Effective Clinical Supervision for Young Adult Therapeutic Peer Mentors, Part 1
The goal of this webinar is to increase the competency of clinical supervisors of young adult therapeutic peer mentors. Young adult development and recovery, how to engage young adults, how to identify and hire for these roles, and how to support and encourage the success of those you supervise are all primary topics. The content […]
Effective Clinical Supervision for Young Adult Therapeutic Peer Mentors, Part 2
The second installment of this webinar series for supervisors of young adult therapeutic peer mentors elaborates on the skills necessary to be an effective clinical supervisor. Topics highlighted include relational boundaries, building psychological capital, understanding differences between clients and mentors, accommodations in the workplace, how to evaluate success, and the benefits of being a clinical […]
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 […]
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 […]
Working with Specific Populations
This four-course bundle from the Institute for Community Inclusion at UMASS Boston provides employment providers and employment-service professionals with informative lessons on employment for individuals with disabilities. The course bundle costs $175. The courses included are: Transition: Preparing for a Seamless Move from School to Adult Life Employment Services for People with Mental Health Disabilities […]
Serious Career Development for Youth with Serious Mental Health Conditions
This course highlights barriers to school and work for young adults with serious mental health conditions. By applying a Stages of Change framework, and encouraging collaboration, this webinar aims to educate helping professionals on the importance of work and education for building resilience and promoting the recovery of their clients. This 90-minute course ranges from […]
Supporting the Education, Training, and Employment Pursuits of Young Adults with Serious Mental Health Conditions
This training outlines the challenges that young adults with serious mental health conditions may face on their path from education to employment settings. Understanding barriers to participation in education and employment allows service providers to provide the most effective support throughout the employment process. This training is $35 and includes a webinar, post-webinar survey, and […]