Our Approach to Professional Growth
At HiBHC, we believe professional development should be more than a requirement—it should be a source of growth, connection, and renewal. Our trainings are designed to be clinically sound and culturally grounded, ensuring providers have access to education that reflects the unique needs of our local communities.
The most valuable learning often comes from within our own community. That’s why we strongly encourage local providers to share their expertise. HiBHC has grant funding available to provide stipends and support for professionals who want to develop and host their own trainings. If you have an idea for an evidence-based, culturally-relevant workshop, we want to help you bring it to life.
Support for Every Stage of Your Career
Our offerings are built to support a resilient behavioral health workforce across Hawaiʻi. We host a range of events, from expert-led seminars on clinical skills to informal “provider huddles” that foster connection and prevent burnout. These opportunities ensure our professional development remains timely, relevant, and created by and for the people of Hawaiʻi.
For providers, these events are a chance to enhance skills, connect with a supportive professional hui, and find renewed purpose. For students, they offer a pathway to mentorship and a career rooted in serving Hawaiʻi. By investing in our providers, we invest in the well-being of our entire lāhui.
Upcoming Clinical Training
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 a neurodivergent brain. Living in the neurotypical world can be difficult to navigate for neurodivergent…
Stories of Connection
“Active discussions and overall wisdom and information. I appreciate Zee’s story-telling style, her presentations have been stimulating and thought-provoking. I like when trainings make me think deeply, reflect, and grow. Mahalo”
Training Attendee
“The blend of evidence-based explanation, real-world examples, and step-by-step demonstrations made the content easy to absorb and translate to client care.”
Training Attendee
All Clinical Trainings
Upcoming and past clinical training and continuing education events.