Guardians of Dignity
Empowering Community Health Workers to Combat Elder Abuse CONTINUING EDUCATION TRAINING
Empowering Community Health Workers to Combat Elder Abuse CONTINUING EDUCATION TRAINING
Learn essential skills to screen and care for perinatal mental health complications through a framework of compassion and cultural responsiveness. Designed for Ohio providers involved int he care of moms and birthing persons. Friday, May 16, 2025, 10a-11:30a Friday, May 30, 2025, 10a-11:30a This continuing education activity was approved by the Ohio Nurses Association, an […]
Program Description: This program is designed to equip community health workers, nurses, healthcare providers, social workers, counselors, and marriage and family therapists with the essential skills needed to secure funding for programs that serve individuals, families, and communities. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of effective grant writing principles, develop research skills for identifying funding […]
Objective: By the end of this session, participants will be able to describe at least two personal strengths, articulate one personal development goal, and identify how increased self-awareness supports personal and professional growth.
Every Friday until September 12, 2025, Healthcare Resources Plus is hosting a workshop series in Walnut Hills, Ohio from 10a-2p. Registration opens at 8:45a. The series includes free catered lunch and is a community health worker retention and self-care event. Each session offers 3.5 hours of nursing continuing education.
The Unity Conference is an interactive, educational and informative gathering convening community health workers (CHWs) and allies, members, and partners from across the country to celebrate the diversity and resilience of the workforce. This year’s event will be held in Columbus, Ohio on July 30 - August 1, 2025 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. […]
This 2 hour workshop will cover the impact of burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary & vicarious trauma. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their personal experiences, assess their own self-care practices, and work to develop a comprehensive self-care plan. Two hours; Eligible for Two CEUs through the Ohio CSWMFT Board
In this training, participants will learn the origins and theories of domestic violence, as well as how to identify and define the different types of domestic violence. This training discusses warning signs and symptoms in domestic violence survivors and their children, and teaches participants the skills needed to appropriately intervene, refer, and connect survivors to […]
In this training, participants will learn about the prevalence and impact of child abuse. The training will discuss physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect, and how to appropriately respond to concerns and disclosures of child abuse. The training also discusses individual and community level prevention, and challenges the participant to examine how their own personal […]
In this training, participants will learn about the prevalence of and dangers associated with bullying. The training will discuss the individual roles that someone may play in a situation of bullying and how to identify and intervene with each role. Lastly, the training will touch on how to prevent bullying and create a culture that […]
This training teaches social workers and human service professionals how to build authentic client rapport while maintaining ethical boundaries. Participants will learn practical strategies for creating trust in the first five minutes, using environment and communication to foster safety, and applying quick wins to boost engagement. The course also covers key NASW Code of Ethics […]
BY THE END OF THE COURSE, LEARNERS WILL: • Describe the purpose of Mental Health First Aid and the role of the Mental Health First Aider. • Identify the impact of mental health and substance use challenges on the wellbeing of American adults. • Explain that recovery from a mental health or substance use challenge […]
Join us for a 3-hour interactive ethics training designed for clinicians. Participants will explore ethical decision-making models, apply to real-world scenarios including but not limited to the NASW Code of Ethics, and strengthen ethical judgment through discussion and role-play. The session also highlights institutional supports available to employees navigating complex situations. Come ready to engage, […]
This course was developed to provide participants with a deeper understanding of the types of trauma faced by individuals, the symptoms associated with trauma, and strategies to effectively work with community members experiencing trauma. This interactive training equips community health workers, nurses, and allied practitioners with the knowledge and tools to recognize types of traumas […]
This program was developed to define self-care, self-soothing, community care, and structural care. Participants will be able to identify their own strengths and challenges in practicing self-care, reflect on self-care activities, and create a plan to enhance their self-care practices. This hands on and interactive training equips those working in the health care field to […]
Dr. Michal Plavsa leads this one-hour, self-paced activity to help Community Health Workers (CHWs) learn how to set SMART goals with clients that are realistic, measurable, and motivating through real-world examples and practical tips.
Over 12 million children in the US live in poverty. Multiple stressors such as food insecurity, inadequate housing, and limited educational resources compound the impact of poverty on many families. Further compounding poverty’s reach are social, health, and economic issues that often result from structural factors. This course examines common attitudes surrounding poverty, how these […]
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) are a range of mental health conditions that can occur during and after pregnancy. These conditions include postpartum depression, anxiety disorders, and others, and are distinct from the common "baby blues." The most supportive treatments identify relevant modifiable risk factors for each individual, including risk factors such as sleep […]
The MindCare+ Mental Health Advocate Program is a one-day, in-person training designed to equip participants with practical skills for supporting emotional wellness in their communities, workplaces, and families. The class provides a full day of instruction and hands-on activities focused on understanding mental health, establishing healthy boundaries, practicing ethical decision-making, and strengthening communication and empathy […]
The MindCare+ Mental Health Advocate Program is a one-day, in-person training designed to equip participants with practical skills for supporting emotional wellness in their communities, workplaces, and families. The class provides a full day of instruction and hands-on activities focused on understanding mental health, establishing healthy boundaries, practicing ethical decision-making, and strengthening communication and empathy […]
The CHW Social is an annual event for CHW's put together by CHW's in celebration of Community Health Worker Day in Ohio on June 6th.
Join the Midwest AIDS Education & Training Center of Ohio (MAETC-OH) for a free webinar: PrEParing Our Providers — HIV Prevention in Primary Care, featuring guest speaker Corinne Lehmann, MD, MEd, Director of Medical Student Education and Director of the Family Care Center for HIV Infections. This program is open to health care providers in […]
Join the Midwest AIDS Education & Training Center of Ohio (MAETC-OH) for a free webinar: Mental Health and HIV, featuring guest speakers Randy Cook, MS, LPCC-S, LICDC-CS, NCC, Behavioral Health Clinical Counselor, and Jenny Fessler, LISW-S, Behavioral Health Care Manager, both of the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Infectious Diseases Clinic. When: Wednesday, July […]
The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) KAER Toolkit for Brain Health training is intended to support interdisciplinary care teams in implementing a comprehensive approach to initiating conversations about brain health, detecting and diagnosing dementia, and providing individuals and their care partners with community-based supports.Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. EST | Remote […]
The Charge of the Advisory Group on Certified Community Health Workers: Discuss information and issues related to certified CHW roles and training programs; assist in identifying and promoting recognition and understanding of certified CHW roles and responsibilities in the health care community; identify and discuss opportunities for certified CHW employment in community based organizations and […]
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