Local Trainings & Workshops

Open and honest conversations about suicide play a crucial role in prevention. Explore the causes of suicide, the warning signs and how to cope. Register here.

The internet is a powerful tool that can be perilous to navigate without consideration. This presentation will encourage critical thinking in online activity, with an emphasis on protecting children from uninformed choices. Register here.

In honor of Men’s Health Month in June, Volunteer New York! invites you to participate in a Community Conversation on the topic of men’s volunteerism. Register here.

Learn how to help children understand what mental illness is and is not, and how to answer their questions in this one-hour seminar with a licensed therapist. Register here.

Learn strategies to set boundaries, respond to difficult behavior and manage your own stress with a licensed therapist. Register here.

Social media has a powerful grip on almost everyone, especially our kids. That’s why The Mediatrician, Dr. Michael Rich, is going to dive into its profound impact. He will cover how virtual connections are affecting real-life relationships, the toxicity of social media influencers, and how all those perfect images are harming body image and self-esteem. […]

Explore the types of bullying, risk factors for being bullied, and how bullying impacts children at different developmental stages with a licensed therapist. Examine how kids “become” bullies, how to help kids understand what bullying looks like, and signs that a child may be the victim of bullying. Register here.

Mental Health First Aid for Adults teaches people how to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in adults ages 18 and older, how to offer and provide initial help, and how to guide a person toward appropriate care if necessary. Register here. ​

Finding out your child is being bullied is confusing and painful. Explore the factors involved when deciding when to step in to support a child, and when to give them space. Register here.