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SUMMARY:CBHL Leadership Community | From Burnout to Breakthrough: Hope and Resilience in Behavioral Health Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Members-Only \n\n\n\n\n\nCaring 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.  \n\n\n\nJoin our session\, From Burnout to Breakthrough: Hope and Resilience Behavioral Health Leadership to learn how to integrate hope and resiliency into the very fabric of mental health workplaces through the powerful concept of “Synergy”. Synergy is the energy that we feel when we just know that healing is happening. According to Dr. Richard Katz\, “Synergy is out there. The universe is synergistic. We just haven’t learned to open ourselves to it.”  \n\n\n\nTuesday\, April 8\, 202510:00am PT / 11:00am MT / 12:00pm CT / 1:00pm ET \n\n\n\n\nRegister via Zoom\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscussion will include:  \n\n\n\n\nincreasing understanding about the concept of Synergy and integrating this concept with wellbeing \n\n\n\nexemplify taking responsibility for wellness at each level of a mental health system – from clients to the workforce to the system as a whole.  \n\n\n\nlearn how to nurture Synergy in action in our current mental health care systems\,\n\n\n\nand identify ways we can collectively work towards transforming mental health care towards more Synergistic approaches in each of our contexts.   \n\n\n\n\nParticipants will be able to ask questions\, receive feedback\, and support one another to better apply each of the synergy strands on individual\, interpersonal\, and collective levels in their particular workplace and lives. \n\n\n\nBackground: In January\, CBHL and Stepped Care Solutions hosted an experiential webinar to demonstrate creativity and agency to cultivate a more supportive and effective system for both the workforce and those they serve. This leadership community series was developed as a follow up to that discussion. \n\n\n\n\nRegister via Zoom\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is a CBHL Leadership Community? \nCBHL Leadership Communities connect leaders\, organizations\, and systems eager to learn and work across sectors in pursuit of a shared goal.  \n\n\n\n\nWhat is the purpose of a CBHL Leadership Community? \nCBHL leadership communities are created based on member interest with a focus on a specific topic or leadership population. They are recurring over a specific period of time and open to all CBHL members.  \n\n\n\n\nEncourage organic connections among CBHL members through ongoing collaboration around a shared interest. \n\n\n\nTo improve knowledge and skills of behavioral health leaders through collaboration\, the exchange of ideas\, and professional dialogue. \n\n\n\nTo facilitate informed and collaborative leadership for improved individual\, organizational\, and community outcomes.\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLeadership Community Hosts\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Gillian Berry\, Senior Advisor of Culture & Workforce Development \n\n\n\nDr. Gillian Berry is Senior Advisor of Culture & Workforce Development at Stepped Care Solutions. She is a published author and a clinical social worker\, with over 35 years of experience as an educator and practitioner. She has overseen the counseling and psychological services at George Washington University\, leading a multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals through the implementation of the Stepped Care 2.0 approach into their service delivery. She has been a faculty member at the University of Botswana’s Department of Social Work Southern Africa and the University of Maryland School of Social Work. Her clinical interests are strongly influenced by her grandfather’s Indigenous philosophy\, and she provides short-term solution-focused services/therapy from this perspective. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Catie Greene\, Faculty of Culture & Workforce Development \n\n\n\nCatie Greene\, PhD\, LPC is a counselor educator and supervisor.  Catie has worked as a clinician in college counseling centers and group practice\, and an educator in Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate programs for over 11 years and joined Stepped Care Solutions as a faculty consultant on synergy\, beyond diversity\, equity\, and inclusion in 2020. Catie’s research and practice is grounded in Relational Cultural Theory.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Stepped Care Solutions \n\n\n\nStepped Care Solutions (SCS) is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization\, and the creators of Stepped Care 2.0 (SC2.0©) – an innovative and transformative model that leverages collaborative efforts and technology to transform mental health and substance use health systems for better access and outcomes. SCS exists to help organizations and communities reframe\, rethink\, and redesign the delivery of mental health care services. \n\n\n\nBolstered by principles and driven by evidence\, SCS collaborates with government\, business\, health care\, and more\, to promote and implement an equitable and visionary approach to mental health care\, and ensure every individual receives care that is uniquely suited to their needs. \n\n\n\nRecommended reading:  \n\n\n\nStepped Care 2.0: The Power of Conundrums 1st ed. 2023 Edition \n\n\n\nIndigenous Healing Psychology: Honoring the Wisdom of the First Peoples 2017 \n\n\n\nSynergy\, Healing\, & Empowerment: Insights from Cultural Diversity \n\n\n\nDefining Synergy | Dr. Gillian Berry (video)
