ACES Are High: Transforming Systems of Care from Within

• By: Lisa Furst, LMSW, MPH Cristina Harris, MSW Vibrant Emotional Health Elizabeth Speck, PhD MindOpen Learning Strategies, LLC
• October 1st, 2018
• adverse childhood experiences, behavioral health, organizational culture, reflective practice, social determinants, staff resilience, system transformation, trauma-informed care
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The concept of system transformation in behavioral health is one that has garnered much attention in recent years. In New York State, this often refers to the evolving iterations of Medicaid managed care and value-based payment. This transformation is focused on the “triple aim” of better care,...

The Culturally and Racially Safe Practice

• By: Mary Pender Greene, LCSW-R, CGP MPG Consulting
• April 1st, 2018
• anti-racist supervision, clinical supervision, cross-cultural teams, culturally responsive care, diversity and inclusion, mental health equity, organizational culture, social justice in mental health
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Delivering mental health services is first and foremost about people – those of all races, cultures, and socioeconomic statuses. To provide high quality culturally and racially safe, affective services means being attuned to three key areas: 1) being knowledgeable of the clients’ lived...