Category: Training

Registration Now Open: Advanced Trauma Training Conference on June 3

Posted on: 05.12.2020

Registration for the 8th Annual Alaska Advanced Trauma Training Conference is now open! Each year, the Alaska Advanced Trauma Training Institute features local Alaskan and national experts who share about the latest research and advances in the neurobiology of traumatic stress, trauma-informed systems, and clinical interventions for complex

Free Virtual Training Series for Caregivers and Others!

Posted on: 04.10.2020

Self-care for Parents and Caregivers Thursday, April 16, 1 to 2 pm Presented By Mara Hill, MS, LPC and Meghan Magone, MA, LPC Registration Spoiler alert: Self-care isn’t all yoga and bubble baths. Sometimes it’s taking a deep breath, counting to three, and telling yourself that after this is over you’re going to dip into your secret

Meet Julie D, Intern

Posted on: 03.02.2020

Julie D. is getting her master’s degree in clinical psychology from UAA and completing her internship requirements at ACMHS. Back to school Julie is on her third or fourth career, depending on how you count – she worked as a hairdresser, at a bank, and in IT for 25 years before deciding to become a therapist. She says she realized over

Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with COVID 19

Posted on: 03.02.2020

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network has issued a fact sheet for parents/caregivers for helping families cope with the 2019 novel Coronavirus (COVID 19). The fact sheet covers family preparation and risk reduction, and focuses on dealing with the stress of a potential outbreak, for both children and caregivers. NCTSN recommends

March Peer Support Schedule Posted

Posted on: 02.27.2020

The March calendar for peer support services in Anchorage is posted! Peer support is an evidence-based practice that has been shown to increase engagement in services and quality of life. March Peer Support