We are excited to be able to continue to offer this year’s Training Institute via Zoom. Please see below for upcoming speakers and details.
Wayside’s Training Institute offers professional development for our staff and interns, visiting professionals, families and caregivers of Wayside clients and the public. The institute is designed to enhance the delivery of mental health services to our clients, families and communities.
Our trainings feature experts in mental health, wellness, substance abuse, racial justice and activism and include a series devoted to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Our trainings are open to the public.
Training Format
All Zoom trainings start promptly at 9:30 a.m. Please download Zoom prior to the training or join via your browser.
Participants have the option to turn their camera off except during a breakout session and participants will be muted. Questions may be submitted via chat unless in a breakout session.
Closed captioning is available for all of the trainings English subtitles are available for all trainings. Participants who wish to use closed captioning/English subtitles must turn on closed captioning at the start of the training.
Cost
The fee for the public to attend trainings $60.00 (cash/check/credit at time of online registration). Family and/or caregivers of Wayside clients can attend at no charge if they are registered by a member of Wayside’s staff.
Continuing Education Credits
Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) are available at the conclusion of the training. One credit per hour of training will be awarded to MSW’s, LMFTs and LMHCs. CEU recipients must sign in and out at registration and attend the training in its entirety. No partial credit will be given.
Description:
Discover Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which draws from non-Western traditions to enhance well-being and empower individuals to align with personal values, navigate resistance, and live a grounded and fulfilled life. This training offers 3 CEUs to participants.
Description:
Explore the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ youth of color, gaining insights and a holistic framework to support QTBIPOC youth effectively. This training offers 3 CEUs to participants.