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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The Basics of Trauma Informed Violence Screening and Assessment with Youth and Families
This webinar will provide you with 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 specialized assessments are needed. Current best practice includes a combination of clinical...
Supporting Youth and Families Through Changing Social Climates
A strength-based approach is key in supporting families in reaching their full potential. This training will offer Family Peer Advocates the opportunity to identify what a strength-based approach is, learn the core principles of a strength-based practice, identify barriers and solutions to being str...
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 their ability to engage confidently in the process. In this session, we will explore the challenges...
When Borderline Personality Disorder Isn't the Whole Picture: Treating Complex BPD Presentations Among Adults
This seminar will provide an in-depth examination of Complex Borderline Personality Disorder among adults, with a focus on understanding the structure of borderline pathology, the distinction between surface content and core content, and the role of comorbidity in clinical presentation and treatment...
Recent Trainings
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...
Partnering with Youth Part 1: Authentic Youth Partnership
Part 1 of the Partnering with Youth series provided a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of authentic youth partnership. This training defined and explored key concepts related...
The Kids Who Aren't Okay Part 2: Practice Implications
This advanced, follow-up training was designed for clinicians who already had a working understanding of Dr. Ross Greene's Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) model and were ready to deepen...
Code of Ethics Training for Youth Peer Advocates (YPAs)
The Youth Peer Advocate (YPA) Code of Ethics establishes clear standards of conduct, facilitates ethical decision making and fosters accountability. The objective of this workshop was to explore the Y...
Introduction to Family Therapy with Adolescents
This presentation is eligible for 2.5 CE's for LMSWs, LCSWs, LMHCs, LMFTs, LPs and Licensed Psychologists through self-study. Please view the entire recording and review the instructions in the contin...