Professional Development – Regional & National
ROTA-RC Partners
Professional Development Events
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Telling Stories with Data: A Crash Course in Data Visualization for Non-Expert Audiences
from Great Lakes PTTC
Substance misuse prevention professionals are often tasked with presenting complex data to diverse audiences who may not have a strong statistical background. How do you know how your audience is reading your data visualizations the way you expect? How can you maximize clarity and tell a compelling story at the same time? This 90-minute webinar will equip you with the skills to transform data into clear, persuasive visualizations that tell a story. Through practical examples and interactive activities, you’ll explore design principles like Gestalt theory and pre-attentive attributes, discover the strengths and weaknesses of different chart types, and gain actionable tips for improving your visualizations. Whether you’re preparing a presentation for partners, writing a report, or communicating findings to the public, this webinar will help you present compelling stories with data.
Date/ Time: April 22, 2025, at 10:00 -11:30 AM CST/ 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST
2025 Military Mental Health Conference
from the Military Mental Health Coalition
Join us for the 2025 Military Mental Health Conference! This in-person event will be held at the prestigious Camp Ripley – Minnesota National Guard. We are excited to bring together experts, professionals, and individuals passionate about mental health in the military.
Date/ Time: April 24 & 25, 2025
Substance Use Disorders Boot Camp
from University of Wisconsin – Madison, Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership
This training aims to enhance confidence and competencies related to the management of substance use disorders in general medical settings. Through case-based and interactive didactic content, the workshop will explore issues related to assessment, monitoring, prevention, and management of issues that commonly occur with substance use (for example addiction, infectious disease, mental health issues).
Date/ Time: May 15-16, 2025
Parenting in an Addictive World: When to Step in & How to Help
from Operation Parent
Parenting in today’s world means navigating a minefield of addictive temptations—social media, pornography, and substances can pull kids in before they even realize what’s happening. So how do you know when to step in, and how can you help without pushing them away? Join Kriya Lendzion, a counselor and prevention expert with over 30 years of experience, as she shares real-world strategies to help you guide your child through these challenges with warmth, structure, and impact. Drawing from her own journey through teen addiction, Kriya offers insight into what’s really going on beneath risky behaviors and how you can intervene in ways that build trust and lasting change.
Date/ Time: May 6, 2025
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