Trauma is prevalent in our world and has an impact on many of the people we interact with, including those who engage with our organizations. Compassionate and trauma-informed care is essential to providing effective support and building sustainable services. Based on our book, A Little Book About Trauma-Informed Workplaces, this workshop explores five key principles […]
Research shows that youth with behavioral health needs are significantly overrepresented in the justice system, with nearly 70 percent having a diagnosable mental health disorder. This highlights the importance of effective case planning for youth and young adults. This work provides guidance for justice professionals on how to better engage, collaborate, and partner with systems […]
NYC’s homeless response system is complex and can be difficult to navigate for both clients and service providers. Compounding this, many people who have been recently incarcerated are experiencing homelessness and have to rely on the homeless system. Experts from the NYS JTFMI, the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), and the NYC […]
People with behavioral health needs often require different levels of care based on their symptoms, circumstances, and treatment goals. The continuum of behavioral health services is vast and, at times, challenging to access the right services. In this webinar, the presenter will review NYC’s behavioral health continuum, including levels of care and available treatment services. […]
This webinar will introduce key considerations for addressing behavioral health crises among infants, young children, youth, and their families within a coordinated crisis care continuum. Grounded in SAMHSA’s National Guidelines for a Behavioral Health Coordinated System of Crisis Care, this session will explore how crisis systems can be adapted to meet the developmental needs of […]
The presenter will integrate lived experience with professional expertise and the latest clinical research on the epidemiology, assessment, and treatment of gambling disorder. The workshop will also provide a historical perspective on problem gambling and addiction, examining how societal attitudes, industry practices, and advances in treatment have evolved. Participants will learn to identify and assess […]
Youth who are struggling with an addiction often resist attempts at intervention. While some youth are merely experimenting, others may have larger unmet needs that can lead to a negative pattern of use. This workshop provides a framework for responding to a variety of addictions, including those related to substances, gaming, internet, and pornography. Participants […]
Supportive housing combines affordable housing with services designed to help people with behavioral health conditions, histories of homelessness, and other complex needs, including a history of incarceration, achieve long-term stability. Understanding the different housing models and available services is essential for connecting clients to the appropriate options. In this webinar, the presenter will introduce NYC’s […]
Drawing on SAMHSA’s Advisory: Model Standards for Crisis Care Workers and the national guidance introduced in Part 1, this webinar will move from understanding the Model Standards to examining selected areas where crisis systems and organizations can strengthen workforce practice. The session will begin with a brief overview of the Model Standards and then focus […]
If you work with people, it’s crucial to know how to defuse dangerous situations before they become violent. This workshop will equip you with a trauma-informed approach to de-escalate situations with confidence, interpersonal communication skills, and empathy. You will explore the dynamics of how our brains manage escalating emotions, identify enablers of violence, and learn regulation skills […]
A complete and well-developed supportive housing application is critical to accurately presenting the client’s needs, strengths, and eligibility for housing. Incomplete documentation or insufficient information can delay approval and reduce the likelihood of a successful housing placement. In this webinar, the presenter will share best practices for conducting housing-focused assessments and preparing accurate, comprehensive applications, […]
This second webinar builds on the mobile crisis foundations introduced in Webinar 1 by examining how communities structure the “someone to respond” component of a coordinated behavioral health crisis continuum. The session reviews behavioral health-led mobile crisis teams, co-responder approaches, peer models, and hybrid or regional adaptations comparing their purposes, strengths, limitations, and appropriate use […]
Foundational Launchpad is a no-cost, fully online, primarily self-paced foundation and career-exploration/readiness program delivered in partnership with the Tech Talent Pipeline (TTP). You work through the curriculum on your own schedule, with optional weekly pair-programming and study-group sessions plus a short weekly progress check-in form. The curriculum covers JavaScript fundamentals through object-oriented programming, asynchronous JavaScript, […]
Appropriate and effective communication and marketing strategies are essential to building awareness and understanding of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and connecting people to crisis support when they need it. Faith-based communities are often trusted sources of support, connection, and guidance, making them valuable partners in increasing awareness and understanding of 988. This webinar […]
Many individuals in recovery have complex trauma histories that influence eating behaviors, body image, and food access. This training introduces a trauma-informed framework for discussing nutrition in substance use treatment settings. Participants will learn how to recognize trauma- related eating patterns, avoid triggering or stigmatizing food language, and support clients using a compassionate, harm-reduction approach […]
Anger is a normal human emotion, but when left unmanaged, it can significantly impact emotional well-being, relationships, and treatment outcomes. This workshop explores anger through the lenses of neuroscience and the Person-in-Environment framework, helping participants understand its biological, psychological, and environmental influences. Attendees will learn evidence-informed assessment and intervention strategies to help clients manage anger, […]
Future Code NYC x Codesmith is a 42-week, no-cost program designed to transform New Yorkers into full-stack engineers ready to lead in the modern tech landscape. Delivered in partnership with NYC Tech Talent Pipeline, Workforce Development Corporation, and the NYC Department of Small Business Services, this program combines expert-led curriculum, project-building experience, and career development […]
When our socio-political environment is acutely challenging, both therapist and client are often navigating a similar internal and external crisis. Within the context of global stress, countertransference is heightened. Objective neutrality is replaced by our shared human experience of fear, anxiety, and loss of our sense of safety. Damage to our emotional, social, moral and […]