This skills-based EMDR Part 2 workshop is designed to deepen clinicians’ understanding beyond an introductory EMDR overview through a blend of concise lecture, live demonstration, group experiential practice, video demonstration, and case presentation. The workshop reinforces core EMDR theory—particularly the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model—and emphasizes practical clinical skills most relevant to effective EMDR treatment planning and early-phase work. Special attention is given to Phase 2 resourcing and stabilization beyond “safe/calm place,” introducing bilateral stimulation (BLS) in a client-centered way, and working with present and future concerns using float back/float forward logic. The training also introduces cognitive interweaves and strategies for navigating stuck points while maintaining dual awareness and appropriate pacing.

Presented by
Elizabeth Armstrong, LCSW, Founder and Director of Armstrong Psychotherapy;
Eliza Chamblin, LCSW, Psychotherapist, Clarity Therapy

Date & Time
05.04.2026 – 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

CEU Hour
3 for LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LCAT

Please be advised that our training sessions offer live captioning/subtitles and recorded transcripts for greater webinar accessibility

If you would like to register, please sign into your account with InUnity Alliance's learning management system (LMS), or sign up for an LMS account through the button below:

Register Here

You must have an account with our LMS in order to access our training.

For registration instructions, please visit our training updates page.
If you have questions, please visit our training FAQs page.

The New York Employment Services System Unit at the OMH Central Office is conducting a ‘Benefits 101’ training session geared toward providers, individuals, and family members that covers the basics of SSI, SSDI, and the essential work incentives that can help make the transition to work easier for individuals receiving public benefits. Also included in this session will be ways that individuals can keep their essential medical benefits while working and earning a substantial amount of money. State, regional, and local resources will also be shared.

Please see the attached flyer for a list of specific topics covered in this training session. We are also including a list of dates this training is being offered through the second quarter of this year. To register, please click on the associated registration links below, and you will be sent a direct meeting link via email. The NYESS team is also available for additional training dates, if you are unable to attend a training on any of the below dates.

·         April 9, 2026, from 1 to 3 p.m. - https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r055273a978b6c563d1928304ab9bac46 

·         April 15, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon - https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/rd24a9a4cd22261645ac2f1b9a44430a2  

·         May 6, 2026, from 1 to 3 p.m. - https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r7d176d93584b9916f48aea5009ee6b66  

·         May 12, 2026, from 1 to 3 p.m. - https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r53b2202be3a9b43cd07f01afee83accd 

·         June 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon - https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r577da6763acfbacffb5f2a3fee6ddc5c  

·         June 23, 2026, from 1 to 3 p.m. - https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/red515762b8704848482ecee6e6a868c7 

Family Peer Advocates play a vital role in promoting family driven care within multidisciplinary teams. Grounded in lived experience rather than clinical approaches, their unique perspective compliments clinical models and strengthens family driven practice.

Without clear role definition, multidisciplinary teams face role confusion, duplication of work and missed opportunities to fully support individuals and families. Peer roles are especially vulnerable to being misunderstood or underutilized. When meaningfully integrated as part of the team, peers can strengthen team effectiveness and amplify strength-based family driven care. 
This two-part series will provide practical strategies and first-hand guidance to enhance collaboration and support meaningful family driven outcomes.

Part 1: Clarity in Roles, Strengthening Collaboration

Join us for part 1, “Clarity in Roles, Strengthening Collaboration”, where we will explore why clearly defining the Family Peer Advocate role is essential for effective peer collaboration. Through the lens of Family Peer Advocates, participants will gain insight on how role confusion impacts both peers and team members, and how role clarity can strengthen communication, build trust and improve the quality of care provided. Participants will also take away how the Family Peer Advocate role differs from that of a clinician and other team members. While emphasizing the uniqueness of peer lived experience, clinicians and supervisors will gain a beneficial understanding of the peer role and its significance in strengthening collaboration and mutual understanding. 

