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Learning opportunities to enhance tobacco cessation education.

 

Tobacco Cessation Webinar Series 

  • BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROVIDERS
  • YOUTH SERIES
  • PREGNANCY AND POSTPARDUM

Tobacco Cessation Intervention for Behavioral Health Providers

Commercial tobacco use is still the number one cause of preventable death and individuals with behavioral health conditions and substance abuse disorders have significantly higher rates of tobacco use in comparison to the overall population. Tobacco Use Disorder is underdiagnosed and undertreated and continued tobacco use can interfere with treatment plans.

This webinar covers the disparity of tobacco use among those with a behavioral health condition, the treatment of Tobacco Use Disorder and cessation resources that are available for patients and clients, including the South Dakota QuitLine.

Training Dates

Tuesday, September 10th 2024 11am-12pm (CDT)

1 CE is available from the South Dakota Board of Addiction and Prevention Professionals or the Mental Health Counseling Board. 

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With questions about upcoming trainings, please email Hilary Larsen 

 

Youth Tobacco Cessation

Commercial tobacco use among youth remains a concern, especially with the increase of new nicotine-based products on the market. Youth are especially susceptible to nicotine dependence, and it can have damaging effects on their physical and mental wellbeing.

In this webinar we explore the landscape of tobacco use among youth – including current youth tobacco use trends in South Dakota, how tobacco companies’ market to youth, up-to-date research on youth tobacco cessation interventions, and resources available to youth to help them quit tobacco products. 

Training Dates

Tuesday, September 17th 2024 12pm-1pm (CDT)

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With questions about upcoming trainings, please email Hilary Larsen 

Tobacco Use and Cessation in Pregnancy and Postpartum

Commercial tobacco use rates in pregnant and postpartum women remain high in South Dakota, with about 1 in 10 women smoking in the last 3 months of pregnancy. Effectively addressing Tobacco Use Disorder among this population can result in positive health outcomes in both maternal health and the infant’s health. 

This webinar explores current tobacco use trends among this population, the latest research on the effects of tobacco use during pregnancy and postpartum, effective strategies for supporting those trying to quit, and treatment options and resources that are available. 

Training Dates

Tuesday, October 1st 2024 12pm-1pm (CDT)

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With questions about upcoming trainings, please email Hilary Larsen 


 

Nicotine Prevention webinar series

  • CATCH
  • INDEPTH®
  • YOUTH TRAININGS

CATCH My Breath

Catch My Breath is a youth e-cigarette and vape prevention program specific to grades 5-12. The evidence-based program was shown to substantially reduce students’ likelihood of vaping in the year following program implementation. It is free to U.S. schools. Can be implemented into the classroom at any time. CATCH My Breath also has mini-lessons surrounding substance misuse for K-8 students.

Training Dates

Thursday, September 19th 2024 11am-1:00pm (CDT)/ 10am-12:00pm (MT) 
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Tuesday, October 8th 2024 1:00pm-3:00pm (CDT)/ 12pm-2:00pm (MT)
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Wednesday, November 18th 2024 3:00pm-5:00pm (CDT)/ 2:00pm-4:00pm (MT)
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Tuesday, December 10th 2024 3:00pm-5:00pm (CDT)/ 2:00pm-4:00pm (MT)
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Questions about in CATCH Training? Please email Ashley Heyne.

Intervention for Nicotine Dependence: Education, Prevention, Tobacco and Health

The American Lung Association’s INDEPTH® (Intervention for Nicotine Dependence: Education, Prevention, Tobacco and Health) program is an alternative to suspension or citation program that is offered as an option to students who face suspension for violation of school tobacco or e-cigarette use policies.

This program is administered by a trained adult facilitator in either a one-on-one or group format and can be offered in a school or community-based setting. The program consists of four sessions of approximately 50 minutes geared toward youth and focused on tobacco use, including e-cigarettes, nicotine dependence, establishing healthy alternatives and making the change to be free of all tobacco products.

Because the program is offered as an alternative to suspension or citation, attendance is mandatory in order to fulfill the obligation for the infraction. INDEPTH is not intended to be used as a prevention program (i.e., for students who are not current tobacco users).

If interested in INDEPTH Trainings,  email Ashley Heyne 

Youth Trainings

West Region:

October 8, 2024 9am-2pm CT at White River
October 21, 2024 9am-2pm MT at Rapid City
November 18, 2024 9am-2pm CT at Lemmon
November 19, 2024 9am-2pm CT at Pierre
Contact Kayla Bolstad at kbolstad@bhssc.org

Northeast Region:

October 9, 2024 9am- 2pm CT at Mobridge
October 28, 2024 9am-2pm CT at Huron
November 6, 2024 9am-2pm CT at Watertown
November 12, 2024 9am-2pm CT at Aberdeen
Contact Ashley Heyne at aheyne@bhssc.org

Southeast Region: 

October 29, 2024 9am- 2pm CT at Mitchell (Ashley Heyne)
October 29, 2024 9am- 2pm CT at Sioux Falls (Kayla Bolstad)
October 30, 2024 9am- 2pm CT at Sioux Falls (Ashley Heyne)
October 30, 2024 9am- 2pm CT at Chamberlain (Kayla Bolstad)
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