2023 MASH Trainings
Basics of Motivational Interviewing
Location: Zoom
Date: October 18th, 2023 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Description: This 2-hour training to explore and develop collaborative conversation skills to help develop rapport and assist a person to move through the stages of change. It is designed to help individuals resolve ambivalence and support efforts to change. CEUs will be offered.
Agenda
• What is Motivational Interviewing
• Active Listening
• OARS
• DEARS
Learning Objectives
• Understand the principles of Motivational Interviewing
• Learn the importance of active listening
• Develop skills of Motivational Interviewing
Register: Here
MASH 101 for Potential Operators
Location: TBD
Date: November 13 – November 14, 2023 from 9:00am – 4:00pm
Description:
MASH 101 for Potential Operators two day training will provide you with the basic information of what it takes to operate a sustainable sober home as a MASH member. Presence and participation is required for both days is required to receive a certificate of attendance to be applied to required paperwork.
Agenda:
• Introduction to MASH
• Introduction to Sober Housing
• MA Sober Housing Law
• Fair Housing Act
• Benefits Of Certification
• Sober Home Financials
• Sober Home Operation
• Finding A Manager
• Q & A
Learning Objectives:
• Understand the role and function of sober housing
• Learn the benefits of MASH Membership
• Gain an understanding of sober home operation
• Recognize the importance of leadership
Register: TBD
Choosing a New House Manager
Location: Zoom
Date: November 15, 2023 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Description:
This 2-hour training to help operators and managers choose a new live-in house mentor based on the behaviors and motivation of an individual. CEUs will be offered.
Agenda:
• Sober Living
• Sober Home’s Needs
• Manager Skills
• Providing Support & Leadership
Learning Objectives:
• Determine the needs of the sober home
• Recognize your sober home’s leaders
• Learn how you can support the home’s leaders
Register: Here
MASH Manager/Mentor Training
Location: Zoom
Date: December 11, 2023 9:00am – 4:00pm
Description:
Managers will learn crucial tools to improve leadership skills, communication with house members, and setting healthy boundaries. The 1 Day training will be held via Zoom on Monday, August 14th from 9:00am – 4:00pm. Presence and participation is required for the entire day is required to receive a certificate of attendance.
Agenda:
• Introduction To MASH
• Introduction To Sober Housing
• Leadership
• Conflict Resolution
• Boundaries
• Self-Care
• Preparing For Your Future
Learning Objectives:
•Understand the role and functions of being a leader in a sober home.
• Attain information needed to comply with MASH standards.
• Recognize and understand how to implement the best practices of safe and healthy
sober houses that promote long term recovery in the local community.
Register: Here
Trauma Sensitive Care Training
Location: Zoom
Date: December 20, 2023 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Description:
This 2 hour training will help you to identify how trauma based responses may reveal themselves in the sober home environment and help operators and managers to deescalate trauma fueled responses. CEUs will be offered.
Agenda:
• What is Trauma & Who has Trauma
• Re-traumatization
• Signs & Symptoms of Trauma
• What is Trauma Informed Care
Learning Objectives:
• Gain a basic understanding of what constitutes trauma
• Identify behaviors of a person with trauma
• Understand the principles of trauma informed care approach
• Apply principles to sober home members
Register: Here
MASH 101 for Potential Operators, In-Person, 2nd Monday & Tuesday of the month, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- September 11th & 12th
- November 13th & 14th
MASH Managers/Live-In House Mentor, 2nd Monday of the month, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- December 11th
2-hour Trainings with CEUs, 3rd Wednesday of the month
- Compassion Fatigue/Burnout/Vicarious Trauma – September 20th – 6:30 pm-8:30 pm