Current IEI Trainings

December 17, 2024
10 AM – 11:30 AM EST
Virtual Training

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Many professional organizations provide ethical guidelines as the foundation for ethical behavior and decision making. Career service and vocational rehabilitation practitioners provide services with individuals who may have mental health conditions or other invisible disabilities. This session will explore the critical ethical decisions related to individuals with invisible disabilities when supporting the return to work and school. Attendees will identify strategies to apply ethical guidelines and practices in their role as career services providers.

January 15, 2025
10 AM – 11:30 AM EST
Virtual Training

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This 90-minute training is designed to provide practitioners with foundational knowledge on the prevalence and impact of stigma and ableism in the workplace for people with mental health conditions. Participants will learn strategies for addressing mental health stigma and ableism in employment settings, and how to support consumers’ advocacy skills when addressing mental health discrimination in the workplace. The session will feature interactive discussions, case studies, and role-playing exercises, for participants to gain practical tools and resources for creating inclusive and supportive work environments.

January 16, 2025
10 AM – 11:30 AM EST
Virtual Training

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Currently, the fields of career services and mental health in general are going through many challenges, including staff shortages, funding, and continued programmatic disruptions due to the pandemic. Supervisors and directors of Career Services may have some additional concerns related to lower-than-anticipated enrollment coupled with limited understanding of how to best market services to potential service participants. This is designed to provide mental health professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to diversify referral sources for career services. Participants will learn strategies for reaching out to and building relationships with community partners to expand access to supportive services Specifically, we will review the types of services to focus recruitment efforts and how to recognize effective ways to develop relationships to improve collaborations with other service providers.

January 22, 2025
10 AM – 11:30 AM EST
Virtual Training

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How do we support individuals with whom we work in the identification and development of natural supports within educational and employment environments?  This session will define natural supports and explore strategies to help individuals to build their own natural support network while simultaneously decreasing reliance on professional supports.

January 23, 2025 (Session 1)
January 30, 2025 (Session 2)
10 AM – 11:30 AM EST
Virtual Training

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These two sessions will equip participants with strategies for teaching individuals in career services how to effectively present their qualifications in job interviews. This training will also provide skills on teaching targeted key behaviors such as: describing major accomplishments, identifying transferable and self-management skills, preparing for the interview, and articulating qualifications. This live training will require active participation from all attendees, both individually and in breakout groups.

Training objectives:

• Define the skill Presenting Qualifications

• Explore benefits and scenarios of when to use the skill

• Apply skills and strategies on how to teach the skill

January 29, 2025
10 AM – 11:30 AM EST
Virtual Training

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Burnout is known as a stress-related work hazard, that is characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and diminished personal accomplishment. Burnout has been shown to reduce providers’ sense of job satisfaction and success as well as increase organization turnover. Join us for this 90-minute webinar to support Career Services providers wellness by managing and mitigating burnout. Attendees will explore the profound implications of burnout on their wellness and learn practical strategies to alleviate this source of stress.

February 5, 2025
10 AM – 11:30 AM EST
Virtual Training

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As employment specialists and job developers, we aid in the job search as well as support individuals in learning and using key job seeking skills, such as completing applications, resume writing, interviewing and locating employers. This session will provide resources and strategies to support job seekers’ self-directed job searches. Discussions will clarify the employment specialist’s role in supporting independent job searches as well as the tools as well to promote job seekers’ engagement in the job development process.

February 6, 2025 (Session 1)
February 13, 2025 (Session 2)
10 AM – 11:30 AM EST
Virtual Training

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In these two sessions, participants will learn knowledge, skills, and strategies to teach individuals in career services how to identify their needs or preferences when seeking help in work or social situations. Targeted behavioral skills covered in this training include evaluating situations, identifying methods to get assistance, selecting the appropriate person to ask, and effectively presenting requests. Active participation from all attendees, both individually and in breakout groups, is required.

Training objectives:

• Define the skill Asking for Help

• Explore benefits and scenarios of when to use the skill

• Apply skills and strategies on how to teach the skill

February 12, 2025
10 AM – 11:30 AM EST
Virtual Training

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The National Institute of Health reports that nearly 50% of adolescents experience mental health challenges by age 18, with rising rates of conditions such as anxiety and depression (2022). This high prevalence of mental health conditions among transition age youth and young adults  (TAYA) often leads to diminished employment and educational outcomes. In this session we will define the transition-age youth demographic, identify the unique challenges of supporting TAYA within career services, and provide evidence informed strategies to help TAYA build vocational maturity, enhancing their capacity for informed career decisions.