URL:https://www.leaders4health.org/event/cbhl-leadership-community-synergy-in-action-april-2025/
CATEGORIES:Members Only
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SUMMARY:Workforce Solutions Jam | Strengthening Workforce Pathways: The Role of Higher Education in Training Future Behavioral Health Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Workforce Solutions Jam | Strengthening Workforce Pathways\n\n\n\nThe Role of Higher Education in Training Future Behavioral Health Professionals\n\n\n\nTuesday\, April 15\, 2025 | 10:00 am PT / 11:00 am MT / 12:00 pm CT / 1:00 pm ETEvent Length: One Hour \n\n\n\nThis 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).  \n\n\n\nHigher education plays a critical role in preparing the next generation of behavioral health professionals. This session will explore how institutions are adapting to meet workforce demands by modernizing curriculum\, expanding access to education and training\, and equipping students with the skills needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving field. Speakers will share strategies for strengthening education-to-workforce pathways and addressing challenges in workforce preparation to build a more sustainable and prepared behavioral health workforce. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKey highlights of this webinar include: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand how institutions are adapting to meet workforce demands\n\n\n\nLearn strategies for strengthening education-to-workforce pathways\n\n\n\nHear from leaders on what they are seeing in the field\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Kevin Doyle\, EdD\, LPC\, LSATP is a counselor educator and higher education administrator who was named the President/CEO of the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School in January 2022. His career has included over 35 years as a licensed professional counselor\, clinical supervisor\, and non-profit executive. Prior to joining Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School\, he was a professor in the counselor education program at Longwood University (Farmville\, VA)\, where he also served as chair of the Department of Education and Counseling. Dr. Doyle has served multiple terms as a member of counselor licensing boards and has been highly active in the collegiate recovery movement. He has published widely in counseling professional journals and other publications. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSarah Reives-Houston\, is the Director of Behavioral Health Springboard at the UNC School of Social Work. She has a Ph.D. in education psychology from Capella University and is completing her PsyD in clinical psychology and trauma from California Southern University. Dr. Reives-Houston is certified as a family trauma specialist and as a child and adolescent trauma specialist and engages in research and conducts training on recognizing\, managing\, and mitigating the impacts of trauma on client populations and service providers. Prior to coming to UNC\, she was on the faculty at NC Central University\, where she taught courses and oversaw research projects and evaluation programs. She has also developed training and curriculum materials on mental health\, substance abuse\, systems of care for individuals and families.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCayman Tirado\, MA\, LCDC\, CPS\, RYT-200\, is the director of the Mental Health and Addiction Studies Program at San Jacinto College. Additionally\, she is a board member for INCASE\, the International Coalition for Addiction Studies Education.   \n\n\n\nCayman has worked in the substance use disorder field since 2004\, starting as a prevention specialist for underserved youth. Additional roles include IOP counselor\, sober living case manager\, and clinical case manager for homeless adults with co-occurring disorders. She is also a certified yoga instructor and is passionate about incorporating this into recovery. \n\n\n\nShe has been teaching at San Jacinto College since 2015 and has worked for many years to develop a pedagogical approach that supports the current and future health and wellbeing of students going into the behavioral health professions. \n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional speaker information coming soon. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBackground\n\n\n\nThe Workforce Solutions Jam is a monthly webinar to build national momentum and encourage collaboration through the Workforce Solutions Partnership. The partnership is leveraging Collective Impact to address the workforce crisis\, and using a cross-sector approach to address the long-standing challenges for expanding and solidifying the behavioral health workforce. \n\n\n\nThe Workforce Solutions Partnership is the new name for the partnership between the National Council for Mental Wellbeing\, Health Management Associates and the College for Behavioral Health Leadership. The Center for Workforce Solutions continues to operate as an initiative of the National Council.