Date: April 22, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Click Here to Register!

Or use this link: https://registration.nytac.org/event/?pid=1&id=5120

 Part 2: Strength Based Collaboration

Join us for Part 2 of the series, “Strength Based Collaboration”, for an engaging panel discussion, spotlighting the experience of different multidisciplinary roles when working in successful collaborative settings in child and family mental health programs. Through interactive discussion and real-world perspectives, participants will explore how role clarity supports effective teamwork, reduces confusion, and elevates family driven care improving outcomes for youth and families. From the perspective of Family Peer Advocates and clinicians, panelists will discuss common challenges, lessons learned, and strategies for staying connected as a family driven team. 

Date: May 6, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Click Here to Register!

Or use this link: https://registration.nytac.org/event/?pid=1&id=5121

Everyone has experienced or will experience grief at some point in their lives. Over the past two years, grief has profoundly impacted individuals on both personal and community levels. This training will focus on understanding various aspects of grief beyond the traditional five stages and explore how we can help frame grief for clients to support them on their healing journey.

Presented by
Stacey Younge, LCSW
Owner, Sixth Street Wellness

Date & Time
05.07.2026 – 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

CEU Hour
3 for LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LCAT, CASAC

Please be advised that our training sessions offer live captioning/subtitles and recorded transcripts for greater webinar accessibility

If you would like to register, please sign into your account with InUnity Alliance's learning management system (LMS), or sign up for an LMS account through the button below:

Register Here

You must have an account with our LMS in order to access our training.

For registration instructions, please visit our training updates page.
If you have questions, please visit our training FAQs page.

Effective verbal deescalation of crises involves having a reliable, effective process and core skills. This training will briefly review core concepts related to understanding crises and the process of deescalation before centering on skills to employ during crisis intervention. Core aspects of active listening and Motivational Interviewing will be introduced and their applicability during verbal deescalation will be reviewed.

Presented by
Anthony Waters, PsyD
Founder & Owner, ACCORD Training & Consulting

Date & Time
05.08.2026 – 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

CEU Hour
3 for LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LCAT, CASAC

Please be advised that our training sessions offer live captioning/subtitles and recorded transcripts for greater webinar accessibility

If you would like to register, please sign into your account with InUnity Alliance's learning management system (LMS), or sign up for an LMS account through the button below:

Register Here

You must have an account with our LMS in order to access our training.

For registration instructions, please visit our training updates page.
If you have questions, please visit our training FAQs page.

When ADHD is missed or misunderstood, it can leave clients overwhelmed—struggling with focus, emotional regulation, relationships, parenting, and work. Over time, these challenges chip away at confidence and lead to frustration, shame, and burnout. In this workshop, we will cover: Coaching questions that simplify and speed up the assessment process; A breakdown of ADHD screening tools—and where they fall short; Easy-to-understand ways to explain how the ADHD brain works; Tools to recognize overlapping conditions like anxiety, autism, mood & learning differences; and A skills-based, client-centered model to help people thrive—not just cope.

Presented by
Lyrica Fils-Aimé, LCSW-R.RPT-S
Owner, Pilon Harlem Private Practice

Date & Time
05.11.2026 – 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

CEU Hour
3 for LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LCAT

Please be advised that our training sessions offer live captioning/subtitles and recorded transcripts for greater webinar accessibility

If you would like to register, please sign into your account with InUnity Alliance's learning management system (LMS), or sign up for an LMS account through the button below:

Register Here

You must have an account with our LMS in order to access our training.

For registration instructions, please visit our training updates page.
If you have questions, please visit our training FAQs page.

