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  • Trauma and Grief

    Dr. Gabor Mate says the antidote to trauma is to grieve. In this session we will explore the many forms of grief through lenses spanning from internalized to environmental. We will explore the complex, compounding, and often ambiguous relationship between grief and trauma. Where does one start, and the other stop? Finally, we will embrace…

  • CYS 201

    Virtual Event

    In this training, we will discuss building Area Project Boards, Community Committees, and Youth Committees with an emphasis on member retention. Engaging committees and retaining members is essential to the CYS program. Community engagement and activity implementation are the basis for the 8 objectives that CYS is grounded on. We will also dive into discussing…

  • Positive Workplace Culture

    Virtual Event

    This training is designed to help organizations cultivate a positive workplace culture that enhances employee satisfaction, productivity, and overall organizational success. Participants will learn the key components of a positive work environment, strategies to foster a supportive and inclusive culture, and practical tools for maintaining a healthy workplace. Two Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be…

  • Casey Life Skills

    Please join us for this Casey Life skills training, developed by Casey Family Programs, which teaches youth providers how to use life skills assessments with youth in homeless youth and transitioning youth programs. Casey assessments also have applications in a variety of other youth service programs including basic centers, street outreach programs, educational outreach programs…

  • Foundations of Youth Mental Health

    Foundations of Youth Mental Health introduces participants to the core principles of adolescent development and the mental health risk factors that can influence youth well-being. The training reviews how biological, cognitive, and environmental changes contribute to vulnerability during this stage. It also teaches participants to recognize the signs and symptoms of common youth mental health…

  • Building Community and Coalitions: Coalition Building Against Systems of Oppression

    This session, focused on building cross-sector coalitions within youth-serving spaces, explores how to unite organizations in disrupting systems that harm young people—especially those from marginalized communities. Participants will leave with tools to strengthen collective power and foster long-term collaboration. Two continuing education units (CEUs) will be available for participants with social work and professional counseling…

  • Casey Life Skills

    Please join us for this Casey Life Skills training, developed by Casey Family Programs, which teaches youth providers how to use life skills assessments with youth in homeless youth and transitioning youth programs. Casey assessments also have applications in a variety of other youth service programs including basic centers, street outreach programs, educational outreach programs…

  • Culture and Trauma

    Trauma has context. That context often times has cultural and historical roots. This training will explore the relationship between trauma and culture through examining the ways power and oppression impact individuals, communities, and access to resources. Additionally, participants will gain insight into how historical and transgenerational trauma can shape our familial and communal systems and…

  • Introduction of Motivational Interviewing

    This ICOY training provides an overview of motivational interviewing and its key elements for effective practice: Values, Ambivalence, Empathy, the Spirit of MI, O.A.R.S, and Eliciting Change Talk. The main focus of motivational interviewing is to partner with the individual to enhance motivation and utilize ambivalence to build a successful plan for making change. Compared…

  • Resisting Vicarious Trauma: Building Resilience and Collective Care in the Workplace

    Throughout this session, we will review the signs, symptoms, and risk factors of vicarious trauma, ensuring participants gain a comprehensive understanding of its impact. Together, we will explore the various stress responses experienced by service providers and identify effective ways to offer support. Through interactive discussions and activities, participants will explore identifying personal triggers and…

  • Grant Writing 101

    This introductory session is designed for nonprofit staff, board members, and volunteers with little or no experience writing a grant proposal. Participants will learn: how to discern if a funding opportunity is a good fit for their organization; about the difference between public- and private-sector grants; about the current trends in grant making; how to…

  • Introduction to Motivational Interviewing

    Please join us for a 2-day training of a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to Motivational Interviewing (MI), this session grounds participants in MI’s core principles, evidence base, and real-world applications across supportive service settings. Participants will build a shared vocabulary for MI, practice essential skills, and understand the four key processes that guide MI conversations.…

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