2025 theme: chef's choice!
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MC3 Change Agents have chosen the topics for our 2025 meetings creating a hearty menu of learning opportunities and collaboration!
Meeting times are 1:00PM - 3:30PM.
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January 22nd
"Dissatisfied Patients: Turning Consumer Complaints from Grievances into Gold"
Presented by Dr. Tony Thrasher
Click here to watch the recording of the meeting. When finished, click here for the Certificate of Attendance.
Description:
When working with individuals during times of great complexity and acuity, it is common for there to be dissatisfaction. Professionals benefit from not viewing this as a dichotomy, but instead welcoming this feedback to better their relationships with those we serve. This conversation will examine best practices that move far beyond the idea of "right vs. wrong" as we approach future state in service recovery, engagement, and compromise.
"Dissatisfied Patients: Turning Consumer Complaints from Grievances into Gold"
Presented by Dr. Tony Thrasher
Click here to watch the recording of the meeting. When finished, click here for the Certificate of Attendance.
Description:
When working with individuals during times of great complexity and acuity, it is common for there to be dissatisfaction. Professionals benefit from not viewing this as a dichotomy, but instead welcoming this feedback to better their relationships with those we serve. This conversation will examine best practices that move far beyond the idea of "right vs. wrong" as we approach future state in service recovery, engagement, and compromise.
February 26th
"Housing & Homeless Resources"
Presented by Emily Kenny
Click here to watch the recording of the meeting
Description:
Housing is a key piece to health and stability, but is often challenging to find. This session will go through the 3 pieces to creating stable housing and will review different housing resources in Milwaukee County. We will end our session with a review of advocacy efforts happening through the Milwaukee County DHHS Strategic Plan.
"Housing & Homeless Resources"
Presented by Emily Kenny
Click here to watch the recording of the meeting
Description:
Housing is a key piece to health and stability, but is often challenging to find. This session will go through the 3 pieces to creating stable housing and will review different housing resources in Milwaukee County. We will end our session with a review of advocacy efforts happening through the Milwaukee County DHHS Strategic Plan.
March 2024 - No Change Agent Meeting
April 23rd
"Compassion for Self and Others in Working with Complex Trauma"
Presented by: Wayne Chen, Psy.D.
Recording is not available for this Change Agent meeting due to technical difficulties. Our apologies for any inconvenience.
Description:
A clinical introduction to the theory of Jacques Lacan for an exploration of the psychological needs of children and how we could support our clients as well as ourselves within the mental health profession.
"Compassion for Self and Others in Working with Complex Trauma"
Presented by: Wayne Chen, Psy.D.
Recording is not available for this Change Agent meeting due to technical difficulties. Our apologies for any inconvenience.
Description:
A clinical introduction to the theory of Jacques Lacan for an exploration of the psychological needs of children and how we could support our clients as well as ourselves within the mental health profession.
May 28th - In Person Meeting
"Breaking Intergenerational Patterns of Trauma, Addiction, and Dark Family Secrets"
Presented by Mark Sanders
IN-PERSON MEETING LOCATION:
Zoofari Center
9715 W Bluemound Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53213
NO RSVP REQUIRED!
Trauma and substance use disorders run in families across generations and are often fueled by dark family secrets. Topics covered in this presentation includes: The role of therapists, counselors, case managers, treatment and prevention specialists in breaking intergenerational patterns of trauma, substance use disorders and dark family secrets; breaking Intergenerational patterns by focusing on the unique needs of children of parents with substance use disorders and children on the FASD spectrum; the role of parents and persons in recovery in breaking intergenerational patterns; mobilizing the entire community to help break intergenerational patterns of trauma and substance use disorders. You will learn about successful programs in breaking intergenerational patterns in Iceland, Native American, Metropolitan and rural communities.
OBJECTIVES:
By the end of this presentation, you will be able to:
· Use strategies to help break generational patterns of trauma, substance use disorders and dark family secrets.
· Utilize strategies to help parents break intergenerational patterns of trauma, substance use disorders and dark family secrets.
· Address the unique needs of children of parents with substance use disorders.
