Events
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CBHL Leadership Community | Synergy in Action: Bringing Concepts Beyond DEI into the Mental Health Workplace
Join us for 3 follow up opportunities for CBHL members to practice the skills learned in the Synergy in Action: Bringing Concepts Beyond DEI into the Mental Health Workplace webinar. These consultation sessions (50 minutes) will be held once per month for the next three months (February, March, April).
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Workforce Solutions Jam | Understanding Interstate Licensure and Its Impact on the Behavioral Health Workforce
Interstate licensure compacts offer an opportunity to address long-standing and emerging challenges for the behavioral health workforce such as expanding access, addressing rural and regional gaps in care, opening flexibility for providers, and potentially offering value in times of regional disaster and emergency response efforts. As provider shortages persist and the mental health crisis deepens, understanding these cross-state practice opportunities has become essential for the future of behavioral healthcare.
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Candid Conversations with Marcy Melvin and Fran Silvestri | Leadership in Motion: Adapting to a Changing Political Landscape
Join CBHL Board members Marcy Melvin and Fran Silvestri for a discussion focused on navigating leadership challenges in today's dynamic political landscape. This facilitated open dialogue will explore the implications of the new administration and emerging opportunities in our field. This interactive session, developed in response to member feedback, provides a unique opportunity to share experiences and insights with peers who understand the complexities of behavioral health leadership. Connect with colleagues and contribute to a meaningful discussion about the future of behavioral health in this changing environment.
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CBHL Leadership Community | From Burnout to Breakthrough: Hope and Resilience in Behavioral Health Leadership
Caring for others during a difficult time can be stressful and overwhelming, but support can be found through connection and community. This final session of our leadership community series on Synergy in Action will explore burnout, supporting each other through community, and finding flexibility and adaptability in ourselves and others. As we wrap up our series, this will be a conversation (50 minutes) on supporting each other through community and connection.
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Workforce Solutions Jam | Strengthening Workforce Pathways: The Role of Higher Education in Training Future Behavioral Health Professionals
This webinar is hosted as a partnership between the College for Behavioral Health Leadership (CBHL), The National Council for Mental Wellbeing, and Health Management Associates (HMA).
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CBHL Leadership Community | Equity as a Foundation for Leadership
Theme: Engaging in Co-Production and Community Driven Practices
Join us together with Ebony Chambers, CBHL’s Director of Equity-Grounded Leadership, at our newest leadership community – Equity as a Foundation for Leadership – designed for any CBHL member interested in developing their knowledge, skills, and leadership behaviors as an equity-grounded leader. You are encouraged to register and join the full series.
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Candid Conversations with Taina Martinez-Laing, MSW, NYCPS | Rising Together: Empowering Peer Leadership and Community Impact
Join us for a one-hour Candid Conversations event exclusively for CBHL members, focused on advancing peer support, advocacy, and leadership. This engaging session is designed to inspire, empower, and connect behavioral health leaders who are dedicated to creating meaningful change in their communities.
Led by Taina Martinez-Laing, MSW, NYCPS, an accomplished peer leader and CBHL board member, this conversation will explore essential strategies for thriving in peer leadership roles that require both professional expertise and deep personal resilience.
Participants will gain valuable insights into sustainable leadership practices tailored to the unique challenges of behavioral health and peer support. The discussion will also cover strategies for navigating systemic change, managing complex systems, and prioritizing self-care as a leader.
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Virtual Networking Chat and Member Meet & Greet
Join us for an exciting virtual networking opportunity exclusively for CBHL members! Connect with fellow behavioral health leaders in a relaxed online environment where you can expand your network, share insights, and discover potential collaborations.
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Webinar | Reorganization, Rescission, & Budget Resolutions: A Federal Policy Update on Behavioral Health
This timely webinar offers behavioral health professionals, administrators, and advocates a comprehensive update on recent federal policy changes affecting mental health and substance use disorder services.
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CBHL Leadership Community | Equity as a Foundation for Leadership
Theme: Demonstrating Transformational Leadership to Improve Communities
Join us together with Ebony Chambers, CBHL’s Director of Equity-Grounded Leadership, at our newest leadership community – Equity as a Foundation for Leadership – designed for any CBHL member interested in developing their knowledge, skills, and leadership behaviors as an equity-grounded leader. You are encouraged to register and join the full series.
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Workforce Solutions Jam | Solving Together: Celebrating Year One of Workforce Solutions Jams
This webinar is hosted as a partnership between the College for Behavioral Health Leadership (CBHL), The National Council for Mental Wellbeing, and Health Management Associates (HMA).
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Using Force Field Analysis to Assist in Strategic Directions
In today’s rapidly changing landscape, successfully implementing innovations and strategic initiatives requires more than just good ideas—it demands a keen understanding of the forces that will help or hinder your success. This practical webinar introduces participants to an adapted approach to Kurt Lewin’s Force Field Analysis, a powerful diagnostic tool that helps leaders objectively assess the driving and restraining forces affecting their strategic directions.
Whether you’re launching a new project, implementing organizational change, or advancing an innovative idea, understanding the human dynamics at play can mean the difference between success and failure. Through real-world examples and interactive exercises, you’ll learn how to systematically map out the individuals and factors supporting or opposing your initiatives, allowing you to develop more effective implementation strategies.
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