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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
DTSTAMP:20260520T173434
CREATED:20250328T185229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T094903Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260520T173434
CREATED:20250328T183034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T204207Z
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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:20250516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTSTAMP:20260520T173434
CREATED:20250319T201234Z
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SUMMARY:FREE Intro Training: Family Navigation to Prevention & Early Intervention Services
DESCRIPTION:Promoting Children’s Mental Health Via Family Navigation to Prevention & Early Intervention Services\nRegister Here \nMay 16\, 2025 | 12:30 – 1:30pm CST | 1 CEHs | FREE | Live Webinar | Introductory Course with Up-to-Date Research \nDescription: Family navigation is an emerging practice approach to promote children’s mental health and prevent adverse childhood experiences. There are a range of navigation approaches available to support child and family service access\, with some practices demonstrating greater effectiveness than others. This presentation will provide a practitioner-friendly overview of family navigation; what it is\, how it works\, and the current evidence for effective navigation practices.​ \nLearning Objectives: \n1. Discover the process of family navigation & its impact on mental health outcomes for children & families \n2. Explore the differences between family navigation & case management\, as well as a variety of approaches to family navigation & their effectiveness \n3. Discuss ways in which professionals can support family engagement with mental health services\, with special attention to current and emerging family navigation practices in Minnesota \nLevel: Basic | For: Educators & School System Professionals\, Mental Health & Social Service Professionals\, Early Childhood Professionals  | Ages Addressed: All \nAbout the Presenter\nDr. Jeff Waid\, PhD\, LISW is an intervention and services researcher whose scholarship focuses on the role of health equity and mental health promotion in the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect. Across projects\, his work aims to improve the health and well-being of children and families\, and to illuminate the mechanisms underlying how interventions work\, for whom\, and under what conditions. Dr. Waid currently works as an Associate Professor of Social Work at the University of Minnesota.
URL:https://macmh.org/event/family-navigation/
CATEGORIES:Live Webinar,Training Series
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250410
DTSTAMP:20260520T173434
CREATED:20250317T193240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T094523Z
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SUMMARY:Building Workforce Resilience: Reflective Practice Supervision to Enhance Organizational Health
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nApril 9\, 2025 | 9:00 – 11:00 am CST | 2 CEHs | $30 | Live Webinar | Reflective Supervision \nThis workshop is expected to be approved for 2 hours of Supervision content \nDescription: Reflective Practice Supervision\, delivered in individual and group formats\, has been shown to offer a critical buffer for staff of many different roles and professional backgrounds to secondary traumatic stress and other workplace stressors\, while increasing staff retention and engagement. Participants will gain concrete tools for Reflective Practice implementation and will help participants offer this powerful support within their organizations. \nReflective Practice has been found to be an effective model of supervision across many fields in health care\, law\, and mental health and behavioral health. Anyone providing supervision can benefit from this training\, and those who have advanced training in clinical supervision will benefit as well. \nLevel: Intermediate | For: Anyone Providing Staff Supervision  | Ages Addressed: All \nAbout the Presenter\nSarah Lockhart\, MSW\, LICSW – Director of Mental Health\, Northeast Youth and Family Services (NYFS) \nAngela Lewis-Dmello\, MSW\, LICSW – President & CEO of Northeast Youth and Family Services (NYFS)
URL:https://macmh.org/event/reflective-practice-supervision-to-enhance-individual-and-organizational-health/
CATEGORIES:Live Webinar,Training Series
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250308
DTSTAMP:20260520T173434
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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:20241202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241203
DTSTAMP:20260520T173434
CREATED:20241018T052736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T202213Z
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SUMMARY:RECORDING: Introduction to Pathological Demand Avoidance/Persistent Drive for Autonomy
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nExpires December 2\, 2024| 2 CEHs | $30 | Live Webinar | Clinical Content \nThis workshop is approved for 2 hours of clinical content \nDescription: \nThis course is presented from a neurodiversity affirming lens\, from a presenter with lived experience as a PDA person. The objective of this course is to increase understanding of Pathological Demand Avoidance/Persistent Drive for Autonomy\, as it relates to Autism. This will help clinicians better support families with PDA and/or Autistic members. Participants will have a better understanding of PDA\, how to differentiate it from other conditions\, and how to support PDAers in an effective way. \nLearning Objectives: \n\n Understand the impact of perceived demands on the nervous system.\n List at least 2 potential differential diagnoses for autism with a PDA profile.\n Identify at least one way to effectively support a PDAer.\n\nJessica Mertins\, LICSW – Neurodiversity Specialist\, Fernbrook Family Center \nLevel: Advanced | For: Everyone | Ages Addressed: Youth through Adulthood \n  \nAbout the Presenter\nJessica Mertins\, LICSW has a masters of social work from the University of St. Thomas/Saint Catherine University and is currently an outpatient therapist\, licensure supervisor\, and Neurodiversity Specialist at Fernbrook Family Center. She trains from a perspective that blends her lived experience as a neurodivergent person\, her professional experience\, and her research and learning from other lived experience educators.
