Pre-Conference Sessions

Friday, November 7th, 2025

Workshop Option 1: (9:00 am - 5:00 pm; cost is associated with taking this workshop)

Mental Health First Aid for Military, Veterans, and their Families by Dr. Braxton Morrison: Join our evidence-based early intervention training program, Mental Health First Aid for Military, Veterans, and their Families. This course equips participants with essential skills to assist individuals in the military community facing mental health or substance use challenges. It covers relevant mental health topics, military-specific risk factors, and strategies to break down stigma. Participants learn the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) and gain access to national, regional, and community mental health resources. Recommended for service members, veterans, military families, and anyone supporting this community. Topics include assessing suicide risk, active listening, providing reassurance, encouraging professional help, and promoting self-help strategies.

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Please note: Additional registration and cost are required for this workshop, NOT included in full conference registration.

Workshop Option 2: (10:00 am - 12:00 pm panel discussion)

Cultivating Ethical Practitioners via CSHSE Accreditation and the NOHS Ethical Standards (pre-conference workshop-panel discussion)

Join us for an interactive session on how CSHSE accredited programs cultivate ethical practitioners through our robust, ethically grounded standards. Panelists will share strategies to integrate the updated 2024 NOHS ethical guidelines into educational programs while upholding CSHSE standards.

Please note: Additional registration is required for this workshop, NOT included in full conference registration.

Workshop Option 3: (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm; cost is associated with taking this workshop)

Advancing Human Services with AI: A Hands-On Workshop with ChatGPT by Jason Witt: This 3-hour advanced workshop dives deep into practical applications of ChatGPT in human services. We will cover the basics briefly before moving into hands-on activities and advanced techniques. Participants will explore real-world scenarios and gain practical experience, making AI a valuable tool in their work.