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SUMMARY:Connecting with Hard to Engage Teenagers
DESCRIPTION:Register HERE\nSeptember 12\, 2025 | 9:00am – 12:00pm CST | 3 CEHs | $45 | Live Webinar \nDescription: Let’s be honest\, teenagers can be intimidating! Whether you are new to working with adolescents or looking to refine your skills\, this workshop aims to provide tools to break barriers and build meaningful\, therapeutic relationships with hard-to-reach teens using creativity\, patience\, and authenticity. Let’s explore how brain development and social influences contribute to disengagement and distrust in adolescents and how to create an environment where teenagers feel valued and motivated.  Whether you are someone who works with a teenager in a professional capacity or are a parent or caregiver trying to navigate adolescent years\, this training will benefit you! \nThis webinar is expected to be approved for 1 hour of clinical content and .5 hours of cultural competency content \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExplore how brain development and cultural/social influences contribute to disengagement and distrust in adolescents.\nDiscover different ways to create an environment where teenagers feel valued and motivated.\nDiscover tools to break barriers and build meaningful\, therapeutic relationships with hard-to-reach teens using creativity\, patience\, and authenticity.\n\nPresenter: Brianna Coleman\, MSW\, LICSW – Clinical Program Therapist\, LynLake Center for Wellbeing & MN Department of Corrections \nAbout the Presenter  \nBrianna received her MSW from the University of Minnesota in 2018 and holds a LICSW. Brianna works as a clinical program therapist with the MN Department of Corrections at Oak Park Heights prison’s Mental Health Unit and as a therapist with LynLake Centers for Wellbeing. She has worked in the mental health field for 10+ years and has grown passionate about working with children\, adolescents\, and adults who hold marginalized identities. Brianna enjoys presenting educational trainings to a variety of different agencies and organizations on topics including attachment and development\, severe and persistent mental illness\, LGBTQ+ topics and trauma-informed care
URL:https://macmh.org/event/connecting-with-hard-to-engage-teenagers/
CATEGORIES:Clinical Content,Cultural Competency
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250709
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250710
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SUMMARY:The Correlation Between the Pygmalion Effect and Black Youth Suicide
DESCRIPTION:Register Here  \nJuly 9\, 2025 | 12:30-2:30pm CST | 2 CEHs | $30 | Live Webinar | Cultural Competency \nThis workshop is expected to be approved for 2 hours of Cultural Competency content  \nDescription: This presentation explores the Pygmalion Effect and its correlation with the mental health of Black youth\, particularly focusing on suicide rates. By examining how expectations from educators and society shape self-perception\, we will discuss the implications of high expectations versus low expectations. Through data and personal stories\, we aim to highlight the urgent need for positive reinforcement and support in vulnerable communities.  \nBy fostering positive expectations\, educators\, healthcare professionals\, and community leaders can significantly impact mental health. Understanding this correlation encourages proactive support and intervention\, promoting resilience and well-being in young individuals\, thereby creating a more nurturing environment for diverse populations.  \nObjectives:  \n\nDefine the Pygmalion Effect & highlight how this effect influences self-esteem and outcomes in Black youth\, applicable across all professions and caregiving roles. \n\n\nExamine how expectations from educators & society shape self-perception for Black youth\, as demonstrated by both data & personal stories \n\n\nExplore ways that all professionals & caregivers involved in the lives of Black youth can foster positive expectations to promote resilience and prevent Black youth suicide \n\nLevel: Basic | For: Everyone | Ages Addressed: School-age to young adulthood  \nPresenter: Triasia Yun-Robinson\, MAPL\, MHP clinical trainee – Director of Home & Community Based Services\, Healing & Restoration Consulting LLC  \nAbout the Presenter  \nTriasia Yun-Robinson\, MAPL\, MHP is a mental health practitioner & the co-owner/Director of Home & Community Based Services at Healing & Restoration Consulting LLC. Triasia has been appointed by Gov. Tim Waltz as a parent advocate on the Minnesota Mental Health Advisory Council. Triasia is also the founder of The Lovely Lady Network\, an organization that helps build the self-esteem of black women and children.   \nTriasia feels her purpose in life is to eliminate black youth suicide; As a youth mental health first aider\, certified family peer specialist\, and parent educator\, Triasia holds vigils & groups to create awareness around black youth suicide. 
