Region IV Public Health Training Center

Empowered Leadership: Cultivating Trust, Growth, and Team Success Series_Cultivating Well-Being: Mental Health Strategies for Supervisors  Note: This is a recording of a webinar held on March 12, 2025. This is the first session in a four-part webinar series. Learners may choose to register for all webinars in the series or for individual sessions. Training Overview: Discover the critical role supervisors play in fostering a workplace that prioritizes mental health. This webinar explores the impact of stress and burnout on staff and supervisors alike, offering practical strategies to promote well-being, normalize conversations about mental health, and create a supportive environment. Learn how modeling self-care and healthy boundaries can positively influence your team while enhancing retention and morale.  This is the first session in a four-part webinar series that aims to elevate your supervisory skills and empower leaders in creating thriving workplaces. From prioritizing mental health and fostering trust to supporting employee growth and strengthening team dynamics, each session offers actionable strategies to enhance your effectiveness as a supervisor.   Dive into practical tools, engage in meaningful discussions, and learn how to build a workplace culture where individuals and teams can flourish. Whether you're a seasoned leader or new to supervision, this series will provide fresh perspectives and practical approaches to lead with confidence and care.  About the Presenter: Lacy Alana, LCSW, RSW, MSSW, is a trainer, psychotherapist, interpersonal neurobiology specialist, and multidisciplinary artist.  Lacy uniquely fuses knowledge from brain science, applied improvisation, communication science, and psychology to offer one-of-a-kind trainings, consulting, and 1:1 services.    Whether working in the corporate world, providing trainings and keynotes, running circus and improv theatre programs for neurodivergent and at-risk youth, teaching adults, working in the non-profit sector, training medical and helping professionals, or working as a psychotherapist - Lacy's work focuses on teaching others how to effectively connect, create, communicate, and move through the world with the nervous system and communication science in mind.  Lacy holds a Master's degree in Clinical Social work, and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the US, and Registered Social Worker in Canada.  She has a degree in Creative Advertising, and is the founder and director of Yes And Brain, a company that blends brain science, applied improvisation, communication, and psychology to offer one-of-a-kind experiential trainings, consulting, and courses.  CERTIFICATE:  The course contains two modules: a module to access the webinar and an evaluation module. After accessing the two modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion. When the certificate is available, learners will see a Certificate button on their dashboard. This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31680, Public Health Training Centers for $4,348,992. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government. Read more

Empowered Leadership: Cultivating Trust, Growth, and Team Success Series_Growth in Action: Empowering Employee Potential  Note: This is a recording of a live webinar from March 25, 2025. This is the second session in a four-part webinar series. Learners may choose to register for all webinars in the series or for individual sessions. Training Overview: Not only is prioritizing employee growth essential for engagement and retention, it also impacts engagement, performance, and workplace relationships.  This webinar focuses on recognizing individual strengths and aspirations, offering tools for career mapping, skill-building, and meaningful stretch assignments. Learn creative ways to invest in your team’s development—even with limited resources—while aligning growth opportunities with organizational goals. Help your employees thrive and contribute to your team’s overall success.  This is the second session in a four-part webinar series that aims to elevate your supervisory skills and empower leaders in creating thriving workplaces. From prioritizing mental health and fostering trust to supporting employee growth and strengthening team dynamics, each session offers actionable strategies to enhance your effectiveness as a supervisor.   Dive into practical tools, engage in meaningful discussions, and learn how to build a workplace culture where individuals and teams can flourish. Whether you're a seasoned leader or new to supervision, this series will provide fresh perspectives and practical approaches to lead with confidence and care.  About the Presenter: Lacy Alana, LCSW, RSW, MSSW, is a trainer, psychotherapist, interpersonal neurobiology specialist, and multidisciplinary artist.  Lacy uniquely fuses knowledge from brain science, applied improvisation, communication science, and psychology to offer one-of-a-kind trainings, consulting, and 1:1 services.    Whether working in the corporate world, providing trainings and keynotes, running circus and improv theatre programs for neurodivergent and at-risk youth, teaching adults, working in the non-profit sector, training medical and helping professionals, or working as a psychotherapist - Lacy's work focuses on teaching others how to effectively connect, create, communicate, and move through the world with the nervous system and communication science in mind.  Lacy holds a Master's degree in Clinical Social work, and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the US, and Registered Social Worker in Canada.  She has a degree in Creative Advertising, and is the founder and director of Yes And Brain, a company that blends brain science, applied improvisation, communication, and psychology to offer one-of-a-kind experiential trainings, consulting, and courses.  CERTIFICATE:  The course contains two modules: a module to access the webinar and an evaluation module. After accessing the two modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion. When the certificate is available, learners will see a Certificate button on their dashboard. This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31680, Public Health Training Centers for $4,348,992. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government. Read more

