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2026 Professional Development Webinar Series:
- 01/07/2026: "The Hidden Struggle: Understanding Homelessness in ALICE Households"
- 02/04/2026: "From 'Permanency' to Belonging: What Stability Really Means for Youth and Families"
- 03/04/2026: "The Value of Community Re-Integration Support in Pediatric Patients: A Trauma-Informed Lens"
- 04/01/2026: "Building Resilience and Readiness in Military-Connected Adolescents"
- 05/06/2026: "Understanding the Dynamics of Domestic Violence"
- 06/03/2026: "Beyond Diagnosis: Strengthening Support for Clients Living with HIV in Community Health Settings"
- 07/01/2026: "Words are Power: Shaping Our Words When Working With People Who Are Formerly Incarcerated"
- 08/05/2026: "Meeting Clients Where They Are: Applying a Harm Reduction Framework in Substance Use Treatment"
- 09/02/2026: "Beyond Loss: Support Suicide-Related Grief with a Trauma-Informed and Culturally Responsive Lens"
- 10/07/2026: "Empowerment Through Understanding: Leading Through Active Listening and Human Connection"
- 10/21/2026: "Psychosis in the Age of Cannabis: Approaches for Providers and Families"
- 11/04/2026: "Partnering with Parents: Aligning Care with Family Goals and Values"
- 12/02/2026: "Looking Back to Move Forward: Healing Intergenerational Trauma in Child Welfare"
Psychosis in the Age of Cannabis: Approaches for Providers and Families
October 21, 2026 | 5:00 p.m. EST
Presenter:
Dr. Kristen Lee, Ed.D., LICSW
Description: Cannabis is no longer what it used to be —warranting new action. As potency increases and access expands, providers and families are navigating a growing wave of cannabis-related psychosis. This session focuses primarily on how providers and families can respond in timely and skillful manners to support early intervention, relapse prevention, and improved outcomes. Participants will explore:
1. Understand the current research on cannabis and psychosis risk.
2. Distinguish cannabis-induced psychosis from other psychotic disorders and apply practical, trauma-informed screening and communication strategies across care settings.
3. Use evidence-based tools such as motivational interviewing and family psychoeducation to reduce harm, promote early intervention, and access to support for families and those experiencing psychosis.
- 1 person only
- NOHS Member Fee: $0.00 | Non-Member Fee: $25.00
- Unlimited attendees
- Fee: $50.00
The Weight of Caring: Building Resilience Without Losing Yourself
November 4th, 2026 | 5:00 p.m. EST
Presenter:
Dr. Andrea Holzner, PhD, MPhil, CCP
Description: Understanding compassion fatigue, professional burnout, and the emotional cost of helping others.
As human service professionals, we dedicate much of our lives to helping others navigate some of their most difficult moments. We listen, advocate, support, and often carry the emotional weight of those we serve long after our workday ends. But what happens when the very compassion that drives us begins to take a toll on our own well-being? In this presentation, we will explore the often-overlooked impact of chronic stress, compassion fatigue, and burnout on our brain, body, and emotional health. We will look beyond the usual conversations about self-care to better understand what it truly means to build resilience, recognize our own limits, and create healthy boundaries without losing the compassion that brought us into this profession. My hope is that participants walk away not only with practical tools, but also with a renewed understanding that caring for ourselves is not separate from the work we do; it is essential to sustaining it.
- 1 person only
- NOHS Member Fee: $0.00 | Non-Member Fee: $25.00
- Unlimited attendees
- Fee: $50.00
Looking Back to Move Forward: Healing Intergenerational Trauma in Child Welfare
December 2nd, 2026 | 5:00 p.m. EST
Presenter:
Dr. Gwen Bass
Description: This workshop will explore the impact of intergenerational trauma on children and families within the child welfare system. Understanding the legacy of trauma across generations equips practitioners to approach families with greater empathy, effectiveness, and cultural humility—ultimately leading to more meaningful, lasting change. Designed for human services professionals, the session will offer practical tools for identifying trauma patterns, engaging families through a trauma-informed lens, and supporting efforts to break dysfunctional cycles and build resilience. Participants will leave with concrete strategies to apply in real-world practice.
- 1 person only
- NOHS Member Fee: $0.00 | Non-Member Fee: $25.00
- Unlimited attendees
- Fee: $50.00