Trainings

Trainings

 Find more information on Resilience’s available trainings below.

Thursday 4.18.24: Exploring Abuse Through a Disability Lens

Exploring Abuse Through a Disability Lens Roundtable

Thursday, April 18, 2024
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
Fee: $35 per person
CE Hours: 2
Training Level: Beginning
Virtual Training

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Join us for a conversational roundtable on the dynamics of domestic and sexual violence through a disability lens. We will explore the dynamics of abuse and the use of power and control within a disability context. We will explore aspects of unhealthy relationships and tactics used to target one’s disability. Our roundtable panelists will discuss advocacy needs, supporting survivors’ right to self-determination, and encouraging healthy boundaries.

Panelists include staff from Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence and Lakeshore Disability Network serving Ottawa and Allegan Counties in West Michigan.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Tuesday 4.30.24: Conversations Around Consent

Conversations Around Consent

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
Fee: $35 per person
CE Hours: 2
Training Level: Beginning
Virtual Training

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Consent can be a tricky topic often deemed too unapproachable and intimidating to explore. This webinar will aim to break down these barriers by providing a basic definition and understanding of the elements involved, as well as providing tangible ways to engage in discussion with various audiences about consent. Our goal is to invite and equip all viewers to have open dialogue about consent with their sphere of influence.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Tuesday 5.14.24: Working with LGBTQ+ Survivors of Sexual Assault

Working with LGBTQ+ Survivors of Sexual Assault

Tuesday, May 14, 2024
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
Fee: $35 per person
Training Level: Beginning
Virtual Training

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

LGBTQ+ individuals who experience sexual violence may encounter different or additional challenges in accessing trauma-informed, identity-affirming survivor services than other populations. This webinar will explore some of the common barriers experienced by LGBTQ+ survivors of sexual assault, and will facilitate a dialogue around how providers can be more effective in their roles when working with LGBTQ+ survivors.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Resilience Presentation

Resilience provides a 1-hour overview of our programs and services available to survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Ottawa and Allegan Counties.

The presentation includes an introduction to the Power and Control Wheel for community partners, organizations, and schools & colleges. Better understand the services we provide and how we support those experiencing power and control dynamics in relationships.

Contact Prevention@ResilienceMI.org to request an in-person or virtual program overview.

Contact BethC@ResilienceMI.org to request a SANE and sexual assault program overview.

New Entry Training

This 18-hour segmented training is mandatory for onboarding new staff, interns, and volunteers.

Participants will learn about Resilience programs and services and increase their knowledge to support survivors of domestic and sexual violence. New Entry Training occurs annually in a hybrid format (virtual & in-person) in January, May and September.

Contact Christina Scarpino at ChristinaS@ResilienceMI.org for more information about how to become a volunteer and visit our website: resiliencemi.org/volunteer

Educational Webinars

Resilience provides a variety of educational webinar trainings on domestic and sexual violence throughout the year.

Webinars are fee-based, include social work continuing education, help to equip service providers with new knowledge and skills, and are open to the public. Participants are provided with training materials and certificates.

For questions regarding trainings or to request a speaker, please email Prevention@ResilienceMI.org 

Champions of Healthy Manhood

Men who pursue, model, and promote healthy masculinity play a vital role in preventing violence.

Our Champions of Healthy Manhood allyship program creates space for local men to explore modern-day masculinity and develop important allyship skills. Projects include our Champions of Healthy Manhood Podcast, facilitating a summer group for teen boys, and engaging young men at our local colleges and universities.

