Professional Development

January 2025

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs), Regulation, & Resilience

This training series introduces participants to a practical framework of trauma-informed, equity-centered school practices that you can use immediately. The interaction between biology and life experiences (such as relationships and environments) can shape a child’s developing brain and body, leading to healthy or very real barriers to optimal development. Many of our students, particularly in today’s world, bring life experiences ...
22 Jan
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Virtual/Online
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February 2025

Introduction to Positive Youth Development

This dynamic training will help you do your best work with youth. You will learn about the 5 Principles of Positive Youth Development: (1) Promote a Sense of Physical, Social, and Emotional Safety; (2) Encourage Relationship Building; (3) Foster Meaningful Youth Participation; (4) Provide Opportunities for Building Purpose; and (5) Engage Youth in Learning Experiences that Build Valuable and Healthy ...
04 Feb
10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Southeast Branch Library
5260 Hickory Hollow Pkwy #201, Antioch, TN 37013
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Trauma-Informed, Equity-Centered School Practices

This training series introduces participants to a practical framework of trauma-informed, equity-centered school practices that you can use immediately. The interaction between biology and life experiences (such as relationships and environments) can shape a child’s developing brain and body, leading to healthy or very real barriers to optimal development. Many of our students, particularly in today’s world, bring life experiences ...
05 Feb
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Virtual/Online
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Building Strong Brains

The interaction between genes and experiences plays a vital role in developing a young child’s brain. Research shows that Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are associated with harmful health outcomes. This training will provide participants with knowledge and insights into early childhood brain development and strategies to mitigate the effects of ACEs. Facilitator: TN Department of Children’s Services.
12 Feb
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Virtual/Online
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Advanced Positive Youth Development

How do you best support a young person? How do you help them cultivate key mindsets and develop essential skills? How can you help them connect with people and opportunities that expand their lives? Whew! It’s a huge order. Ideas start here. From this interactive workshop, you will walk away with new tools and field-tested activities you can embed into ...
18 Feb
10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Southeast Branch Library
5260 Hickory Hollow Pkwy #201, Antioch, TN 37013
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March 2025

3rd Annual Learn, Engage, Develop! (L.E.D.) Conference

Open to youth development professionals citywide, this FREE conference will feature sessions on youth leadership, parent/caregiver engagement, program recruitment strategies, behavior management, and more! Learn how to integrate the practices of Nashville’s Vision for Holistic Youth Development in your work. We’ll have sessions tailored both to organizational leadership/administrative staff as well as front-line/program staff. Check back for workshop and speaker ...
06 Mar
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Main Library
615 Church St., Nashville, TN 37219
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Become a Youth Mental Health First Aider

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (ages 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addiction challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with ...
27 Mar
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
To Be Determined
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May 2025

QPR Suicide Intervention Training

Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) is a suicide prevention training for participants to be able to recognize the warning signs of suicide and question, persuade, and refer people at risk for suicide for help. You will learn common causes of suicidal behavior, warning signs, and how to get help for someone in crisis. Facilitator: Megan Easterling, Tennessee Voices for Children.
01 May
9:00 am - 11:00 am
To Be Determined
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