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KCHD coordinates monthly free and virtual trainings on trending topics in behavioral health. We invite community mental health professionals, social workers, teachers, caregivers, and anyone interested in the topic to join us for expert-led discussions. Spanish interpretation and Illinois LPC, LCPC, LSW, LCSW, MFT, LMFT CEUs provided at every event. ​​Register at the event links prior to the meeting to obtain the virtual event link. ​​​​Sign up to receive announcements of upcoming trainings straight to your email.


Upcoming Training Events







You Matter Too: Prioritizing Self-care for CaregiversNovember 2025 BH Training Series Socials (Facebook Post).png

November 21, 2025, 9am - 11am

Register for You Matter Too: Prioritizing Self-care for Caregivers

This training is designed to educate and empower caregivers by equipping them with the knowledge and tools to recognize, prevent, and manage caregiver burnout. Participants will engage in a blend of education, practical strategies, and self-reflection activities. The session will also focus on helping caregivers strengthen their own well-being while continuing to provide compassionate care to others.

Learning Objectives:
1) Define self-care and explain its importance in the context of caregiving.
2) Identify common signs and symptoms of caregiver stress and burnout.
3) List at least 5 practical self-care strategies that can be realistically implemented in daily life.​

Elizabeth J. Godinho, MSW, LSW, PEL, is a Licensed Social Worker and holds a Professional Educator's License. She brings over five years of experience in both school settings and private practice, and currently serves as a full-time therapist at Graceful Therapy. Elizabeth specializes in treating Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Depression, Grief, Pre-marital Counseling, and Suicidal Ideation. With a client-centered approach, she provides support in both English and Spanish, tailoring each session to meet clients where they are while offering empowering tools for their journey toward healing. In addition to her clinical work, Elizabeth has extensive experience training social workers, therapists, and community members on a variety of mental health topics, most recently through the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).​



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Past Training Recordings

To view recordings of past trainings, click on the link, then enter the Zoom Passcode. If copy/paste doesn't work, then type in the passcode.

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Event Recording​

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​October 24, 2025
​A Tool for Every Advocate: The Evidentiary Abuse Affidavit (EAA)
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September 26, 2025
​Recognizing and Responding to Suicide Risk: Practical Strategies for All Ages

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​August 29, 2025
Recovery in Practice: A Personal and Professional Perspective on Addiction and Healing​

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​July 25, 2025
Art in Therapy: Ethical Considerations for Non-Art Therapists
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​June 27, 2025
​​​Strategies for Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth and Families in 2025
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​May 30, 2025
Breaking the Stigma: Understanding Mental Health​
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​April 25, 2025
Autism Spectrum 101: Insights, Strategies and Support
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​March 26, 2025
​Child Advocacy Centers: A Path to Preventing and Addressing Child Abuse
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​February 21, 2025
Brainspotting: A Focused Mindfulness Tool for Healing
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​January 24, 2025

​Parenting the Love and Logic Way 

Program Handouts

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​December 13, 2024
Childhood Bereavement: Supporting Young People as They Walk Through Grief
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​November 8, 2024
An Introduction to Intersectionality
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​October 25, 2024
​An Introduction to Adolescent Development from a Psycho-Social Perspective
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​September 20, 2024
Best Practices for Serving Refugee & Immigrant Student Populations

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​August 23, 2024
​Speech-Language Therapy & Mental Health: The Communication Connection​​

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​July 19, 2024
​Breathing & Blinking: An Intersection of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury

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​June 12, 2024

Supporting Transgender and Gender-Diverse Children and Their Families​

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​April 19, 2024
​Post-Separation Abuse: Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence Through the Family Court Process​

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​January 12, 2024

Culturally Responsive Practices for Serving Undocumented and Immigrant Communities
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​December 11, 2023
Occupational Therapy Benefits for Youth with Mental Health Symptoms and Developmental Disabilities​

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​November 29, 2023

Professional Perspectives on ADHD Identification and Treatment: Pediatrician & MH Therapist

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​October 26, 2023

​Combatting Coercive Control, Part 1

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​October 13, 2023
​​LGBTQIA+ Allyship and Mental Health​​​

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​October 11, 2023
Coercive Control: Implications for Organizations and Communities​​​

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​September 14, 2023

Suicide S​creening in Schools​​​

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​​August 10, 2023

Transforming the Children's Behavioral Healthcare System by Strengthening Families and Communities

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July 26, 2023
Postpartum Depression & Perinatal Mood Disorders: Recognition and Referral ​

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​June 30, 2023
Vicarious Trauma: Living and Working Self-Reflectively​​

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​May 26, 2023

​Introduction to Parent Coaching

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March 22, 2023
Dialectical Behavior Therapy

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​February 24, 2023

Nervous System Regulation in Play Therapy Part 2​

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​​February 9, 2023
Youth Voices on Mental Health 2023 Public Panel
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​January 27, 2023
Nervous System Regulation in Play Therapy Part 1​​

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