· Learn strategies to break intergenerational patterns from Iceland, Native American, Metropolitan and rural communities.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC is an international speaker in Behavioral Health whose presentations have reached thousands throughout the United States, Europe, Africa, Lithuania, Canada, West Indies and Guam. Mark is the author of 5 books that focus on recovery. He has had two stories published in the New York Times Bestselling Book Series, Chicken Soup For The Soul. Mark is the recipient of 4 lifetime achievement awards, including the prestigious NAADAC Enlightenment Award. He has taught at the University of Chicago, Loyola University of Chicago and Illinois State University Schools of Social Work. He is Co-Founder of Serenity Academy of Chicago. The only recovery high school in Illinois
"Breaking Intergenerational Patterns of Trauma, Addiction, and Dark Family Secrets"
Presented by Mark Sanders
IN-PERSON MEETING LOCATION:
Zoofari Center
9715 W Bluemound Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53213
NO RSVP REQUIRED!
Trauma and substance use disorders run in families across generations and are often fueled by dark family secrets. Topics covered in this presentation includes: The role of therapists, counselors, case managers, treatment and prevention specialists in breaking intergenerational patterns of trauma, substance use disorders and dark family secrets; breaking Intergenerational patterns by focusing on the unique needs of children of parents with substance use disorders and children on the FASD spectrum; the role of parents and persons in recovery in breaking intergenerational patterns; mobilizing the entire community to help break intergenerational patterns of trauma and substance use disorders. You will learn about successful programs in breaking intergenerational patterns in Iceland, Native American, Metropolitan and rural communities.
OBJECTIVES:
By the end of this presentation, you will be able to:
· Use strategies to help break generational patterns of trauma, substance use disorders and dark family secrets.
· Utilize strategies to help parents break intergenerational patterns of trauma, substance use disorders and dark family secrets.
· Address the unique needs of children of parents with substance use disorders.
· Learn strategies to break intergenerational patterns from Iceland, Native American, Metropolitan and rural communities.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC is an international speaker in Behavioral Health whose presentations have reached thousands throughout the United States, Europe, Africa, Lithuania, Canada, West Indies and Guam. Mark is the author of 5 books that focus on recovery. He has had two stories published in the New York Times Bestselling Book Series, Chicken Soup For The Soul. Mark is the recipient of 4 lifetime achievement awards, including the prestigious NAADAC Enlightenment Award. He has taught at the University of Chicago, Loyola University of Chicago and Illinois State University Schools of Social Work. He is Co-Founder of Serenity Academy of Chicago. The only recovery high school in Illinois
June 25th - IN-PERSON MEETING
"Opiates: A Different Drug, A Different Approach, A Different Risk"
Presented by Dr. Tony Thrasher
Overview: While much of substance abuse data is similar in content/outcomes across specific items......opiates possess a different history, risk, and challenge. This conversation will examine those differences with a focus on not only recognition and empathy......but also treatment and engagement.
"Opiates: A Different Drug, A Different Approach, A Different Risk"
Presented by Dr. Tony Thrasher
Overview: While much of substance abuse data is similar in content/outcomes across specific items......opiates possess a different history, risk, and challenge. This conversation will examine those differences with a focus on not only recognition and empathy......but also treatment and engagement.
July 23rd - MEETING CANCELLED DUE TO SCHEDULING CONFLICTS
August 27th
"Microinclusion Workshop"
Presented by Justin Ponder PhD
Click here to join the meeting. No RSVP required.
To Complete Before the Session:
Uplifting Impact is excited to partner with the Milwaukee Comprehensive Care Collaborative (MC3) for a workshop on “bridging.” During our time, we’ll learn about, practice, and brainstorm everyday microbehaviors that help us connect across differences while fostering them. To help us focus that time, please complete this anonymous survey. Thanks for your advice!
Click here for the survey
Description:
Successful organizations evolve with the changing world. People in them know how to adapt to shifting contexts, cultures, and communities. Serving different populations means building relationships. Key to those relationships is practicing microinclusions. In this session, we’ll learn how to embrace difference, adapt to context, and encourage people to show up authentically. Ultimately, we’ll practice how to embrace the whole person by welcoming their social experience, perspective, and reality.
Takeaways:
Each participant will leave the session with:
"Microinclusion Workshop"
Presented by Justin Ponder PhD
Click here to join the meeting. No RSVP required.
