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SUMMARY:Mental Health Educator Summit
DESCRIPTION:🧠 The mental health of our students starts with the well-being of the educators who serve them every day. \nThe State of the Mind Institute is proud to present the Mental Health Educator Summit—a two-day experience designed to equip educators with practical tools\, evidence-informed strategies\, and meaningful connections that strengthen schools and transform communities. \n📅 Friday\, August 21\, 2026\n🤝 Educators Meet & Greet & Networking\n🕔 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM\n🥤 Light refreshments provided \n📅 Saturday\, August 22\, 2026\n🎓 Mental Health Educator Summit\n🕘 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM\n🍳 Breakfast & Lunch Included \n📍 THINK BIG\n1311 N Main St.\nRockford\, IL 61103 \n🎤 Featuring Dr. Kevin L. Thomas\n“The Neighborhood Therapist”\nExecutive Director\, The State of the Mind Institute \nWhether you’re a teacher\, administrator\, counselor\, social worker\, school support professional\, or youth advocate\, this summit is designed with you in mind. \n✅ Therapist-led breakout sessions\n✅ Practical tools you can implement immediately\n✅ Networking with professionals who share your mission\n✅ Resources to build healthier schools and stronger communities \n📲 Registration is FREE\, but space is limited! Register today: \nhttps://forms.gle/LWGTDw3JF1Qn1R3h9 \nLet’s work together to build healthier schools\, stronger educators\, and thriving students. 💚
URL:https://www.ymhsoc.org/event/mental-health-educator-summit/
LOCATION:Think Big\, 1311 North Main Street\, Rockford\, IL\, 61103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Glow Ignite
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Predatory Relationships in the Suburbs
DESCRIPTION:This month’s session\, “Predatory Relationships in the Suburbs\,” examines how predators exploit young people’s trust\, online and right here in our own communities. \n \nSAFE’s Diversion Facilitator Mikaela Weinstein and Detective Jack Flynn of the Franklin Police Department will unpack what we teach young people about trusted adults\, how that framework can be twisted into inappropriate and predatory relationships\, and how these exchanges play out on online platforms. Drawing on Mikaela’s work with Diversion students and data from the Police Department\, they’ll share what’s happening locally and what parents can do about it. \n \nYou’ll come away with: \n\n\nA young adult’s perspective on how these relationships form \n\n\nWhich online platforms are most often used to target young people \n\n\nPractical tips for internet and social media monitoring and safety \n\n\nInsight into how prevalent this issue is in our area\, drawn from police department data \n \n\n\nThis session is especially valuable for parents and caregivers of adolescents and younger children\, and for teens themselves.
URL:https://www.ymhsoc.org/event/webinar-predatory-relationships-in-the-suburbs/
LOCATION:Online Webinar Event
CATEGORIES:Glow Ignite
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T130000
DTSTAMP:20260828T161011Z
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SUMMARY:Healing Through Music: Understanding Music Therapy
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 3 | 12PM | Zoom\nCorrine Mina\, QMHP\, MT-BC\, Stepping Stones of Rockford Outpatient Counseling Center \nMusic has a way of reaching us when words fall short. Corrine Mina introduces the foundations of music therapy and how it supports emotional regulation\, trauma recovery\, connection\, and overall wellness. \nThrough stories from her own practice and real-life examples\, you’ll learn what music therapy actually looks like\, who it can benefit\, and how it complements traditional counseling services. Corrine will also share more about the work happening at Stepping Stones of Rockford and the mental health services available in our community.
