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SUMMARY:Emotion Regulation Strategies for Sustainable Employment
DESCRIPTION:Washington Health Care Authority (HCA) Foundational Community Supports (FCS) team in partnership with Rutgers School of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions eagerly invite you to join our upcoming 4-part Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) guided employment series!  \nSession 3: Emotion Regulation Strategies for Sustainable Employment 5/21 8:30 am to 10 am (Pacific) Description: Learn Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) strategies to help individuals understand and regulate emotions that affect motivation\, follow-through\, workplace behavior\, and long-term job retention. Training Objectives: • Learn how managing emotions affects motivation\, follow-through\, and overall work performance. • Explore practi \nOther sessions: \nDates: March 19\, April 16 May 21\, June 18\nTime: 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. (Pacific)   \nPart one: Introduction to DBT & Mindfulness Strategies for Career Readiness \nExplore core DBT mindfulness skills and how they help individuals stay focused\, reduce job-related anxiety\, and make intentional choices throughout the job search and employment process. \nPart two: Distress Tolerance Strategies for Employment Stressors \nLearn how to teach individuals DBT distress tolerance skills to manage crises\, handle job-related stress\, and build emotional resilience during the job search and early stages of employment. \nPart three: Emotion Regulation Strategies for Sustainable Employment\nLearn Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) strategies to help individuals understand and regulate emotions that affect motivation\, follow-through\, workplace behavior\, and long-term job retention. \nPart four: Interpersonal Effectiveness Strategies for Workplace Success \nGain Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-informed tools for teaching individuals how to communicate effectively\, assert needs\, set boundaries\, and navigate workplace relationships with confidence\, from interviews to daily interactions with supervisors and coworkers. \nRegister Here: Webinar Registration – Zoom \n“Therapeutic Court Association of Washington is sharing this event for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with\, endorsing\, or sponsoring the event.”
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/emotion-regulation-strategies-for-sustainable-employment/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Webinar
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Veteran Allyship\, Workshop 3 of 3: Inclusive Practices
DESCRIPTION:LGBTQ+ Veteran Allyship\, Workshop 3 of 3: Inclusive Practices \nTime: 1:00pm-3:00pm \nLocation: Virtual/Online \nInstructor: Robin Lang\, WDVA LGBTQ+ Veteran Program Manager \nCE credits: Unavailable for this course at this time. \nCourse Description: \nIn this workshop\, we cover LGBTQ+ cultural competencies and ways to be a better ally. Topics include sexual identities\, gender identities\, gender expression\, emotional attraction\, sexual attraction\, intersectionality\, dominant culture\, pronouns\, inclusive practices\, privilege\, and coming out. \nLearning Objectives: \nThe overarching objective of this workshop is\, that by learning about LGBTQ+ veteran experiences\, available resources\, and inclusive practices\, it will help participants create a welcoming environment where LGBTQ+ veterans can receive their benefits or services without fear of mistreatment. Participants will: \nUnderstand cultural competence and allyship.\nRecognize symbols of allyship and their impact.\nIdentify common sexual identities and gender identities.\nUnderstand gender binary and non-binary folx.\nIdentify and recognize common LGBTQ+ flags.\nUnderstand the process of coming out.\nUnderstand the impact of Intersectionality.\nUnderstand gender pronouns and pronoun etiquette.\nIdentify and recognize the impact of Dominant Culture.\nDifferentiate between Gender Identity\, Gender Expression\, Sex assigned at birth\, Physical attraction and Emotional attraction.\nUnderstand common terms in the LGBTQ+ community\, and the impact of evolving language.\nRecognize privileges not experienced by many LGBTQ+ folx that dominant culture takes for granted. \n“Therapeutic Court Association of Washington is sharing this event for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with\, endorsing\, or sponsoring the event.”
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/lgbtq-veteran-allyship-workshop-3-of-3-inclusive-practices-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,LGBTQ+,Veteran,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260528T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260528T113000
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SUMMARY:Preventing Veteran Suicide by Combating Stigma
DESCRIPTION:Preventing Veteran Suicide by Combating Stigma \nTime: 10:00am-11:30am \nLocation: Virtual/Online \nInstructor: Don Seese\, WDVA Suicide Prevention Program Lead \nCE credits: Unavailable for this course at this time. \nCourse Description: \nThis session will explore some of the stigmas that service members\, veterans\, and family members (SMVF) experience in and out of the service. Stigma remains a significant barrier to seeking help\, contributing to isolation\, misinformation\, and lack of access to essential mental health services. The training focuses on understanding the types of stigmas (self\, public\, and institutional)\, how stigma impacts mental health\, and practical steps to reduce its presence. Participants will engage in meaningful discussion to challenge and address stigma\, foster supportive peer networks\, and promote help-seeking behavior. \nLearning Objectives: \nUnderstand and identify stigma and its impacts.\nAbility to address stigma through actionable steps.\nAbility to promote help-seeking behavior. \n“Therapeutic Court Association of Washington is sharing this event for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with\, endorsing\, or sponsoring the event.”