Empowered Leadership: Cultivating Trust, Growth, and Team Success Series_Trust at the Core: Building Strong Supervisor-Staff Relationships  Note: This is a recording of a live webinar held on April 8, 2025. This is the third session in a four-part webinar series. Learners may choose to register for all webinars in the series or for individual sessions. Training Overview: Trust is the foundation of any successful supervisory relationship. In this session, we’ll dive into how to establish, maintain, and repair trust to foster open communication and psychological safety. Gain actionable tools for transparent conversations, strategies for addressing mistakes constructively, and tips for giving feedback that strengthens relationships. Build the trust necessary for meaningful connection and long-term team success.  This is the third session in a four-part webinar series that aims to elevate your supervisory skills and empower leaders in creating thriving workplaces. From prioritizing mental health and fostering trust to supporting employee growth and strengthening team dynamics, each session offers actionable strategies to enhance your effectiveness as a supervisor.   Dive into practical tools, engage in meaningful discussions, and learn how to build a workplace culture where individuals and teams can flourish. Whether you're a seasoned leader or new to supervision, this series will provide fresh perspectives and practical approaches to lead with confidence and care.  About the Presenter: Lacy Alana, LCSW, RSW, MSSW, is a trainer, psychotherapist, interpersonal neurobiology specialist, and multidisciplinary artist.  Lacy uniquely fuses knowledge from brain science, applied improvisation, communication science, and psychology to offer one-of-a-kind trainings, consulting, and 1:1 services.    Whether working in the corporate world, providing trainings and keynotes, running circus and improv theatre programs for neurodivergent and at-risk youth, teaching adults, working in the non-profit sector, training medical and helping professionals, or working as a psychotherapist - Lacy's work focuses on teaching others how to effectively connect, create, communicate, and move through the world with the nervous system and communication science in mind.  Lacy holds a Master's degree in Clinical Social work, and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the US, and Registered Social Worker in Canada.  She has a degree in Creative Advertising, and is the founder and director of Yes And Brain, a company that blends brain science, applied improvisation, communication, and psychology to offer one-of-a-kind experiential trainings, consulting, and courses.  CERTIFICATE:  The course contains two modules: a module to access the webinar and an evaluation module. After accessing the two modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion. When the certificate is available, learners will see a Certificate button on their dashboard. This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31680, Public Health Training Centers for $4,348,992. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government. Read more

Empowered Leadership: Cultivating Trust, Growth, and Team Success Series_Unified Teams: Strengthening Relationships for Workplace Success  Note: This is a recording of a live webinar held on April 22, 2025. This is the fourth session in a four-part webinar series. Learners may choose to register for all webinars in the series or for individual sessions. Training Overview: Strong team dynamics are key to collaboration, innovation, and morale. This session equips supervisors with strategies to foster connection and resolve conflict within their teams. From facilitating inclusive team meetings to addressing misunderstandings and strengthening group cohesion, you’ll learn how to balance individual needs with collective goals. Discover tools and practices to build a team culture rooted in trust, respect, and belonging. This is the fourth session in a four-part webinar series that aims to elevate your supervisory skills and empower leaders in creating thriving workplaces. From prioritizing mental health and fostering trust to supporting employee growth and strengthening team dynamics, each session offers actionable strategies to enhance your effectiveness as a supervisor.   Dive into practical tools, engage in meaningful discussions, and learn how to build a workplace culture where individuals and teams can flourish. Whether you're a seasoned leader or new to supervision, this series will provide fresh perspectives and practical approaches to lead with confidence and care.  About the Presenter: Lacy Alana, LCSW, RSW, MSSW, is a trainer, psychotherapist, interpersonal neurobiology specialist, and multidisciplinary artist.  Lacy uniquely fuses knowledge from brain science, applied improvisation, communication science, and psychology to offer one-of-a-kind trainings, consulting, and 1:1 services.    Whether working in the corporate world, providing trainings and keynotes, running circus and improv theatre programs for neurodivergent and at-risk youth, teaching adults, working in the non-profit sector, training medical and helping professionals, or working as a psychotherapist - Lacy's work focuses on teaching others how to effectively connect, create, communicate, and move through the world with the nervous system and communication science in mind.  Lacy holds a Master's degree in Clinical Social work, and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the US, and Registered Social Worker in Canada.  She has a degree in Creative Advertising, and is the founder and director of Yes And Brain, a company that blends brain science, applied improvisation, communication, and psychology to offer one-of-a-kind experiential trainings, consulting, and courses.  CERTIFICATE:  The course contains two modules: a module to access the webinar and an evaluation module. After accessing the two modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion. When the certificate is available, learners will see a Certificate button on their dashboard. This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31680, Public Health Training Centers for $4,348,992. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government. Read more

