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Neurodivergence Pt. 3 – Combatting Systemic Ableism
with Zahava “Zee” Zaidoff Friday November 21, 2025 | 11:00a – 1:00p | Virtually via Zoom People with neurodivergent brains exist. Substance use can often be used as a coping skill for masking, which is a coping skill for having…
Neurodivergence Pt. 2 – Strengths & Challenges
with Zahava “Zee” Zaidoff Friday November 14, 2025 | 11:00a – 1:00p | Virtually via Zoom Neurodivergent humans exist, but there is little understanding of the neurodivergent brain in the field of Substance Use, except to identify the diagnosis. The…
Neurodivergence Pt. 1 – Neuro-affirming Language
with Zahava “Zee” Zaidoff Friday November 07, 2025 | 11:00a – 1:00p | Virtually via Zoom Language can be stigmatizing by its very nature. As we work through this series on how to best help neurodivergent clients, the first step…
Pōhaku Sessions at Pāhonu Turtle Pond in Waimānalo
by Hawaiian Practitioner Kimeona Kane Wednesday October 22, 2025 | 8:00a – 12:00p | In-Person Please join us for a special Mālama ʻĀina event exclusive to Hawaii Behavioral Health & Wellness Convention attendees and HiBHC volunteers. This event will involve learning…
Harnessing the Power of Words: A Comprehensive Workshop on Written Exposure Therapy (WET) for PTSD
with Dr. Debra Kaysen from 9a – 4p Multiple Dates | Multiple Islands | One Virtual Training Date Wednesday October 15, 2025 [In-Person] Lihue, KauaʻiFriday October 17, 2025 [In-Person] Kahului, MauʻiSaturday October 18, 2025 [Virtually] via ZoomMonday October 20, 2025…
Practitioner-Focused Risk Assessment in Underserved Populations
Saturday September 27, 2025 | 8:00a – 4:00p | In-Person at UH Mauʻi and Virtually via Zoom Practitioner-Focused Risk Assessment in Underserved Populations with Dr. A. Aukahi Austin Seabury, Dr. Lisa Lee (she/her), Dr. Stephanie M Campbell, and Dr. Haunani…
The Myth of Self-Care: How Community Care Saves Lives
Friday October 03, 2025 | 11:00a – 1:00p | Virtually via Zoom We hold up self-care as the ultimate way for humans to take care of themselves. This goes for providers as well as clients and everyone in between. But…
Working with the LGBTQIA+ Community
Friday September 19, 2025 | 11:00a – 1:00p | Virtually via Zoom Members of the LGBTQIA+ community have immense difficulty finding access to treatment, particularly in finding therapeutic housing or residential treatment. Providers typically serves males or females. There is…
Working with Youth: Risk Factors and Protective Factors
Friday September 12, 2025 | 11:00a – 1:00p | Virtually via Zoom There is a lot of awareness around risk factors for our youth. People are always referring to the ACE tool and others to show which kids are considered…
Therapist Interpersonal Skills And Client Outcomes
Wednesday September 17, 2025 | 9:00a – 1:30p | Virtually via Zoom Learning Objectives: Click Here To Register