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Events from September 15 – October 13 – Integrated Employment Institute Events from September 15 – October 13 – Integrated Employment Institute

Session 1 — Introductions and Work in Recovery · Employment Groups

Online

Description: Orients participants to the IPS Supported Employment model and the psychiatric rehabilitation (PsyR) view of work as central to recovery, and introduces the format and purpose of employment groups within Partial Care programs. Learning Objectives Define the core principles of IPS Supported Employment and the PsyR philosophy of work as a driver of recovery. … Read More

Free

Part 1: Opening the Conversation: Foundations of Cultural Responsiveness Through Broaching

Online

Training Description Cultural responsiveness begins with the willingness to have meaningful conversations about identity. In this introductory webinar, participants will explore the concept of broaching as developed by Dr. Day-Vines and colleagues and learn how it can strengthen engagement, trust, and person-centered career services. The session will examine common barriers to discussing race, ethnicity, culture, … Read More

Free

Session 2: Communication & Engagement Techniques, Parts 1 & 2

Online

Description: Builds foundational communication and motivational engagement skills — grounded in PsyR person-centered practice — for building trust and eliciting employment goals from individuals with psychiatric disabilities. Learning Objectives Identify … Read More

Free

Session 4 : Career Planning & Development, Parts 1 (Values) & 2 (Interests)

Online

Description: Introduces person-centered career exploration tools rooted in PsyR practice, focusing on helping job seekers articulate their work-related values and interests as a foundation for individualized planning. Learning Objectives Identify methods for eliciting a job seeker's work-related values and interests. Apply values- and interest-based assessment tools to support person-centered career exploration. Differentiate between a job … Read More

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Session 5: Career Planning & Development, Part 3 · Community and Family Supports

Online

Description: Continues person-centered career planning and explores the PsyR emphasis on environmental and natural supports,family and community, in sustaining a job seeker's employment goals. Learning Objectives Summarize the components of a comprehensive, person-centered career plan. Assess the role of family and community supports in an individual's employment plan. Develop a strategy for incorporating natural supports … Read More

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