Check out our Training and Workshops that IDN offers!
If you are a youth serving organization and wish to request a training contact drbarbbrady@inspiringdreamsnetwork.org
To help us plan future training needs, please complete our Training Needs Survey.
DECEMBER ACES TRAINING SERIES
Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | 2:00-3:30pm
ACEs 102: Overcoming Adverse Childhood Experiences
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | 2:00-3:30pm
ACEs 103: Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 | 2:00-3:30pm
Trainers: Corey Beahm & John Barton
Description: The youth you work with may struggle with the traumatic effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). We invite you to learn about ACEs and the impact ACEs have on brain development and behavior. ACEs often interfere with school success and can negatively impact participation in activities, events, school, relationships, overall wellness, and life outcomes. This ACEs training series in intended to help caregivers and adults who serve youth better understand the impact of ACEs and to learn some best-practice strategies to help youth and families overcome and prevent the future occurrence of ACEs, changing lives in a positive direction. This training series is brought to you through funding provided by the Milan Puskar Foundation.
*STARS credit, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and Addictions CEUs offered!
If you with to receive STARS credit, please register on the STARS portal
IDN is partnering with Marshall University School Health Technical Assistance Center (MUSCHTAC) to offer continuing education credits (CEUs) for Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) and Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (AADC).
INTERSECTION OF SUICIDALITY & LGBTQ+ YOUTH SUPPORT
December 18, 2025 | 10:00am-12:00pm
Trainer: Paula Kerner, Fairness WV
Examining identity bullying and how intersecting identity traits may compound challenges is a key component of this session. Participants will also work through scenarios on how to deal with specific needs and disclosures. Participants will also develop personalized plans to meet their organization’s needs. This is particularly beneficial to those working in a school setting or community after-school programs.
Objectives:
- Understanding trauma & suicidal ideation-emphasis on challenges for LGBTQ+ youth
- Analyzing identity bullying & how making connections to students can mitigate harm
- Examining how trauma can affect brain development even into adulthood
- Evaluating your program/school for strengths and weaknesses
- Discuss (briefly) how AI may be affecting mental health of youth
- Examine the success of LGBTQ+ youth in supportive environments
- McKinney-Vento and other programs to support LGBTQ+ youth
Paula Kerner is an expert in providing support for LGBTQ+ Youth and collaborates with IDN to provide evidence-based training to help youth-serving adults provide needed support to help youth thrive. During this session, participants will analyze current data on LGBTQ+ youth and mental health to understand their challenges and needs and how this relates to the amount of acceptance and support received.
If you are a youth serving organization and wish to request a training contact drbarbbrady@inspiringdreamsnetwork.org