URL:https://www.leaders4health.org/event/workforce-solutions-jam-april/
CATEGORIES:Public,Workforce Solutions Jam
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SUMMARY:CBHL Leadership Community | Equity as a Foundation for Leadership 
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 17\, 2025Theme: Engaging in Co-Production and Community Driven Practices12:00 pm PT / 1:00 pm MT / 2:00 pm CT / 3:00 pm ET \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs a leader\, are you:  \n\n\n\n\nReady to cultivate an understanding of how inequity is perpetuated by and in behavioral health systems? \n\n\n\nInterested in how to practice intersectional allyship? \n\n\n\nCurious about integrating data equity frameworks and culturally responsive approaches? \n\n\n\nAware of the importance of engaging in co-production and community-driven practices\, but need a little support in doing so? \n\n\n\nPrepared to demonstrate transformational leadership to improve communities? \n\n\n\n\nIf the answer is yes to any of the above\, then this leadership community is for you!  \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us together with Ebony Chambers\, CBHL’s Director of Equity-Grounded Leadership\, at our leadership community – Equity as a Foundation for Leadership – for a bi-monthly leadership community 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.  \n\n\n\nBackground: Equity-grounded leadership shifts the focus of leaders towards intersectionality\, equity\, and anti-racism to drive behavioral health systems transformation. The equity-grounded leadership concept was co-produced with cross-sector behavioral health leaders from around the country\, who developed equity-grounded leadership competencies\, or Principles of Change. Each of the five Principles is accompanied by the necessary knowledge\, values\, skills\, and operational practice behaviors associated with each principle.    \n\n\n\n\nWhat is a CBHL Leadership Community? \n\n\n\nCBHL Leadership Communities connect leaders\, organizations\, and systems eager to learn and work across sectors in pursuit of a shared goal.  \n\n\n\nWhat is the purpose of a CBHL Leadership Community? \n\n\n\n\nImprove knowledge and skills of behavioral health leaders through collaboration\, the exchange of ideas\, and professional dialogue.  \n\n\n\nFacilitate informed and collaborative leadership for improved individual\, organizational\, and community outcomes. \n\n\n\nEncourage organic connections among CBHL members through ongoing collaboration around a shared interest.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLeadership Community Host\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEbony Chambers is the Director of Equity-Grounded Leadership for The College for Behavioral Health Leadership. In this role\, she oversees the delivery\, facilitation\, content\, and progress of the Equity-Grounded Leadership (EGL) Fellow Program.   \n\n\n\nEbony has over 18 years of experience working with issues of social justice\, equity\, education\, mental health and diversity.
URL:https://www.leaders4health.org/event/cbhl-leadership-community-equity-as-a-foundation-for-leadership-march/
CATEGORIES:CBHL Leadership Community,Members Only
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SUMMARY:Candid Conversations with Taina Martinez-Laing\, MSW\, NYCPS | Rising Together: Empowering Peer Leadership and Community Impact
DESCRIPTION:Members-Only \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin 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. \n\n\n\n\nRegister via Glue Up\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLed 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. \n\n\n\nParticipants 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. \n\n\n\nThis intimate gathering offers CBHL members the opportunity to deepen their commitment to peer leadership\, community integration\, and professional growth. Through collaborative dialogue\, participants will explore how community-centered approaches can strengthen organizations and open pathways for ongoing learning and leadership development. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTaina Martinez\, MSW\, NYCPS\, has been employed at Baltic Street Wellness Solutions (formerly Baltic Street AEH\, Inc.) since 2002 and was appointed as the new CEO as of September 2020. Taina brings over 20 years of peer supervision\, advocacy\, and vocational services to individuals with mental health and substance use/misuse diagnoses. Taina is passionate about advocacy that addresses equality and service disparities in low socioeconomic communities. She believes in the power of peer specialists and the integration of peer advocates in all areas of recovery and support. Taina often states\, “Peer advocacy supports are integral to all social determinants of health! We cannot allow social or health policies to be written without the inclusion of the peer perspective and insight.” \n\n\n\nTaina participates on several committees and boards across New York State; she is the Treasurer of the Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (NYAPRS))\, is President of the New York State Peer Certification Board\, is a member of the Institute for the Development of Human Arts (IDHA) board\, a member of WCNY-IPA\, and is a professional participant in developing and overviewing the exam of the MHA National Certified Peer Specialist. Taina graduated from Stony Brook University with her MSW\, is a New York State Certified Peer Specialist and is looking forward to pursuing her Ph.D. in researching transgenerational trauma and the links of systematic oppression within the mental health and justice system. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat are CBHL Candid Conversations? \nCBHL Candid Conversations provide an informal platform for connecting and networking with other CBHL members\, fostering an environment where we can learn from one another’s experiences.  Led by a CBHL member or partner\, these sessions are designed to facilitate the exchange of valuable leadership insights\, skills\, and support.  Occurring at least once a month\, Candid Conversations are open to all CBHL members.    \n\n\n\n\nThe purpose of CBHL Candid Conversations is to:  \n\nNetwork and Collaborate: Meet and engage with fellow CBHL colleagues in an informal\, small group environment that encourages collaboration and the building of meaningful connections \n\n\n\nLearn and Innovate: Acquire new skills and exchange fresh ideas with experienced leaders in a supportive and trusting environment\, fostering personal and professional growth \n\n\n\nShowcase Success: Highlight successful member programs or best and promising practices that demonstrate potential for scaling and broader application. 
URL:https://www.leaders4health.org/event/candid-conversations-with-taina-martinez-laing-msw-nycps-rising-together-empowering-peer-leadership-and-community-impact/
CATEGORIES:Candid Conversations,Members Only
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