To learn more about how you can become a Champion and help build a future free from violence, contact our Healthy Manhood Coordinator at BradH@ResilienceMI.org


For questions regarding trainings or to request a speaker, please e-mail Prevention@ResilienceMI.org 

Thursday 4.18.24: Exploring Abuse Through a Disability Lens Roundtable

Exploring Abuse Through a Disability Lens Roundtable

Thursday, April 18, 2024
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
Fee: $35 per person
CE Hours: 2
Training Level: Beginning
Virtual Training

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Join us for a conversational roundtable on the dynamics of domestic and sexual violence through a disability lens. We will explore the dynamics of abuse and the use of power and control within a disability context. We will explore aspects of unhealthy relationships and tactics used to target one’s disability. Our roundtable panelists will discuss advocacy needs, supporting survivors’ right to self-determination, and encouraging healthy boundaries.

Panelists include staff from Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence and Lakeshore Disability Network serving Ottawa and Allegan Counties in West Michigan.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Tuesday, 4.30.24: Conversations Around Consent

Conversations Around Consent

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
Fee: $35 per person
CE Hours: 2
Training Level: Beginning
Virtual Training

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Consent can be a tricky topic often deemed too unapproachable and intimidating to explore. This webinar will aim to break down these barriers by providing a basic definition and understanding of the elements involved, as well as providing tangible ways to engage in discussion with various audiences about consent. Our goal is to invite and equip all viewers to have open dialogue about consent with their sphere of influence.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Tuesday, 5.14.24: Working with LGBTQ+ Survivors of Sexual Assault

Working with LGBTQ+ Survivors of Sexual Assault

Tuesday, May 14, 2024
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
Fee: $35 per person
Training Level: Beginning
Virtual Training

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

LGBTQ+ individuals who experience sexual violence may encounter different or additional challenges in accessing trauma-informed, identity-affirming survivor services than other populations. This webinar will explore some of the common barriers experienced by LGBTQ+ survivors of sexual assault, and will facilitate a dialogue around how providers can be more effective in their roles when working with LGBTQ+ survivors.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Resilience Presentation

Resilience provides a 1-hour overview of our programs and services available to survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Ottawa and Allegan Counties.

The presentation includes an introduction to the Power and Control Wheel for community partners, organizations, and schools & colleges. Better understand the services we provide and how we support those experiencing power and control dynamics in relationships.

Contact Prevention@ResilienceMI.org to request an in-person or virtual program overview.

Contact BethC@ResilienceMI.org to request a SANE and sexual assault program overview.

New Entry Training

This 18-hour segmented training is mandatory for onboarding new staff, interns, and volunteers.

Participants will learn about Resilience programs and services and increase their knowledge to support survivors of domestic and sexual violence. New Entry Training occurs annually in a hybrid format (virtual & in-person) in January, May and September.

Contact Christina Scarpino at ChristinaS@ResilienceMI.org for more information about how to become a volunteer and visit our website: resiliencemi.org/volunteer

Educational Webinars

Resilience provides a variety of educational webinar trainings on domestic and sexual violence throughout the year.

Webinars are fee-based, include social work continuing education, help to equip service providers with new knowledge and skills, and are open to the public. Participants are provided with training materials and certificates.

For questions regarding trainings or to request a speaker, please email Prevention@ResilienceMI.org 

Champions of Healthy Manhood

Men who pursue, model, and promote healthy masculinity play a vital role in preventing violence.

Our Champions of Healthy Manhood allyship program creates space for local men to explore modern-day masculinity and develop important allyship skills. Projects include our Champions of Healthy Manhood Podcast, facilitating a summer group for teen boys, and engaging young men at our local colleges and universities.

To learn more about how you can become a Champion and help build a future free from violence, contact our Healthy Manhood Coordinator at BradH@ResilienceMI.org


For questions regarding trainings or to request a speaker, please e-mail Prevention@ResilienceMI.org 

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Advocates For Ending Violence

Resilience is dedicated to ending domestic and sexual violence. We offer support, services, and safe housing to survivors of domestic and sexual abuse, and we provide programs to engage and educate community members to help end the cycle of abuse before it begins.  

Make A Donation

Your contribution allows us to provide confidential services to all survivors, free of charge. Thank you for your support.

Reach Out To Us

We are here for you, no matter the time of day. Get the support and security you need.