Trainings and Professional Development​

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Looking for something specific and not on our list? We specialize in trainings on mental health as well as LGBTQ+ topics. Please reach out to us at info@colorsplus.org and we can tailor a training specific to you and your organization/school needs. We are excited to hear from you!

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• PRISUM through Cleveland State University- “Snapshot of LGBTQ+ Youth: Mental and Physical Health”

  • Learn about Mental Health and Physical Health Disparities in the LGBTQ+ Community

  • Focus on Special Populations within the LGBTQ+ Community

  • Breaking Down Barriers to Seeking Help

  • Advocating for the LGBTQ+ Population

  • Mental Health Resources

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• Avery Dennison- “Lunch and Learn: LGBTQ+ Snapshot”

  • Learn about Mental Health and Physical Health Disparities in the LGBTQ+ Community

  • Focus on Special Populations within the LGBTQ+ Community

  • Breaking Down Barriers to Seeking Help

  • Advocating for the LGBTQ+ Population

  • Mental Health Resources

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• Cleveland Leadership Center- “Mental Health and Self-Care”

  • Overview of the Importance of Mental Health

  • Self-Care and Why It’s Important

  • Healthy Self-Care Activities

  • Mental Health Resources

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• BBB- “Minority Mental Health in the Workplace: How to Have Positive Mental Health Discussions and Advocate for Minorities (LGBTQ+ and BIPOC)”

  • Shedding light on mental and physical health disparities that minority employees experience

  • Advocating for your LGBTQ+ and BIPOC employees

  • Creating a supportive environment

  • Mental Health Resources

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• John Carroll University- “Considerations when working with LGBTQ+ Folx for Mental Health Practitioners”

  • How to Be a Visible Ally and Advocate

  • Minority Stress

  • Breaking Down Barriers for LGBTQ+ Folx

  • Mental Health Resources

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• Geauga County Domestic Violence Coalition- “LGBTQ+ Snapshot”

  • Learn about Mental Health and Physical Health Disparities in the LGBTQ+ Community

  • Focus on Special Populations within the LGBTQ+ Community

  • Breaking Down Barriers to Seeking Help

  • Advocating for the LGBTQ+ Population

  • Mental Health Resources

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• Plexus- “Plexus Connects with Colors+”

  • Overview of Colors+

  • Learn about Mental Health and Physical Health Disparities in the LGBTQ+ Community

  • Focus on Special Populations within the LGBTQ+ Community

  • Breaking Down Barriers to Seeking Help

  • Advocating for the LGBTQ+ Population

  • Mental Health Resources

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• Fairview Park City Schools- “LGBTQ+ Youth and Schools”

  • Learn Mental and Physical Health Disparities for LGBTQ+ Youth

  • The Impact of 2020 Current Events

  • Barriers for LGBTQ+ Youth

  • How to Advocate and Support LGBTQ+ Youth

  • Mental Health Resources

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• LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland- “Mental Health First Aid”, “Mandated Reporter Training”, and Trans In the CLE Event “Breaking Through Barriers”

  • To reduce stigma related to mental health

  • To learn about LGBTQ+ health disparities

  • To learn how to identify risk factors for poor mental health and the warning signs of a mental health crisis

  • To develop skills to understand and respond to signs of a person experiencing a mental health problem or crisis.

  • Shedding the stigma

  • Overcoming obstacles

  • Building emotional strength

  • Mental Health Resources

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• IABBB- “What’s in a Pronoun?”

  • Understanding Pronouns and Why they are Important

  • Understanding the Difference Between Sex, Gender, and Gender Expression

  • Disparities that LGBTQ+ employees experience

  • The Importance of Affirmation

  • Advocate Organizationally

  • Mental Health Resources

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• Lorain County ESC- “SafeZone” and “LGBTQ+ Snapshot”

  • Awareness and knowledge of gender/sexuality (your own included!)

  • Learn about Mental Health and Physical Health Disparities in the LGBTQ+ Community

  • Focus on Special Populations within the LGBTQ+ Community

  • Breaking Down Barriers to Seeking Help

  • Advocating for the LGBTQ+ Population

  • Mental Health Resources
     

• University Hospitals Pediatric Psych Dept- "SafeZone+"​

  • Safe Zone training including physical, mental health, and medical statistics and information about LGBTQ+ youth

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• Cuyahoga Falls School District- "SafeZone+ for Schools"​

  • Safe Zone training including the following information tailored to your school needs:​

    • Awareness and knowledge of gender/sexuality (your own included!)

    • Learn about Mental Health and Physical Health Disparities in the LGBTQ+ Community

    • Focus on Special Populations within the LGBTQ+ Community

    • Breaking Down Barriers to Seeking Help

    • Advocating for the LGBTQ+ Population

    • Mental Health Resources

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• Clearview Schools- "LGBTQ+ Snapshot"​​

  • Learn about Mental Health and Physical Health Disparities in the LGBTQ+ Community

  • Focus on Special Populations within the LGBTQ+ Community

  • Breaking Down Barriers to Seeking Help

  • Advocating for the LGBTQ+ Population

  • Mental Health Resources

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Upcoming Trainings/Panels

• Lorain County ESC- “SafeZone” and “LGBTQ+ Snapshot”

• NEOEO Day- “LGBTQ+ Snapshot”

• CIT Officer Training presented by the ADAMHS Board of Cuyahoga County

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