Events and resources
Training: Integrating Indigenous Worldviews into Clinical Practice: The Sweetgrass Method
The Sweetgrass Method Training is an immersive, culturally anchored professional development program designed to equip clinicians and educators with the competencies needed to deliver truly responsive care and support for American Indian, Alaska Native, and First Nations communities. Participants will gain practical strategies for integrating Indigenous-informed frameworks into assessment, intervention, and classroom settings, ensuring that services are not only clinically effective but also culturally safe and ethically grounded.
Presenter: Dr. Mark Standing Eagle Baez, Ph.D., LSP, LADC, CCBT, MS/MA, Bemidji State University
Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m. - noon
Register: Integrating Indigenous Worldviews into Clinical Practice: The Sweetgrass Method
Workshop: Digital Wellbeing for Native Youth: Educator and Youth Professional Workshop Registration
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community is partnering with Minnesota-based nonprofit LiveMore ScreenLess to host a free workshop for educators and youth professionals to be certified as a digital wellbeing facilitator. The knowledge and skills gained at the interactive workshop will equip you to promote digital wellbeing with the Native young people you serve.
The workshop will allow participants to:
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Build understanding of digital wellbeing: Participants will deepen their understanding of digital wellbeing by exploring its impact on young people and by engaging in a facilitated conversation.
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Engage in reflective practice using the 5 dimensions of wellbeing: Participants will actively experience and reflect on the 5 Dimensions of Wellbeing toolkit activities to be well equipped to lead those activities with young people.
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Apply strategies to support student digital wellbeing: Participants will identify and be provided resources for strategies to integrate digital wellbeing practices into their classrooms, programs, or communities.
Date: Monday, May 11, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Mystic Lake Center, Prior Lake, MN
Cost: Free. Continental breakfast, buffet lunch, and snacks included.
Register: Digital Wellbeing for Native Youth: Educator and Youth Professional Workshop Registration
Any questions can be directed to od...@livemorescreenless.org.
Training: Veterans Affairs Benefits Explained for Health Care Partners
The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is holding a training to provide an overview of how VA benefits work and how health care partners can better support Veterans in accessing the services they have earned. It’s designed to help care teams better understand available resources and how to guide Veterans through the benefits process.
This training may be especially helpful for:
- Leadership teams
- Social workers
- Care coordinators
- Case managers
- Nurses and nurse managers
- Behavioral health staff
- Patient navigators
- Discharge planners
- Community health workers
- Veteran program coordinators
- Anyone working directly with Veterans or supporting Veteran care
Date: Monday, May 11, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Register: VA Benefits Explained for Health Care Partners
Webinar: Nature as Healer: Activating Parks for Mental Wellbeing and Physical Activity
Join us for the MDH Mental Wellbeing and Resilience Learning Community.
In 2025, Cass County collaborated with Deep Portage Learning Center and Boreal Bliss Yoga Retreats to create a publicly accessible mindfulness walking trail that promotes physical activity, reduces stress, and normalizes emotional health. Together, they transformed natural space into a powerful tool for mental wellbeing by incorporating thoughtfully placed signage that guides visitors through simple mindfulness and emotional regulation practices—making wellbeing accessible to all ages. Join us to learn how this team built strong cross-sector partnerships, designed low-cost, high-impact mindfulness experiences, and leveraged local assets and funding to support implementation in their community.
You’ll also hear about the Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights (COBR), a statewide collaboration focused on expanding opportunities for children and youth to actively engage in nature. COBR leaders will share an overview of the initiative, recent successes, and ways communities can get involved in this Governor’s Children’s Cabinet effort.
Date: Tuesday May 26, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. - noon
Register: Nature as Healer: Activating Parks for Mental Wellbeing and Physical Activity
Presenters: Selena Roque, Cass County Health, Human & Veterans Services, Arielle Courtney, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and Chrissy Doron, State of Minnesota
Training: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day (16 hour) interactive workshop in suicide first aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. Studies show that the ASIST method helps reduce suicidal feelings in those at risk and is a cost-effective way to help address the problem of suicide.
Date: Tuesday, June 16 and Wednesday, June 17 (Attendees must attend both days.)
Time: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. both days
Location: Glencoe City Center, 1107 E. 11th Street, Glencoe, MN 55336
Cost: Free, includes light breakfast, lunch, snacks & beverages
CEU: 16 clock hours. Attendee responsible for determining if activity meets licensing requirement.
Register: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Informational Webinar: Mental Health Education Curricula Resources for Schools - Collaborative TA from MDE and MDH
Minnesota Statutes, section 120B.21 requires school districts and charter schools to provide mental health instruction for students in grades 4 through 12, beginning in the 2026-27 school year, aligned with local health standards and integrated into existing programs, curriculum, or the general school environment of a district or charter school. Join the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota Department of Health for an informational webinar to review available resources and curricula for schools, districts, and educators to meet this requirement. The session will include a review of the statute requirements and a review of available mental health education and mental health literacy curricula.
Date: Monday, May 18, 11 a.m. - noon (This is the last webinar for this school year.)
Register: Mental Health Education Curricula Resources for Schools - Collaborative TA from MDE and MDH
Resource: Engaging Youth in Mental Health Awareness Month Activity
It isn’t too late to plan a mental health awareness activity for students or with students. Move beyond awareness and into action by putting youth at the center of Mental Health Awareness Month. When students are invited to lead, create, and share their experiences, schools become spaces of connection, understanding, and hope. One place to look for some creative ideas is Erika’s Lighthouse, a non-profit dedicated to educating and raising awareness about adolescent depression, encouraging good mental health and breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health issues. Visit Erika's Lighthouse to create a free account and check their Youth Empowerment Clubs and the Schoolwide Campaigns sections.
Resource: Pro Bono Mental Health Help for Those Affected by Immigration Enforcement
The Minnesota Psychological Association (MPA) coordinated with psychologists in Minnesota and across the country to provide pro bono health support to individual and families affected by recent immigration enforcement activities in our state. A resource tool now available on the MPA website designed to connect those who need support with psychologists who have volunteered their time. If you know someone who may benefit from these services, please encourage them to visit Minnesota Psychological Association to find a psychologist and learn more.
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