URL:https://macmh.org/event/intro-to-pda/
CATEGORIES:Clinical Content,Live Webinar,Training Series
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240926
DTSTAMP:20260520T173434
CREATED:20240726T224905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T224905Z
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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:20240910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240911
DTSTAMP:20260520T173434
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SUMMARY:Secondary Trauma & Compassion Fatigue
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nSeptember 10\, 2024 | 12:30 – 2:30pm CST | 2 CEHs | $30 | Live Webinar | Clinical Content\n \nThis workshop is expected to be approved for 2 hours of clinical content \nDescription: \nThis training will focus on Secondary Trauma/Compassion Fatigue\, Mental Illness\, PTSD\, & Pathology of Secondary Trauma and will cover plausible interventions that can assist with lessening the distress associated with Secondary Trauma and Helper Resources. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDefining Secondary Trauma\nDetecting Secondary Trauma \nAssessing the severity of Secondary Trauma \nTreatment of Secondary Trauma \n\nIrwin Thompson\, LICSW – Mental Health Professional\, A Better Way LLC \nLevel: Basic | For: Everyone | Ages Addressed: Adults working with children \n  \nAbout the Presenter\nMy name is Irwin Thompson\, LICSW. I am an African American Mental Health Therapist; The client population/s I serve are predominately African American Individuals and Groups. I work with Children\, Adolescents\, and Adults; and I provide culturally specific services to African American Individuals and Groups. Some of the topics I address when working with African American Individuals and Groups are: Loss of Language\, Re-connecting to an Intellectual Heritage\, Black Pain\, and De-Stigmatizing Mental Illness.   
URL:https://macmh.org/event/secondary-trauma-compassion-fatigue/
CATEGORIES:Clinical Content,Live Webinar,Training Series
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240831
DTSTAMP:20260520T173434
CREATED:20240725T164512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T173015Z
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SUMMARY:Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder: Evaluation and Treatment in Children and Adolescents
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nAugust 30\, 2024 | 12:00 – 2:00pm CST | 2 CEHs | $30 | Live Webinar | Clinical Content\n \nThis workshop is expected to be approved for 2 hours of clinical content \nDescription: \nARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) is a devastating eating disorder associated with food sensitivities\, low interest in food\, and fear of eating. We will discuss the symptoms ARFID including how to identify this eating disorder and how to approach patients and families in discussing care. We will also discuss current treatment approaches to treating ARFID and how to seek treatment. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nLearn how to identify Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)\nExplore how to approach patients & families in discussing care for ARFID\nDiscuss current treatment approaches for ARFID and learn how to seek treatment\n\nDr. Marcus Westerman\, MD\, PhD – Psychiatrist\, Park Nicollet Melrose Center \nLevel: Basic | For: Psychologists\, Marriage and Family Therapists\, Clinical Social Workers\, Counselors | Ages Addressed: All Ages \n  \nAbout the Presenter\nMarcus Westerman\, MD\, PhD is an adult and child and adolescent psychiatrist at Melrose Center specializing in eating disorders. Dr. Westerman has participated in developing and researching treatment for Avoidant/Rescrtictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) in concert with providers at Harvard/Mass General hospital. Dr. Westerman also holds a PhD in Neuroscience.
