***This training is hosted by Nez Perce Tribe.*** Building on this foundation, participants will strengthen communication skills that support effective collaboration, shared decision making, and productive dialogue in complex environments. The training focuses on navigating conversations with clients, colleagues, and partners in ways that promote clarity, reduce misunderstandings, and support mutual goals. Through interactive discussion and applied practice, participants will gain practical tools to balance empathy with accountability, enhance collaboration across disciplines, and support healing and change at both the individual and system levels. These skills are intended to improve engagement in treatment and services, strengthen cross-system coordination, and contribute to positive outcomes for individuals involved in behavioral health and justice systems. **Training Schedule:** Wednesday, July 29: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (1-hour lunch break) Thursday, July 30: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (1-hour lunch break)

Upon completion of this training, you will be able to: * Explain how addiction, trauma, and co‑occurring mental health conditions influence brain function and behavior, including motivation, stress response, and decision‑making * Apply a brain‑based, trauma‑informed framework to increase understanding, reduce stigma, and support effective responses when working with individuals facing complex challenges * Demonstrate core behavioral change principles and skills to support engagement, respond to ambivalence, and promote meaningful behavior change across practice settings * Engage in complex or high‑stakes conversations with individuals, colleagues, and partners in ways that promote clarity, shared understanding, and productive dialogue * Integrate brain science, motivational approaches, and effective communication strategies to support healing, recovery, and positive outcomes at the individual, team, and system levels

* Tribes/Tribal Partners