Overview of functions in PSYCKES related to health disparities, including: Recipient Search filters, Clinical Summary data, My QI Report's Race & Ethnicity view, and prevalence rates in Statewide Reports.
https://meetny-gov.webex.com/webappng/sites/meetny-gov/meeting/register/4e683e68a7ef4301b49bd8993b579669?ticket=4832534b00000006ccaafd58dcf0e6bf66dc9691fff5d017ccb341da1b008d51d7cca0582aa9c47d&timestamp=1775767308334&RGID=re58837ded868d025f58132938d1f4f9c&isAutoPopRegisterForm=false

This training will provide a rationale and an overview of using two DBT skills modules: Mindfulness and Distress Tolerance, to enhance resiliency and coping in teen and young adult clients. DBT skills have increasingly been found helpful for clients coping with various concerns, including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and trauma. Core skills from these modules will be taught, with an emphasis on effective ways to teach and engage diverse teen and young adult clients, addressing a range of presenting concerns while learning and using DBT skills.

Presented by
Laura Guy, LCSW-R
Program Coordinator, Fordham University

Date & Time
05.12.2026 – 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

CEU Hour
3 for LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LCAT, CASAC

Please be advised that our training sessions offer live captioning/subtitles and recorded transcripts for greater webinar accessibility

If you would like to register, please sign into your account with InUnity Alliance's learning management system (LMS), or sign up for an LMS account through the button below:

Register Here

You must have an account with our LMS in order to access our training.

For registration instructions, please visit our training updates page.
If you have questions, please visit our training FAQs page.

Please join us to explore this important topic with Dr. James Rodriguez, Senior Director of Trauma-Informed Services at the McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research, Licensed NYS Psychologist, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. 

This two-part training series is designed for early childhood mental health providers seeking to deepen their understanding of adult mental health and its impact on young children (ages 0–5) and family systems. While participants are expected to have foundational knowledge of common adult mental health conditions, this training focuses on the role of severe mental illness (e.g., bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders) and personality-related patterns in parenting contexts.

Session Dates & Time:
Session 1: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Session 2: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Both Sessions: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET

While it is encouraged participants attend both sessions, it is not required for participants to attend one session in order to be eligible to attend the other.

Session 1:

Session 1 provides a biopsychosocial and trauma-informed framework for understanding adult mental health, with particular attention to intergenerational transmission and the impact of caregiver mental health on early childhood development. The session also addresses historical misconceptions in the field and highlights research on resilience and recovery among children and families affected by mental health challenges.

Learning Objectives:
Participants will be able to: 

1. Describe the development of adult mental health using a biopsychosocial and trauma-informed framework.

2. Identify key features of severe mental illness and personality-related patterns and their potential impact on parenting.

3. Explain mechanisms of intergenerational transmission of mental health challenges within families.

4. Identify core resilience factors that support positive outcomes for children and caregivers.

Click Here to Register for Session 1

or visit: https://registration.nytac.org/event/?pid=2&id=5161

Session 2

Session 2 focuses on practical application, including strategies for engaging caregivers experiencing mental health challenges, addressing provider bias and stigma, and supporting access to care. Participants will learn to identify risk and protective factors and apply strengths-based, family-centered approaches to promote resilience and recovery in both caregivers and children. The training emphasizes culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and relationship-based practices that support both caregiver well-being and healthy child development.

Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:

1. Recognize and reflect on provider biases and stigma related to caregivers with mental health challenges.

2. Apply engagement strategies to effectively work with caregivers experiencing mental health challenges.

3. Identify common barriers to accessing adult mental health treatment and describe strategies to support access.

4. Apply a strengths-based, family-centered framework to identify risk and protective factors and support resilience.

Click Here to Register for Session 2

or visit: https://registration.nytac.org/event/?pid=2&id=5162

This training teaches participants how to create individualized safety plans for those at risk of suicide. Through practical exercises and case study reviews, participants will learn how to assess risk factors, collaborate with individuals in crisis, and design comprehensive plans that provide practical steps for managing distress. The training focuses on empowering patients to take active roles in their own safety while ensuring staff have the tools to support them in a compassionate, effective manner.

