Courses

Building a Trauma Responsive Organization

Fee: $59 (lunch included)

Date: Friday, October 24

Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Course Description:

Drawing on Dr. Evisha Ford's book Benches in the Bathroom, this session will explore the lived realities of those navigating trauma, highlight the hidden costs of unresponsive organizational cultures, and provide practical strategies to create environments that foster safety, belonging, and growth. Through reflection, discussion, and application, participants will leave with a framework for cultivating systems that center compassion while maintaining accountability and excellence.



Friday, October 24, 2025
CADC Test Preparation

Course Fee: $299

Dates: Choose Fall25 semester: October 2, 3, and 4, 2025 or Spring26 semester: March 12, 13, and 14, 2026

Times: 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. 
 
Course Description: The course is intended to prepare applicants for the CADC exam.  It has been approved for (21) CEU's from the Illinois Certification Board and/or as a 2 hour credit course to GSU students. The course provides review of the material covered in the CADC exam including the 7 identified domains and applying the knowledge in each domain to direct practice situations. The course is divided up into three full class days via zoom. 
 
 


December 11-13, 2025, Zoom
March 12-14, 2026, Zoom

Dream Forward: Transition Planning

Course Fee: $59 (lunch included)

Date: Thursday, November 6

Time: 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Course Description:

Dreaming Forward: Transition Planning is a one-hour workshop designed for parents, educators, and practitioners.  This session will explore strategies for building strong, individualized transition plans that prepare students for post-secondary education and employment. A highlight of the workshop will be a student panel, where emerging adults will share their experiences and perspectives, grounding the conversation in real-world voices. Participants will leave with practical insights and renewed commitment to creating opportunities that honor the potential of every learner.



Thursday, November 6, 2025

Mental Health First Aid

Course Fee: $89 (lunch included)

Date: November 10

Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Course Description:

This two-hour workshop teaches you to identify, understand, and respond to mental health and substance use challenges, providing skills to offer initial help and support in a crisis.



Monday, November 10, 2025

Trauma-Informed Care

Course Fee: $59 (lunch included)

Date: December 6

Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Course Description: This two-hour workshop helps professionals recognize and respond to trauma by integrating principles of safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment into their work.



Saturday, December 6, 2025