URL:https://www.ymhsoc.org/event/healing-through-music-understanding-music-therapy/
LOCATION:Online Webinar Event
CATEGORIES:Glow Ignite
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T130000
DTSTAMP:20260824T161627Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Suicide Prevention Workshop
DESCRIPTION:FREE Virtual Suicide Prevention Workshops by LivWell Partners \n\nWe hope you join us!\n\nYou have the power to save a life when it comes to suicide prevention. \nLearn life-saving QPR skills – Question\, Persuade\, Refer techniques used nation wide to recognize warning signs and intervene in crisis situations. \nImpact lives everywhere – Apply your training at work and home to help address the 50\,000 annual suicide deaths in America. \nGet comprehensive tools – Access daily-use resources for you\, your friends and family plus inspirational content about our mission and proven methodology. \nMaster proven methods – Receive training in the most widely taught suicide prevention program in the UnitedStates. \nUpon the completion of this workshop\, you will receive your own personal QPR certification. \nTake this inspirational and life-changing workshop on your terms in the comfort of your own home or office in a virtual format.
URL:https://www.ymhsoc.org/event/virtual-suicide-prevention-workshop/
LOCATION:Free Online Event
CATEGORIES:Glow Ignite
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T190000
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SUMMARY:Trauma 101 Training
DESCRIPTION:Trauma 101 Training\n\n\n\n\n\nThis training provides an overview on trauma\, trauma’s effects\, and the trauma informed approach. Learn about the different types of trauma and how to approach those who may have experienced traumatic events in the past. Learn about resiliency and actions that promote resiliency among the community. \nUpcoming Dates: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 10 – 5:30 pm – 7 :00 pm\nDecember 10 -11:30 am – 1:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you an organization or business that needs to train a large group? Email us at tic@publichealth.wincoil.gov to schedule a training session. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information and to register\, click here.
URL:https://www.ymhsoc.org/event/trauma-101-training-september-10/
LOCATION:Winnebago County Health Department\, Winnebago County Health Department\, 555 N. Court Street\, Rockford\, Illinois.\, Rockford\, IL\, 61103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Glow Ignite
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T133000
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SUMMARY:Suicide Education and Response
DESCRIPTION:Presented by TPN.health and Financially Sponsored By Aetna Better Health of Louisiana\nFor professionals in any care- or help-giving field\, developing a baseline competency and comfort level in addressing suicidal ideation is essential. This presentation equips participants with the fundamental knowledge and practical skills necessary to recognize\, understand\, and safely respond to individuals experiencing thoughts of suicide. Through a blend of empirical data analysis and actionable frameworks\, attendees will examine the latest statistical trends to better understand the scope of this crisis. Additionally\, the presentation will explore specialized intervention strategies tailored for various environments\, included school-based settings. Participants will move past the discomfort often associated with this topic\, building the confidence required to provide meaningful\, evidence-based\, life-saving support. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\nParticipants will be able to: \n\nExamine current statistics\, demographic trends\, and the epidemiological landscape of suicidal ideation.\nIdentify common misconceptions and systemic stigma to foster a more empathetic and accurate understanding of suicide.\nDistinguish between suicidal ideation and acute attempt risk to ensure appropriate\, proportional levels of intervention.\nImplement actionable techniques for facilitating supportive\, non-judgmental conversations\, developing collaborative safety plans\, and establishing effective follow-up protocols.\nOutline the collaborative roles and communication required among providers\, school staff\, families\, and community mental health resources during a crisis response.
