Wayside Training Institute 2023-2024!


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For Wayside Employees Only – Understanding the Intersection of Substance Use and Anxiety
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Presenters: Dr. Kevin Simon with Steve Delbanco
Description:
This training will explore the intersection of substance use, anxiety and other trauma related disorders, the myth of substance use as an effective coping skill to manage other mental health symptom, and offer skills and interventions to treat youth and young adults with substance use, anxiety, and other trauma related disorders. This training offers 3 CEUs to participants.**FREE training for Wayside employees only.
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When:
Dec 6, 2023
Time: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Register Now


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Understanding & Responding to Victims of Commercial Sexual Exploitation – Dr. Rachel Niemiec
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Presenter: Dr. Rachel Niemiec
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This training equips service providers and community members with essential tools to better serve and support victims deceived, manipulated, coerced, and forced into the multibillion-dollar commercial sex industry. This training offers 3 CEUs to participants. -
When:
Jan 10, 2024
Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 am - Register Now


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Restorative Practices for Self-Care and Supporting Youth and Family
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Presenter: Dr. Tanisha Thelemaque
Description:
Discover restorative wellness practices to maintain your wellbeing while supporting others in challenging times. This inclusive workshop focuses on techniques for presence, balance, and meaningful work with diverse youth and families, centering the power of self and community care for positive change. This training offers 3 CEUs to participants. -
When:
Feb 2, 2024
Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm - Register Now


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Supporting Individuals and Families from a Neurodiversity-Affirming Lens
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Presenter: Lisa Dube
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Gain a comprehensive understanding of neurodiversity and its impact on individuals and families, exploring the intersectionality with gender incongruence, relying on lived experiences, and addressing trauma and minority stress. This training offers 3 CEUs to participants. -
When:
Mar 26, 2024
Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm - Register Now


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Enhancing Wellness and Peace in Young Adults with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Presenter: Dr. Tanisha Thelemaque
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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. -
When:
Apr 3, 2024
Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm - Register Now


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Supporting BIPOC LGBTQIA+ Youth
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Presenter: Taj Smith
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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. -
When:
May 1, 2024
Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm - Register Now