Collaborative Connections

September 2026

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The Silent Shaper: How Unconscious Bias Influences Our World

Unconscious bias quietly shapes the way we see the world, make decisions, interact with others, and respond to the people around us. In this interactive full-day session, participants will deepen their understanding of how unconscious bias and stereotypes are formed, how they influence behavior and decision-making, and how aspects of our identities, lived experiences, and […]
30 Sep
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Care Compass Network
33 Lewis Rd, Binghamton, NY 13905

October 2026

Motivational Interviewing Intermediate: Strengthening Your Practice

This intermediate-level workshop is designed for participants who already have an emerging or solid foundation in Motivational Interviewing (MI) and are ready to deepen their skills. The session focuses on building confidence and competence through guided practice, coaching, and real-world application of MI techniques. Participants will spend significant time practicing and refining advanced MI strategies […]
06 Oct
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Care Compass Network
33 Lewis Rd, Binghamton, NY 13905

The Strengths-First Supervisor: Building People Instead of Fighting Fires

Most supervisors were promoted because they were great at the work, not because anyone taught them how to lead people. Then they spend their days chasing what is going wrong instead of building on what is going right. Strength-based supervision flips that. It is a practical approach to managing people that starts with what each […]
14 Oct
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Care Compass Network
33 Lewis Rd, Binghamton, NY 13905
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safeTALK Training

This 3-hour training will prepare you to raise and respond to concerns about suicide in relationships with family, friends, and co-workers. In LivingWorks safeTALK you will learn how to reach out to someone thinking about suicide and help them keep safe by promptly connecting them to further support. Your role as a connector is the […]
23 Oct
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Care Compass Network
33 Lewis Rd, Binghamton, NY 13905

Psychological First Aid (PFA) Training

Psychological First Aid is designed to help participants understand how people may respond after a disaster, crisis, or traumatic event, and how early support can help promote safety, stabilization, and connection. This training will explore common reactions to disaster, the core elements of Psychological First Aid, and the role of supportive, practical care in helping […]
27 Oct
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Care Compass Network
33 Lewis Rd, Binghamton, NY 13905

November 2026

Navigating Conflict During Change

Lowering the Temperature: De-Escalation Tools for Teams in Transition Change creates conflict. When roles shift, workloads move, and people feel uncertain, tension shows up in meetings, in hallways, and with the people you serve. Most staff are never taught what to do with it. This session gives your team de-escalation tools built for moments of […]
04 Nov
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Care Compass Network
33 Lewis Rd, Binghamton, NY 13905

RTIC 7th Annual Partnering for a Resilient Community Learning Symposium

The Sustainable Why: Grounded in Purpose, Driven by Grit calls on us to reflect on what truly sustains us because what sustains us shapes what’s possible.  This year’s RTIC workshops offer practical, healing centered approaches that support purposeful, sustainable work amid ongoing stress and change. From reimagining resilient practice, to empowering survivors through trauma‑informed financial guidance, to regulating the nervous system […]
05 Nov
7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tioga Downs Casino Resort
2384 W River Rd, Nichols, NY

Adult Mental Health First Aid Training

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an evidence-based early intervention public education program. It teaches adults how to recognize the signs and symptoms that suggest a potential mental health challenge, how to listen non-judgmentally and give reassurance to a person who may be experiencing a mental health challenge, and how to refer a person to appropriate […]
09 - 10 Nov
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Virtual

Motivational Interviewing Basics

This six-hour interactive workshop introduces participants to Motivational Interviewing (MI), an evidence-based, person-centered communication approach designed to strengthen motivation and commitment to change. Participants will explore the spirit of MI (partnership, acceptance, compassion, and empowerment), practice core skills (open questions, affirmations, reflections, summaries), and learn how to respond effectively to ambivalence. Emphasis is placed on […]
13 Nov
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Care Compass Network
33 Lewis Rd, Binghamton, NY 13905
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