URL:https://macmh.org/event/avoidant-restrictive-food-intake-disorder/
CATEGORIES:Clinical Content,Live Webinar,Training Series
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240817
DTSTAMP:20260520T173434
CREATED:20240422T210246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T224955Z
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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:20240627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240628
DTSTAMP:20260520T173434
CREATED:20240422T203130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T183203Z
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SUMMARY:Pediatric Chronic Illness: A Compassionate Mental Health Approach
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nJune 27\, 2024 | 12:30 – 2:30pm CST | 2 CEHs | $30 | Live Webinar | Clinical Content\n \nThis workshop is approved for 2 hours of clinical content \n  \nDescription: \nDid you know that more than 1 in 4 children experience a chronic illness?  They experience mental health concerns at a higher rate than the average American youth.  Join us to learn ways to support these clients and increase their resiliency\, whether you are a therapist\, educator\, parent\, or other caring adult!  We’ll provide clinical tools to enhance your awareness\, medical literacy\, practice\, and care for this population. \nLearning Objectives: \n\n Increase knowledge and medical literacy about the needs of pediatric clients with chronic illness.  \n More than 1 in 4 clients under the age of 18 experience chronic illness\, and have higher rates of mental illness than the average American youth. We will provide information to make attendees effective in assisting these clients!\n\n  \nErika Vaughn\, MSW\, LICSW – Clinical Social Worker\, M Health Fairview & University of Minnesota \nEmily Vogl\, MSW\, LICSW – Pediatric Nephrology & Kidney Transplant Social Worker\, M Health Fairview & University of Minnesota \nLevel: Basic | For: School System Professionals\, Psychologists\, Marriage & Family Therapists\, Clinical Social Workers\, Counselors | Ages Addressed: All Ages \n  \nAbout the Presenters\nErika Vaughn\, MSW\, LICSW has provided mental health care for children\, adolescents\, and parents with both a person-centered and family-centered lens for more than two decades\, working in day treatment\, school\, therapy\, and pediatric healthcare.  In addition\, Erika has been a professor\, team lead\, licensure supervisor\, support group facilitator\, program developer\, and has planned numerous family education days.  Erika is passionate about the intersection of pediatric healthcare and supportive mental health care. \nEmily Vogl\, MSW\, LICSW has over a decade of medical social work experience in various specialties including the emergency department\, oncology\, maternal child health\, and pediatrics. The foundation of her social work career was in supportive housing services for families\, and this informs her approach of utilizing a family-centered and systems-based lens to support children\, adolescents\, and parents in the healthcare system. Emily is passionate about being an advocate to patients and families and walking alongside them in their healthcare journey
URL:https://macmh.org/event/pediatric-chronic-illness/
CATEGORIES:Clinical Content,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:20240607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240608
DTSTAMP:20260520T173434
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SUMMARY:Chronically Online: Understanding and Supporting Youth in Today's Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nJune 7\, 2024 | 9:00 am – 11:00 am CST | 2 CEHs | $30 | Live Webinar  \nContent Warning: Discussions of youth accessing pornography & other adult content \n  \nDescription: \nWhen young people don’t see the need to access the internet carefully\, they may experience harm or exploitation with lasting negative impacts. Presenters will discuss what youth are currently using to connect online\, the impact of youth accessing pornography\, and share tangible tips on supporting youth by engaging in open conversations about safe social media use and equip them with critical thinking skills to safely navigate the digital landscape. \nMany adults\, whether parents\, caregivers or youth service professionals\, struggle to understand how youth are currently accessing the internet and what that can all encompass. Every adult can benefit from learning more about what youth are doing online and how we can support them in making safer and healthier decisions in their online interactions. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand what youth are currently using to connect online & the impact of youth accessing pornography\nGain tangible tips on supporting youth by engaging in open conversations about safe social media use and equip them with critical thinking skills to safely navigate the digital landscape\n\nCarly Hiti – Safe Harbor Youth Advocate\, Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault (PAVSA)\n \nLevel: Basic | For: School system professionals\, parents & caregivers | Ages Addressed: early teens – young adults \n  \nAbout the Presenter\nCarly Hiti is the Safe Harbor Youth Advocate at a sexual assault program in Duluth\, MN. Carly provides supportive services to youth who have experience sexual violence including childhood sexual abuse\, sex trafficking\, and sexual exploitation. She has experience working with homeless and runaway youth involved in child protection matters in a shelter setting. Carly has been a certified Sexual Assault Advocate since 2016\, is certified in providing Youth Mental Health First Aid\, and frequently collaborates with prosecution\, child protection\, law enforcement\, and juvenile corrections to connect and support youth in a variety of settings.
