Upcoming Trainings
Understanding My Own Trauma
Trauma impacts us sometimes in surprising ways and usually not at our 1pm therapy appointment time. It can immediately be overwhelming in a memory that can come with a smell or a sound or a song when we are least prepared to handle it. Shameka will share how she gained healing from her own trauma and began to understand her psychosomatic symptoms as well, such as stomachaches and headaches. This workshop is being offered as a time to process how trauma can show up in how we view the world, how we view people, in the safe place of others who have lived it. NOTE: For Those With Lived Trauma Experience Only In order to create a safe space we ask that this training be limited to youth and young adults who have experienced trauma to find community and learn from one another's healing journey.
Conducting Reimbursable Behavioral Health Services in Schools
This course is designed for educators and professionals involved in special education, focusing on essential competencies that enhance the effectiveness of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the scope of practice within their roles to ensure clarity on who is responsible for what in the educational setting so that schools can be properly reimbursed for behavioral health services.
Effective communication when addressing bullying
Participants will learn tips to help them advocate for students with disabilities and make sure they have safe spaces, self-advocacy skills, and an understanding of safety.
Assistive technology for play
This workshop will explore assistive technology tools and strategies to make play more accessible for young children with disabilities.
Crisis Intervention & De-escalation
This is a practical workshop for direct care staff and families to help them recognize the stages of crisis and skills for de-escalation.
Creating a crisis plan for youth with mental health needs
This workshop will provide an opportunity to work through an example crisis plan and offer suggestions on how it can be used at home, in school, and with Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and 504 Plans.
Assistive Technology to Support Sensory Needs
Discover a variety of options that can support different sensory needs and learn how they can be used in everyday settings!
Therapeutic Services Agency Health & Wellness Conference
TSA is excited to host its 2nd annual statewide training for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Deafblind professional community and for those who work within the DHHDB community, or those who are interested to learn more on the culturally focused research topic of deaf children in schools and the linkage to incarceration.
Child & Adolescent Mental Health Conference
One of the largest conferences of its kind in the country – we welcome teachers, therapists, psychiatrists, counselors, social workers, infant and early childhood professionals, health care workers, parents and all others who support children prenatal to age 24.
Navigating government and community disability resources
Join us to learn about statewide disability resource networks to help you solve problems, navigate the systems, and plan for the future.
Introduction to customized employment for young adults
Is customized employment an option for your young adult? Join us to hear from Margie Webb, MS, CRC, a customized employment specialist for Minnesota’s Vocational Rehabilitation Services, about flexible employment options for young adults with disabilities.
Collaboration, Communication, and Uncovering Vulnerability
We experience conditioning from the day we are born. Each day templates, rules, behaviors and ideas, by which we are expected to act upon in a specific way, are reinforced.
Often, we lack the space to uncover our vulnerability. We may miss out on how our communities work together, connect and allow spaces to share those vulnerabilities.
During our conversations and short activities, we plan to focus on you, the participant, and help you find the elements of thoughts that color reality. Let's engage in conversation and become aware of the that power lies in wait for you to use. This self-exploration will help you work with your youth and families to get to know themselves.
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, coaches, Youth Group Leaders, Camp Counselors, Adults who work with Youth, school staff, peers, neighbors, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis.
Transitioning from Early Childhood Special Education to Kindergarten
In this workshop, parents of young children with disabilities will receive information to plan for this transition and learn strategies to help their child be successful.
Transitioning from pediatric to adult health care
This workshop will help parents and guardians understand what is involved with the transition, prepare for the move, and learn the differences between adult and pediatric health care services. It will also provide tips on how to find an effective provider that meets your young adult’s needs.
Adult Mental Health First Aid
Discover the power to make a difference with our Mental Health First Aid Training! Join us to enhance your ability to recognize when someone requires assistance and gain valuable insights into promoting understanding within your community.
Wellness Series: Devices to support wellness
Join us to learn more about tools that can calm the body’s reaction to stress with relaxation and sensory support.
Part 6: Behavior Has a Meaning
Parenting Plus Courses offered by Pine Technical & Community College.
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, coaches, Youth Group Leaders, Camp Counselors, Adults who work with Youth, school staff, peers, neighbors, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis.
Questions to ask during the special education process
This workshop is designed to be a brief overview of the special education process followed by a Q&A. Participants must pre-submit questions when they register to be included in the Q&A.
Adult Mental Health First Aid
Discover the power to make a difference with our Mental Health First Aid Training! Join us to enhance your ability to recognize when someone requires assistance and gain valuable insights into promoting understanding within your community.
Housing Series Webinar: Stories Families and Young Adults
This workshop will feature a more detailed explanation of individualized housing and service options from a panel of parents, young adults, and housing providers who will share their own journeys through the process.
Part 5: Logical Consequences
Parenting Plus Courses offered through Pine Technical & Community College.