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/CmPk7kGWStid0u_3QkhthQ#/registration

The New York Employment Services System Unit at the OMH Central Office is conducting a ‘Benefits 101’ training session geared toward providers, individuals, and family members that covers the basics of SSI, SSDI, and the essential work incentives that can help make the transition to work easier for individuals receiving public benefits. Also included in this session will be ways that individuals can keep their essential medical benefits while working and earning a substantial amount of money. State, regional, and local resources will also be shared.

Please see the attached flyer for a list of specific topics covered in this training session. We are also including a list of dates this training is being offered through the second quarter of this year. To register, please click on the associated registration links below, and you will be sent a direct meeting link via email. The NYESS team is also available for additional training dates, if you are unable to attend a training on any of the below dates.

·         April 9, 2026, from 1 to 3 p.m. - https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r055273a978b6c563d1928304ab9bac46 

·         April 15, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon - https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/rd24a9a4cd22261645ac2f1b9a44430a2  

·         May 6, 2026, from 1 to 3 p.m. - https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r7d176d93584b9916f48aea5009ee6b66  

·         May 12, 2026, from 1 to 3 p.m. - https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r53b2202be3a9b43cd07f01afee83accd 

·         June 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon - https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r577da6763acfbacffb5f2a3fee6ddc5c  

·         June 23, 2026, from 1 to 3 p.m. - https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/red515762b8704848482ecee6e6a868c7 

Grief impacts everyone, and sometimes clients need a little more support to reach Integrative Grief. In Part II of the Grief series, we will take a more in-depth look at Complicated Grief and what happens when clients have trouble moving through John Bowlby's 4 phases of grief. Learners will practice both verbal and non-verbal tools to support clients on their healing journey and understand our role in it. This course will offer more opportunities to get comfortable with talking about grief and holding space for clients.

Presented by
Stacey Younge, LCSW
Owner, Sixth Street Wellness

Date & Time
05.13.2026 – 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

CEU Hour
3 for LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LCAT, CASAC

Please be advised that our training sessions offer live captioning/subtitles and recorded transcripts for greater webinar accessibility

If you would like to register, please sign into your account with InUnity Alliance's learning management system (LMS), or sign up for an LMS account through the button below:

Register Here

You must have an account with our LMS in order to access our training.

For registration instructions, please visit our training updates page.
If you have questions, please visit our training FAQs page.

Overview of functions in PSYCKES to that can be used to support crisis work, such as: crisis-related information in the Clinical Summary via the web and mobile apps, group cohort searches in Recipient Search, and My QI Report’s prevalence rates.
https://meetny-gov.webex.com/webappng/sites/meetny-gov/meeting/register/b741dee78e79457eb823047757a771f1?ticket=4832534b000000061da199b40f74180a1e087419dc99d9ac6c682d91f5afb2ebb1215109dfee4cc7&timestamp=1775767221486&RGID=r124d1c63be3da5be9237a33b6330ba88&isAutoPopRegisterForm=false

Register for this Session

 or use this link: https://registration.nytac.org/event/?pid=1&id=5251

Addressing Negative Self‑Talk in Youth and Youth Peer Advocates (YPAs)

This webinar aims to help Youth Peer Advocates (YPAs) better understand how negative self-talk develops in youth and how it influences their self-perception. Participants will learn practical strategies to encourage youth, speak life into them, and support healthier self-perception. By changing how adults communicate and respond to youth, we can help young people address negative self-talk with confidence, self-compassion, and a stronger sense of worth.

The New York City Children’s Center will host its 8^th Annual Children’s Mental Health Symposium on Thursday, May 14, bringing together leading experts, innovators, and advocates in the field to discuss issues impacting pediatric health. This year’s theme is From Fatigue to Focus: Meeting the Moment, acknowledging our efforts to address the challenges of our time to address the mental health needs we see in children today.

This symposium focuses on mental health, and OMH’s commitment to driving meaningful solutions to help build a brighter, healthier future for children. The goal is to inspire action and to ensure communities have the tools, support, and resources they need to help young people thrive.

