Community Technical Assistance Center
All NY State youth and family serving organizations receive ongoing access to research-based information related to the implementation of the best practices in mental health care, including:
- Professional development trainings, webinars, learning communities, or podcasts in a variety of areas and domains
- Attending to time-sensitive critical issues
- Supporting providers’ ability to meet the needs of vulnerable populations
In partnership with Families Together in NYS, CTAC administers the NYS Family and Youth Peer Credential and offers family and youth peer trainings and continuing education. CTAC offers a variety of trainings and resources to address the ongoing skills and knowledge needs of family and youth peer advocates and to support the growth of the peer workforce.
CTAC is committed to equity and inclusion and we promote learning and implementation to center wellness for providers, youth, families, and communities.
Initiatives
STARS Certificate Course
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Partnering with Caregivers Part One: Recognizing Caregivers as Essential Partners
Part 1 of this series will discuss the importance of caregiver partnership, ground us in important frameworks, provide an overview of barriers to partnership, and introduce a family we will be working with during the training sessions. Presenters will discuss types of barriers and their impact on pa...
Partnering with Caregivers Part Two: Strategies for Partnering with Caregivers
Part 2 will discuss misconceptions about caregivers from a provider's perspective as well as unconscious biases. It will also provide essential strategies and insights to build authentic, collaborative relationships with caregivers. By embracing the principles of family-driven, trauma-informed, and...
Stronger Together: Elevating the Family Peer Role in Multidisciplinary Teams Part 2: Strength Based Collaboration
Join us for Part 2 of the series, “Strength Based Collaboration”, for an engaging panel discussion, spotlighting the experience of different multidisciplinary roles when working in successful collaborative settings in child and family mental health programs. Through interactive discussio...
Addressing Negative Self Talk in Youth and Youth Peer Advocates (YPAs)
Many young people struggle with negative self-talk, feelings of unworthiness, andlow self-esteem. When youth repeatedly hear negative labels or criticism, they may begin to believe these messages about themselves. Over time, these beliefs can shape how they view themselves, their abilities, and thei...
Navigating Professional Boundaries in Residential Settings
Maintaining clear and consistent boundaries in residential care with youth is not always straightforward. Staff who provide direct care in these settings must regularly navigate complex situations, strong emotions, team dynamics, and the realities of working closely with youth who have experienced t...
Recent Trainings
When Borderline Personality Disorder Isn't the Whole Picture: Treating Complex BPD Presentations Among Adults
This seminar provided an in-depth examination of Complex Borderline Personality Disorder among adults, with a focus on understanding the structure of borderline pathology, the distinction between surf...
Working With Families Involved with Child Protective Services: Family Court
Family Peer Advocates play a critical role in supporting caregivers who are navigating complex systems. Caregivers involved in family court often experience fear, shame, and stigma, which can impact t...
Supporting Youth and Families Through Changing Social Climates
In this webinar, we discussed ways Family and Youth Peer Advocates can support youth and families through changes in the social climates in their communities. When significant events impact the way th...
The Basics of Trauma Informed Violence Screening and Assessment with Youth and Families
This webinar provided the basics of trauma-informed violence screening and brief assessment with youth and families in mental health services throughout New York State to help identify if more special...
Partnering with Youth Part 2: Youth-Guided Practice
Part 2 of the Partnering with Youth series focused on applying the principles of youth partnership through concrete, actionable strategies. Building on the foundational concepts established in Part 1,...
Self-Care as a Youth Peer Advocate
Self-Care as a Youth Peer Advocate is an interactive training designed to support Youth Peer Advocates in sustaining their well-being while engaging in emotionally demanding work. This session explore...