NEW WEBINARS
Local experts, trusted sources: Our 60-minute mental health education webinars are absolutely free & everyone is welcome! Attendance certificates and webinar recordings are provided at no cost.
Questions? Find webinar FAQs at https://www.mindspringhealth.org/get-involved/webinars-and-events
- Partner Access Program
What’s New: Mindspring will now offer 50 hours of free training for corporations, non-profits, city & state governments, schools & universities, and foster care providers. After that, organizations are invited to join our Partner Access Program.
Partner Benefits: As a Mindspring Partner, your organization will enjoy unlimited webinar access. You’ll also get early registration, priority webinar access, and dedicated technical support.
February 16 | ADHD in Youth: Practical Strengths-Based Supports (New)
Discover what science tells us about the best ways parents, caregivers, teachers, and other professionals can support children with ADHD. Using regular routines, environmental supports, visual tools, addressing sensory needs, making classroom adjustments, and working closely with teachers are proven strategies that honor each child’s unique way of thinking, rather than trying to make them fit a standard mold. Part 2 in a 2-part series.
Register Here Children’s Mental HealthFebruary 17 | Understanding Bipolar Disorder
Everyone experiences ups and downs, but bipolar disorder is different. An accessible guide to understanding the types of bipolar disorder, their symptoms, common misconceptions, and how relationships are impacted. Discuss treatment options and learn practical tips for managing symptoms and helping others with a licensed therapist.
Register HereFebruary 18 | Communicating Clearly Under Stress: Strategies for Tough Conversations (New)
When stress rises, communication often becomes challenging—people speak faster, listen less, and react more strongly than intended. In this course, you’ll discover how stress impacts communication and learn practical strategies to express yourself clearly, even when emotions are intense. This isn’t about avoiding difficult conversations; it’s about approaching them with confidence, making them safer and more productive for everyone involved.
Register HereFebruary 18 | Substance Use and Mental Health: Communication, Boundaries, & Crisis Management (New)
Caregivers, family members, and friends need clear tools to support someone who is dealing with both substance use and mental health challenges. Learn how to recognize crisis warning signs, set healthy boundaries, and avoid enabling harmful behaviors with a licensed therapist. The program emphasizes compassion, safety, and maintaining realistic expectations.
Register HereFebruary 19 | Attachment Styles: Tools for Emotional Safety, Communication, and Healthy Boundaries (New)
Learn practical skills to build safer, stronger connections in everyday life. Whether you are navigating relationships at home, in a caregiving role or in your personal life, this session teaches tools that help you reduce reactivity, set clear limits, repair misunderstandings, and communicate needs in ways that build trust. Discuss grounding strategies, self-awareness, and step-by-step communication practices that support healthier and more stable relationship patterns.
Register HereFebruary 24 | Understanding Trauma
Trauma is defined by the emotional and psychological effect an event has on people, and less by the event itself. Explore the science of trauma and discuss how trauma impacts physical & mental health with a licensed therapist.
Register HereFebruary 25 | Understanding Narcissistic Personality Disorder
People often label others as narcissists without having a clear understanding of what this diagnosis really means. Explore the signs and symptoms, causes, and treatment of this often-misunderstood diagnosis. Separate myths and facts and learn how to manage symptoms with a licensed therapist.
Register HereFebruary 25 | “I Don’t Need Help!” Supporting People Who Can’t See Their Mental Illness
Why do people sometimes reject help? Discuss the reasons why people refuse mental health care and how to respond & cope in this one-hour seminar with a licensed therapist.
Register HereFebruary 26 | Self-Care and Workplace Wellness
People who incorporate self-care throughout their day are more resilient and better equipped to manage stress, leading to happier and more productive teams. Learn ways to introduce self-care into your work life, communicate boundaries, and cope with demanding schedules in this one-hour seminar with a licensed therapist.
Register HereMarch 3 | Workplace Bullying: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and Why It Hurts (New)
This session helps participants clearly understand what workplace bullying looks like, how it differs from normal conflict or feedback, and why it can be so damaging over time. Explore common bullying behaviors, power dynamics, and workplace conditions that allow bullying to continue with a licensed therapist. Emphasis is placed on validation, clarity, and reducing self-blame.
Register Here Mental Health in the WorkplaceMarch 4 | Attachment at Work: Communication, Boundaries, Feedback, and Stress Responses in Professional Settings (New)
Attachment patterns influence more than personal relationships—they shape workplace behavior as well. Explore how attachment styles affect teamwork, communication, collaboration, leadership, and how we handle feedback. Learn why some people shut down under pressure, why others seek reassurance, and how workplace expectations can activate attachment-related reactions. This course includes practical strategies for giving feedback, setting boundaries, and creating predictable, supportive work environments that help everyone function more securely.
