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This course qualifies for GH CEUs.   Culture is a rich context that shapes mental health experiences, expressions, treatment, and prevention, yet, many of us as healthcare professionals are taught to be “blank slates” in practice or incorporate culture as an “add-on”. Understanding and using our cultural selves, shaped by our identities and lived experiences, allow us to integrate and empathetically appreciate the complexity of culture that influences the therapeutic process and healing. This workshop will support attendees in understanding how their positionality related to ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, size, ability, and immigration status (among other dimensions) influence how we show up and engage as healers, and, ultimately, impact clinical outcomes. Attendees are encouraged to engage in reflection through the experiential activities in this presentation and share questions for discussion. --- Instructor: Ashley Acle, MBA, MFT, LMFT I’m Ashley (she/her), Healthcare Consultant, Clinical Supervisor/Therapist, and Mental Health Advocate. I am passionate about culturally sensitive, equitable and sustainable mental health care, stemming from my lived and professional experiences in this field, clinical research, and quality improvement for the last 14 years. I have served in various leadership roles in medical, psychiatric, academic, and community-based settings, most recently as a National Director of Compliance, Clinical Supervisor and Director of Clinical Services. I currently provide healthcare consulting services and training to professionals across the country. I also provide clinical supervision/consultation towards licensure and therapy services to individuals located in California and Pennsylvania. Contact me to discuss working together. I look forward to connecting with you.   --- 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 2 hour of continuing education for GH (Course ID: 083-0243-38444) and STRTP Administrators (Course ID: 083-0243-38445). --- Looking to earn CEs for this course? Click here: CAMFT: https://catalystcenter.learnupon.com/store/4328480-embracing-our-cultural-identities-to-facilitate-cultural-humility-camft-ceus Read more

This course qualifies for STRTP CEUs.   Culture is a rich context that shapes mental health experiences, expressions, treatment, and prevention, yet, many of us as healthcare professionals are taught to be “blank slates” in practice or incorporate culture as an “add-on”. Understanding and using our cultural selves, shaped by our identities and lived experiences, allow us to integrate and empathetically appreciate the complexity of culture that influences the therapeutic process and healing. This workshop will support attendees in understanding how their positionality related to ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, size, ability, and immigration status (among other dimensions) influence how we show up and engage as healers, and, ultimately, impact clinical outcomes. Attendees are encouraged to engage in reflection through the experiential activities in this presentation and share questions for discussion. --- Instructor: Ashley Acle, MBA, MFT, LMFT I’m Ashley (she/her), Healthcare Consultant, Clinical Supervisor/Therapist, and Mental Health Advocate. I am passionate about culturally sensitive, equitable and sustainable mental health care, stemming from my lived and professional experiences in this field, clinical research, and quality improvement for the last 14 years. I have served in various leadership roles in medical, psychiatric, academic, and community-based settings, most recently as a National Director of Compliance, Clinical Supervisor and Director of Clinical Services. I currently provide healthcare consulting services and training to professionals across the country. I also provide clinical supervision/consultation towards licensure and therapy services to individuals located in California and Pennsylvania. Contact me to discuss working together. I look forward to connecting with you.   --- 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 2 hour of continuing education for GH (Course ID: 083-0243-38444) and STRTP Administrators (Course ID: 083-0243-38445). --- Looking to earn CEs for this course? Click here: CAMFT: https://catalystcenter.learnupon.com/store/4328480-embracing-our-cultural-identities-to-facilitate-cultural-humility-camft-ceus Read more

This course qualifies for CAMFT CEUs.   Direct support professionals are often the backbone of trauma-informed care, yet their own emotional well-being is frequently overlooked. This 2 hour training invites participants to explore the impact of unresolved personal trauma and vicarious trauma within their roles. Through critical reflection and interactive dialogue, participants will examine how their personal histories shape their professional presence, and how systems often perpetuate burnout by normalizing self-neglect among frontline staff. This session centers the caregiver by offering tools to recognize signs of trauma within themselves, prioritize self-healing without guilt, and adopt sustainable practices for resilience. Participants will walk away with a deeper understanding of the reciprocal nature of trauma-informed care—recognizing that to truly support others, they must first create space for their own healing. This training is a call to reimagine caregiving as a practice rooted in wholeness, visibility, and shared humanity. --- Instructor: Dr. Marya Wright, LCSW Marya Wright, DSW, LCSW, is a nationally recognized social work leader, consultant, author, and educator with deep expertise in child welfare, forensic social work, and culturally responsive clinical practice. She is the Founder and CEO of Marya Wright Consulting LLC, where she designs and delivers high-impact training and consulting services to agencies that support system-involved youth and families. Dr. Wright earned her Doctorate in Social Work from the University of Southern California, where her scholarship focused on promoting equity and justice within the child welfare system. She also holds a Master of Social Work from California State University, East Bay, and a Bachelor of Social Work from San Diego State University, both with specialized training in Child Welfare Services and Motivational Interviewing. With over a decade of clinical, academic, and courtroom experience—including her work as a qualified expert witness—Dr. Wright brings a uniquely intersectional and practice-informed perspective to continuing education. Her work emphasizes relationship-centered engagement, culturally responsive practice, and trauma-informed care. She currently teaches graduate-level social work courses at Cal State East Bay, where she focuses on generalist practice, human behavior, and advanced clinical approaches with children, youth, and families. Dr. Wright’s research and publications center on child sexual exploitation, foster care, and the impact of algorithmic decision-making in social services. She is an active member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and serves on the Board of Directors for the National Phi Alpha Honor Society. Her trainings equip licensed clinicians with evidence-informed tools and critical insights that strengthen their practice and improve outcomes for marginalized communities. --- 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 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.   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