URL:https://www.ymhsoc.org/event/suicide-education-and-response/
LOCATION:Online Webinar Event
CATEGORIES:Glow Ignite
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T120000
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SUMMARY:RACMI Case Management Training: An Empowerment Approach to Case Management
DESCRIPTION:Empower participants to work towards independence and self-sufficiency. Presented by the Rockford Area Case Management Initiative. \n\n\n\nDate: Tuesday\, September 22\, 2026 \nTime: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. \nLocation: NICNE at Northern Illinois University\, Rockford\, 8500 E State Street\, 61108. \nLearn the principles of the Rockford Area Case Management Initiative (RACMI) to help you work with\, not for your participants. Work smarter\, not harder! \nEmpower participants to work towards independence and self-sufficiency. This approach actively engages participants in setting and achieving THEIR goals\, focusing on strengths and resources\, while moving away from “doing for” participants what they are capable of doing for themselves. Participants lead and become responsible for change because they are the only ones who can ultimately make change happen\, while the Case Manager provides support as their backup partner. \nThis person-centered\, outcome-based approach to case management is based on the book Empowering People for Change: Making Case Management Work by Dr. Beverly Ford. Activities will put your skills into practice. When you leave\, feel confident and ready to empower your participants through implementing RACMI core values. When you leave\, you’ll feel confident and prepared to empower your participants by implementing RACMI’s core values. \nTopics covered include: \n\nOverview and history of the RACMI\nDefining Case Management: Introduction to Dr. Ford’s approach to Case Management Journey Towards Self-Sufficiency\nHelping vs. Empowering your program participants\nFostering Self-Sufficiency\nEmpowerment Approach to Case Management\nEffective Case Management\nMotivation and Change\n\nIntended Audience: Case Managers and Supervisors (or front-line staff with relevant job duties regardless of title) are encouraged to attend. Take this training as a refresher or as a foundation for new Case Managers. A Certificate of Completion will be awarded. \nRefreshments: Light refreshments will be provided. \nAccessibility: The training will present in English. Accessible parking\, mechanical assist entry doors\, elevator access\, and accessible bathroom stalls are available.
URL:https://www.ymhsoc.org/event/racmi-case-management-training-an-empowerment-approach-to-case-management/
LOCATION:Northern Illinois University\, Northern Illinois University - Rockford\, IL\, Rockford\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Glow Ignite
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T110000
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SUMMARY:Why People Resist Mental Health Care — and What Public Health Can Do About It
DESCRIPTION:A complimentary webinar from Hatherleigh Behavioral Health for public health professionals featuring Tracy Stecker\, PhD\, nationally recognized researcher and author of Choosing Help: Your First Step Toward Better Mental Health. \n  \nWhat You’ll Learn \n\nWhy people avoid mental health and substance use treatment\nThe roles of stigma\, fear\, mistrust\, and denial\nEvidence-based approaches to increasing help-seeking behavior\nStrategies public health agencies can use to improve engagement\nHow communities can build more effective pathways to care\n\nWho Should Attend \nThis webinar is built for professionals working across the full spectrum of public health — from frontline outreach to organizational leadership. If your work touches mental health\, behavioral health\, or community well-being\, this session is for you. \n▸Public Health Leaders\n▸Behavioral Health Directors\n▸Prevention Professionals\n▸Community Health Workers\n▸Health Educators\n▸Substance Use Prevention Specialists\n▸Mental Health Advocate\n▸Healthcare Administrators\n▸Public Health Planners\n▸County & State Health Department Staff\n▸School & Community Wellness Professionals \nRegister here
URL:https://www.ymhsoc.org/event/why-people-resist-mental-health-care-and-what-public-health-can-do-about-it/
LOCATION:Online Webinar Event
CATEGORIES:Glow Ignite
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T121500
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SUMMARY:Darkness to Light Stewards of Children Program
DESCRIPTION:Stewards of Children® (In-Person Training with Physical Workbooks Only)\nThe University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford’s MERIT Program is excited to offer Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children training. Darkness to Light is dedicated to empowering adults with the knowledge and tools to prevent child sexual abuse through education\, awareness\, and stigma reduction. The Stewards of Children® program\, facilitated by the MERIT Program’s clinical social worker\, is an evidence-based initiative designed to help adults prevent\, recognize\, and respond to child sexual abuse effectively. \nTraining Details: This 2.5-hour session features six impactful videos\, with experts and individuals sharing practical\, real-world insights on how to protect children. After each video\, we’ll engage in group discussions and work through the Stewards of Children workbook. This training is offered free of charge to any adult residing in Winnebago County\, thanks to funding from the Winnebago County Community Mental Health Board and the half-cent sales tax approved by county residents. \nCertification: Participants who complete the 2.5-hour training will receive a certificate of completion. CEUs are available\, courtesy of Rosecrance\, for Social Work\, Counseling\, Marriage and Family Therapy\, Nursing\, and Psychologists. \nThank you for your commitment to becoming a steward of children—your involvement makes a significant difference in protecting our youth. \nContact\nElizabeth Kroening | 815-395-8813 | elizkroe@uic.edu\nClick Here to RSVP
