Professional Training

Training Institute

Casa Pacifica’s Training Institute offers professional development for our staff, families and caregivers of our youth, mental health providers and the public. We provide year-round seminars and workshops featuring experts in mental health and wellness in addition to first aid, CPR and AED training.

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Continuing Education

Casa Pacifica provides continuing education credits (CEUS) and training to licensed clinical social workers, licensed marriage and family therapists and psychologists. We are an approved continuing education provider for:

  • California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Group Home and STRTP Administrator Recertification
  • California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
  • American Psychological Association (APA)

Join us for one of our upcoming continuing education workshops! The specific continuing education details are included in the description of each course.

For additional information about continuing education policies, please contact training@casapacifica.org

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CPR/First Aid/AED Training

Casa Pacifica is an approved provider of Adult CPR/AED, Child CPR and First Aid through the American Red Cross. The Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course incorporates the latest science and teaches students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies to assist adults and children including burns, cuts and sudden illnesses; head, neck and back injuries; heat and cold emergencies; and respiratory and cardiac emergencies. Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years.

For more information, including dates and pricing, contact the Training Institute at training@casapacifica.org.

Schools and Child-Serving Organizations

Consultation

Casa Pacifica provides training and technical assistance to schools and child-serving organizations who want positive and practical skills to support the children and families they serve. Consultation topics include: school and organizational culture, problem-solving and conflict resolution, staff development and supervision, child and youth care certification and more.

For more information, contact the Training Institute at training@casapacifica.org.

In-Service Training

Workshops can be facilitated at your site, on your schedule, and for competitive rates. There are a number of advantages of bringing in-service training from Casa Pacifica to your school or organization, including:

  • Proven and refreshing approach to school discipline
  • Practical alternatives to traditional behavior management strategies
  • Equip staff to more effectively handle conflict and support students
  • Reduce administrative time involved in crisis management
  • Practical supports for students struggling in the classroom
  • Improve classroom and school culture
  • Decrease reactive management

For more information, including date availability and pricing, contact the Training Institute at training@casapacifica.org.