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This course qualifies for CAMFT CEUs. The Misconceptions of the Angry Black Woman (MABW) training series is an engaging and thought-provoking exploration of the stereotypes and realities surrounding the Angry Black Woman narrative. This training series seeks to unpack the historical roots, societal impact, and contemporary implications of this harmful stereotype, while fostering understanding, empathy, and allyship among participants. --- Part 2 Impact of Colorism and Stereotypes: Understanding Bias Across Professional and Social Environments In this part, will talk about the Awareness of common stereotypes and labels assigned to Black and Brown women and understand how these stereotypes manifest in various settings (workplaces, social settings, etc.). The impact of colorism and other biases on the treatment of Black and Brown women will be addressed. --- Each training session will include:   Engagement - Incorporating interactive elements such as discussions, case studies, and role-playing to engage participants actively. Resources - Welcome 2 Reality will provide additional reading materials, resources, and support options related to each part of the series. Follow up - Welcome 2 Reality will assign optional subgroups at the onset of the series to encourage participants to reflect on what they’ve learned after each session and discuss ways they can apply it to their personal and professional lives. --- Instructor: Shauna Figeuroa, LCSW Shauna L. Figueroa is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW) with extensive experience in social services and behavioral health. Currently serving as VP of Housing Services at Friendship Place in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area, she brings over 15 years of expertise in social work and leadership. Her professional journey includes roles as a Behavioral Health Operations Manager at Kaiser Permanente and a long tenure with the State of Connecticut's Department of Children and Families. Shauna also contributes to education as a Field Placement Supervisor at Sacred Heart University's School of Social Work and previously served as an Adjunct Professor at Post University. She holds a Master of Social Work from Springfield College and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Psychology from Post University. Her expertise spans clinical research and community outreach, reflecting her commitment to both individual care and broader social impact.   --- CAMFT Information:  California Alliance of Child and Family Services (CACFS) is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and LEPs (Provider #1000075 ). This course meets the qualifications for 2 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. CACFS maintains responsibility for the program and all of its content. --- Other Important Information: Accommodations: To request additional assistance or accommodations, please contact Brisa Romero, Training Assistant, at bromero@catalyst-center.org. Grievances: To obtain the grievance policy or report a grievance please email Ivon Favela, Deputy Director of Training at ifavela@catalyst-center.org CE Certificates: Upon course survey completion, participants will be awarded CE certificates. Refund/Cancelation Policy: All requests for cancellation and refunds must be submitted in writing to bromero@catalyst-center.org prior to the course date. Otherwise, no refunds will be allowed.  Read more

This course qualifies for GH CEUs.   Hope is a cognitive process that can be enhanced, modeled, and, more importantly, restored during a crisis. This presentation will highlight research on practice models adopted, the evidence-based training Together Facing the Challenge, and Hope Centered Caregiving to demonstrate how caseworkers, foster parents, counselors, and others can adopt simple strategies that enhance hopeful thinking among children and youth. Finally, the presentation will provide specific methods that can be used immediately to increase hopeful thinking and improve essential child outcomes. --- Other Important Information: Accommodations: To request additional assistance or accommodations, please contact Brisa Romero, Training Assistant, at bromero@catalyst-center.org. Grievances: To obtain the grievance policy or report a grievance please email Ivon Favela, Deputy Director of Training at ifavela@catalyst-center.org CE Certificates: Upon course survey completion, participants will be awarded CE certificates. Refund/Cancelation Policy: All requests for cancellation and refunds must be submitted in writing to bromero@catalyst-center.org prior to the course date. Otherwise, no refunds will be allowed.  --- CE Statement: California Alliance of Child and Family Services (CACFS) is approved by the California Department of Social Services to sponsor continuing education for Group Home Administrators (GH; Vendor ID: 2000083-730-2) and Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP; Vendor ID: 2000083-733-2) Administrators. This course meets the requirements for 4 hours of continuing education for GH (Course ID: 083-0243-38125) and STRTP Administrators (Course ID: 083-0243-38126). Read more

This course qualifies for STRTP CEUs.   Hope is a cognitive process that can be enhanced, modeled, and, more importantly, restored during a crisis. This presentation will highlight research on practice models adopted, the evidence-based training Together Facing the Challenge, and Hope Centered Caregiving to demonstrate how caseworkers, foster parents, counselors, and others can adopt simple strategies that enhance hopeful thinking among children and youth. Finally, the presentation will provide specific methods that can be used immediately to increase hopeful thinking and improve essential child outcomes. --- Other Important Information: Accommodations: To request additional assistance or accommodations, please contact Brisa Romero, Training Assistant, at bromero@catalyst-center.org. Grievances: To obtain the grievance policy or report a grievance please email Ivon Favela, Deputy Director of Training at ifavela@catalyst-center.org CE Certificates: Upon course survey completion, participants will be awarded CE certificates. Refund/Cancelation Policy: All requests for cancellation and refunds must be submitted in writing to bromero@catalyst-center.org prior to the course date. Otherwise, no refunds will be allowed.  --- CE Statement: California Alliance of Child and Family Services (CACFS) is approved by the California Department of Social Services to sponsor continuing education for Group Home Administrators (GH; Vendor ID: 2000083-730-2) and Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP; Vendor ID: 2000083-733-2) Administrators. This course meets the requirements for 4 hours of continuing education for GH (Course ID: 083-0243-38125) and STRTP Administrators (Course ID: 083-0243-38126). Read more

