Workforce Development & Continuing Education
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Empowering professionals in Behavioral & Mental Health, Healthcare, Human & Social Services, Education, and Criminal Justice with dynamic, evidence-based training programs.
Enhance Your Skills, Elevate Your Impact: Gain valuable tools and insights to build stronger, more effective client relationships that foster engagement, empowerment, and sustainable change.
Promote Resilience and Well-Being: Our training programs are designed to strengthen your workforce, preventing vicarious trauma, empathy strain, and burnout, ensuring long-term professional vitality and compassion satisfaction.
Enhance Connection, Build Rapport, and Improve Outcomes
By integrating Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Trauma-Responsive Care, our trainings equip staff to forge deeper connections, build trust, and foster meaningful rapport with clients. These person-centered approaches are proven to increase engagement, improve retention, and enhance higher completion rates—ultimately leading to more successful outcomes.
With our trainings, your staff will feel empowered and experience greater job satisfaction, knowing they are doing meaningful, impactful work. This sense of purpose not only enhances the quality of care provided to individuals impacted by substance use, mental health, and trauma but also results in higher employee retention and overall satisfaction.
A Purpose 4 Life trains professionals in MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING,
TRAUMA RESPONSIVE CARE & MORE
New
BUILDING CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE PRACTICES THROUGH CULTURAL HUMILITY
Date: 5/2, 5/9, 5/16/25
Time: 9-1:15 pm
Virtual Zoom Class
This curriculum, formerly called Cultural Competence: A Journey to Improved Outcomes, was developed by OASAS and CCSI and recently updated in 2024, provides essential knowledge and skills to enhance culturally responsive practices through the lens of cultural humility and intelligence. Participants will engage in modules focused on:
✔ Cultural self-awareness and worldviews
✔ Examining values, biases, and mental models
✔ Understanding the impact of stigma
✔ Enhancing equity in service delivery
$200 per person (groups of 5 or more contact us for a discount)
Who Should Attend:
Peer Professionals, Addiction Treatment Professionals, Prevention Professionals, Mental Health Professionals, Criminal Justice Professionals, Healthcare, Education and Recovery Professionals
Approved for Continuing Education Credits:
15 Clock Hours – CASAC Section 1, CPP Section 1, CPS Section 1
12 Hours – CRPA renewal & CARC elective
12 Hours – Social Work Credit
To Register: https://forms.gle/hhLsCsahk29emmsj8
Motivational Interviewing On Demand 4 hour Training - A Complete Course
MI for CJ Professionals (10 hour on demand)
CURRENT TRAININGS - See upcoming training dates for individuals and organizations
Free monthly MI Community Practice & Coaching (virtual)
CNY Motivational Interviewing Collaborative (CNY MIC) - See what we're all about!
1-on-1 Coaching - Not accepting new clients
“Lisa is a fierce advocate for families and friends with a loved one impacted by substance use disorder. She is skilled, compassionate and knows what she is doing!”
— Katherine, 33
Mother, Business Executive
Career Day at Liverpool Middle School
The 6th-grade students at Soule Road Middle School were fully engaged and inspired by the trauma-responsive strategies shared during the session.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) Training for Elmcrest Staff (Used with permission)
Engaging, Empowering, and Effective
Motivational Interviewing training is not only impactful—it’s also an enjoyable and interactive experience for all participants.
Using R1 Learning Discovery Card Decks makes the training even more fun and engaging! Learn More about R1 Learning.
What does your agency and staff need to feel supported?
13 Reasons for Professional Development is a blog exploring the many benefits of investing and developing your workforce. Professional development can foster growth in the workplace environment, innovation, and a leadership mindset for future leaders within your organization. Behavioral health, healthcare, mental health, education, social services and criminal justice fields are facing a workforce crisis as we witness a mass exodus from these fields of service.
Looking at the healthcare field, 145,000 left the field in 2021-2022 (Healthcare Dive 2023). “The backbone of the nation’s public health workforce is buckling” a startling proclamation for the public health professionals.
All of us have been needed care by public health professionals at one time or another. Imagine if that care was not there when you need it. The immense pressure, stress, and challenge on those remaining in the workforce can lead this field away from wellness.
We cannot drive the car without gas. Supporting our workforce is crucial in these days of mass exodus. Exploring ways to support current staff and engage them in a positive workforce atmosphere is crucial to retaining your employees and improving their performance and job satisfaction.
Enhancing team communication for optimal workforce development is one of the benefits for investing in your team. Effective communication within teams is a cornerstone for success in today’s dynamic workforce. It enhances productivity and promotes collaboration, innovation, and overall team cohesion.
One evidence-based communication approach is motivational interviewing. Imagine a team with excellent communication from the administration to the people your agency serves. We have a full menu of professional development training for your organization. Learn More about ways to support your team’s professional development training program.
Customized training solutions may be what your agency needs.
Contact us to start this conversation - lisa@apurpose4life.com.
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