URL:https://macmh.org/event/the-correlation-between-the-pymaglion-effect-and-black-youth-suicide/
CATEGORIES:Cultural Competency,Live Webinar,Training Series
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250531
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SUMMARY:Breaking Barriers: Addressing Mental Health Stigma in Communities of Color
DESCRIPTION:Register Here  \nMay 30\, 2025 | 12:30pm – 2:30pm CST | 2 CEHs | $30 | Live Webinar | Cultural Competency \nThis workshop is expected to be approved for 2 hours of Cultural Competency content  \nDescription: Mental health is a universal issue\, yet for many people in communities of color\, accessing mental health care remains an uphill battle. Cultural stigma\, rooted in deeply held beliefs\, historical trauma\, and the intersections of systemic racism\, shape how mental health is perceived and addressed. In this dynamic session\, we will delve into the unique challenges faced by people of color when it comes to mental health\, and explore how cultural narratives\, combined with societal discrimination\, create a complex landscape of silence and hesitation around mental health care.  \nLearning Objectives:   \n\n Understand how cultural factors in communities of color contribute to mental health stigma and impact help-seeking behavior. \n Identify strategies for creating inclusive\, culturally competent mental health services by addressing cultural stigma\, systemic racism\, and societal distrust.\n\nLevel: Basic | For: Everyone | Ages Addressed: All  \nPresenter: Rosilynn Morris\, MSW\, LICSW\, Founder/Therapist at Find Your Piece\, PLLC  \nAbout the Presenter  \nRosilynn Morris\, MSW\, LICSW is a private practice therapist and owner of Find Your Piece\, PLLC located in Minnesota. As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker\, Rosilynn wholeheartedly believes in the transformative power of therapy. Rosilynn specializes in providing culturally responsive\, social-justice oriented trauma therapy to individuals of all ages.   \nRosilynn received her bachelor’s and master’s degree in clinical social work from the University of St. Thomas and is a MN Board Approved Supervisor. She is certified in DC:05 and trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) from an Indigenous lens\, which integrates mind\, body\, and spirit. Rosilynn is also a vetted therapist by Foster Adopt Minnesota 
URL:https://macmh.org/event/breaking-barriers-addressing-mental-health-stigma-in-communities-of-color/
CATEGORIES:Cultural Competency,Live Webinar,Training Series
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250529
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SUMMARY:Fatphobia: The Socially Acceptable Bias
DESCRIPTION:Register Here  \nMay 28\, 2025 | 9:00 – 11:00 am CST | 2 CEHs | $30 | Live Webinar \nThis workshop is expected to be approved for .5 hours of Cultural Competency content  \nDescription: Fatphobia\, or weight-based discrimination\, is a pervasive issue that affects many aspects of life\, from healthcare and media representation to relationships and finances. This presentation aims to explore the complexities of fatphobia\, its origins\, and the profound effects it has on individuals from youth into adulthood and society as a whole.  \nWe will begin by defining fatphobia and distinguishing it from related concepts like body positivity and other biases. Fatphobia encompasses negative attitudes and discriminatory practices that marginalize people based on their body size. These can range from overt acts like derogatory comments to subtler forms\, such as biased medical treatment or harmful media portrayals.  \nThe presentation will explore how fatphobia has become normalized and perpetuated in society through factors like capitalism\, media influence\, and historical contexts. We’ll also discuss its impacts on mental and physical health\, including higher rates of anxiety\, depression\, and poor healthcare outcomes. Finally\, we will share actionable steps to challenge biases and promote inclusivity\, with tools like the Health at Every Size framework to help foster empathy and support equity in our communities.  \nLearning Objectives:  \n\nRaise awareness of the pervasiveness and normalization of fatphobia. \n\n\nExplore how stigma and bias perpetuate fatphobia and related disorders. \n\n\nUnderstand the link between fatphobia and mental health. \n\n\nProvide strategies to challenge fatphobia in personal and professional settings. \n\n\nIntroduce Health at Every Size as a framework for supporting all body types. \n\nLevel: Basic | For: Everyone | Ages Addressed: All  \nPresenter: Nathalie Mahood\, MA\, LGSW – Psychotherapist at M Health Fairview\, LynLake Centers for Wellbeing  \nAbout the Presenter  \nNathalie\, a dedicated psychotherapist with M Health Fairview and LynLake Centers for Wellbeing\, brings compassion and expertise to her practice. With a background in trauma work\, crisis intervention\, EMDR\, and therapy\, she finds purpose in helping others heal and find peace. As a passionate public speaker\, she advocates against fatphobia\, weight bias and leverages her platform to promote inclusivity\, acceptance\, and mental well-being. Nathalie has an educational background that includes a bachelor’s degree in business and human resources\, and two master’s degrees\, one in human resources and most recently in social work.  \n 