This course qualifies for GH CEUs.   Harnessing the Brain Science of Awe & Wonder to Optimize Your Resilience to Stress & Maximize Performance What is your brain wired for? Where does your mind go when left to its own devices? Stress, worry, and status quo? Or happiness, joy, even awe? Using what we know and applying it to life and work allows the communities of people we serve to benefit from this growing body of scientific knowledge. Awe and wonder have seemed to be a mystery historically, aligned more with highly unusual or rare experiences. Recent findings highlight that awe is a fundamental human emotion. We are learning that not only do humans naturally experience awe but that we are-in all likelihood-wired to do so. This means we can improve upon and increase the awe in our lives and in the lives of our communities. The positive effects are vast for personal lives and for advancing the causes and strategic objectives of organizations. --- Instructor: Dee O'Neill, M.S., LPC Dee O’Neill is a keynote speaker, author, facilitator, and licensed professional counselor. She has been in the field of brain science for over 20 years helping clients and leadership teams create and sustain fulfilling and high-performance roles, workplaces, and lives, by educating, enhancing, and empowering optimal brain health.             --- Other Important Information: Accommodations: To request additional assistance or accommodations, please contact Brisa Romero, Training Assistant, at bromero@catalyst-center.org. Grievances: To obtain the grievance policy or report a grievance please email Ivon Favela, Deputy Director of Training at ifavela@catalyst-center.org CE Certificates: Upon course survey completion, participants will be awarded CE certificates. Refund/Cancelation Policy: All requests for cancellation and refunds must be submitted in writing to bromero@catalyst-center.org prior to the course date. Otherwise, no refunds will be allowed.  --- CE Statement: California Alliance of Child and Family Services (CACFS) is approved by the California Department of Social Services to sponsor continuing education for Group Home Administrators (GH; Vendor ID: 2000083-730-2) and Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP; Vendor ID: 2000083-733-2) Administrators. This course meets the requirements for 1 hour of continuing education for GH (Course ID: 083-0243-38125) and STRTP Administrators (Course ID: 083-0243-38126). Read more

This course qualifies for STRTP CEUs.   Harnessing the Brain Science of Awe & Wonder to Optimize Your Resilience to Stress & Maximize Performance What is your brain wired for? Where does your mind go when left to its own devices? Stress, worry, and status quo? Or happiness, joy, even awe? Using what we know and applying it to life and work allows the communities of people we serve to benefit from this growing body of scientific knowledge. Awe and wonder have seemed to be a mystery historically, aligned more with highly unusual or rare experiences. Recent findings highlight that awe is a fundamental human emotion. We are learning that not only do humans naturally experience awe but that we are-in all likelihood-wired to do so. This means we can improve upon and increase the awe in our lives and in the lives of our communities. The positive effects are vast for personal lives and for advancing the causes and strategic objectives of organizations. --- Instructor: Dee O'Neill, M.S., LPC Dee O’Neill is a keynote speaker, author, facilitator, and licensed professional counselor. She has been in the field of brain science for over 20 years helping clients and leadership teams create and sustain fulfilling and high-performance roles, workplaces, and lives, by educating, enhancing, and empowering optimal brain health.             --- Other Important Information: Accommodations: To request additional assistance or accommodations, please contact Brisa Romero, Training Assistant, at bromero@catalyst-center.org. Grievances: To obtain the grievance policy or report a grievance please email Ivon Favela, Deputy Director of Training at ifavela@catalyst-center.org CE Certificates: Upon course survey completion, participants will be awarded CE certificates. Refund/Cancelation Policy: All requests for cancellation and refunds must be submitted in writing to bromero@catalyst-center.org prior to the course date. Otherwise, no refunds will be allowed.  --- CE Statement: California Alliance of Child and Family Services (CACFS) is approved by the California Department of Social Services to sponsor continuing education for Group Home Administrators (GH; Vendor ID: 2000083-730-2) and Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP; Vendor ID: 2000083-733-2) Administrators. This course meets the requirements for 1 hour of continuing education for GH (Course ID: 083-0243-38125) and STRTP Administrators (Course ID: 083-0243-38126). Read more

This course qualifies for GH CEUs.   Prudent Parenting covers a wide range of decision making in the care of youth. This training focuses on how we use Prudent Parenting in supervision decisions. The training will support increased skill in determining the level of supervision needed for youth based on their age, developmental level, and other factors identified in their Needs and Services Plan.  --- Instructor: Ronnie R Mabou Ronnie R Mabou has served children for over 30 years. She began to understand the healing power of enrichment as a residential camp counselor. While facilitating horseback riding and other camp activities, she watched hundreds of youth suffering from both physical and emotional trauma, heal and grow through their experiences with nature, animals, art, and play. Ronnie has spent the past 21 years working at Youth Homes in both the residential program, as a residential counselor and then Administrator, and the human resources department, as the training coordinator and now as Director of Standards and Enrichment. Enrichment activities like gardening, photography, and horses have played an integral part of her service provision to the clients, and in her role in the training and professional development of Youth Homes’ employees.       --- Other Important Information: Accommodations: To request additional assistance or accommodations, please contact Brisa Romero, Training Assistant, at bromero@catalyst-center.org. Grievances: To obtain the grievance policy or report a grievance please email Ivon Favela, Deputy Director of Training at ifavela@catalyst-center.org CE Certificates: Upon course survey completion, participants will be awarded CE certificates. Refund/Cancelation Policy: All requests for cancellation and refunds must be submitted in writing to bromero@catalyst-center.org prior to the course date. Otherwise, no refunds will be allowed.  --- CE Statement: California Alliance of Child and Family Services (CACFS) is approved by the California Department of Social Services to sponsor continuing education for Group Home Administrators (GH; Vendor ID: 2000083-730-2) and Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP; Vendor ID: 2000083-733-2) Administrators. This course meets the requirements for 1.5 hours of continuing education for GH (Course ID: 087-0143-38087) and STRTP Administrators (Course ID: 083-0143-38086). Read more