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. View webinar on the National Disability […]
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). The National Disability Institute reminds providers in this webinar of the importance of financial wellbeing in recovery. View webinar on the National Disability […]
Advanced Skills in Supported Employment: Beyond Entry-Level Positions
Providers working in vocational rehabilitation may support individuals to identify employment opportunities, but may also support their clients to maintain and advance in their chosen field. Presenters discuss strategies for career advancement such as requesting a promotion or pay increase. Also discussed are strategies for moving beyond entry-level roles such as seeking additional education or […]
IPS for People with Co-Occurring Mental and Substance Use Disorders
This webinar provides supported employment specialists with an overview of how clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions can be best supported with IPS services. Sharing the importance of integrated treatment teams, individualized job choices, preparing for interviews, and supporting financial management. The content in this video was created by the IPS Employment […]
Self-Employment Possibilities and Resources for People with Mental Health Conditions
When a client is considering self-employment, there are many factors for providers of supported employment to consider. The match between the business idea and the client’s skills, feasibility of the business idea, personal and community resources, and financial supports are all discussed in this webinar to best prepare providers to support their clients in entrepreneurship. […]