Note: This is a recording of a webinar held on May 21, 2018. Training Overview This webinar will present the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors’ approach to effective communications about chronic diseases and chronic disease programming. It will include a brief overview of how some patient populations receive their healthcare information and common problems and solutions to reaching these populations effectively with empowering health information. General guidance for how to evaluate your own communications tools and procedures also will be included. The course contains two modules: a content module and a resources and evaluation module. After accessing both modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion. When the certificate is available, learners will see a Certificate button on their dashboard. This recording is approximately 90 minutes. There are no prerequisites. Participants will need a broadband internet connection (Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred browsers) and computer speakers. For technical support, please contact emoryphtc@emory.edu. About the Trainer Paige L. Rohe, MPH At CHOA, one of the largest pediatric healthcare organizations nationally, Ms. Rohe oversaw clinical and operational communications for the medical staff, managed serious infectious disease communications, and led several flagship public affairs efforts, including the award-winning launch of the clinically integrated network, The Children's Care Network. She was assistant director for news and information at The Carter Center, which houses the press office for former President Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter. She supported publicity and social media for the Center's Health Programs. She traveled with President and Mrs. Carter to Haiti/Dominican Republic, South Sudan, and San Diego, CA, and brought documentary film crews to Ethiopia and Liberia to cover the Center’s work. She began her career in Washington, D.C., working for APCO Worldwide, a public affairs consultancy, and has since completed freelance writing and social media projects for several nonprofits and academic institutions. This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31680, Public Health Training Centers for $4,348,992. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government. Read more

Note: This is a recording of a webinar held on March 7, 2018. Training Overview “There’s no typical flu season,” said Lynnette Brammer to the Washington Post in 2013. Years later, this is certainly still the case. Join this webinar to learn about the current findings about the current influenza epidemic and preparations for the season to come. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention publishes FluView weekly which provides influenza data to state public health officials, epidemiologists, clinicians and the public. Lynnette Brammer and Kristen Norlund will share surveillance findings, risk communication messages, and ways public health professionals are preparing for the future. The course contains two modules: a content module and a resources and evaluation module. After accessing both modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion. When the certificate is available, learners will see a Certificate button on their dashboard. This recording is approximately 90 minutes. There are no prerequisites. Participants will need a broadband internet connection (Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred browsers) and computer speakers. For technical support, please contact emoryphtc@emory.edu. About the Trainer Lynnette Brammer, MPH and Kristen Nordlund Lynnette has a lead role in the U.S. influenza surveillance system, a collaborative effort of CDC, state, local, and territorial health departments, public health and clinical laboratories, vital statistics offices, healthcare providers, clinics, and emergency departments.  They compile data from health departments, labs, and health care systems into a weekly surveillance report which monitors flu season progression, types of flu viruses circulating, amount of illness and severity of illness, and geographic spread of flu in the U.S. Kristen handles media around infectious disease and public health preparedness at CDC.  She was deployed to Sierra Leone twice in 2015 to help manage communications around CDC’s Sierra Leone Trial to Introduce a Vaccine against Ebola (or STRIVE).  She was also deployed to Ohio in late 2014 for the Ebola response and most recently to Utah in July 2016 for the Zika response.  She has a Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Missouri at Columbia. This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31680, Public Health Training Centers for $4,348,992. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government. Read more