Community Trainings
Family Paths sponsors community trainings free of charge to those in Alameda County who work with, or on behalf of, Alameda County Foster Youth and Families. Our trainings are developed to help those in the mental health or related fields have the latest information on topics relevant to supporting vulnerable children, youth and families impacted by traumatic events and life circumstances. All of our trainings emphasize the importance of culturally responsive practice and the complexities that children and families in the foster care system face, as well as helping children and families at risk of system involvement.
To attend any training, you MUST first register by clicking the appropriate Eventbrite link below or by emailing trainings@familypaths.org. While the shelter in place orders are in effect, TRAININGS WILL BE HELD ONLINE VIA ZOOM. A link will be emailed to you 48 hours before the training begins so you must register.
Trainings and workshops are free and open to those who work with foster children and youth in Alameda County.
Family Paths (CEU Provider #62239) provides trainings and workshops in conjunction with Chabot-Las Positas Community College District and Alameda County through Title IV-E Funding.
Suicide Assessment & Intervention for Mental Health Professionals
-with Cristina Rita of Crisis Support Services of Alameda County
When: Tuesday, May 11 & Tuesday, May 18
Time:9:30am-12:30pm
6 CEU units. Must attend both sessions for CEUs or certificate of completion–Fulfills BBS requirement.
Location: THIS TRAINING WILL BE HELD ONLINE VIA ZOOM. A link will be emailed to you 48 hours before the training begins so you must register.
Full description and to register: CLICK HERE
Space is limited.
Understanding How Implicit Bias Influences Case Management
-with Mayra Wright
When: Wednesday, May 19
Time:9:00am-12:00pm
Location: THIS TRAINING WILL BE HELD ONLINE VIA ZOOM. A link will be emailed to you 48 hours before the training begins so you must register.
Full description and to register: CLICK HERE
Space is limited.
Attachment Trauma Due to Immigration Trends
-with Jeanette Lopez-Urbina
When: Monday, June 14
Time:10:00am-2:00pm
Location: THIS TRAINING WILL BE HELD ONLINE VIA ZOOM. A link will be emailed to you 48 hours before the training begins so you must register.
Full description and to register: CLICK HERE
Space is limited.
Cultural Framework on Family
-with Jeanette Lopez-Urbina
When: Monday, June 21
Time:10:00am-2:00pm
Location: THIS TRAINING WILL BE HELD ONLINE VIA ZOOM. A link will be emailed to you 48 hours before the training begins so you must register.
Full description and to register: CLICK HERE
Space is limited.
If you would like to join our email list for future training announcements, please email Trainings@familypaths.org.
Previous trainings have included:
Drama vs. Trauma – with Dr. Lisa Cohen Bennett, PhD.
Fairy Wings, Time Machines, and Imagination: Including Drama Therapy Strategies in Work with Youth and Families – with Liora Brosbe
Understanding How Implicit Bias Influences Case Management – with Marya Wright
Finding Peace Within – with Phyllis Lorenz, MFT
Ending Chancla Culture: Reframing Latinx Family Traditions Towards the Preservation of Culture and Resilience for Bicultural Children and Families – with Leslie Arreola-Hillenbrand, Founder & Certified Parent Coach, Latinx Parenting
Risk Management – with Sarah Solis, LCSW
Gender & Pronouns 101 for Service Providers – with Kelsey Pacha
Improving Our Support and Response to Child Welfare System (CWS) Involved Families – with Marya Wright
Cooperative Relationships: Conflict Resolution and Courageous Conversations to Improve Outcomes for Youth – with Hideko Akashi
Supporting Trans & Gender Expansive Youth 11 & Under – with Kelsey Pacha
Supporting Families in Care: Effective Ways to Help Clients and Colleagues Heal from Institutional and Internalized Oppression – Hideko Akashi
Doing the Right Thing: Managing Ethical Issues in Clinical Work with Families and Children
– Tala Ghantous, LCSW
Clinical Supervision – Stan Taubman, PhD, LCSW
Adapting Best Practices from Expressive Arts and Embodied Methods to Telehealth and Virtual psychotherapy work with Children, Youth, and Families – with Kimberly Cohn, MFT, RDT-BCT
Supporting Families of Color Through the Adoption and Foster Care Process and Beyond – with Malaika Parker, MFT
Impacto del trauma de la inmigración en las familias: Como se manifiesta y estrategias para apoyar a los/as niñas/os y su familia
– with Cecilia Reus, MFT
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis: An Individualized, Recovery Oriented Approach – With Ron Unger, LCSW
A Discussion on Clinical Endings – With Meleah Chamberlain Terheyden, MFT
Transracial Adoption – With Katie Wynen, MSW
Integrating Art in Therapeutic Relationships with Children and Youth – with Eleanor Ruckman, LMFT
Risk Assessment: Effectively Addressing Client Crises – with Sarah Solis, LCSW
Doing the Right Thing: Managing Ethical Issues in Clinical Work with Families and Children – with Tala Ghantous, LCSW
Los Genogramas Con Niños y Familias – with Dulce Lopez, Psy.D.
