The Prevention Leaders Podcast
Transforming Substance Misuse Prevention: Inside Montana Summer Institute with Jeff Linkenbach [#36]
23 min
Guest: Jeff Linkenbach
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Jeff Linkenbach discusses the Montana Summer Institute, an event designed for substance misuse prevention professionals. He highlights its focus on prevention science, best practices, and leadership, offering cutting-edge research, tools, and frameworks. Jeff emphasizes the opportunity for attendees to connect with colleagues, engage in restorative activities, and learn from experienced practitioners to achieve long-term transformation in their work.
Key takeaways
- Learn about prevention science, best practices, and transformational leadership.
- Access cutting-edge research, tools, and frameworks for prevention work.
- Connect with colleagues and experienced practitioners in the field.
- Participate in restorative activities such as horseback riding and hiking.
- Apply learned skills to achieve sustainable, long-term transformation in prevention efforts.
Show notes
In this episode, Jeff Linkenbach shares insights on the Montana Summer Institute, an in-person and virtual event for substance misuse prevention professionals. The event focuses on prevention science, best practices, and transformational leadership, and provides participants with cutting-edge research, tools, and frameworks to apply in their prevention work.
Jeff highlights the unique aspects of the Montana Summer Institute, including the opportunity to connect with colleagues, experience restorative activities like horseback riding and hiking, and learn from experienced practitioners in the field. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining connections and continuing to apply the skills learned at the event to achieve sustainable long-term transformation.
The Montana Summer Institute is a valuable investment for anyone seeking to reignite their passion for prevention work, learn from cutting-edge research, and connect with like-minded professionals. In-person slots are already more than half-filled, so don't miss out on this opportunity to invest in yourself and your team. We look forward to seeing you in Big Sky!
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