PBH-Foundation Learning Hub

This CE-approved training provides staff with an evidence-informed overview of substance use, drug effects, risk factors, and harm reduction principles using concepts from Buzzed: The Straight Facts About the Most Used and Abused Drugs. Participants will explore how substances affect the brain and behavior, examine major drug categories, and better understand the social, emotional, and environmental influences connected to substance use. Topics include: Foundations of drug effects and neurotransmitters Dose, set, and setting Tolerance, dependence, and addiction Depressants, stimulants, cannabis, hallucinogens, and MDMA Risk-taking and impaired decision-making Trauma-informed perspectives on substance use Harm reduction and safety strategies Social influence and perceived norms This training is designed to support trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and nonjudgmental engagement with individuals impacted by substance use across behavioral health settings. Interactive activities and discussion scenarios are included throughout the course to strengthen practical application and critical thinking.

Cultural Competency and Diversity Cultural competency is an essential component of ethical, effective, and person-centered behavioral health care. This training explores how culture, identity, historical experiences, bias, and systemic factors influence communication, engagement, trust, and treatment outcomes across diverse populations. Participants will examine foundational concepts including cultural awareness, cultural sensitivity, cultural humility, implicit bias, ethnocentrism, and cultural safety. Special emphasis is placed on understanding Alaska's unique cultural landscape, including Alaska Native communities, the impact of historical and intergenerational trauma, and the importance of culturally responsive service delivery. Through reflection exercises, case studies, and practical application, learners will explore how personal assumptions, stereotypes, and unconscious biases can affect professional interactions and clinical decision-making. Participants will also learn strategies to strengthen cultural humility, improve communication, and create more inclusive and equitable environments for clients, colleagues, and communities. This course supports behavioral health professionals in developing the knowledge, self-awareness, and practical skills necessary to provide respectful, culturally responsive care while fostering trust, belonging, and improved outcomes across diverse populations. Topics Include: Cultural competency, cultural humility, and cultural safety Implicit bias, prejudice, and stereotyping Historical and intergenerational trauma Alaska Native cultural considerations Communication across diverse backgrounds Trauma-informed and culturally responsive care Reflective practice and self-awareness Equity, inclusion, and belonging in behavioral health settings Strategies for reducing disparities and improving engagement This training is designed to support ongoing professional growth and reinforce PBHC's commitment to culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and equitable behavioral health services across all communities we serve.

Welcome to the Intake Process Training Module. This training is designed to guide clinicians through the foundational steps involved in preparing, documenting, and initiating services for new clients within our systems and workflows. Throughout this module, you will review key intake procedures, documentation expectations, communication standards, and compliance considerations to support a smooth and consistent onboarding experience for clients. The goal of this training is to increase confidence, reduce workflow errors, and ensure clinicians are prepared to complete intake responsibilities accurately and efficiently within Partners Behavioral Health Corporation and GE Family Services.

This session introduces clinicians to the unique cultural and lifestyle factors that shape the experiences of military service members and their families. Participants will explore key differences between military and civilian life—including deployments, frequent relocations, and military structure—to build a foundational understanding for effective engagement and support.

Self-disclosure can be a powerful therapeutic intervention when used intentionally and ethically. This course provides behavioral health professionals with a structured framework for evaluating self-disclosure decisions through the lens of client welfare, ethical practice, cultural humility, and clinical effectiveness. Participants will review professional ethical standards, explore common disclosure dilemmas, and learn practical strategies for responding to client questions while maintaining appropriate therapeutic boundaries. The course introduces the WAIT–BRIEF–RETURN framework to support sound clinical decision-making and includes guidance for documentation, supervision, and consultation. By the end of this training, participants will be better equipped to use self-disclosure as a purposeful clinical tool rather than a reactive interpersonal response.

This CE-approved training examines the ethical and clinical considerations of counselor self-disclosure in counseling and psychotherapy. Participants will explore various forms of self-disclosure, including immediate, personal, recovery-related, client-initiated, unavoidable, accidental, and digital-age disclosures. The course reviews ethical guidance from major professional organizations and provides practical decision-making tools to help clinicians navigate disclosure thoughtfully and ethically. Through case examples, ethical analysis, and clinical application exercises, participants will learn how to evaluate when self-disclosure may enhance treatment and when it may create risk. Special attention is given to substance use treatment, mandated services, trauma work, multicultural considerations, and digital professionalism. Topics include: • Types of counselor self-disclosure • Ethical standards across major behavioral health disciplines • Benefits and risks of self-disclosure • The WAIT–BRIEF–RETURN decision-making framework • Self-disclosure in substance use treatment • Mandated and court-involved settings • Trauma-informed and culturally responsive considerations • Documentation and risk management practices • Repairing misattuned or excessive disclosure