Ending Racialized Violence: A Webinar Conversation with Dr. Apryl Alexander

Perhaps the most surprising aspect of violence is how preventable it actually is. In the wake of recent events, this webinar conversation focuses on what we know about the prevention of violence and abuse, and how we can use education to end sexual, racialized, and other forms of social violence. It outlines how participants can explore their own biases and challenge their attitudes, beliefs, and actions in order to help reduce racism.

Webinar: Trauma-Sensitive Yoga and Embodied Therapy

Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TSY) has garnered worldwide attention in the past decade. Much of this attention has stemmed a handful of high-quality studies by a community of scientist-practitioners showing that TSY can be an effective adjunctive treatment for trauma-related conditions. Fundamental aspects of TSY include interoception (observing one’s internal physical sensations) and taking effective action based on what one notices within a relational context.

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Using Workbooks In Work with Young People in Treatment Webinar

This webinar discusses the use of workbooks in treatment with young people, in any form of treatment, residential or outpatient, and some of the dos and don’ts. We discuss the role of workbooks as an addendum to and part of treatment, rather than the entirety of the treatment, and the value of workbooks in helping to shape, implement, and measure treatment, as well as framing the basic concepts of treatment. Finally, we provide guidelines for the effective use of workbooks in treatment – and when not to use them.

Solution-Focused Strategies: Police Work, Suicide Prevention, and Beyond – Webinar

This webinar conversation explores Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) within the context of suicide prevention and its broader application in individual and family therapy. SFT, particularly in the context of suicide prevention, is an approach that focuses on identifying solutions and building on strengths rather than dwelling on problems. This involves helping individuals envision a future without suicidal thoughts or behaviors by exploring their coping strategies, reasons for living, and available resources.

An Evolution of Practice: From the Dodo Bird to Deliberate Practice – A Conversation with Scott Miller – Webinar

Scott Miller has pursued a decades-long journey in search of what makes psychotherapy work and how professionals can become more effective. While this might seem simple enough, the actual journey has been far from straightforward. Beginning with his own training and assumptions, Scott describes his trajectory from the surprising research findings about what makes therapy work to the steps that professionals can take to become more effective.

Preventing Child Sexual Abuse in the COVID Era – Webinar

Founded in 1992 by Fran Henry, a survivor who learned first-hand the complexities of sexual abuse, Stop It Now! prevents the sexual abuse of children. It does this by mobilizing adults, families, and communities to take actions that protect children before they are harmed. Stop It Now! provides support, information, and resources to keep children safe and create healthier communities, while keeping the focus on adult responsibility and accountability. As a part of this mission, Stop It Now! offers help for personal situations through a confidential national prevention Helpline.

Considering Culture in the Time of COVID-19

The past few years have seen a re-emergence of international dialog and debate about race, culture, and ethnicity. Since COVID-19, the situation has become more dire, with black and Hispanic people dying at disproportionately higher rates. What challenges are our clients of color facing? How have professionals of color been affected by the current crisis? And what can we all do to be helpful to one another in these times? These will be the questions discussed during this webinar conversation with Tyffani Dent.