URL:https://www.ymhsoc.org/event/darkness-to-light-stewards-of-children-program-4/
LOCATION:UIC Rockford\, 1601 Parkview Ave.\, Rockford\, 61107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Glow Ignite
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T153000
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SUMMARY:Heritage Woods Brain Wellness
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URL:https://www.ymhsoc.org/event/heritage-woods-brain-wellness/
LOCATION:Heritage Woods of Belvidere\, 4730 Squaw Prairie Rd\, Belvidere\, IL\, 61008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Glow Ignite
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SUMMARY:From Conflict to Co-Regulation: Helping Parents Navigate Adolescent Emotional Intensity
DESCRIPTION:Presented by TPN.health and Financially Sponsored By BrentCare Behavioral Health\n\n\n\nThis presentation explores how parents’ nervous-system responses shape family interactions and influence patterns of connection and conflict. Participants will learn to recognize escalation cycles\, regulate their own responses during difficult moments\, repair relational ruptures\, and model healthier emotional regulation. Practical\, trauma-informed strategies will help parents respond with greater awareness\, flexibility\, and connection while supporting a more regulated family system. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\nParticipants will be able to: \n\nDemonstrate two strategies for repairing relational ruptures and modeling healthy emotional regulation to strengthen connection and resilience within the family system.\nIdentify and apply two trauma-informed strategies for managing their own emotional responses\, interrupting conflict cycles\, and supporting co-regulation during moments of adolescent emotional intensity.\nRecognize how parental nervous-system responses and emotional states can contribute to escalation or regulation within parent–adolescent interactions.\n\n\n\nTarget Audience\n\nAddiction Professional\nCounselor\nMarriage & Family Therapist\nPsychologist\nSocial Worker
URL:https://www.ymhsoc.org/event/from-conflict-to-co-regulation-helping-parents-navigate-adolescent-emotional-intensity/
LOCATION:Online Webinar Event
CATEGORIES:Glow Ignite
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T133000
DTSTAMP:20261016T210953Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T210953Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Escape: Gaming\, Emotional Distress\, and Adolescent Development
DESCRIPTION:Presented by TPN.health and Financially Sponsored By BrentCare Behavioral Health\n\n\n\nThis presentation explores the psychological and relational factors that may contribute to excessive gaming\, including avoidance\, anxiety\, depression\, social needs\, reward-seeking\, and executive-functioning challenges. Participants will learn to look beyond screen time and better understand the needs gaming may be meeting. The presentation offers practical strategies for establishing healthier family limits\, reducing conflict\, and supporting more balanced and sustainable technology use. \n\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\nParticipants will be able to: \n\nIdentify at least three psychological or relational factors that may contribute to excessive gaming\, including avoidance\, anxiety\, social needs\, reward-seeking\, or executive-functioning challenges.\nDescribe at least two strategies for establishing developmentally appropriate family gaming limits while reducing conflict and improving communication.\nApply at least two practical approaches to support balanced and sustainable technology use within a family setting.\n\n\n\nTarget Audience\n\nAddiction Professional\nCounselor\nMarriage & Family Therapist\nPsychologist\nSocial Worker
URL:https://www.ymhsoc.org/event/digital-escape-gaming-emotional-distress-and-adolescent-development/
LOCATION:Online Webinar Event
CATEGORIES:Glow Ignite
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTSTAMP:20260924T183349Z
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SUMMARY:2026 NAMI Illinois Annual Statewide Conference
DESCRIPTION:The conference will provide a safe and welcoming space for advocates\, providers\, peers\, family members\, and community leaders to come together\, sharing experiences\, learning from one another\, and inspiring new ways forward. Through collaboration and dialogue\, we aim to deepen our collective impact and continue advancing NAMI’s mission across the state. \nThis year’s theme\, “Bridging Gaps by Reimagining Community Care\,” reflects an urgent and hopeful call to action. Explore innovative approaches to building stronger connections\, expanding access to care\, and ensuring that mental health support is inclusive\, equitable\, and responsive to the diverse needs of our communities.