URL:https://macmh.org/event/chronically-online-understanding-and-supporting-youth-in-todays-digital-age/
CATEGORIES:Live Webinar,Training Series
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240316
DTSTAMP:20260520T173434
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SUMMARY:FREE Pop-Up Training: Mind-Body Tools You Can Use
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nMarch 15\, 2024 | 9:00 am – 11:00 am CST | 2 CEHs | FREE | Live Webinar \nDescription: \nParticipants will learn about evidenced-based skills in mindfulness\, breathwork\, and self-regulation that can help them reduce stress\, burnout\, and provide a healthy presence in their classroom or work environment. \nLearning Objectives:  \n\nUnderstand the vagus nerve and its role in supporting optimal wellbeing for helping professionals\nDevelop a foundational understanding of polyvagal theory and felt-safety\nPractice evidence-based breathwork techniques to support nervous system balance\n\nDr. Niki Elliot – Founder/CEO\, Mindful Leaders Project \nLevel: Basic | For: Everyone | Ages Addressed: All \n  \nAbout the Presenter\nFor more than 25 years\, Dr. Niki’s professional life has been dedicated to improving conditions for students who struggle to live and learn in traditional settings. She sees the innate spark of genius in them and moves mountains to help educators\, parents\, health professionals\, and social service providers transform personal and systemic practices that perpetuate trauma and underperformance. \nDr. Niki has taught students from elementary through post-graduate education. She considers herself to be a holistic educator who acknowledges that we bring minds\, bodies\, and spirits to the teaching and learning process. She believes in incorporating evidence-based mindfulness practices and other evidence-based mind-body wellness techniques in learning spaces. Dr. Niki coaches educators and parents to balance themselves and the energy they bring to children in order to establish the kinds of trusting and healing relationships that are foundational to effective teaching and learning. \nCurrently\, she serves as director of the Center for Neurodiversity\, Learning\, and Wellness in the LaFetra College of Education at the University of La Verne. There\, she teaches pre-service and in-service teachers how to incorporate educational neurobiology\, mindfulness\, breathwork\, mind-body techniques\, and healing-centered engagement in their own lives. As a result of the programming she spearheads\, educators are equipped to provide compassionate advocacy and support for students who struggle with learning differences or the damaging impact of trauma.
URL:https://macmh.org/event/free-pop-up-training-mind-body-tools-you-can-use/
CATEGORIES:Live Webinar,Training Series
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240314
DTSTAMP:20260520T173434
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SUMMARY:DSM-5-TR Updates for Child and Adolescent Assessment: Application and Future Directions
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nMarch 13\, 2024 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm CST | 3 CEHs | $45 | Live Webinar | Clinical Content \nThis webinar is approved for 2 hours of clinical content. \n  \nDescription: \nThis presentation will highlight DSM-5-TR changes to diagnostic criteria relevant for youth. It will consider the impact of these changes on clinical practice. It will also explore advantages and disadvantages of our existing diagnostic system and discuss the future of dimensional diagnostic approaches – including proposed evaluation methods and cultural considerations.  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand changes to DSM-5-TR relevant for youth.\nIdentify advantages and disadvantages of the DSM-5-TR diagnostic system.\nLocate and use various evaluation methods.\n\n  \nDr. Adrienne VanZomeren\, Ph.D.\, L.P. – Owner & Clinical Psychologist\, AVZ Psychology \nLevel: Basic | For: Education/Mental Health/Healthcare Professionals\, Students | Ages Addressed: 6+ \n  \nAbout the Presenter\nDr. Adrienne VanZomeren\, Ph.D.\, LP\, is a clinical psychologist and owner of AVZ Psychology LLC – a private practice focused on diagnostically complex assessment\, and evidence-based psychotherapy for teens and young adults with anxiety\, depression\, obsessive-compulsive disorder\, chronic pain\, and other conditions. She also currently serves part-time as a member of the diagnostics team at Groves Learning Organization. Additionally\, she creates and delivers didactic workshops for pre-doctoral psychology interns. Formerly\, she taught undergraduate courses at the University of St. Thomas\, Century College\, and the University of Minnesota and contributed to developmental psychopathology research. She has also served as the content creator and facilitator for a local nonprofit. A former college athlete and biologist\, Dr. VanZomeren has also taught yoga and served in various roles outside of clinical psychology throughout her life. Dr. VanZomeren earned her Ph.D. at the University of Minnesota Institute of Child Development and completed her clinical internship at Harvard Medical School/Boston Children’s Hospital. She is deeply committed to collaborative\, integrative\, and personalized clinical care as well as evidence-based assessment\, treatment\, and instruction. She views her work as an opportunity to translate information into digestible formats that can have broader impacts on collective mental health. As a first-generation college student born in Detroit\, MI\, Dr. VanZomeren is a proponent of diversity\, equity\, and inclusion in education and mental health care. \nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrienne-vanzomeren-phd-03b74579/ \nX: https://twitter.com/adriennevanz \n Website: https://www.avzpsychology.com/
