Continuing Education

Stone Soup: Sharing Trauma-informed Practices for the Prevention of Trauma and Violence- Now Online!
Prevention of trauma and sexual violence begins with understanding trauma. Together we will explore frameworks to apply trauma-informed practices that focus on prevention of trauma and sexual violence. Join us in using a trauma-informed perspective to identify practices and strategies to build stronger prevention efforts.

Tell It Like It Is: Cultivating Authentic Communication in the Workplace- Now Online!

On the Artificiality of Conflict: Emotional Process in Systems- Now Online!
Through the lens of Bowen Family Systems Theory, this presentation will discuss how conflicts arise and escalate in family and other systems. The fundamental concepts of the theory will be presented. Implications for clinical praxis will be part of this focus. This training is appropriate for those new as well as those with previous exposure to the theory.

LGBTQ+ Cultural Responsiveness in Healthcare and Social Services: Building a Collaborative Relationship- Now Online!

Practical Tips for Assessing and Working with Suicidal Teens-Now Online!
This program will focus on the assessment and intervention of suicidal thoughts in young adults. We will discuss cultural influences on reporting suicidal thoughts and how to address them. The first hour will cover methods of assessment, focusing on specific questions to ask and understanding barriers to reporting suicidal thoughts.
 

Direct Practice in LGBTQIA+ Communities-Now Online!

Clinical Hypnosis-Now Online!
Come and learn about the standard inductions of clinical hypnosis utilized to guide individuals into a trance and how daily life offers the opportunity to use this unique intervention with clients as well.Key concepts of hypnosis, standard inductions, and the efficacy thereof will be discussed along with a video of a session.

Ethical Dilemmas, Barriers, and Solutions Related to Serving the Older Adult Population - Now Online!
This presentation will provide an overview of ethical dilemmas and solutions when working with the older adult population in social services. Throughout the presentation, common mental health diagnoses, myths and truths, and treatment will be presented.

Understanding the Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on the Black Community- Now Online!
This workshop is designed to bring awareness of the impact ACEs have on children, family, and communities by enhancing the knowledge of the attendees on the recognition and interventions to prevent long-term negative effects including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Working with Women and Body Image - Now Online!
Most women in this country are unhappy with their bodies.Body insecurity has been linked to anxiety, body dysmorphia, eating disorders, and lower academic achievement.This workshop will review the difficulties women face in creating and maintaining a positive body image. Attendees will learn ways to help clients build resilience to unrealistic body expectations.