Event Date/Time: January 24, 2024, 1:00–2:30 pm Instructor(s): Shanya Luther, MDiv Many organizations who are open and supportive of LGBTQIA+ people still unintentionally participate in thoughtless, discriminatory, or even oppressive practices in the day-to-day operation of their work. Making changes to be a more mindful, inclusive, and empowering place to work and seek services will […]

Event Date/Time: January 30, 2024, 10:00 am - 11:30 am Instructor(s): Melissa Ballard-Batiste, LCSW All participants are welcome and encouraged to join us for this virtual workshop with Melissa Ballard-Batiste, LCSW. The workshop will cover: Melissa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Integrative Mental Health Practitioner and Founder of Inspired Boldness. She worked in […]

Event Date/Time: February 20 2024, 10:00 am - 11:30 am Instructor(s): Kelli Downey For people who work in the field of human services there is often resilience and joy found within the work. At the same time, the systems we work in can lead to experiences of compassion fatigue and burnout. This training builds off […]

Event Date/Time: March 4, 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: March 5, 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: March 28, 2024, 10:00 - 11:30 am Instructor(s): Melissa Ballard-Batiste, LCSW Learn to manage workplace conflicts and get to workplace resolutions.  We will learn how to communicate effectively in tense spaces to de-escalate and build positive work environments. Melissa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Integrative Mental Health Practitioner and Founder of […]

Event Date/Time: April 2, 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: April 4, 2024, 10:00 - 11:30 pm 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: April 10, 2024, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Instructor(s): Jennifer Cork, LCSW Autism 101 reviews basic information about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) including the symptoms, causes, treatments, and an overview of how you can support someone with autism. Participants will be able to:•    describe the basic traits of autism and ways that […]

Event Date/Time: April 23, 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 […]