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SUMMARY:IHS | Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth: Challenges\, Resources\, and Professional Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nLGBTQ+ youth\, like all young people\, require environments that nurture their physical\, emotional\, and psychological well-being. They face unique challenges due to stigma\, discrimination\, and lack of understanding\, which can impact their developmental outcomes. LGBTQ+ youth can be at higher risk for suicidal ideation\, self-harm\, running away\, homelessness\, abuse\, and commercial sexual exploitation . These youth along with their families\, benefit from the support of compassionate\, informed professionals to provide services\, information\, and advocacy. \nThe LGBTQ+ community intersects with many other identities and communities. It is imperative that professionals maintain awareness of the intersectional needs of youth. In addition\, professionals supporting the needs of LGBTQ+ youth are having to factor in the rise of political initiatives to reduce or ban support of this population. This leads to ethical dilemmas and the risk of moral injury to the professional. Youth need consistent caring support from adults who are knowledgeable\, well-resourced\, and resilient. Professional self-care is critical so that adults can continue to provide ethical\, responsive care to the diversity of youth in the LGBTQ+ community. \nThis intermediate-level course is appropriate for social workers\, counselors\, psychologists\, and other human services professionals serving LGBTQ+ youth. \nLearning Objectives \n\nDescribe the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ youth due to stigma\, discrimination\, and lack of understanding including intersectional identities.\nIdentify a variety of approaches and interventions that support the developmental needs of LGBTQ+ youth.\nCreate a list of resources for support\, advocacy\, and information to benefit LGBTQ+ youth\, their families\, and their communities.\nDiscuss the awareness and implementation of professional self-care so that providers can maintain the resilience needed to provide ethical\, responsive care to LGBTQ+ youth.\n\nRegister Through IHS\nThis training course if free but $10 to receive continuing education credits.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ihs-supporting-lgbtq-youth-challenges-resources-and-professional-resilience-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Human Services":MAILTO:info@ihs-trainet.com
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SUMMARY:IHS | Working with Angry Teens
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nJoin our comprehensive professional course led by an experienced clinician\, designed specifically to address anger management in teens. This course provides an in-depth exploration of the factors contributing to adolescent anger\, alongside practical strategies and therapeutic techniques for effective intervention. Participants will gain valuable insights into creating supportive environments that promote healthy emotional expression and resilience in teens. Through this interactive session with case studies and hands-on activities\, attendees will be equipped with the tools and confidence needed to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young individuals struggling with anger issues. \nAdditionally\, participants will learn how to identify underlying triggers\, recognize early warning signs\, and implement proactive measures to prevent escalation. Proven methods for de-escalation\, conflict resolution\, and promoting positive behavior change will be discussed. \nLearning Objectives \n\nIdentify at least 3 factors contributing to anger in teens\, through exploration of the latest research\, case studies\, and real-world examples.\nRecognize early warning signs of anger in teens.\nUtilize practical intervention skills for managing and reducing anger in teens\, including therapeutic strategies such as de-escalation\, conflict resolution\, and proactive prevention techniques.\nIntegrate strategies to help teens identify underlying triggers to their anger.\nCreate supportive environments that promote emotional well-being and resilience for teens. the components of sexual and reproductive anatomy and physiology\, and how to incorporate this information into work with children and families.\n\nRegister Through IHS\nThis training course if free but $10 to receive continuing education credits.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ihs-working-with-angry-teens-3/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Human Services":MAILTO:info@ihs-trainet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260803T120000
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SUMMARY:IHS | Working with Families Impacted by Parental Depressive Disorders
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis intermediate-level training is designed to support caseworkers\, social workers\, counselors\, psychologists\, and other helping professionals who are working alongside families impacted by a parental diagnosis of a Depressive Disorder. \nWhen parents suffer from mental illness\, the entire family is impacted. This training explores the effect on children when their parents have a Depressive Disorder mental health diagnosis. Participants will also engage in an exercise to help them have greater empathy for parents who struggle with Depressive Disorders. This training offers practical recommendations for facilitating support and change for parents who may struggle with their symptoms. Participants will also develop informal action plans to support their professional work with families. \nThis intermediate-level training is designed to support caseworkers\, social workers\, counselors\, psychologists\, and other helping professionals who are working alongside families impacted by a parental diagnosis of a Depressive Disorder. This informative session will include a didactic lecture\, group interaction\, personal reflection\, and time for Q&A.  \nLearning Objectives \n\n\nDescribe at least 5 key effects a Depressive Disorder may have on a parent’s ability to parent. \n\n\nIdentify at least 3 core strategies to work more effectively with families impacted by a parental diagnosis of a Depressive Disorder. \n\n\nDevelop an action plan to assist them in their work with families impacted by a parental diagnosis of Depressive Disorder \n\n\nRegister Through IHS\nRegister by Monday\, July 27\, 2026
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ihs-working-with-families-impacted-by-parental-depressive-disorders/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Human Services":MAILTO:info@ihs-trainet.com
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SUMMARY:IHS | Building Neuro-Inclusive & Trauma-Responsive Workplaces
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis 3-hour intermediate-level course is for an array of human services professionals\, including social workers\, psychologists\, counselors\, and others who are working in child welfare and related careers. \nPeople’s brains are unique\, including yours\, your colleagues\, and your clients. Neurodiversity describes the ways that unique brains process and respond to the world. Trauma can be a contributing factor to some forms of neurodivergence\, and being neurodivergent can result in increased levels of trauma. Human services work is complex. Using strategies that routinely support all kinds of brains increases the well-being and safety of everyone involved. Trauma Responsive and Neuro-Inclusive strategies go well together. We will discuss ways to incorporate these strategies at the individual\, team\, and organizational levels. This intermediate-level virtual course is for an array of human services professionals\, including social workers\, psychologists\, counselors\, and others who are working in child welfare and related careers. \nLearning Objectives \n\n\nDescribe the concepts of Neurodiversity and Neuro-inclusion as they relate to human services work.  \n\n\nDiscuss the way Neurodiversity and Trauma interact with each other\, impacting people’s needs and behaviors. \n\n\nExplain how trauma-responsive practices and neuro-inclusive practices support and build on one another to benefit human services work. \n\n\nRegister Through IHS\nRegister by Thursday\, August\, 13\, 2026.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ihs-building-neuro-inclusive-trauma-responsive-workplaces/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Human Services":MAILTO:info@ihs-trainet.com
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