URL:https://macmh.org/event/dsm-5-tr-updates-for-child-and-adolescent-assessment-application-and-future-directions/
CATEGORIES:Clinical Content,Live Webinar,Training Series
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240210
DTSTAMP:20260520T173434
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SUMMARY:Growing the Strengths of Youth: A Trauma-Sensitive Strength-Based Approach to Youth Development
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nFebruary 9\, 2024 | 9:00 am – 11:00 am CST | 2 CEHs | $30 | Live Webinar \n  \nDescription: Today’s youth report increasing levels of stress\, anxiety\, and depression\, leading to a crisis in well-being. Youth need opportunities to identify and develop their strengths and fill their toolboxes with skills to handle life stressors. Research has indicated that youth who can name their strengths and values and affirm their positive characteristics have reduced stress levels and an increased positive outlook on life. They can aspire to growth and well-being with positive experiences to develop these skills for resilience. In this session\, adults working with youth will learn how stress affects learning and the importance of connecting with students using positive characteristics. Participants will actively participate in activities they can take and use to teach youth the skills needed to lessen the stressors in their lives and identify their innate strengths. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify the three levels of stress and recognize the effects of stress on the systems of the body\nDemonstrate one or more tools used for self-regulation\nIdentify strength-based strategies to assist youth in increased well-being\n\n  \nLevel: Basic | For: Everyone | Ages Addressed: 6 years – Adulthood \nKathy Magnusson\, M.ed – Founding Director\, Wildewood Learning \n  \nAbout the Presenter \nKathy Magnusson\, M.Ed.\, is the visionary founding director of Wildewood Learning\, a speaking and training company. As a respected speaker\, trainer\, and educator\, Kathy has made a global impact by working with educators and youth service professionals worldwide. Kathy holds a master’s degree in education from the University of Minnesota and is a licensed middle and high school teacher. Over the years\, she has pursued advanced training in trauma-sensitive practices\, non-violent communication\, and strengths-based education and leadership.  \nAs a certified Sources of Strength trainer\, Kathy has been instrumental in promoting mental health and well-being in youth. Additionally\, she has been an approved expert trainer and course writer through Archive\, delivering training to early childhood educators and daycare professionals in northwestern Minnesota since 2020. With a career spanning over 25 years\, Kathy has dedicated herself to supporting young people and those who serve them. Her top five Strengths of Connectedness\, Input\, Learner\, Ideation\, and Arranger have driven her transformative work. One of Kathy’s primary missions is to create safe and effective learning environments that draw upon the strengths of both adults and youth. Her tailored\, trauma-informed\, strengths-based approach provides individuals with the knowledge and tools to uncover their unique brilliance.  \nBeyond empowering others\, Kathy focuses on supporting education and youth service professionals in developing their own emotional intelligence and communication skills to foster positive relationships. She firmly believes that a ripple effect occurs when perceptions change\, transforming the learning experience for all involved. Kathy lives on a farm in northern Minnesota with her husband and has four young adult children. When she is not hanging out with her family or dogs\, you can find Kathy in her “calm place\,” serenely kayaking or relaxing with a good book at the family lake cabin. \nWebsite: https://wildewoodlearning.com/ \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wildewoodlearning \nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-magnusson-ab17a939/ \nYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wildewoodlearning
URL:https://macmh.org/event/growing-the-strengths-of-youth-a-trauma-sensitive-strength-based-approach-to-youth-development/
CATEGORIES:Live Webinar,Training Series
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240203
DTSTAMP:20260520T173434
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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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