This training was created in the 1990s by a family organization within WA State, A Common Voice. This training contains several creative strategies for parents who are parenting children with behavioral healthcare needs. There are opportunities to practice the strategies and have time to discuss real-life scenarios. It is designed to be a full-day workshop-style training and can be customized to fit within a virtual format of two days (3 hours each day).
2025 Children’s Behavioral Health Summit
Breaking Stigmas, Empowering Families, Creating System Change
Join us on Monday, May 5th to explore how personal stories can drive change, break down stigma, and influence policy. Participants will engage in discussions on the value of lived experience, learn how to effectively share their stories, and discover where their voices can make the biggest impact. Breakout
sessions will provide space to explore advocacy & training opportunities, while a panel of youth, parents, and system leaders will highlight real-world examples of lived experience shaping the system. By coming together, we can strengthen our collective voice and create a more inclusive and responsive behavioral health system in Washington State.
