Professional Training

The Professional Training Institute (PTI) offers 4 to 6 high-quality professional trainings annually to address timely and relevant issues related to abuse, addiction, grief and loss, mental health, and more. JCFS Chicago offers Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) for Social Workers, Counselors, Psychologists, Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professionals (through a partnership with Between Friends), and Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors.

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JCFS Chicago opens some of its internal professional training to outside professionals.  These opportunities are listed in our calendar listings.

For additional information about professional training opportunities, contact JCFS Training.

Date Event Location Contact
Professional & Community Training

9am-10:30 am; 10:45am-12:15pm

Professional & Community Training

Part 1:
This overview of the major clinical considerations of perinatal mental health will help people to talk about it, destigmatize it, and help clinicians be more comfortable in raising these issues with clients.

Overview of Perinatal Mental Health Disorders

Professional & Community Training
Professional & Community Training
Professional & Community Training

12-1pm

Professional & Community Training

Led by Dr. Alysa Slay. As clinicians, we are all leaders, serving as guides for other individuals or teams. For some, one's role as a leader may be an official designation such as a director or supervisor. In terms of the therapeutic relationship, a clinician's role can be that of a guide or leader.

Professional & Community Training
Professional & Community Training
Sarah Piggott
Professional & Community Training

12-1pm

Professional & Community Training

Led by David Lipschutz. Adolescence is one of the most transformative periods in our lives. Existing research on this stage of our lives has never been more descriptive and plentiful. This presentation will provide a useful conceptualization of the three stages of adolescent development by briefly reviewing clinical considerations, neuroscience, and empirical research.

Professional & Community Training
Professional & Community Training
Sarah Piggott
Professional & Community Training

12-1pm

Professional & Community Training

Led by Geneve Hein, participants will be introduced to different dimensions of creativity, specifically as they are connected to psychology and counseling.

Professional & Community Training
Professional & Community Training
Sarah Piggott
Professional & Community Training

12-1pm

Professional & Community Training

Led by Jean Rock, in this presentation we will delve into the important topic of mental health awareness, with a focus on recognizing burnout, self-care options, coping techniques, seeking help, and destigmatizing mental illness. Our aim is to empower individuals with knowledge and strategies to foster their well-being and create a supportive environment for mental health.

Professional & Community Training
Professional & Community Training
Sarah Piggott
Professional & Community Training

12-1pm

Professional & Community Training

Led by Ben Goldberger, EMDR Basics will provide an overview of the process of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) from assessment through various potential treatment paths.

Professional & Community Training
Professional & Community Training
Sarah Piggott