February 19, 2025
10 AM – 11:30 AM EST
Virtual Training

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In this interactive session, providers will learn strategies to support students and job seekers with skill building to ace their interviews.  Preparation is essential to ensure interview success!  Topics will include: researching the employer/school, responding to challenging questions, and utilizing the STAR method to illustrate relevant skills in action.

February 26, 2025
10 AM – 11:30 AM EST
Virtual Training

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Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy (CT-R) offers a holistic approach that integrates cognitive behavioral therapy principles with a focus on personal recovery and individual empowerment. In this session, participants will learn how to apply CT-R techniques to help job seekers and postsecondary students overcome barriers, set meaningful career aspirations, and achieve sustainable employment outcomes. Attendees will gain practical interventions to enhance their practice and empower individuals in their journey towards fulfilling careers and meaningful lives.

March 5, 2025
10 AM – 11:30 AM EST
Virtual Training

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In an era where inclusivity and diversity are not just valued but essential, career services programs are witnessing a significant shift towards accommodating and understanding the unique needs of individuals with neurodiversity and mental health conditions. This 90-minute webinar is designed to address the growing need for specialized support in career services for adults with mental health conditions and autism diagnoses.

As these individuals navigate the complexities of the employment landscape and post-secondary education, it becomes crucial for career service professionals to be well-equipped with the knowledge and strategies to effectively support their career aspirations. Practitioners will learn practical strategies and interventions for supporting the career development and post-secondary education goals of neurodiverse individuals with mental health conditions.

March 6, 2025 (Session 1)
March 13, 2025 (Session 2)
10 AM – 11:30 AM EST
Virtual Training

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These two sessions will provide knowledge, skills, and strategies for teaching individuals in career services how to respond constructively to feedback from supervisors. This training will help participants understand their strengths and areas for improvement. Key targeted behaviors include identifying feedback occasions, clarifying feedback information, providing feedback on feedback, and following up on feedback. This live training will require active participation from all attendees.

March 12, 2025
10 AM – 3:00 PM EST

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Are you struggling with job development activities?  Do you not know where to begin when it comes to identifying and approaching employers?  This highly interactive workshop will explore the basics of job development—-creating effective marketing materials, introducing your employment services in a businesslike manner, and contacting potential employers.  Attendees will have the opportunity to practice, practice, practice job development techniques and learn from experienced job developers what it takes to “sell” your employment services.  Attendees should bring with them any marketing materials they have, including business cards, brochures, and fact sheets.  

March 26, 2025
10 AM – 11:30 AM EST
Virtual Training

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In the challenging landscape of higher education, students work mental health conditions face various crises that can interrupt their academic journey, necessitating a temporary leave from their studies. This 90-minute webinar delves into the complexities of the “Leave” phase in education, focusing on supporting students through crises that disrupt their matriculation. It aims to equip mental health professionals with the knowledge and tools to effectively guide students during these critical times, ensuring a smoother transition back to their academic pursuits.

April 3, 2025
10 AM – 11:30 AM EST
Virtual Training

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Supporting job seekers in their job search and in your job development efforts often requires an understanding of the company’s culture. Specifically, having knowledge of the company’s diversity and inclusion practices and policies can help you support job seekers in making good job matches. We’ll discuss some ways to explore diversity and inclusion practices within a potential company.

April 9, 2025
10 AM – 11:30 AM EST
Virtual Training

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Employment success is often related to the quality and type of supports individuals receive on and off the job. Oftentimes, job seekers with mental health conditions are unaware of the types of job supports and accommodations that would mitigate potential barriers to employment success and improved tenure. This lack of awareness may result in limited job options and career advancement opportunities. In this session, attendees will identify methods to assess the employment implications of mental health conditions, explore ways to determine the need for accommodations and other supports/skill development, and apply accommodations to address specific work– related support needs.  

April 10, 2025 (Session 1)
April 17, 2025 (Session 2)
10 AM – 11:30 AM EST
Virtual Training

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These two sessions will teach knowledge, skills, and strategies to help individuals in career services engage in conversations effectively in the workplace and social settings. Targeted behaviors include choosing appropriate conversation topics, demonstrating interest in others’ input, and concluding conversations. This training will also necessitate active participation from all participants, both individually and in breakout groups.

Training objectives:

-Define the skill of Conversing with Others
-Explore benefits and scenarios of when to use the skills
-Apply the skills and strategies on how to teach the skill

April 16, 2025
10 AM – 11:30 AM EST
Virtual Training

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To understand the Social Security Administration guidelines for SSI benefits, the impact of employment on these benefits, and to address the concern of losing benefits. Learn the resources available to support job seekers in understanding work incentives and Social Security planning.  

