The Connection Training Sessions, Fall/Winter 2021-2022 Courses

The Connection provides quality training and professional development designed to promote excellence in the human services field. Our Fall/Winter catalog is now available and enrollment is open for all sessions.

We have a deep commitment to keeping our staff, clients, and community partners safe and healthy during this time. Most of our Fall/Winter courses will be offered virtually via Zoom unless otherwise specified.

Click the cover image below to browse the full training catalog for descriptions, presenter information as well as important information about our policies and registration. To register, click on the course titles below and select a training date.

Click to view/download the 2021-2022 Training Catalog

Clinical Best Practice Courses:

Providing Care Through a Trauma-Informed Lens
September 16 & 17, 2021 (9:30am–12:30pm)
October 13 & 14, 2021 (9:30am–12:30pm)
November 16 & 17, 2021 (9:30am–12:30pm)
December 14 & 15, 2021 (9:30am–12:30pm)
January 20 & 21, 2022 (9:30am–12:30pm)
February 17 & 18, 2022 (9:30am–12:30pm)
Narrative Work with Foster Children and Families
November 10, 2021 (9:30am – 11:30am)
Introduction to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Skills
January 12, 2022 (9:00am – 12:00pm)
Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk
January 18, 2022 (1:00pm – 2:30pm)
An Introduction to Dialectical Behavior Therapy
February 25, 2022 (9:00am – 12:00pm)
Mental Health First Aid
September 14, 2021 (9:00am – 1:30pm)
October 11, 2021 (9:00am – 1:30pm)
November 13, 2021 (9:00am – 1:30pm)
December 17, 2021 (9:00am – 1:30pm)
January 13, 2022 (9:00am – 1:30pm)
February 15, 2022 (9:00am – 1:30pm)
Youth Mental Health First Aid
October 5, 2021 (9:00am – 1:30pm)
December 6, 2021 (9:00am – 1:30pm)
February 1, 2022 (9:00am – 1:30pm)

Essential Direct Practice
Skills Courses:

Validation: The Essential Element
of Empathic Communication
October 21, 2021 (9:30am – 11:30am)
Personal Efficiency: Your Guide
to Ultimate Productivity
October 19, 2021 (1:30pm – 3:30pm)
The Art of the Case Note
October 1, 2021 (9:30am – 11:30am)
Emotional Intelligence for Human Service Providers
November 22, 2021 (9:30am – 12:30pm)
Foundational Concepts of Client Engagement
December 3, 2021 (9:30am – 12:30pm)
Mastering Professional Communication
in the Workplace
January 26, 2022 (9:30am – 11:30am)

Special Topics in Community Justice Courses:

Out of Prison & Out of Work:
Developing Employment Opportunities for the Formerly Incarcerated
October 28, 2021 (9:30am – 12:30pm)
The Impact of Youth Incarceration in Adulthood
November 19, 2021 (1:00pm – 2:30pm)
The Prevalence of Trauma Among
the Justice-Involved Individuals
December 10, 2021 (1:00pm – 2:30pm)
African American Men and Mental Health
Within the Criminal Justice System
January 7, 2022 (1:00pm – 2:30pm)

The Science of Wellness Courses:

Mindfulness and Meditation:
Becoming an Informed Consumer
November 8, 2021 (1:00pm – 3:00pm)
The Neuroscience of Self-Care
December 9, 2021 (9:30am – 11:30am)
Polyvagal Theory: Accessing the
Healing Power of your Nervous System
January 11, 2022 (9:30am – 12:00pm)
Introduction to the Science of
Cognitive and Emotional Adaptability
March 4, 2022 (9:30am – 11:30am)

Leadership Development Courses:

Becoming a Leader
September 9 & 10, 2021 (9:30am – 12:30pm)
Motivational Interviewing for Supervisors
October 7, 2021 (9:00am – 4:00pm)
Planning and Facilitating Effective Meetings
December 8, 2021 (9:30am – 11:00am)
Change Management
January 19, 2022 (9:30am – 11:30am)
Project Management
February 10, 2022 (9:30am – 12:00pm)

The Successful and Accountable Nonprofit Courses:

SMART Goals and Logic Models:
Roadmaps for Change
September 23, 2021 (9:30am – 11:30am)
How to be an Excellent Brand Ambassador
and Effective Networker
October 20, 2021 (11:00am – 12:30pm)
The Art of the Ask
November 18, 2021 (11:00am – 12:30pm)
HIPAA and Confidentiality
December 22, 2021 (1:00pm – 3:00pm)
Developing a Customer Service Approach
January 4, 2022 (9:30am – 12:30pm)
Planning a Consumer Event: Steps for Success
February 8, 2022 (1:00pm – 3:00pm)
Defining and Maintaining Professional
Boundaries in the Human Services
February 22, 2022 (9:30am – 11:30am)
Strategic Communication:
Managing Your Media Presence
February 16, 2022 (9:30am – 11:30am)

Microsoft Office Courses:

Microsoft Excel Training, Part 1:
Getting Started with the Basics
September 21, 2021 (1:00pm – 4:00pm)
Microsoft Excel Training, Part 2:
Exploring Data and Creating Reports
October 26, 2021 (1:00pm – 4:00pm)
Microsoft Excel Training, Part 3: Understanding Advanced Formulas and Creating Graphs
November 30, 2021 (1:00pm – 4:00pm)
Introduction to Microsoft Teams
December 20, 2021 (1:00pm – 3:00pm)

Questions about our trainings?

Contact Nikita Joslyn, LMSW, Business Development Manager at 860 343-5500 x2110