Virtual Fall & Winter Film Series
Resilience is a 60 minute documentary that reveals the impacts of toxic stress and highlights how we can protect children from the effects of toxic stress.
Join the virtual discussion of Broken Places on Thursday, 3/13/25 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm.
Registered participants will receive a link to view/stream the documentary the week prior to the discussion.
Perception - Through the Eyes of a Child
We know trauma can cause phobias, mood swings, anxiety, sleep disturbances, and difficulty concentrating. It may also distort one's self-image, interrupt emotional functioning, and increase sensitivity to threat perception. The effects of trauma are profound. But have you ever given much thought to the important role trauma and perceptions play in a youth's journey though all systems of care? This training will provide participates with a unique opportunity to view and discuss an interview of youth who has spent his whole childhood in the system.
Childhood Trama Across the Lifespan
This webinar explores the profound impact of childhood trauma on individuals across their lifespan, from early development through adulthood. Participants will learn about the neurobiological and psychological effects of trauma, how early adversities can shape behavior and relationships, and strategies for promoting healing and resilience. This session will provide insight into trauma-informed approaches that support individuals who experienced trauma in their youth, whether you work with children, adults, or entire families.
Part 4: Teach Me What to Do
Parenting Plus Courses offered through Pine Technical & Community College.
Part 3: Why Do Children Do What They Do
Parenting Plus Courses offered by Pine Technical & Community College.
Project Care - Find & Keep Affordable Healthcare
Medicare & MN State Insurance: How Medicare Impacts Other Coverage.
Project Care - Find & Keep Affordable Healthcare
Medicare & MN State Insurance: How Medicare Impacts Other Coverage.
Part 2: Power of Play
Parenting Plus Courses offered by Pine Technical & Community College.
Virtual Fall & Winter Film Series
Broken Places is a 76 minute documentary that explores why some children are severely impacted by early adversity while others are able to thrive.
Join the virtual discussion of Broken Places on Wednesday, 1/29/25 from 1:00pm-2:00pm.
Registered participants will receive a link to view/stream the documentary the week prior to the discussion.
Every Family Counts: Inclusive Leadership for All Parent Voices
Celebrate the diverse tapestry of modern families and learn how to create truly inclusive parent leadership opportunities. This session will spotlight strategies for engaging and empowering a wide range of family structures, including single parents, grandparents raising grandchildren, LGBTQIA+ parents, and families from various cultural backgrounds. Gain insights on overcoming personal biases, bridging cultural gaps, and designing leadership programs that resonate with all types of families. Hear inspiring stories from non-traditional parent leaders who are making a significant impact in their communities.
Nourish and Flourish Conversation Guides to support healthy lifestyles
This webinar will describe the development and pilot-testing process of the Nourish and Flourish Conversation Guides and demonstrate their usefulness in community-based mental health programs.
Part 1: Making a Connection
Parenting Plus Courses offered by Pine Technical & Community College.
Teaching Your Children to Cooperate with Requests
Parenting Plus Courses offered through Pine Technical & Community College.
Building Community Power through Food and Education Systems Transformation
Throughout the year, we've explored the critical question: What does it look like to harness, activate, and build community power? What can we learn from resident-led advocacy movements and their strategies towards self-advocacy, collective action, and legislative change? Join us for our closing webinar of the year to learn from local leaders who are centering healing and community power sharing by transforming food and education systems.
Helping Children Thrive: Strategies to Improve Children’s Mental Health
This webinar will focus on the impact of mental health issues among children and adolescents.
Grief: A Simultaneously Unique, Yet Universal Experience
This webinar will highlight the social, cultural, and community perspectives of grief and raise awareness about the differences, yet similarities of this human experience.
Growing Through Grief: Helping children and youth deal with loss in schools
Join this special session to learn about the prevalence of childhood bereavement, how children grieve developmentally, ways individuals can help, and how systems can respond to this need.
Cultural and Historical Considerations in the Assessment Process of Young Native American Children
The APA Division 53 Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health SIG will be hosting a webinar in which expert speakers will discuss cultural and historical considerations in the assessment process of young Native American children.
At the end of the webinar, attendees will be able to:
Recall historical systems of oppression which have impacted Native American children and families
Explain the role of mental health professionals in systems of oppression of Native American clients
Analyze and shift biases and/or stereotypes of working with Native American children and families
Identify how culture shapes the assessment and therapy process with young children
Challenge western approaches to working with Native American children and families
Virtual Fall & Winter Film Series
Paper Tigers is a 102 minute documentary that follows a year in the life of a high school that radically changed its approach to disciplining its students.
Join the virtual discussion of Paper Tigers on Thursday, 10/10/24 from 1:00pm-2:00pm.
Registered participants will receive a link to view/stream the documentary the week prior to discussion.