KCHD coordinates monthly free and virtual trainings on trending topics in behavioral health. We invite community mental health professionals, social workers, teachers, caregivers, and anyone interested in the topic to join us for expert-led discussions. Spanish interpretation and Illinois LPC, LCPC, LSW, LCSW, MFT, LMFT CEUs provided at every event. Register at the event links prior to the meeting to obtain the virtual event link. Sign up to receive announcements of upcoming trainings straight to your email.
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Past Training Recordings
To view recordings of past trainings, click on the link, then enter the Zoom Passcode.
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August 28, 2026
| Keeping Children Safe in the Digital Age: iGuardian for Trusted Adults | N/A
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July 31, 2026
| Beyond Cultural Competence: Providing Equity-Centered Mental Health Support
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June 26, 2026
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Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth: Challenges, Resources and Professional Resilience
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May 29, 2026
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An Overview of Aging and Aging Services
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April 24, 2026
| Supporting Autistic Adolescents: Identity, Independence, and Social/Emotional Health
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March 27, 2026
| Understanding Developmental Disabilities & Autism Across the Lifespan
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February 26, 2026
| Recognizing and Responding to Teen Dating Violence
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January 30, 2026
| Understanding and Confronting Human Trafficking
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December 12, 2025
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Heading Into the Holiday Season: Holding Space for Grief | rg4CAFzn
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November 21, 2025
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You Matter Too: Prioritizing Self-care for Caregivers
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October 24, 2025
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A Tool for Every Advocate: The Evidentiary Abuse Affidavit (EAA)
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September 26, 2025
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Recognizing and Responding to Suicide Risk: Practical Strategies for All Ages
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August 29, 2025
| Recovery in Practice: A Personal and Professional Perspective on Addiction and Healing
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July 25, 2025
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Art in Therapy: Ethical Considerations for Non-Art Therapists
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June 27, 2025
| Strategies for Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth and Families in 2025
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May 30, 2025
| Breaking the Stigma: Understanding Mental Health
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April 25, 2025
| Autism Spectrum 101: Insights, Strategies and Support
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March 26, 2025
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Child Advocacy Centers: A Path to Preventing and Addressing Child Abuse
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February 21, 2025
| Brainspotting: A Focused Mindfulness Tool for Healing
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January 24, 2025
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Parenting the Love and Logic Way
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December 13, 2024
| Childhood Bereavement: Supporting Young People as They Walk Through Grief
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November 8, 2024
| An Introduction to Intersectionality
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October 25, 2024
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An Introduction to Adolescent Development from a Psycho-Social Perspective
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September 20, 2024
| Best Practices for Serving Refugee & Immigrant Student Populations
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August 23, 2024
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Speech-Language Therapy & Mental Health: The Communication Connection
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July 19, 2024
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Breathing & Blinking: An Intersection of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury
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June 12, 2024
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Supporting Transgender and Gender-Diverse Children and Their Families
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April 19, 2024
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Post-Separation Abuse: Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence Through the Family Court Process
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January 12, 2024
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Culturally Responsive Practices for Serving Undocumented and Immigrant Communities
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December 11, 2023
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Occupational Therapy Benefits for Youth with Mental Health Symptoms and Developmental Disabilities
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November 29, 2023
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Professional Perspectives on ADHD Identification and Treatment: Pediatrician & MH Therapist | %zxX4itu
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October 26, 2023
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Combatting Coercive Control, Part 1
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October 13, 2023
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LGBTQIA+ Allyship and Mental Health
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October 11, 2023
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Coercive Control: Implications for Organizations and Communities |
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September 14, 2023
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Suicide Screening in Schools |
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August 10, 2023
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Transforming the Children's Behavioral Healthcare System by Strengthening Families and Communities
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July 26, 2023
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Postpartum Depression & Perinatal Mood Disorders: Recognition and Referral | RQp1*0xV
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June 30, 2023
| Vicarious Trauma: Living and Working Self-Reflectively
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May 26, 2023
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Introduction to Parent Coaching
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March 22, 2023
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy
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February 24, 2023
| Nervous System Regulation in Play Therapy Part 2
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February 9, 2023
| Youth Voices on Mental Health 2023 Public Panel
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January 27, 2023
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Nervous System Regulation in Play Therapy Part 1 |
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