Behavioral Health Professional
Development Network

Philadelphia Connections believes that continuing education is a key component in creating an effective and exceptional workforce.

Philadelphia Connections' commitment to the behavioral health workforce doesn't end at graduation. We believe that behavioral health professionals at every stage of their career should have access to high-quality training and educational opportunities that support both their personal and professional growth.

Throughout the year, EP alumni, field instructors, provider agencies, and behavioral health professionals are invited to participate in various trainings designed to help meet licensure requirements, strengthen clinical practice, and explore emerging trends and evidence-based approaches in the field.

In addition, Philadelphia Connections has launched the Learning Circles, a professional development initiative designed to help emerging and seasoned leaders strengthen their leadership skills, expand their networks, and learn alongside peers in a collaborative environment.

The list below is a sample of training sessions that Philadelphia Connections has presented in years past:

• Addiction in American Culture (A view from the ground)
  Mr. Ron Gooden
• The Spirit and Method of Motivational Interviewing: Helping People Change
  Dr. Scott Glassman
• Ethical Issues in Human Service Practice
  Thomas J. Sheeran III, L.C.S.W
• Understanding the Change Process & an Overview of the Principles of Motivational Interviewing
  Dr. Kathleen R. Donegan
• Using Continuous Feedback Instruments in Clinical Supervision
  Dr. David Martinson
• Timing in Supervision: Critical Incidents in the Middle of the Supervision Process
  Dr. Allan Goldberg
• Ethical Practices for the Next Generation: Teaching and Modeling Professional Ethics and Values
  Dr. Lloyd Lyter
• Critical Incidents in the Supervision Process
  Dr. Allan Goldberg
• Introduction to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): An Evidence-Based Treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder
  Ms. Edie Mannion