Immigration Institute of the Bay Area Resources and Referrals – with Eleonore Zwinger, Senior Staff Attorney at IIBA Oakland
Reflective Practice in ECMH Work: Seeing the Needs of the Other – A training with Barbra Stroud, PhD.
Un Marco Cultural Sobre Terapia Familiar/A Cultural Framework on Family Therapy – A training IN SPANISH ONLY with Jeanette Lopez-Urbina, LCSW
ECMH – Asking Hard Questions: Engaging Young Children and their Caregivers in Difficult Conversations – A training with Tala Ghantous, MFT
Apoyando a los Jóvenes y Familias en la Navegación de los Retos Puesto por la Aculturación/
Supporting the Youth and their Families in Navigating the Challenges Placed by Acculturation – A training IN SPANISH ONLY with Jeanette Urbina, LCSW
ECMH – Understanding the Impact of Loss and Separation in Early Childhood – A training with Tala Ghantous, MFT
Shhh! Sweet Dreams: Understanding Healthy Sleep Habits in Early Childhood – A training with Tala Ghantous, MFT
The Neurological Underpinnings of Successful Relationship: A training given by Barbara Stroud, PhD
Impacto del Trauma de la Inmigración en las Familias: Cómo se manifiesta y estrategias para apoyar a niños/as y familias Latinas: A training by Cecilia Reus, MFT
Foundations of Helping 0 – 5 Year Olds Thrive: A Three Part Series – with Ayumi Kurtz, MFT
The Dependency and Probate Court Processes—Understanding what’s happening when children are in court: A training by Kristin Mateer, East Bay Children’s Law Offices
Healing Shame in Families With Children from Rough Beginnings: A training by Shelia Rubin, LMFT, RDT/BCT & Bret Lyon PhD, SEP, BCC
If It’s Legal, What’s the Problem? Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders in Adolescents: A training by Gabrielle Jones, Ph.D.
Foundations of Helping 0-5 Year Olds Thrive: A Three Part Series with Ayumi Kurtz, MFT.
SOGIE Fundamentals for Mental Health Professionals: A workshop with Amber Merziotis & Kim Baranek of SOGIE Education
Challenges in ECMH Work: A workshop with Ayumi Kurtz, MFT
PREP: Alameda County Prevention & Recovery in Early Psychosis
Art in Healing: A workshop with Antonia Fokken, LMFT.
Permanency Planning and the Implications for Children, Youth and Families: A workshop with Julianne Rositas and Diedra Hughes
Foundations of Helping 0 – 5 Year Old Foster & At-risk Children Thrive: A Five Part Series
A workshop with Ayumi Kurtz, MFT
Understanding Sensory Integration & Processing Disorder in 0 to 5 year Olds: A two-part series with Susan Campodonico, MA, OTR/L
Domestic Violence: An Integrated Approach with Latino Fathers and Families
Led by Juan Cuba, featuring Julianne Rositas MPA, MsEd and Josy Lopez from the Family Violence Law Center.
Grupo de Temas: Connecting Curanderismo and Mental Health Services as a form of support for Latino Families
Led by Sandra M. Pacheco, Ph.D.