April 23, 2025
10 AM – 11:30 AM EST
Virtual Training

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To understand the Social Security Administration guidelines for SSDI benefits, the impact of employment on these benefits, and to address the concern of losing benefits. Learn the resources available to support job seekers in understanding work incentives and Social Security planning.  

September 10th, 2024
10 AM – 11 AM EST
Virtual Training

Attendees will examine the importance of recovery, explore the relationship of work and recovery, and identify empowerment strategies that promote work and careers.  Additionally, attendees will learn information to counter common myths about work and mental illness and describe the benefits and barriers of returning to work. 

All sessions from 10 AM – 11 AM EST
Virtual Training
The S1 communication series is inclusive of skills that are essential to know for the remainder of the series; it’s important for attendees not to miss a part.

9/17: Part 1 – Relationship Building & Engagement
9/24: Part 2 – Active Listening & Reflecting
10/1: Part 3 – Readiness Development
10/8: Part 4 – Putting it all Together; Skills Application

October 15th, 2024
10 AM – 11 AM EST
Virtual Training

This session focuses on assisting job seekers with developing career goals and objectives. We’ll review the importance of developing goals that are consistent with job seekers’ interests, preferences, and career-related values as well as identifying the elements of SMART goals. Additionally, we’ll practice developing SMART goals. Please come prepared with a goal in mind, either your own or a job seeker’s, so that we can apply SMART goal planning during the call. We will also review strategies to include consumers as an integral part of identifying the information that should be included in the overall recovery and career goal planning. 

All sessions from 10 AM – 11 AM EST
Virtual Training

10/22: Part 1
10/29: Part 2 

This two-part session will explore employment development from a career-oriented perspective in order to assist people in achieving productive job matches.  It will include approaches to facilitate the process for people who are determining their values, interests, preferences, and in increasing their knowledge of the work world. 

All sessions from 10 AM – 11 AM EST
Virtual Training

11/5: Part 1
11/12: Part 2 

These workshops will look at supports from two perspectives. First, participants will learn why family members are invaluable resources and how they can engage family members through the vocational process.  Second, you will learn about community resources that are available to assist people with mental illness overcome barriers to work. 

November 19th
10 AM – 11 AM EST
Virtual Training

As employment specialists and job developers, we provide assistance in the job search while also supporting individuals in learning and using key job seeking skills, such as completing applications, resume writing, interviewing and locating employers. This session will provide resources and strategies to support job seekers’ self-directed job searches. Discussions will clarify the employment specialist’s role in supporting independent job searches as well the tools to promote job seekers’ engagement in the job development process. 

All sessions from 10 AM – 11 AM EST
Virtual Training

1/14: Part 1
1/21: Part 2 

Explore employment for persons who experience both a mental illness and substance use disorders. These sessions will review the impact of alcohol and drugs on psychosocial functioning. Strategies for working with individuals with co-occurring disorders who are seeking employment will be reviewed. 

All sessions from 10 AM – 11 AM EST
Virtual Training

1/28: Part 1
2/4: Part 2 

Oftentimes, consumers are unsure about returning to work because of concerns regarding the impact of work on Social Security and other entitlements. This training provides an overview of the definition of disability according to SSA guidelines and distinguishes between Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). In addition, trainees will examine how work may impact SSDI and SSI recipients’ benefits and the resources available to support job seekers in understanding work incentives and Social Security planning.  

All sessions from 10 AM – 11 AM EST
Virtual Training

2/11: Part 1
2/18: Part 2
2/25: Part 3

These trainings provide an overview of the six dimensions of wellness and discusses strategies to maintain health in each dimension. We will introduce the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) as a self-directed recovery tool that is created by an individual to pursue their path to recovery as well as discuss other relapse prevention strategies that can be utilized to increase employment success.  

March 4th, 2025
10 AM – 11 AM EST
Virtual Training

This session will explore  the common goals that clinical and vocational providers share, review the role of clinical staff in the return-to-work process, and discuss approaches to increase collaboration between employment programs and clinical staff.  

All sessions from 10 AM – 11 AM EST
Virtual Training

3/11: Part 1
3/18: Part 2

This training will examine the benefits and challenges of offering employment support groups, provide information on how to start a group, and offer tips on making the groups effective and interesting for participants. 

All sessions from 10 AM – 11 AM EST
Virtual Training

3/25: Part 1
4/1: Part 2
4/8: Part 3

This training will examine how skills groups differ from support and other types of groups (e.g., psycho-education, mutual self-help). Learn group leadership skills for successful employment skills groups as well as the steps for teaching skills in effective and interesting groups.