Training Opportunities

 

Explore our full list of trainings and growth opportunities.

Unless otherwise noted, all trainings are offered in English. Spanish language interpretation is available with 2 weeks prior notice.

Find our current offerings or register here.

Advanced Skills Training for the Family Support Specialist

Perfect for a member of the peer workforce.

This training is available in four modules:

  • Mutuality in Relationship
  • Ethics and Boundaries
  • Collaborative Conflict
  • Communication & Strategic Sharing

Next Offering:
Strategic Sharing: The How, When, What and Why
December 16, 2025 | 9am – 3:30pm
online  | FREE

Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) 
6-Week Series for Families

Perfect for a families and caregivers.

The Collaborative Problem Solving™ approach is an evidence-based method for managing challenging behavior that promotes the understanding that challenging kids lack the skill-not the will-to behave; specifically, skills related to problem-solving, flexibility and frustration tolerance.

FREE

 

 

Family Led Crisis Planning

Perfect for a families and caregivers.

This training explores how lived experience shapes holistic crisis planning across all life domains. Through group discussion and practical tools, we’ll guide you in shifting from system-led to family-led crisis planning, empowering families to take the lead in their own crisis management.

$49 / per person

 

Family Support Specialist (FSS) Foundations

Required training for the peer workforce.

Earn your OHA-approved Traditional Health Worker (THW) certification for Family Support Specialists! This 42-hour training equips Family Support Specialists with the skills needed to navigate and work within the Medicaid billing systems.

$470 / per person

Next Offering:
January 12-14 & 20-22, 2026
online

March 9-11 & 16-18, 2026
online

May 18-22, 2026
in-person, Bend

July 13-17, 2026
in-person, Douglas County (TBD)

September 11, 14-18, and 21, 2026
online

November 13, 16-20, and 23, 2026
online

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Identifying and Cultivating Natural Supports

Perfect for members of the peer workforce.

Learn to define natural, informal, and formal supports, and explore best practices for identifying and nurturing natural supports with families in the Wraparound process and beyond.

FREE

 

Journey to Advocacy

Required training for families and caregivers.

 

This training will help parents and caregivers to develop their unique experiences into a meaningful personal story that can be shared with peers, providers, legislators, state and local leaders. 

FREE

 

Navigating the Tough Stuff

Perfect for families, caregivers, and members of the peer workforce.

This training is available in English and Spanish

This training focuses on youth suicide awareness from a family perspective, covering vital resources, risk factors, and holistic approaches to prevention across all life domains. This training is available in four tailored modules:

  • English
  • Spanish (specific to the Latinx community)
  • Rural Communities
  • LGBTQIA+ Families and Communities

Gain the knowledge and tools to better support families in addressing youth suicide.

FREE

 

Nurturing Fathers

Perfect for fathers and father figures.

This training is available in English 

The Nurturing Fathers Program is an evidence-based, 13-week training course designed to teach parenting and nurturing skills to fathers and father figures.

FREE

Next Offering:
January 14 – March 18, 2026
online

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TAG Coaching

Perfect for members of the peer workforce.

 

TAG Coaching stands for Technical Assistances Group Coaching. This is a time every month for FSS around the state to come and get and give one another support.  Our FSS Statewide coach facilitates this space and guides the conversation as we dig deeper into the role and FSS Competencies.

FREE

Next Offered:
January 15, 2026| 10am – 11:30am
online | general

Also offered:
March 19, 2026
May 21, 2026
July 23, 2026
September 24, 2026

Next Offered:
December 18, 2025| 10am – 11:30am
online |Wraparound

Also offered:
February 19, 2026 | Team Based
April 16, 2026 | Natural Supports
June 18, 2026 | Cultural & Linguistic Responsiveness
October 15, 2026 | Collaboration
December 17, 2026 | Outcome Based

 

Trauma Informed Self Care

Perfect for families, caregivers, and members of the peer workforce.

Explore the mind-body connection to trauma and discover self-care tools that be applied across all 12 life domains. In this interactive session, we’ll discuss and practice a variety of techniques such as rhythm, mindfulness, relational connection, visualization, nutrition, aromatherapy, and more. Empower yourself with strategies for healing and resilience.

$25/per person

 

Wraparound Family Partner Orientation

Perfect for members of the peer workforce.

Discover the vital role of the Family Partner within the Wraparound process, where they provide essential support and advocacy, ensuring families are empowered and fully engaged in their care journey.

Next Offered:
February 18 & 25, 2026 |8:30am -12:30pm
Wraparound Partners in Possibility*

FREE

*prerequisite: Completion of SOCI’s 4-part Wraparound Foundations series

Wraparound Phases:
A Four-Part Training

Perfect for members of the peer workforce.

This training series deepens your understanding of the Family Partner role in each phase of the Wraparound process. We’ll break down key activities in each phase and explore how they contribute to the overall success of Wraparound. Perfect for anyone looking to strengthen their role and impact in family support.

FREE

 

 

Wraparound Principles: “When in Doubt, Principle it Out”

Perfect for members of the peer workforce.

Join us for an in-depth exploration of the 10 Wraparound principles. Learn why these principles are essential and how they guide us in maintaining fidelity throughout the Wraparound process. Ideal for anyone looking to strengthen their practice and align with core values

FREE

 

Unless otherwise noted, all trainings are offered in English. Spanish language interpretation is available with 2 weeks prior notice.