Registration is free and speakers include:

·       Author and mental health advocate Cohen Miles-Rath

·       ASW Foundation founder Aaliyah Stewart

·       Dr. Conrad Fischer of the Academy Award-winning filmmakers, SmartyPants

·       Valley Stream Central High School Restorative Practices and Community Engagement Director Nakeshia Smith-Farnum

·       Author and psychotherapist Amira Martin-Saltsman

·       NAMI-NYC Youth Support Manager Aubrey Robinson

·       STRONG Youth José Cordero

Also this week, the Children’s Center will host a Community Outreach Day at both its Brooklyn and Queens campuses on Friday, May 15. This event is festive, fun-filled, and resource-packed, providing families an opportunity to learn more about our facilities and the role they play in communities. Please visit our site for additional information.

In today’s volatile sociopolitical climate, immigrants—especially those who are undocumented—are navigating heightened fear, chronic stress, and systems designed to keep them in the margins. Families often live in the shadows, avoiding institutions and support services out of fear of exposure, detention, or discrimination. At the same time, mental health professionals and service providers may carry unconscious biases or misinformation that impact the care they deliver—often shaped by shifting political rhetoric about which immigrant groups are “deserving.” This session will equip you with the knowledge and strategies needed to offer trauma-informed, rights-based, and culturally responsive care to immigrant clients.

Presented by
Lyrica Fils-Aimé, LCSW-R.RPT-S
Owner, Pilon Harlem Private Practice

Date & Time
05.15.2026 – 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

CEU Hour
3 for LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LCAT

Please be advised that our training sessions offer live captioning/subtitles and recorded transcripts for greater webinar accessibility

If you would like to register, please sign into your account with InUnity Alliance's learning management system (LMS), or sign up for an LMS account through the button below:

Register Here

You must have an account with our LMS in order to access our training.

For registration instructions, please visit our training updates page.
If you have questions, please visit our training FAQs page.

*1.5 CEs Offered* 

Register for this Session

 or use this link: https://registration.nytac.org/event/?pid=1&id=5250

Navigating Professional Boundaries in Residential Settings

Maintaining clear and consistent boundaries in residential care with youth is not always straightforward. Staff who provide direct care in these settings must regularly navigate complex situations, strong emotions, team dynamics, and the realities of working closely with youth who have experienced trauma and are receiving services in a residential setting. It is essential that staff working in these settings develop boundary-setting skills in order to maintain safety, create a therapeutic milieu, and prevent compassion fatigue and burnout.

Participants will meet from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM (EDT) on the following Dates: 

Tuesday, May 26: Understanding Conflict and Aggression 

Tuesday, June 2: Safety Planning and Crisis Prevention

Tuesday, June 9: De-escalation

Join the Waitlist

 or use this link: https://registration.nytac.org/event/?pid=1&id=5254

Note: By registering for one class in this series, you will be registered for all classes.

De-escalation and Crisis Prevention is a certificate course that will consist of three 90-minute virtual classes about de-escalation and crisis prevention. In preparation for each class, participants will be asked to complete an assigned offering from CTAC’s library. This training is only open to participants who are currently employed at NYS OMH licensed, designated, and funded youth and family-serving programs. By registering for this training, you attest to being an employee at one such program. CTAC reserves the right to cancel the registration or remove registrants who do not meet this criteria.

This offering has reached capacity. By registering now, you will be placed on the waitlist. If a spot becomes available, you will automatically be enrolled in the order received.

*4 CEs Offered*

Date: May 27, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EDT)

Register for this Session

or use this link: https://registration.nytac.org/event/?pid=1&id=5022

Space is limited, so please register as soon as possible.
Once the maximum capacity is reached, registration will close.

Affirmative Practice: An Approach to Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth

Affirmative Practice: An Approach to Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth is a skills-focused workshop that helps providers understand the needs of LGBTQ+ youth and ensures the delivery of safe, inclusive, trauma-responsive, identity-affirming care. We will review strategies you can implement to create safer and inclusive spaces, including the use of affirming micro-skills. 

