Ryan Lindsay, MSW, LCSWAssociate Professor of PracticeChair, MSW Mental Health Concentration, Brown School Preferred registration deadline: February 9th This workshop will be conducted in a virtual Zoom meeting format. 3 CEUs Families serve a critical role in providing support, nurturance, and coaching for their children during mental health and suicidal crises. Engaging caregivers in the safety planning process to prevent suicide is an essential component of preventing youth suicide. This workshop will review best practices in engaging caregivers in preventing youth suicide through education, skill building, and safety planning. Additionally, we will explore strategies to support youth re-engagement in school post-hospitalization or suicide attempt. This class meets the requirement for at least 2 CEUs in suicide continuing education each licensure…

Emily Kircher-Morris, LPCLicensed Professional CounselorThe Neurodiversity Podcast Preferred registration deadline: February 9th This workshop will be conducted in a virtual Zoom meeting format. 3 CEU/CPH units Neurodivergence is a term used to explain the unique ways people’s brains work. Neurodivergent individuals may experience differences in how they interpret, experience, and digest the world around them. This workshop aims to equip mental health clinicians with the latest knowledge and tools to better understand and support neurodivergent clients with diagnoses like autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and others. We will provide an in-depth analysis of the neurodiversity movement and its implications for mental health practice. We will address the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals, the strengths and talents they possess, and evidence-based strategies for…

Jeremy Goldbach, PhD, LMSWMasters & Johnson Distinguished Professor in Sexual Health and EducationBrown School Preferred registration deadline: February 16th This workshop will be conducted in a virtual Zoom meeting format. 3 CEUs/CPH units LGBTQIA+ Youth are at higher risk than their peers for a variety of behavioral health concerns, largely due to their exposure to discrimination, victimization, and violence. This workshop will provide an introduction to LGBTQIA+ Youth and families in an effort to develop a common language for working with LGBTQIA+ Youth. We will learn methods to support the coming out process, discuss allyship in clinical and policy practice, identify discrimination and stereotypes applied to the LGBTQIA+ community, and develop basic crisis support skills. We will also engage in…

Amy Neu, MSW, LCSWAssistant Director of Senior ServicesWest County Psychological Associates Preferred registration deadline: February 16th This workshop will be conducted in a virtual Zoom meeting format. 3 CEUs Social workers walk alongside grieving clients on a regular basis. Grief is a natural human response to loss, and it can be overwhelming for clients and practitioners who find themselves yearning for answers and relief. This workshop will expand participants’ knowledge of grief theories and frameworks, discuss practical applications and techniques to better support adult clients, and learn how to create a grief care plan. We will use a combination of lectures, clinical experiences, small group discussions, and individual reflection activities. General Admission: $60** Class size is limited to 45. **Discounts…

Connie Fisher, MALicensed Clinical Social Worker Preferred registration deadline: February 23rd This workshop will be held in person at the Brown School. 3 CEUs Reaching Resilience is a strengths-based model that provides essential information and skill-building activities to enhance people’s ability to adapt well to life changes, transitions, or challenging circumstances. We will learn about three types of change and how to deal with each type. Eight skills of resilience will be demonstrated within class exercises. Evidence-based research will be shared to augment the information in the workshop. General Admission: $60** Class size is limited to 45. **Discounts on workshop admission are offered to the Brown School’s students, alumni, and field instructors. We also offer a discount to full-time graduate…

Krista Junge, MSEdDirector, Quality & Training, BJC HealthcareAdjunct Faculty, Brown School Preferred registration deadline: February 23rd This workshop will be held in person at the Brown School. 3 CEUs/CPH units In this workshop, you’ll learn how to set clear expectations and standards so team members know their accountabilities. Participants will increase their ability to provide training, tools, and resources for team members to perform at high levels. We’ll learn to gauge the engagement level of team members and provide what they need to stay engaged – especially if they work remotely. Finally, the class will include strategies to address low performance, so it doesn’t negatively affect the engagement of other team members. General Admission: $60** Class size is limited to…