PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AT THE INSTITUTE
Our Training Institute, launched in 2004, is part of our initiative to share expertise with fellow professionals in mental health, education, and organizations serving children and families. In creating this community for learning, growth, and diversity, we hope to challenge ourselves and others to think deeply, creatively, empirically and to act boldly.
Our training model incorporates what we call experiential and embodied learning, drawing on strength-based and mindfulness approaches in a relational, culturally responsive context. Our training program provides an opportunity to collectively develop our own wise and authentic voices to advocate for social change while helping youth and teens stand strong with zest for life.
Join us Summer 2025 for our Professional Training Series!
Stand Up! Speak Out!® Empowering Friendship & Conflict Resolution Skills
Join us for our two day, in-person curriculum training to learn strategies to support girls – and all children and teens – as they navigate their friendship worlds.
Dates & Times: Thursday, June 26 & Friday, June 27, 2025
Location: In person at the Institute for Girls’ Development
Cost: Early bird cost is $560 per session; $595 after June 7.
Designed for: Mental health professionals, educators, school counselors, and youth program leaders
Continuing Education units: California mental health professionals will earn 12 continuing education units.
MORE DETAILS TO COME
Gender Diverse Children: Whole Brain Approaches for Supporting Happy and Confident Kids
Date & Time: Friday, June 20, 2025 from 9am – 11am
Offered: Over Zoom
Cost: Early bird cost is $120 per session; $150 after June 7.
Designed for: Mental health professionals, educators, school counselors, and youth program leaders
Continuing Education units: California mental health professionals will earn 2 continuing education units.
MORE DETAILS TO COME
How to Support Kids & Families Navigating Health Journeys
Date & Time: Friday, July 18, 2025 from 9am – 11am
Offered: Over Zoom
Cost: Early bird cost is $120 per session; $150 after July 5.
Designed for: Mental health professionals, educators, school counselors, and youth program leaders
Continuing Education units: California mental health professionals will earn 2 continuing education units.
MORE DETAILS TO COME
Email Paige Hobey, Director of Community Education and Outreach, at PHobey@IFGD.care to learn more or to join our email list for updates on Professional Training!
Courses Offered Throughout the Year:
In-Service Trainings for Educators and School Staff