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Trainings & Workshops

Are you struggling to find engaging, relevant trainings and workshops for children and adolescents? Does your staff need a refresher on best practices? Imagine having an expert come to you and provide your team with interactive, informative, and engaging professional development content. From 60-minute talks to full day workshops, we have something that is right for you. Our team of experts has delivered numerous hours of trainings and workshops. We have also been featured on various training websites, where we have received positive feedback from other professionals. Don’t take our word for it, feel free to check out additional reviews, here and here.

Thriving Minds Behavioral Health provides in-person and virtual trainings that are designed to be both educational and practical. Our experienced clinicians provide an array of talks and workshops that will meet your organization’s needs – no matter how big or small. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help your staff grow.

Common topics include:

  •  Selective Mutism

  • The Impact of Anxiety on Learning

  • Managing Behavior Problems in the Classroom

  • Developing a Step-by-Step Plan to Support Students who Refuse School

  • Supervision: Best Practices

  • Pediatric Sleep: 101

  • Building a Niche Private Practice

 

Common Workshops

Executive Functioning

Learn how to create an 'executive-functioning friendly environment' where kids are able to develop self-regulation skills, manage time, keep track of their belongings, and attend to their homework with less frustration. Participants will learn how to support children who struggle with these weaknesses.

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When to Worry about a Child’s Worries

What is the defining line between normal worries and anxiety in children and adolescents? How do you help your child manage stress, anxiety, and worry? In this seminar, participants will learn practical strategies for building confidence and reducing anxiety in children.

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ADHD - How to Identify and How to Help

ADHD can be frustrating for parents, school personnel and can reduce self-confidence in even the brightest students. In this seminar, participants will discover simple, practical strategies for the child with ADHD and their environment.

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Social Anxiety in Teens

Social anxiety is the most common anxiety disorder in adolescents. If left untreated, it can lead to school refusal, low self-confidence, social isolation, and suicidal thoughts. Learn how to identify social anxiety and increase a teen’s ability to face social situations with confidence.

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Unlocking the Mystery of Selective Mutism

Selective Mutism is a childhood anxiety disorder characterized by a child’s ‘inability’ to speak in various social settings. Early identification and intervention is key in the treatment of Selective Mutism and Social Phobia. This workshop is based on scientifically-supported techniques, led by Dr. Aimee Kotrba, Licensed Psychologist and expert in the field of Selective Mutism.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Protocol Training and Strategies for School-Based Professionals

With the growing rates of anxiety in child and adolescent populations, school personnel benefit greatly from understanding and using research-based techniques to help students reduce anxiety. Participants will grasp the basis of CBT, as well as develop strategies for use in their classrooms and therapy offices.

Contact Thriving Minds Behavioral Health to inquire about dates and costs.

Whether it’s a one-day training, keynote, or break-out session, our experts at Thriving Minds can customize an engaging and informative talk for your group’s special needs.  Please contact us to schedule a workshop in your area.

What Training Participants Say about Us

“As an SLP, I happily attended Dr. Kotrba’s conference and immediately began using her comfort ladder with a preschooler with SM. Within 2 weeks , another member of the team, our psychologist, asked me what had I been doing in my treatment sessions. She reported that our student is using an appropriately loud voice in counseling sessions, instead of the usual whisper. I could see immediate progress with my student but was pleasantly surprised that he was quickly able to carry over his voice with other members of the team. I highly recommend this conference to anyone who wants to learn from a knowledgeable teacher about easy to use techniques to treat Selective Mutism.” —Debra, School Speech Language Pathologist

“I wanted to thank you in person (via email) for sharing your expertise in this area of critical need. I learned a lot and enjoyed the session.” —school counselor

“There were a lot of very specific strategies - I’m excited to use the steps outlined!”

“Dr. Youngdahl was very informative, really knew what she was taking about.” —preschool teacher

“Molly is very personable and easy to listen to. I liked the tangible walk-aways presented at the end of the presentation.” —school professional

“Well articulated speaker and interesting content presented in an easy to understand manner.” —school social worker

“Dr. Roth’s [sleep] presentation style was excellent. Extremely applicable and tangible strategies to take away.” —mental health provider

“Dr. Hella’s [supervision] talk was excellent and directly applicable to my new supervisory role.” —school social worker

Feedback from attendees who were asked "What was most helpful from today's presentation?"

"Interesting topic, lots of applied information."

"Wonderful speaker and very informative"

"Very interesting information and very well presented"

"I liked ALL of it. Very helpful info."

"Easy to understand and useful in the schools"

"I learned so many strategies for how to support my students."

"It helped me understand how to work with children with anxiety better"

"Aimee describes the function and resulting interventions relating to anxiety in a fun and relatable way. She is prepared with the most up to date studies, and is willing to be vulnerable and share professional and personal experiences."

"The knowledge of the speaker and the interventions she provided."

"Practical, clear step-by-step strategies"