This training is only open to participants who are currently employed at NYS OMH licensed, designated, and funded youth and family-serving programs. By registering for this training, you attest to being an employee at one such program. CTAC reserves the right to cancel the registration or remove registrants who do not meet this criteria.

Please join us to explore this important topic with Dr. James Rodriguez, Senior Director of Trauma-Informed Services at the McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research, Licensed NYS Psychologist, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. 

This two-part training series is designed for early childhood mental health providers seeking to deepen their understanding of adult mental health and its impact on young children (ages 0–5) and family systems. While participants are expected to have foundational knowledge of common adult mental health conditions, this training focuses on the role of severe mental illness (e.g., bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders) and personality-related patterns in parenting contexts.

Session Dates & Time:
Session 1: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Session 2: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Both Sessions: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET

While it is encouraged participants attend both sessions, it is not required for participants to attend one session in order to be eligible to attend the other.

Session 1:

Session 1 provides a biopsychosocial and trauma-informed framework for understanding adult mental health, with particular attention to intergenerational transmission and the impact of caregiver mental health on early childhood development. The session also addresses historical misconceptions in the field and highlights research on resilience and recovery among children and families affected by mental health challenges.

Learning Objectives:
Participants will be able to: 

1. Describe the development of adult mental health using a biopsychosocial and trauma-informed framework.

2. Identify key features of severe mental illness and personality-related patterns and their potential impact on parenting.

3. Explain mechanisms of intergenerational transmission of mental health challenges within families.

4. Identify core resilience factors that support positive outcomes for children and caregivers.

Click Here to Register for Session 1

or visit: https://registration.nytac.org/event/?pid=2&id=5161

Session 2

Session 2 focuses on practical application, including strategies for engaging caregivers experiencing mental health challenges, addressing provider bias and stigma, and supporting access to care. Participants will learn to identify risk and protective factors and apply strengths-based, family-centered approaches to promote resilience and recovery in both caregivers and children. The training emphasizes culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and relationship-based practices that support both caregiver well-being and healthy child development.

Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:

1. Recognize and reflect on provider biases and stigma related to caregivers with mental health challenges.

2. Apply engagement strategies to effectively work with caregivers experiencing mental health challenges.

3. Identify common barriers to accessing adult mental health treatment and describe strategies to support access.

4. Apply a strengths-based, family-centered framework to identify risk and protective factors and support resilience.

Click Here to Register for Session 2

or visit: https://registration.nytac.org/event/?pid=2&id=5162

Join the Center of Excellence for Integrated Health Solutions on Wednesday, May 27, 2-3:30 p.m. ET for a discussion that will explore how people with lived experience are transforming integrated, whole-person care.

With real-world examples and system-level perspectives, the panelists — peer services leaders, health system leaders and researchers — will explore how peer support strengthens multidisciplinary teams within bidirectional integrated care. The discussion will cover peers’ impact on shared workflows, shared care, and coordinated support for chronic condition management and overall wellness.

Afterwards, participants will be able to:
Hear from national experts on identifying key state- and system-level levers that support the financial and operational sustainability of integrated behavioral health care.
Explore the key inputs needed to develop a CoCM financial pro forma tailored to your health system.

This virtual session is supported by the Center of Excellence for Integrated Health Solutions, funded by a grant award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. If you have questions about these sessions, please contact Integration@TheNationalCouncil.org.

Register here

The webinar will identify current AI regulatory requirements, evaluate compliance risks and patient safety considerations, and apply practical strategies for documenting and integrating AI into clinical workflows. Participants will leave with an understanding of how to use AI in telehealth and in-person care while maintaining regulatory compliance, appropriate oversight, and ethical standards in a rapidly evolving policy environment.
Register for free or earn 1 CE/CME credit for $29.