URL:https://macmh.org/event/fatphobia-the-socially-acceptable-bias/
CATEGORIES:Cultural Competency,Live Webinar,Training Series
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250308
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SUMMARY:Developmental Repair and the Intersection of Culture\, Race\, Trauma\, and Systems
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nMarch 7\, 2025 | 12:30-3:30pm CST | 3 CEHs | $45 | Live Webinar | Infant & Early Childhood Focus | Cultural Competency \nThis workshop is expected to be approved for 1 hour of clinical content\, 3 hours of cultural competency content & 3 hours of DEVELOP Credit \nDescription: \nIn order to help a young person heal from toxic stress we must hold in mind the core components of Developmental Repair (stress biology\, attachment\, family culture) while honoring the family and community’s experience of culture\, race\, and interactions with systems. In 2017\, Washburn Center and Northside Achievement Zone began formally training NAZ partners in the model bringing Dr. Anne Gearity’s concepts of joining and making sense to early childhood spaces. Each provider who uses these tools to increase emotional and behavioral regulation brings their own lived experiences to the relationship with young children and their families. When providers and caregivers are grounded in the principals of Developmental Repair and trust each other’s intentions\, we can work within and across cultures to serve the various needs of our scholars/clients.   \nLearning Objectives:  \n\n\n\nUnderstand how unlearning assumptions about family culture can lead to better connections.  \nIdentify ways adult/provider’s lived experience impacts how they take a child’s perspective.  \nLearn how the intersection of racialized trauma\, development\, family\, and system impact scholar/client well-being.   \n\n\n\nLevel: Intermediate | For: Early Childhood Professional or Educator  | Ages Addressed: Prenatal through 6 years \nAbout the Presenter\nChantell Johnson\, MSW Candidate – Community Wellness Program Manager & Family Academy Facilitator\, Northside Achievement Zone  \nLauren W. Nietz\, MSW\, LICSW – Director of the Training Institute and Clinical Development\, Washburn Center for Children 
URL:https://macmh.org/event/developmental-repair-culture-race-trauma-systems/
CATEGORIES:Clinical Content,Cultural Competency,Infant & Early Childhood Focus,Live Webinar,Training Series
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240926
DTSTAMP:20260411T174655
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SUMMARY:Empowering Refugee Youth: Harnessing Interpersonal Neurobiology to Navigate Trauma
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nSeptember 25\, 2024 | 9:00am – 12:00pm CST | 3 CEHs | $45 | Live Webinar | Clinical Content | Cultural Competency Content \nThis workshop is expected to be approved for 3 hours of clinical content & 3 hours of cultural competency content \nDescription: \nInterpersonal Neurobiology will be introduced as a framework to which clinicians and educators can understand how to work best with refugee youth with trauma backgrounds. The biology of trauma and relationships within the context of refugee experiences will be addressed in depth.   \nLearning Objectives: \n\nParticipants will learn how interpersonal neurobiology conceptualizes the human experience within the context of trauma and development\nParticipants will be able to apply key principles of interpersonal neurobiology when working with refugee youth\nParticipants will be able to articulate and identify interventions that promote healthy functioning in refugee youth with trauma backgrounds.\n\nZamzam Dini\, LAMFT – Trauma Therapist\, Minnesota Trauma Recovery Institute (MNTRI) \nLevel: Basic | For: Juvenile/Restorative Justice Professionals\, School System Professionals\, Mental Health Professionals\, Social Services Professionals | Ages Addressed: School-age Children & Adolescents \n  \nAbout the Presenter\nZamzam Dini\, LAMFT is a trauma therapist and licensed associate marriage and family therapist. She is also a PhD candidate in Family Social Science\, specializing in Couple and Family Therapy at the University of Minnesota. Zamzam’s research focuses on refugee trauma and the intergenerational transmission of trauma in refugee family systems. Zamzam is also a second-generation Somali refugee.
