone\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  \nHere are other options for different days in other locations:\nHealthy North Texas Mental Health First Aid Classes \n  URL:https://www.metrocareservices.org/event/mental-health-first-aid-training/ LOCATION:Virtual Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.metrocareservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/MHFA-Training-Tanya-July-5-12-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR