Behavioral Health Services Providers and Management

Strength-Based (Trauma Informed) Leadership Programs (SBTILP) uses an award-winning three (3) step (hierarchical) model to bring positive transformation to children, youth, teens, families, and professionals. Two examples of programs are Teen Leadership and Conflict Resolution Theater. The highly Interactive programs and keynotes have pioneered using evidenced-based practices; the arts (visual, culinary, performing), games, exercises, discussion, writing, sociometry, role-plays and interactive musicals to engage. 

Happy to discuss the compassionate practices, strategies, and program design that brings positive outcomes to community programs leading to positive transformation.

Here is a link to a wonderful letter written about the impact of the Strength-Based (Trauma Informed) Leadership Programs (SBTILP)

The continuing education section of the NCTSN Learning Center provides free access to NCTSN experts and up-to-date, science-based information in the areas of assessment, treatment and services, training, research and evaluation, and organizational and systems change for traumatized children, adolescents, and their families. 

The Trauma Certificate Program provides a foundational understanding of trauma theory and presents principles, tools and strategies that enable trauma-informed practice in service and treatment settings that support recovery and healing for adults and children and reduce inadvertent harm. The impact of trauma on direct service staff and the necessity for a support system for those individuals is also considered.

Behavioral Healthcare Education offers training to assist practitioners in engaging people with histories of trauma and understanding the role that trauma has played in their lives. This series provides an array of courses that support the development of trauma-informed care, assessment, and treatment planning for children, adolescents and adults. The goal is to assist providers in integrating trauma-informed and trauma-specific treatment practices into all aspects of behavioral health and related services they provide.

For professionals who have already earned a graduate degree in counseling or a related mental health discipline, Thomas Jefferson University invites you to gain advanced trauma competencies and knowledge with their four-course Certificate of Advanced Studies in Trauma Counseling, resulting in 128 contact hours (provided through NBCC and PA State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors).

The Behavioral Health Training and Education Network (BHTEN), funded by the Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbilities through the Consumer Satisfaction Team, Inc., offers a myriad of courses related to trauma, ACEs, and resilience. Please see their website for a list of their training options.

Specifically focused on Child Welfare Professionals and Attorneys, the Center for Excellence in Advocacy (CEA) believes that every child deserves a strong advocate. Though education, professional development, and systemic advocacy we work to improve the outcomes of children and families, especially those involved in the child welfare system, by improving the practice of those who work with them. CEA offers trainings related to child advocacy, trauma and resilience, and advanced advocacy strategies for youth with educational, behavioral health, and medical needs. Continuing Education Units for licensed Social Workers, MFT’s, and LPC’s and Continuing Legal Education for Attorneys

The Certificate in Childhood Trauma Studies is an inter-disciplinary/inter-professional training program that aims to develop competent trauma-informed service providers who have the knowledge and skills to work effectively with children and families impacted by childhood adversity.  

Multiplying Connections, an initiative of the Health Federation of Philadelphia (HFP), provides training, consultation, and coaching to organizations and systems working to integrate a trauma informed approach to care. They provide an array of courses designed to build awareness, skills and competencies for trauma informed care. Their portfolio includes workshops for  different levels of professionals within an organization including direct service providers, program directors and supervisors. Courses focus both on hands-on application of trauma informed techniques and strategies to change practices and policies in organizations and systems to better reflect trauma-informed principles.

Lakeside Global Institute offers a wide range of educational courses to provide ongoing professional development for professionals who work in some capacity with children and/or parents. The Trauma Series involves a total of 30 sessions, split among three levels which build on each other: Enhancing Trauma Awareness (6 sessions), Deepening Trauma Awareness (12 sessions), and Applying Trauma Principles (12 sessions).