URL:https://www.ymhsoc.org/event/2026-nami-illinois-annual-statewide-conference/
LOCATION:Benedictine University\, 5700 College Rd\, Lisle\, IL\, 60532\, United States
CATEGORIES:Glow Ignite
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T185356Z
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SUMMARY:Protecting Innocence 2026: Strengthening Systems to Protect Children
DESCRIPTION:MERIT presents the Protecting Innocence Symposium 2026\nThe University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford’s Medical Evaluation and Response Initiative Team (MERIT) doesn’t just provide clinical support to abused children of the community; it also educates the community to ensure safety for all. \nLearning objectives:\n• Analyze the role of prevention\, family strengthening and systems collaboration in protecting children and promoting family well-being.\n• Identify indicators of child abuse\, grooming\, sexual exploitation and barriers to disclosure that impact child safety and outcomes.\n• Evaluate opportunities to strengthen organizational\, community and system-level approaches to preventing child maltreatment and exploitation and promoting child safety. \nEvent speakers:\n• Melissa Box\, LCSW\, MPH\, deputy director with the Division of Prevention\, Community Connection and Intact Family Services for the Illinois Department of Child and Family Services. Topic: Family Strengthening and Family Safety: Transformation at Illinois DCFS.\n• Patricia Lewis\, ESQ\, chief executive officer with Beau Biden Foundation for the Protection of Children. Topic: Strengthening Organizational Policies and Procedures: Preventing Abuse\, Recognizing Grooming and Responding Appropriately.\n• Dana Miller\, associate with the National Criminal Justice Training Center of Fox Valley Technical College\, Appleton\, Wis. Topic: Online Exploitation & Sextortion: Awareness & Response.\n• Stephen Mills\, speaker and author. Topic: It Takes a Village: How Communities Enable Child Sex Predators. \nProfessionals who work with children and families\, including physicians\, mental health professionals\, educators\, school personnel\, law enforcement\, social workers\, child advocacy professionals\, multidisciplinary team members and representatives from child-serving organizations are invited to attend this year’s event. University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford students\, residents\, staff\, and faculty are also invited to participate. Attendees will gain a greater understanding of how we can strengthen systems\, enhance collaboration\, and work together to protect children. \n Register your attendance by Oct. 9\, 2026.