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/preventing-veteran-suicide-by-combating-stigma/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Veteran,Webinar
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SUMMARY:From Crisis to Stability: Supporting Clients When Law Enforcement Is Involved
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by HCA: \nDate & Time\nJun 10\, 2026 11:00 AM in\nPacific Time (US and Canada)\nDescription\nObjectives/Takeaways:\n•	Analyze how law enforcement involvement and use-of-force risks impact individuals with serious mental health conditions during behavioral health crises\n•	Assess Washington State crisis response trends\, systemic barriers\, and available community resources to strengthen intervention planning\n•	Demonstrate evidence-based de-escalation\, engagement\, and prevention strategies that promote client safety\, stability\, and improved crisis outcomes\n•	Develop proactive FCS housing and service interventions that reduce crisis escalation and minimize unnecessary law enforcement involvement\nDescription of Webinar:\nThis focused 90-minute training is designed to strengthen your ability to effectively support individuals with serious mental health conditions during high-risk behavioral health crises. This practical session will equip you with concrete strategies to anticipate and reduce crisis escalation\, apply evidence-based de-escalation approaches\, improve collaboration with law enforcement\, and use proactive housing and service interventions to decrease unnecessary police involvement. Participants will leave with stronger skills to enhance client safety\, advocate more effectively during law enforcement interactions\, prevent avoidable crises\, and confidently promote stability-centered outcomes that protect both clients and communities. \nName of Presenter:\nEarle Leitch\, MS \nShort Bio of Presenter:\nEarle is a Senior Training and Consultation Specialist in the Rutgers School of Health Professions\, Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions. In this role\, he facilitates psychiatric rehabilitation-informed Community Support Services training\, consultation\, technical assistance\, and implementation support to enhance practitioner competencies and program outcomes. He developed the first Supervisors’ Learning Community for CSS provider agencies in NJ and facilitates the Buried in Treasures: Help for Compulsive Acquiring\, Saving and Hoard \n“Therapeutic Court Association of Washington is sharing this event for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with\, endorsing\, or sponsoring the event.”
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/from-crisis-to-stability-supporting-clients-when-law-enforcement-is-involved/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Behavioral Health,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Emotion Regulation Strategies for Sustainable Employment
DESCRIPTION:Washington Health Care Authority (HCA) Foundational Community Supports (FCS) team in partnership with Rutgers School of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions eagerly invite you to join our upcoming 4-part Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) guided employment series!  \nPart four: Interpersonal Effectiveness Strategies for Workplace Success \nGain Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-informed tools for teaching individuals how to communicate effectively\, assert needs\, set boundaries\, and navigate workplace relationships with confidence\, from interviews to daily interactions with supervisors and coworkers. \nOther sessions: \nDates: March 19\, April 16 May 21\, June 18\nTime: 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. (Pacific)   \nPart one: Introduction to DBT & Mindfulness Strategies for Career Readiness \nExplore core DBT mindfulness skills and how they help individuals stay focused\, reduce job-related anxiety\, and make intentional choices throughout the job search and employment process. \nPart two: Distress Tolerance Strategies for Employment Stressors \nLearn how to teach individuals DBT distress tolerance skills to manage crises\, handle job-related stress\, and build emotional resilience during the job search and early stages of employment. \nPart three: Emotion Regulation Strategies for Sustainable Employment\nLearn Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) strategies to help individuals understand and regulate emotions that affect motivation\, follow-through\, workplace behavior\, and long-term job retention. \nPart four: Interpersonal Effectiveness Strategies for Workplace Success \nGain Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-informed tools for teaching individuals how to communicate effectively\, assert needs\, set boundaries\, and navigate workplace relationships with confidence\, from interviews to daily interactions with supervisors and coworkers. \nRegister Here: Webinar Registration – Zoom \n“Therapeutic Court Association of Washington is sharing this event for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with\, endorsing\, or sponsoring the event.”
