Youth Development Trainings
Understanding ACEs: Building Self-Healing Communities
This educational experience helps participants to develop a common language around ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences), trauma, and resilience in our community, thus shifting our mindset around what we can all do to build a more resilient, healthy communities. Participants may earn 2 CEU hours.
| Date | Location | Time | Instructor | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2026 | Virtual | 1 p.m.- 3 p.m. | Dr. Temi O Aregbesola | Registration link |
| August 5, 2026 | Virtual | TBD | Dr. Temi O Aregbesola | TBD |
| September 3, 2026 | Virtual | TBD | Dr. Temi O Aregbesola | TBD |
Everyone's an Asset Builder
During this training, participants learn about the Developmental Asset Approach and other valuable information on ways to offer support and care for our youth, their future, and our community's wellbeing. Participants may earn 4 CEU hours.
Upcoming Trainings:
| Date | Location | Time | Instructor | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 29, 2026 | 4850 Mark Center Drive, Rm TBD | 10 a.m- 3 p.m | Dr. Temi O. Aregbesola | Registration link |
| August 27, 2026 | 4850 Mark Center Drive, Rm TBD | 10 a.m- 3 p.m | Dr. Temi O. Aregbesola | TBD |
| September 24, 2026 | 4850 Mark Center Drive, Rm TBD | 10 a.m- 3 p.m | Dr. Temi O. Aregbesola | TBD |
Youth Mental Health First Aid
During this training, participants learn skills to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers and other caring residents how to help an adolescent who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Not recommended for mental health professionals. Participants may earn 8 CEU hours.
Contact temi.aregbesola@alexandriava.gov for any additional information and upcoming training dates.
Upcoming Training Dates:
| Date | Location | Time | Instructor | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 23, 2026 | 4850 Mark Center Drive | 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. | Dr. Temi O Aregbesola | Registration link |
| August 19, 2026 | 4850 Mark Center Drive | 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. | Dr. Temi O Aregbesola | TBD |
| September 17, 2026 | 4850 Mark Center Drive | 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. | Dr. Temi O Aregbesola | TBD |
Question. Persuade. Refer- Suicide Prevention
During this training, participants learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Participants may earn 2 CEU hours.
Contact temi.aregbesola@alexandriava.gov for information about upcoming training dates.
| Date | Location | Time | Instructor | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 21, 2026 | Virtual | 1 p.m- 3 p.m | Dr. Temi O. Aregbesola | Registration link |
| August 18, 2026 | Virtual | TBD | Dr. Temi O. Aregbesola | TBD |
| September 9, 2026 | Virtual | TBD | Dr. Temi O. Aregbesola | TBD |