YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID (YMHFA) is an 8 hour program designed to teach adults how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions related challenge or crisis. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how […]

The growing gap between biological and environmental evolution presents a unique opportunity for exploring the human brain, its strengths and vulnerabilities in an interactive and stimulating way. To really understand substance use disorders (and use that understanding to increase resiliency) we must first understand the brain, especially the evolutionary constraints that have shaped its fundamental […]

This seminar provides licensed counselors and social workers with essential insights into effective clinical supervision practices. Participants will explore the roles, responsibilities, and ethical considerations involved in clinical supervision, emphasizing the development of supervisory skills that support both client well-being and supervisee professional growth. The course will cover strategies for establishing strong supervisory relationships, setting […]