Event Date/Time: May 28, 2024, 1:00 - 2:30 pm Instructor(s): Melissa Ballard-Batiste, LCSW Join us as we: Our trainers provide digital copies of materials and automated captions during every online training. If you need any additional accommodation to fully participate in this training (such as interpretation, human captioning, or large-print forms), please email your request […]

Event Date/Time: May 29, 2024, 10:00 - 11:30 am Instructor(s): Shanya Luther, M.Div. The world of internet relationships and cybersex is a maze of risks, rewards, and dangers. People use all kinds of tools to seek love, friendship, and sexual interactions - from nude photos and dating websites to pornography, chat rooms, and webcams. This […]

Event Date/Time: June 18, 2024, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Instructor(s): Jennifer Cork, LCSW ADHD 101 reviews basic information about (ADHD)attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, including the traits, history, causes, treatments, and an overview of how you can support someone with ADHD. Participants will be able to:  Our trainers provide digital copies of materials and automated captions during every online […]

Event Date/Time: June 20, 2024, 10:00–11:30 am Instructor(s): Jennie Heidrick and Lindsay Dutton This workshop is for anyone in a support role caring for people with disabilities of any age.  Using person-centered practices, we will explore how to support someone during self-care tasks and activities such as preparing meals, housework, and navigating their community. There […]

Event Date/Time: July 17, 2024, 10:00 - 11:30 am Instructor(s): Lindsay Dutton Every person has the right to learn and one of the ways we learn is bytaking risks in life. It is important to understand the concept of dignity of risk, and how to assist people with supported decision-making. We take risks every day […]

Event Date/Time: July 18, 2024, 10:00–11:30 am Instructor(s): Lindsay Dutton Many of us go into the human services field because we have an immense passion for helping others and serving our communities. However, we aren’t always aware of how supporting others can take a toll on our own well-being. This training will introduce the concepts […]

Event Date/Time: July 23, 2024, 10:00 - 11:30 am Instructor(s): Kelli Downey, Trauma Informed Care Trainer and Consultant When leaders use a trauma informed approach, they create safe and supportive environments that help teams creatively engage with their work. Trauma Informed Leadership builds off of the Foundations of Trauma Informed Care training. Join us as […]

Event Date/Time: August 13, 2024, 10:00 - 11:30 am Instructor(s): Melissa Ballard-Batiste, LCSW Sometimes, habits can be easy to build and difficult to break. Learn how to build habits as a neurotypical and a neurodiverse individual.  During this presentation, we will use to use methods to create the structure you want and need. Join us […]

Event Date/Time: August 29, 2024, 10:00–11:30 am Instructor(s): Lindsay Dutton Many of us go into the human services field because we have an immense passion for helping others and serving […]

Event Date/Time: September 18, 2024, 10:00 - 11:30 am Instructor(s): Kelli Downey, Trauma Informed Care Trainer and Consultant To provide trauma-informed crisis support, staying regulated is crucial. This training explores strategies and resources to help you remain calm, steady, and ready to support others during a crisis. Whether it's a health related emergency, team turmoil, […]

Event Date/Time: September 20, 2024, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (lunch 12:00 - 1:00 pm) Instructor(s): Jennifer Cork, LCSW This training is for mental health providers and contains information about neurodivergent diagnoses, the social model of disability, lack of access to treatment for neurodivergent populations in the mental health system, treatment strategies, and resources for […]

Event Date/Time: September 26, 2024, 10:00 - 11:30 am Instructor: Melissa Ballard-Batiste, LCSW Can food impact mood or is it all hype?  What about the impact of your gut health on mood? In this presentation, we will discuss listening to your body and supporting your mood using nutrition. Our trainers provide digital copies of materials […]

Event Date/Time: October 2, 2024, 10:00–11:30 am Instructor(s): Jennie Heidrick and Lindsay Dutton This workshop is for anyone in a support role caring for people with disabilities of any age.  Using person-centered practices, we will explore how to support someone during self-care tasks and activities such as preparing meals, housework, and navigating their community. There […]

Event Date/Time: October 3, 2024, 10:00 - 11:30 am Instructor(s): Lindsay Dutton Every person has the right to learn and one of the ways we learn is bytaking risks in life. It is important to understand the concept of dignity of risk, and how to assist people with supported decision-making. We take risks every day […]

Event Date/Time: October 7, 2024, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Instructor(s): Jennifer Cork, LCSW This training will cover symptoms of common childhood mental health diagnoses, strategies to support children, and ways to approach parents with concerns. Diagnoses covered include Autism, ADHD, anxiety disorders, depression, adjustment disorders, post traumatic stress disorder, attachment disorders, conduct disorder, oppositional […]

Event Date/Time: October 9, 2024, 10:00 - 11:30 am Instructor(s): Kelli Downey, Trauma Informed Care Trainer and Consultant Are you a direct support professional looking to strengthen your compassionate approach to the work you do? Trauma Informed Care (TIC) is a strengths based approach that helps us engage with our work in non-judgmental, safe, and […]

Event Date/Time: October 23, 2024, 10:00 - 11:30 am Instructor(s): Shanya Luther, MDiv This training will walk you through steps to utilize supported decision-making with someone to teach them how to make decisions regarding their sexuality and relationships.  We will examine sexual self-determination, the dignity of risk, and increasing skills for independence while also discussing […]

Event Date/Time: October 30, 2024, 10:00 - 11:30 am Instructor(s): Kelli Downey, Trauma Informed Care Trainer and Consultant In a world filled with uncertainties, guiding children through unfamiliar experiences can be overwhelming. Whether it's starting school, transitioning to a new childcare provider, new doctors' appointments, moving to a new home, or other life transitions, the […]

Event Date/Time: November 6, 2024, 1:00 - 2:30 pm Instructor(s): Shanya Luther, M.Div. The World Health Organization defines sexual health as a state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality; it is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction, or infirmity. This is a two-part training for medical and mental health […]