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/9307/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Bi-Monthly Golden Thread Documentation Training
DESCRIPTION:Washington Health Care Authority (HCA) Foundational Community Supports (FCS) trainers are inviting you to join them in a six part training series for The Golden Thread Documentation Training. \nJoin us for a six-session training series that provides a comprehensive overview\, with practical applications FCS documentation. Each webinar covers a specific type of documentation and addresses Medicaid requirements and the importance of the connection between assessments\, service plans\, and progress notes\, known as the Golden Thread. The series will be presented with the newly developed Golden Thread Toolkit\, a valuable new resource for FCS staff. It is recommended that participants attend all sessions in the series\, as the information presented is cumulative. \nThis training is recommended for those who: \n\nAre new to providing supportive housing and supported employment services\nAre interested in improving the standards of personnel or agency documentation standards\nAre considering participating in a fidelity review and would like more information on how to prepare for it\n\nObjectives:\n\nTo use Medicaid-compliant documentation of Foundational Community Support services specifically the assessments\, service plan\, and progress notes.\nWhat the Golden Thread is\, and its importance in providing quality services to participants.\n\nWriting documentation in a way that accurately and completely reflects a participant’s story in a person-centered way. \nRegister Here: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams \n“Therapeutic Court Association of Washington is sharing this event for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with\, endorsing\, or sponsoring the event.”
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/bi-monthly-golden-thread-documentation-training-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Advocacy,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Leading a multi-generational workforce
DESCRIPTION:Today\, four generations staff our courts\, each bringing a wide range of experiences and talents along with different communication styles\, expectations\, and approaches to work. These differences show up in a variety of ways across departments and roles\, both enhancing the workplace and possibly presenting management challenges.  \nJoin us as our panelists discuss practical leadership strategies for navigating and leveraging generational differences within the court environment. Together\, they will explore how these differences impact the workforce\, how to capitalize on the strengths of a multi-generational workforce\, how to foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork through respect and flexibility\, and why avoiding generational stereotypes matters. \nAfter attending this webinar\, you will be able to:\n•	Distinguish generational characteristics through a professional lens.\n•	Recognize and avoid generational biases.\n•	Identify the impact of generational differences in the court workforce.\n•	Describe the benefits and opportunities of cross-generational work.\n•	Discuss how generational differences affect recruitment and retention. \nModerator:\n•	DeShield Greene\, senior court management consultant\, NCSC \nPanelists:\n•	Dana Bartocci\, human resources and development director\, Minnesota Judicial Branch\n•	Aimee Lay\, employee growth & development advisor\, Kentucky Department of Human Resources\n•	David Yamasaki\, executive officer\, Orange County Superior Court\, California \nFor more information\, email Lauren Roth. \nDescription\nSupport your team’s growth through intentional development strategies. This session focuses on fostering motivation\, creating opportunities for advancement\, and building a culture of continuous learning and achievement.\nDate & Time\nTime shows in\nPacific Time (US and Canada) \nMay 19\, 2026 10:00 AM\nAug 18\, 2026 10:00 AM\nSep 15\, 2026 10:00 AM \n“Therapeutic Court Association of Washington is sharing this event for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with\, endorsing\, or sponsoring the event.”
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/leading-a-multi-generational-workforce-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Skill Building,Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T110000
DTSTAMP:20260511T062900
CREATED:20260507T192639Z
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SUMMARY:Leading a multi-generational workforce
DESCRIPTION:Today\, four generations staff our courts\, each bringing a wide range of experiences and talents along with different communication styles\, expectations\, and approaches to work. These differences show up in a variety of ways across departments and roles\, both enhancing the workplace and possibly presenting management challenges.  \nJoin us as our panelists discuss practical leadership strategies for navigating and leveraging generational differences within the court environment. Together\, they will explore how these differences impact the workforce\, how to capitalize on the strengths of a multi-generational workforce\, how to foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork through respect and flexibility\, and why avoiding generational stereotypes matters. \nAfter attending this webinar\, you will be able to:\n•	Distinguish generational characteristics through a professional lens.\n•	Recognize and avoid generational biases.\n•	Identify the impact of generational differences in the court workforce.\n•	Describe the benefits and opportunities of cross-generational work.\n•	Discuss how generational differences affect recruitment and retention. \nModerator:\n•	DeShield Greene\, senior court management consultant\, NCSC \nPanelists:\n•	Dana Bartocci\, human resources and development director\, Minnesota Judicial Branch\n•	Aimee Lay\, employee growth & development advisor\, Kentucky Department of Human Resources\n•	David Yamasaki\, executive officer\, Orange County Superior Court\, California \nFor more information\, email Lauren Roth. \nDescription\nSupport your team’s growth through intentional development strategies. This session focuses on fostering motivation\, creating opportunities for advancement\, and building a culture of continuous learning and achievement.\nDate & Time\nTime shows in\nPacific Time (US and Canada) \nMay 19\, 2026 10:00 AM\nAug 18\, 2026 10:00 AM\nSep 15\, 2026 10:00 AM \n“Therapeutic Court Association of Washington is sharing this event for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with\, endorsing\, or sponsoring the event.”
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/leading-a-multi-generational-workforce-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Skill Building,Webinar
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