Register Here Mental Health in the WorkplaceMarch 4 | The Psychology of People-Pleasing
People pleasing is a tendency to prioritize others’ needs over your own, even at the expense of your own health, safety, and well-being. It can be a response to trauma or life experiences, or to manage anxiety about other people’s approval & reactions. Explore the roots of people-pleasing behavior and its impact on mental health, and learn how to set healthy boundaries, build self-confidence, and communicate more assertively with a licensed therapist.
Register HereMarch 5 | Setting Healthy Boundaries in Relationships
Maintaining a balance between caring for loved ones and setting healthy boundaries for yourself can be challenging. Learn how to express your own needs without guilt, strike a healthy balance between caregiving and self-care, and tips for negotiating compromises with a licensed therapist.
Register HereMarch 9 | Understanding Childhood Grief & Loss (New)
Children’s grief responses are influenced by their developmental stage, how other family members are grieving, and the type of support they receive. Explore the developmental stages of grief and learn practical ways to support young people with a licensed therapist.
Register Here Children’s Mental HealthMarch 10 | Understanding Persistent Depressive Disorder
Constant fatigue, low self-esteem, poor concentration, and feeling hopeless puts people at higher-than-average risk for suicide and self-harm, and symptoms can continue indefinitely without treatment. Discuss the signs and symptoms of persistent depressive disorder, what causes it, and who is at risk with a licensed therapist.
Register HereMarch 11 | Understanding Anxiety
Occasional anxiety is an expected part of life, but anxiety disorders involve more than temporary worry. Learn what causes anxiety disorders and the types of anxiety, their symptoms, common misconceptions, and how relationships are impacted. Discuss co-occurring disorders, treatment options, and learn practical tips for managing symptoms and helping others with a licensed therapist.
Register HereMarch 11 | Asking for Support: Talking About Mental Illness at Work and in Relationships
Occasional anxiety is an expected part of life, but anxiety disorders involve more than temporary worry. Learn what causes anxiety disorders and the types of anxiety, their symptoms, common misconceptions, and how relationships are impacted. Discuss co-occurring disorders, treatment options, and learn practical tips for managing symptoms and helping others with a licensed therapist.
Register HereMarch 12 | Navigating Work-Life Balance
Achieving a balance between personal and professional responsibilities helps people to avoid job burnout and promotes employee engagement, retention, and productivity. Learn practical strategies to create balance in your busy life, with actionable tips & inspiration to prioritize what matters most.
Register Here Mental Health in the WorkplaceQuestions? Find webinar FAQ at https://www.mindspringhealth.org/get-involved/webinars-and-events
SAVE THE DATE: Work-based Learning Institute 2026
C2L-PHL’s Work-based Learning Institute presents Future Forward: Blueprint for Youth to Career Pipeline as a space for innovation, collaboration, and action will be hosted on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at the University of Pennsylvania campus.
Call for Presenters
The institute will feature breakout sessions around youth-centered design & engagement, equity & access, program sustainability, and cross-program partnerships as well as featuring a youth showcase highlighting emerging leaders and their work products and networking opportunities with employers, industry experts, intermediaries, and C2L-PHL providers.
Who Can Apply to Present? Everyone! We welcome proposals from:
- Current C2L-PHL providers, placement sites, and partners
- External youth workforce development programs
- Practitioners, youth leaders, researchers, and organizations committed to equity and innovation
Whether you’re drafting a new concept, refining a proven approach, or building bold solutions, we invite you to lead engaging, solution-focused sessions aligned with our event strands and session formats!
Presenter Proposal Submission is due February 6, 2026 11:59pm here.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Be on the lookout for upcoming capacity building professional development events.
EVENTS CALENDAR
Get ready for an unforgettable professional learning experience! Join the 29th Annual Beyond School Hours National Education Conference, taking place from March 1–4, 2026 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida.
Each year, over 2,000 educators and school leaders from across the country gather at Beyond School Hours to connect and learn together. This is your moment to celebrate what’s working, explore collaborative solutions, and return home with fresh strategies to revolutionize your impact with the youth you serve.
Highlights include a keynote from Dr. Adolph Brown, a best-in-class STEAM Fair and Exhibit Hall, and more than 100 workshops that focus on:
- Leadership
- Funding
- Artificial Intelligence
- Community Engagement
- Content Development
- …and so much more!
If you have any questions, please contact bsh@foundationsinc.org or refer to the FAQ page.