To Complete Before the Session:
Uplifting Impact is excited to partner with the Milwaukee Comprehensive Care Collaborative (MC3) for a workshop on “bridging.” During our time, we’ll learn about, practice, and brainstorm everyday microbehaviors that help us connect across differences while fostering them. To help us focus that time, please complete this anonymous survey. Thanks for your advice!
Click here for the survey
Description:
Successful organizations evolve with the changing world. People in them know how to adapt to shifting contexts, cultures, and communities. Serving different populations means building relationships. Key to those relationships is practicing microinclusions. In this session, we’ll learn how to embrace difference, adapt to context, and encourage people to show up authentically. Ultimately, we’ll practice how to embrace the whole person by welcoming their social experience, perspective, and reality.
Takeaways:
Each participant will leave the session with:
- Completed workbook
- Personalized action plan
- Principles for microinclusion
- Methods for practicing microinclusion
- Practice scenarios
- Sources for further reading
- Next actions for microinclusion
- Further Uplifting Impact opportunities
- The Bridging Leader book (to be published 9/2025)
- The Bridging Leader Program
- Intercultural humility assessment and coaching
September 24th - Peck Center (10001 W. Bluemound Rd.)
Click here to register!
"Ingredients for Substance Abuse Prevention"
Presenters:
Descriptor:
The Milwaukee County Prevention Movement is made possible by the dedication of countless community organizers, organization leaders, advocates, and residents who work tirelessly to reduce overdoses and enhance health and well-being. This presentation highlights four key prevention and harm reduction strategies implemented by the Department of Health and Human Services prevention team. Participants will be better informed on how they can contribute to the Prevention Movement in Milwaukee County's future efforts.
Click here to register!
"Ingredients for Substance Abuse Prevention"
Presenters:
- Better Ways to Cope( BWTC) - Community Investing (Jeremy Triblett)
- Prevention Collective - Engaging leadership & Policy (Jeremy Triblett)
- Harm Reduction Vending Machines(HRVM) - Residential Engagement (Clarence Jenkins)
- Prevention Data Collection - Adriana- Smith
- Prevalence of Adulterants - Research Engagement - CBPE lived/ living experience (Africa Lucas)
Descriptor:
The Milwaukee County Prevention Movement is made possible by the dedication of countless community organizers, organization leaders, advocates, and residents who work tirelessly to reduce overdoses and enhance health and well-being. This presentation highlights four key prevention and harm reduction strategies implemented by the Department of Health and Human Services prevention team. Participants will be better informed on how they can contribute to the Prevention Movement in Milwaukee County's future efforts.
October 22nd - Zoofari Conference Center (9715 W. Bluemound Rd.)
NIATx Storyboard Marketplace
No RSVP required!
A Taste of Quality Improvement
Showcasing a Quality Improvement Project?
Please register for your vendor space using the QR below:
NIATx Storyboard Marketplace
No RSVP required!
A Taste of Quality Improvement
- Learn about the NIATx Quality Improvement process and how it creates big flavors of positive change in our Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Agencies!
- *Check out NIATx Quality Improvement projects in action!
- *Network, collaborate and celebrate the hard work change agents are achieving together!
- Maybe you too will get an appetite for Quality Improvement!
Showcasing a Quality Improvement Project?
Please register for your vendor space using the QR below:
November - No Change Agent Meeting
December 3rd - Zoofari Conference Center (9715 W. Bluemound Rd.)
MC3 and Bridge Builders Present: Poetry for Healing and Hope
Join us for an afternoon of poetry that honors the courage it takes to speak, to listen, and to heal. In the quiet spaces where pain and resilience reside, poetry gives voice to what is often left unspoken. Through the power of shared words, we begin to mend, to connect, and to find hope - both in ourselves and in each other.
Come for the poetry, stay for the snacks, and drinks!
Bridge Builders mission is to encourage behavioral health stigma reduction through event promotion and creation while embracing cultural intelligence and person-centered care.
MC3 and Bridge Builders Present: Poetry for Healing and Hope
Join us for an afternoon of poetry that honors the courage it takes to speak, to listen, and to heal. In the quiet spaces where pain and resilience reside, poetry gives voice to what is often left unspoken. Through the power of shared words, we begin to mend, to connect, and to find hope - both in ourselves and in each other.
Come for the poetry, stay for the snacks, and drinks!
Bridge Builders mission is to encourage behavioral health stigma reduction through event promotion and creation while embracing cultural intelligence and person-centered care.