Trainings:
Grief and Intersectionality:
Addressing Unique Grieving Experiences within Latino & Latinx Cultures
When: June 3, 2026 - 10 AM - 11:30 AM.
Where: Virtual - Zoom links will be sent 2-3 days prior to the training date.
Cost: $50 per person (Oregon Alliance members receive 10% off).
All participants will receive 2 CEUs upon completion!
This presentation will focus on how the universal experience of grief is uniquely connected to culture. For people who identify as Latino/Latinx, there are numerous ways in which grief and culture intersect. This presentation will explore the language used to describe the grief experience within the Latino/Latinx culture and its impact in the Latino/Latinx community. The discussion will explore some of the key cultural values that may influence how a person grieves. Additionally, the presentation will discuss important concepts to take into account when supporting the Latino/Latinx bereaved community.
Learning Objectives:
- Define key terms and concepts related to grief and cultural influences within the Latino/Latinx community.
- Explain how cultural values shape the experience of grief in the Latino/ Latinx community.
- Analyze the impact of language and cultural values on the grief experience within the Latino/Latinx community.
About The Trainer
Cristina M. Chipriano, LCSW-S, FT, has been in the field of childhood bereavement since 2015. Her work has focused on overseeing programming and outreach to historically and currently underserved communities. She has also developed professional trainings on culturally responsive care, with an emphasis on supporting Latino/Latinx populations, advancing inclusivity and intersectionality, and guiding historically white-led agencies in serving diverse communities more effectively.
Questions? Reach out to [email protected]
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From Foundations to Foresight:
Executive AI Readiness for Mission‑Driven Organizations
When: June 18, 2026 - 9:30 AM - 11 AM.
Where: Virtual - Zoom links will be sent 2-3 days prior to the training date.
Cost: $25 per person (Oregon Alliance members receive 10% off).
All participants will receive 2 CEUs upon completion!
This training is designed for behavioral health and social service leaders navigating high‑accountability, regulated environments. With AI tools being used in the workplace, often informally, organizations are lacking clear guidance or training in best practices to demonstrate ethical, safe, and intentional AI governance. With appropriate controls, AI can be leveraged to improve administrative efficiency, consistency, and compliance, rather than increase risk.
Attendees will walk away with:
- A shared understanding of the “shadow AI” reality and its implications for leadership and oversight.
- A practical foundation in how modern AI works (LLMs vs. agentic AI, reliability, hallucinations) through an executive lens.
- A clear framework for reliable AI use, including why human‑in‑the‑loop review remains essential.
- Examples of safe, high‑value use cases relevant to mission‑driven organizations (e.g., compliance and Medicaid audit support with HIPAA‑appropriate tools, policy and documentation review, knowledge management for grants and organizational learning).
About The Trainer
Alex Salas is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Social Capital Projects, supporting small and mid-sized health and human service organizations across Oregon. His work spans behavioral health, child welfare, juvenile justice, Medicaid providers, and partnership work with Coordinated Care Organizations, with a focus on practical compliance and operational improvement. He now brings those national lessons into the practical realities of smaller, mission-driven organizations, helping leaders set clear AI governance, build usable policies and controls, and adopt HIPAA-aware practices that reduce risk while improving day-to-day operations.
Questions? Reach out to [email protected]
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Collaborative Problem Solving:
Essential Foundations
(Formerly known as Collaborative Problem Solving Tier 1)
When: October 20 & 21, 2026 - 9 AM - 5 PM.
Where: NW Natural Community Event Space - 250 SW Taylor Street, Portland OR.
Cost: $290 per person (Oregon Alliance members receive 10% off).
All participants will receive 12 CEUs upon completion!
Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) is an approach that helps adults shift toward the compassionate mindset and philosophy that kids do well if they can – rather than the more common belief that kids do well if they simply want to.
CPS establishes a philosophy that focuses on building skills like flexibility, frustration tolerance and critical thinking, rather than simply motivating kids to behave better on their own. The process begins with identifying triggers to a child’s challenging behavior and the specific skills they need help developing.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand why a new approach is needed for working with individuals who present with challenging behaviors.
- Be able to complete CPS assessments when working with individuals who present with challenging behaviors.
- Focus interventions on building skills and addressing problems to be solved.
- Collaboratively solve problems with others to address challenging situations.
About The Trainer
Taylor Herreman is an experienced leader in child and youth services, having worked in a variety of settings to support systems-involved youth with early childhood trauma exposure from a trauma informed perspective.
Questions? Reach out to [email protected]
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