Training Details
All our professional development trainings are available in both virtual & in-person formats. Whether you prefer a singular event or an upgraded option with restorative group reflection, we have you covered.
Training is eligible for Continuing Education (CE) credits approved by the Minnesota Board of Social Work.
Professional Dangerousness
Expanding Awareness for More Connected Work
Building Reflective Capacity
Professional Dangerousness is the phrase coined by Tony Morrison to describe the process in which professionals “can behave in a way which either colludes with or increases the dangerous dynamics” of the family in which the abuse originated (Morrison, 1990).
This training guides participants in the identification of Professional Dangerousness (PD) while offering supportive strategies to aid in resolution for organizations and staff. With a focus on expanding self-awareness, attendees will deepen their professional resilience through understanding the neuro-biological response systems when exposed to chronic emotional erosion. Content of the training involves identifying PD through relevant examples while encouraging participants to reflect on their current practices. It also encompasses an overview of the factors contributing to and fostering maladaptive practices in the human services system. This comprehensive understanding will include insights into cognitive functions, unconscious social adaptations, and the impact of systemic conditioning on a professional's methods of work. Further exploration of personal experiences, values, and belief systems and how they shape the formation of meaningful relationships with clients and co-workers.
This training is primarily solution-focused, offering participants a reflective space to identify areas of needed support. This includes expanding self-awareness, building supportive networks, developing self-care strategies, exploring team-building opportunities, and reflecting on organizational values and culture.
Options for this Training:
- Supervisor & Managerial Specific Strategies
- Department Wide Strategies
Wanting to learn more about Professional Dangerousness or tackle this topic on a deeper level with your organization?
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Shifting Thoughts: A Collective Journey Inward
Building Reflective Capacity
Fostering Healthy Self+Care Practices.
Shifting Thoughts guides attendees on an introspective journey, exploring the intricacies of their current thought processes, inner dialogs, and professional mindsets. They will begin to peel back the layers, leading to solutions in navigating the areas of Self+. Expanding their awareness- delving into personal ecosystems, work cultures, cognitive systems, and somatic attunement. Participants will be invited to oscillate between understanding their individual mindsets and extending this consciousness to the origins of family systems they serve. This deeper understanding fostering a more compassionate and caring support of their personal and professional needs.
In what can feel like a daunting expedition of personal truths, Shifting Thoughts offers a welcoming environment filled with personal touch points that seek to empower the audience.
Content has a brief overview of organizational and team approaches while focusing on tangible solution areas for individuals operating within these systems.
Options for this Training:
- Organizational & Team focused training
Building through Togetherness not Tasks & To-Do’s
Reimagining Team Building Strategies & Practices
Stemming from a program offered by the facilitator (Common Grounds), this training encompasses the same core principles of empowerment, collective connection, and intentional practices for teams. In this training, participants are invited to reimagine team structures with the focus on essential foundational relationships that are grounded in trust, respect, and sincerity. Reestablishing team cultures free of shame and fear- that embraces staff showing up as their authentic selves. Discussion includes potential shifts for teams to eliminate reliance on hierarchical leadership or deemed “experts” in the field, promoting restored balance to these systems that strengthen interpersonal relationships and group dynamics. Where the variety of opinions can be heard and honored, while carefully crafting solutions for internal welfare and external service delivery. This session encourages participants to address their individual contributions such as limiting beliefs, scarcity mindsets, and the importance of exercising active listening to navigate more seamlessly in their teams, while broadening their personal skills for improved well-being.
In unifying teams through strengthened restorative connections, we can foster a more cohesive approach to services that better nurture and preserve family systems.
For those intrigued or interested in the Common Grounds service for their teams, we invite you to explore further on our services page.
Emotional Intelligence (EI) & Cognitive Bias
Building Reflective Capacity
Fostering Healthy Self+Care Practices
Organizational Engagement Strategies
Emotions are a natural part of the human experience, yet we are not inherently born with the skills to recognize what we or others are feeling, nor were these skills typically taught in grade school. Emotions and cognition work conjointly to execute information processing, with emotions typically preceding our thoughts. This can result in a shift in our brain functioning, influencing our decision-making, social interactions, and cognitive operations. This training focuses on developing reflective capacity, building Emotional Intelligence (EI), and identifying correlating cognitive biases that may be hindering professional practice or obstructing the progression of personal growth.
Content provides a brief overview of organizational and team approaches while focusing on tangible solutions for individuals operating within these systems.
Options for this Training:
- Organizational & Team focused training
Food for Thought: Nurturing Connections while Navigating Nutrition
An enriching training experience focused on enhancing family cohesion and addressing children's unique dietary needs. Explore the transformative power of food in bringing families together and providing a sense of control during uncertain times. Discover the importance of essential nutrients while managing supplement quality, and budget-friendly strategies for healthier eating. Learn how to build trust and connection through shared meals, involving children in meal preparation, and navigating the challenges of picky eaters. Additionally, we'll delve into the profound connection between children's gut health and overall well-being, equipping you to recognize potential concerning food behaviors. Our mission is to empower your family on a holistic and connected nutritional journey.
This training is co-facilitated by Meghan Rittmaster, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and owner of Foundational Journey, LLC, a virtual dietetic private practice specializing in a personalized and holistic approach to nutrition.
Looking for Customized Training?
Are you seeking a training more tailored to the unique needs of your organization and staff?
Book a complimentary 30-minute consultation to explore how we can provide exceptional support to meet your specific needs.