Professional Development/Training
For leaders seeking professional development or training, please reach out to us. We understand that the most suitable training varies based on the agency's needs and the specific requirements of the community. Our aim is to provide the latest evidence-based information to professionals who support individuals in their care and within their communities.
Luis B. Martinez, MS, LMFT is a recognized CAMFT-approved provider (California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists) for Continuing Education (CE) in California. This
includes offerings for both pre-licensed and licensed therapists, as well as Licensed Educational Psychologists. We are happy to support your cause, whether it involves community behavioral health agencies, school districts, or staff development. Please review the topics listed on our website and feel free to inquire about any other topics that are not mentioned. While we prefer in-person training, we are also fully equipped to offer excellent online training.
For school districts, educators, administrators, school counselors, and principals.
Schools are an essential institution for our community’s wellness and children’s mental health. With that in mind, we have created multiple trainings and workshops to enhance understanding and provide teachers, school office assistants, campus supervisors, school counselors, and administrators with the necessary knowledge and strategies to nurture students’ learning experiences. This will also contribute to a positive classroom and school environment for all staff.
Topics include but are not limited to the following:
- Culturally Responsive School-Based Practices
- Trauma-responsive and Resilience oriented Practices
- Building and maintaining relationships with students
- Self-care and avoiding burnout for staff and professionals
- Understanding and identifying Depression and Suicide in students
- Understanding and identifying Anxiety in students
- Understanding trauma and its impact on the nervous system and behavior
- Relational strategies to create more effective rapport and connect with students
- Trauma-informed practices for office staff, teachers, and/or administrators
- Trauma-informed approaches and models for understanding disruptive behavior
- Effective communication skills workshop
Please contact us if you have any questions, require clarification, or would like to schedule a consultation to review your unique challenges and goals.
For Agencies and Mental/Behavioral Health Departments
As providers, we constantly immerse ourselves in research and exploration to find new knowledge, updated information, and best practices for our clients. We provide up-to-date training to equip clinicians with the necessary knowledge, strategies, and interventions to boost their confidence and offer a valuable framework for appropriate treatment.
Topics include but are not limited to the following:
- Multicultural Counseling and Humility Framework
- Culturally responsive practices in treatment
- Working with the Latino/Hispanic population
- Cultural expectations within the family and relationships
- Machismo and Marianismo
- Spiritual Practices
- Understanding Narcissism, Psychopathy, and Machivellianism in the Community
- Trauma-responsive and Resilience-oriented Practices
- Enhancing Treatment Plans and Outcomes Through Multiculturalism
- Relational guidelines for more effective treatment
Please contact us if you have any questions, require clarification, or would like to schedule a consultation to review your unique challenges and goals.