URL:https://macmh.org/event/empowering-refugee-youth-neurobiology/
CATEGORIES:Clinical Content,Cultural Competency,Live Webinar,Training Series
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240817
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SUMMARY:Trying Different: Executive Functioning Strategies for Neurodiverse Humans
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nAugust 16\, 2024 | 9:00 – 11:00am CST | 2 CEHs | $30 | Live Webinar | Clinical Content | Cultural Competency\n \nThis workshop is approved for 2 hours of clinical content & 1 hour of cultural competency content \n  \nDescription: \nExecutive functioning encompasses the myriad brain processes and behavioral functions we use every day\, but it often goes unrecognized and\, most importantly\, unidentified in the exploration of challenges and barriers both for clients and for professionals. These skills are necessary across the lifespan and can continue to be challenging for neurodiverse individuals of all ages\, regardless of education or profession. \nIn this session\, we will explore the impact of neurodiversity and executive functioning skills on daily challenges across the lifespan. We will begin with a brief overview of executive functioning and it’s relationship with neurodiversity. We will then spend the majority of our time exploring specific strategy templates for each executive functioning category which can be modified and adapted to individual situations both for children and for adults. \nLearning Objectives: \n\n Explore the impact of neurodiversity and executive functioning skills on daily challenges across the lifespan\n Understand executive functioning and its relationship with neurodiversity\n Explore specific strategy templates for each executive functioning category\, which can be modified and adapted to individual situations both for children and for adults.\n\nJamie-Sue Peterson\, MSW\, LICSW – School Social Worker\, Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools \nLevel: Intermediate | For: Psychologists\, Marriage and Family Therapists\, Clinical Social Workers\, Counselors | Ages Addressed: All Ages \n  \nAbout the Presenter\nJamie-Sue Peterson\, MSW\, LICSW is a school social worker in the Buffalo Hanover Montrose schools\, working primarily with children ages 5-14 and using trauma-informed\, holistic\, collaborative\, and creative approaches to support children and families experiencing anxiety\, depression\, grief and loss\, and adjustment challenges. Her areas of expertise include ADHD\, ASD\, and twice-exceptional children\, and she is particularly interested in using a blend of skill-based executive functioning coaching\, cognitive behavioral therapy\, mindfulness\, and creativity (play\, art\, music\, and metaphor) to support neurodiverse children\, parents\, and families. She is a Certified Yoga Calm Instructor\, and has completed clinical supervision training.
URL:https://macmh.org/event/trying-different-executive-functioning-strategies-for-neurodiverse-humans/
CATEGORIES:Clinical Content,Cultural Competency,Live Webinar,Training Series
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240620
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SUMMARY:“What A Shame!” Using Ancient Wisdom to Increase Resiliency and Reduce Shame
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nJune 19\, 2024 | 12:30 – 2:30pm CST | 2 CEHs | $30 | Live Webinar | Cultural Competency \nThis workshop is expected to be approved for 2 hours of cultural competency content \n  \nDescription: \nThis workshop offers a comprehensive exploration of shame\, resilience\, and neurochemical responses\, providing practical tools and strategies for professionals in diverse fields. Participants will gain insights into the cultural and developmental dimensions of shame\, as well as evidence-based techniques for promoting resilience and reducing shame in various settings. Attendees will earn continuing education credits\, including cultural competency\, by actively engaging in discussions\, applying theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios\, and acquiring actionable skills to enhance their practice.  \nCentral to the workshop is an exploration of the neurochemical responses associated with shame and resilience. Participants will discover how activities targeting dopamine\, serotonin\, oxytocin\, endorphins\, and cortisol can influence emotional regulation and promote resilience. By understanding these neurochemical pathways\, attendees will be empowered to design personalized sensory diets and interventions tailored to their own needs or the needs of those they support. \nIn addition to theoretical insights\, this workshop offers practical tools and resources for immediate application. Participants will leave equipped with quick-reference strategies for de-escalation\, calming\, and resilience-building\, as well as a deeper appreciation for the role of compassion\, connection\, and self-regulation in fostering shame-free environments. \nLearning Objectives: \n\n Knowledge Acquisition: Participants will be able to articulate the relationship between trauma\, culture\, and shame\, as demonstrated through examples provided during the presentation.\nNeurochemical Understanding: Participants will be able to identify specific activities related to dopamine\, serotonin\, oxytocin\, endorphins\, and cortisol\, showcasing an understanding of how these neurochemicals impact emotional regulation and resilience.