Courses

The content of this mircocredential focuses on using technology to help clients, families, and communities that reside in rural, economically disadvantaged, and/or racially marginalized communities. It introduces telehealth terminology and the types of technology needed to provide telemental health services in rural communities. Learners will enhance their ability to work with diverse groups in an online therapeutic environment. 

The content of this microcredential focuses on developing knowledge of risk and protective factors related to behavioral health among racially marginalized populations. It provides an overview of how discrimination and inequities impact behavioral health in rural communities.

The content of this microcredential focuses on developing knowledge of risk and protective factors for substance use disorder and suicide ideation in LGBTQ+ populations. It provides an overview of how discrimination and inequities impact behavioral health for this population, particularly in rural communities.

Biological Development: Human development is a complex process that includes the interaction of various biological, psychological and environmental factors. Throughout childhood and adolescence, there are brain developments that correspond with environmental factors such as stress, exposure to toxins, and nutrition. Research demonstrates that exposure to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), such as neglect and abuse, can have negative impacts on brain development (biological). Strategic insights are needed to mitigate the impact of traumatic experiences on the body and brain. The goal of this module is to provide a biological perspective to understand human development and trauma’s impact on it.

Trauma and Cultural Responsiveness: This module’s goal is to prepare and train participants to understand their own perspectives and identify their own bias and how to work with difference – an important step to cultural competence. It is critical for learners to cultivate the ability to understand, respect, and effectively engage with individuals who belong to diverse socio-cultural and economic populations. By creating cultural competence and nurturing inclusive environments, there can be the harnessing of spaces that are respectful and supportive of individuals from all cultural backgrounds. The is also the centrality of developing participants' knowledge and skills necessary to effectively engage in a socio-culturally diverse environment.

System Change, Policy, and Leadership: After this module, learners will be able to understand and identify system-level change through policy-making and effective leadership and contribute to creating a sustainable impact. Learners will be able to explain the role of systemic factors, identify barriers and opportunities, analyze policy effectiveness, and formulate trauma-informed policies and practices through successful leadership that prioritizes, creates, and maintains a safe and supportive environment.