Adapting IPS for Young Adults: The Thresholds Study
This webinar provides an overview of the Thresholds Study, Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model adaptations, study results, challenges and lessons learned, and future steps to be taken to encourage successful education and employment for young adults with psychiatric disabilities. The content in this video was created by Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research (Transitions […]
Navigating School and Work With a Serious Mental Health Condition
The Collecting Histories of Education and Employment during Recovery (CHEER) study within The Learning and Working Center focuses on the experiences and challenges of young adults with serious mental health conditions (SMHC). 25-30-year-olds with psychiatric disabilities were interviewed for this study and asked to describe their education, training, and employment histories, with key findings being […]
Going Virtual: How 3 Young Adult Focused Services Pivoted to Virtual Platforms in 2020
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, many school and work programs embrace a new virtual space. This 90-minute webinar provides key takeaways from three different programs providing services for young adults with psychiatric disabilities on a virtual platform. Peer coaching and peer supervision at Boston University, Helping Youth on the Path to Employment (HYPE), and the Virtual […]
Employing Young Adult Peer Workers
The Learning & Working During the Transition to Adulthood Rehabilitation Research Training Center provides a toolkit for effectively employing young adult peer providers. The toolkit discusses an overview of young adults in this role, hiring and training, supervision, and ensuring there is a culture of support in place in your organization. The content in this […]
REI Network Webinar: Motivational Interviewing
The National Disability Institute delivers this hour-long webinar on the impact that motivational interviewing can have on individuals’ with serious mental health challenges (SMHC) finances. The counseling style of motivational interviewing allows providers to create a safe, non-judgemental, environment through open-ended questioning and the use of positive reinforcements. The content in this video was created […]
Empowering Clients with Mental Health Diagnosis: The Vital Role of Tax Preparation
This webinar highlights financial and mental wellbeing by exploring the impact that free education on tax preparation can have for the financial well-being of adults with serious mental health challenges (SMHC). This webinar from the National Disability Institute reminds providers of the importance of financial wellbeing in recovery. The content in this video was created […]
Enhancing Skills for Peer Support Providers
Divided into three modules, this course outlines the importance of employment for young adults with mental health challenges as well as strategies programs to support vocational success. This webinar is appropriate for young adults, employers, administrators, service providers, family members, and researchers hoping to learn more about youth vocational recovery. The content in this video […]
What is IPS Supported Employment?
Pathways to Employment: A Product of the Illinois IPS Initiative presents a webinar on the evidence-based practice of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Supported Employment. Discussed are the eight principles of IPS and how they can be implemented in the process of mental health recovery. The content in this video was created by Pathways to […]
Developing Career Profiles
A career profile is a core element of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) process, and this webinar discusses its importance in supporting individuals’ journey to meaningful employment. This webinar walks providers through the development of a client-centered and culturally competent career profile. The content in this video was created by Pathways to Employment: A […]
Individual Placement and Support (IPS) for Veterans
This webinar targets employment specialists working or training to work with veterans of the U.S. military entering Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services who are seeking employment. Pathways to Employment: A Product of the Illinois IPS Initiative guides this webinar to support providers working with this population of adults with serious mental health challenges (SMHC). […]