\nPractical Application: Participants will design their own sensory diet based on a quick screening metric provided during the session\, demonstrating the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical interventions aimed at promoting resilience and reducing shame.\nCultural Competency and Adaptation: Participants will develop culturally and developmentally appropriate strategies for addressing shame in various environments (e.g.\, school\, home\, workplace)\, reflecting an understanding of the diverse needs and experiences of individuals from different backgrounds and demographics.\n\n  \nTascha Just\, MS\, Ed.S. – School Psychologist\, Roseville Area Schools \nLevel: Intermediate | For: School system professionals including social workers & counselors\, parents & caregivers | Ages Addressed: All Ages \n  \nAbout the Presenter\nTascha Just\, MS\, Ed.S merges 20 years of psychology expertise to foster resilience across generations. With Black\, Indigenous\, and Scandinavian heritage\, she transforms learning into multicultural opportunities of growth and understanding. A visionary at the helm of SEL Academy\, Tascha stands out as a trailblazer in the field of social-emotional learning. Through innovative training and coaching\, Tascha has shaped the minds \nof both educators and mental health professionals. Her extensive experience as a School Psychologist and Behavior Analyst further underscores her expertise in developing comprehensive programs that cater to diverse cognitive and behavioral needs. A holder of advanced degrees in School Psychology and a bachelor’s in Criminal Justice\, Tascha’s academic prowess is matched only by her commitment to fostering inclusive and supportive learning environments. Her leadership in SEL Academy is not just a role but a testament to her dedication to transforming educational and therapeutic practices for holistic development.
URL:https://macmh.org/event/what-a-shame/
CATEGORIES:Cultural Competency,Live Webinar,Training Series
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240203
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SUMMARY:Building Cultural Competency: Understanding & Treating Mental Health for Hmong in America
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nFebruary 2\, 2024 | 9:00 am CST | 4 CEHs | $60 | Live Webinar  | Cultural Competency Content \nThis webinar is expected to be approved for 4 hours of cultural competency content \n  \nDescription: The Hmong are a growing population in the United States\, with approximately 90\,000 living in Minnesota. Most have immigrated since the mid-1970s from Southeast Asia to escape the effects of the Vietnam War. Historically\, the Hmong people struggle with intergenerational trauma\, poverty\, and persecution. This workshop is a comprehensive\, in-depth assessment of the Hmong American community\, their uniqueness as a culture\, their societal struggles\, and their mental health issues. Furthermore\, this course will also invite participants to become multilingual in their ability to treat patients\, as they also become more self-aware of their own cultural biases along with the biases of others. This workshop will advocate for cultural humility\, recognizing the value in each culture’s strengths\, utilizing them in the appropriate opportunities to endorse collaboration across all races\, ethnicities and nationalities. Finally\, effective and culturally competent applicational strategies will be introduced and discussed. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nTo gain an in-depth and comprehensive knowledge and awareness of the unique cultural/societal issues that the Hmong community in the United States has\, which also impacts their mental health\nTo be able to identify strengths in the Hmong community with regards to addressing mental health concerns.\nTo be able to provide effective and culturally competent strategies in helping the Hmong and their families to appropriately deal with mental health\, relational\, and societal issues.\n\n  \nMaria Moua\, MA\, LMFT – Founder & Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist\, Maria Moua Therapy LLC \nLevel: Intermediate | For: Mental Health Professionals | Ages Addressed: All \n  \nAbout the Presenter\nMaria Moua is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She is also a certified perinatal/postpartum counselor. As a first-generation American born in the United States and a daughter of Hmong refugee immigrants\, she is passionate about working in the community and helping people strive and grow into their best potential. She’s been practicing in the mental health field for over 13 years\, with a foundation of her work being in intensive in-home family-systems therapy\, multisystemic therapy\, and Children’s Crisis. Maria is also the coordinator for the Hmong MFT Support Group. Maria currently runs her private practice\, Maria Moua Therapy LLC. \nWebsite: https://mariamouatherapy.com \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085386173990
URL:https://macmh.org/event/building-cultural-competency-understanding-treating-mental-health-for-hmong-in-america/
CATEGORIES:Cultural Competency,Live Webinar,Training Series
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