URL:https://www.ymhsoc.org/event/protecting-innocence-2026-strengthening-systems-to-protect-children/
LOCATION:UIC Rockford\, 1601 Parkview Ave.\, Rockford\, 61107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Glow Ignite
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T123000
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SUMMARY:Navigate Politics in Therapy Without Losing Your Ethics\, Your Neutrality\, or Yourself
DESCRIPTION:When clients want to talk politics\, you can find yourself holding your breath knowing you’re navigating contentious terrain. And let’s be honest — it’s not always easy to know what to do or how to keep your cool when your clients express views drastically different from your own. \nWhen approached with ethical clarity and intention\, these moments can deepen the work rather than derail it. This free training provides a grounded framework for responding to political conversations in therapy while staying regulated\, clinically effective\, and focused on the client. \nJoin ethics and boundaries expert Kirsten Lind Seal\, PhD\, LMFT\, to help you gain clarity on ethical boundaries when discussing political topics in therapy\, equipping you with tools to maintain professional integrity and foster open dialogue. \n 
URL:https://www.ymhsoc.org/event/navigate-politics-in-therapy-without-losing-your-ethics-your-neutrality-or-yourself/
CATEGORIES:Glow Ignite
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T130000
DTSTAMP:20261019T202410Z
CREATED:20261019T201312Z
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SUMMARY:The Referral that Actually Sticks: Identifying Suicide Risk and Creating a Bridge from Crisis/Emergency Setting to Outpatient Care
DESCRIPTION:Presented by TPN.health in partnership with TriWest Healthcare Alliance\, Safeguard Veterans\, Society of Emergency Medicine PAs (SEMPA)\, Emergency Nurses Association\, American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners \nChronic pain\, new disability\, terminal diagnosis\, and functional decline are among the strongest suicide risk factors clinicians encounter\, and they surface daily in settings unrelated to mental health. Most medical providers were not adequately trained to make the connection. This training teaches providers to recognize the physical conditions and life circumstances linked to elevated risk\, ask directly about suicidal ideation\, and work through the resistance those conversations produce. Because referral alone rarely gets patients through the door\, it also covers brief interventions and evidence-based system models that support the transition from crisis to outpatient behavioral health care. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\nParticipants will be able to: \n\nIdentify the physical health conditions and life circumstances most strongly associated with elevated suicide risk.\nDemonstrate direct inquiry about suicidal ideation with patients presenting in non-behavioral health settings.\nApply brief intervention strategies that address patient resistance to behavioral health referral.\nEvaluate evidence-based system models for supporting the transition from crisis to outpatient care.\n\n\n\n\n\nTarget Audience\n\nAddiction Professional\nCounselor\nMarriage & Family Therapist\nNurse\nNurse Practitioner\nPhysician\nPsychologist\nSocial Worker
URL:https://www.ymhsoc.org/event/the-referral-that-actually-sticks-identifying-suicide-risk-and-creating-a-bridge-from-crisis-emergency-setting-to-outpatient-care/
LOCATION:Online Webinar Event
CATEGORIES:Glow Ignite
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T120000
DTSTAMP:20261016T210628Z
CREATED:20261016T210518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T210628Z
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SUMMARY:Free Multicultural Training
DESCRIPTION:BEYOND AWARENESS \nCultural Competency\, Sensitivity\, and Professional Impact\nA Trauma-Informed Approach \nSESSION 1 I DR. LAYLA SARQUIS \nThe Lens\nExamine how culture\, values\, and experience shape professional judgment and climate. Analyze the cognitive\, environmental\, and family systems that build perception and human behavior. \nSESSION 2 I DR. KEVIN THOMAS \nBeyond the Assumption\nApply cultural responsiveness to mental health\, trauma\, communication\, family dynamics\, professional relationships\, and institutional expectations. \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND\nEducators • Mental health professionals • Social workers • Healthcare workers • Nonprofit and community professionals • Administrators \nRecognize assumptions. Seek understanding. Respond effectively across cultural differences.
URL:https://www.ymhsoc.org/event/free-multicultural-training/
LOCATION:New Zion Baptist Church\, 4747 W Riverside Blvd.\, Rockord\, IL\, 61101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Glow Ignite
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SUMMARY:Trauma 101 Training
DESCRIPTION:Trauma 101 Training\n\n\n\n\n\nThis training provides an overview on trauma\, trauma’s effects\, and the trauma informed approach. Learn about the different types of trauma and how to approach those who may have experienced traumatic events in the past. Learn about resiliency and actions that promote resiliency among the community. \nUpcoming Dates: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 10 -11:30 am – 1:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you an organization or business that needs to train a large group? Email us at tic@publichealth.wincoil.gov to schedule a training session. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information and to register\, click here.
URL:https://www.ymhsoc.org/event/trauma-101-training-december-10/
LOCATION:Winnebago County Health Department\, Winnebago County Health Department\, 555 N. Court Street\, Rockford\, Illinois.\, Rockford\, IL\, 61103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Glow Ignite
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