Leadership Training Series

The Minnesota Children's Alliance (the Alliance) is excited to have Brandon Jones, executive director at the Minnesota Association of Children's Mental Health and chair of the Alliance's board of directors., to present on Leadership Training Series to explore the dimensions of strong leadership and develop or strengthen your skills to guide your team.

Adaptive Leadership in a Complex World: Reassuring Reassurances | Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

In today's rapidly changing and interconnected world, traditional leadership models often need to address the multifaceted challenges that organizations and individuals face. The Adaptive Leadership in a Complex World workshop is designed to equip participants with the mindset, skills, and strategies needed to thrive in an environment where complexity, ambiguity, and uncertainty are the norm.

Leading from Within: Empower Your Leadership with Emotional Intelligence | Thursday, June 13, 2024, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

This training on emotional intelligence and leadership aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to cultivate their emotional intelligence and apply it effectively in leadership roles. Through interactive sessions, practical exercises, and real-world examples, participants will learn how to leverage emotional intelligence to become more influential, empathetic, and resilient leaders.

Rethinking Trauma-Informed Care to Support Sustainable Wellness | Tuesday, August 20, 2024, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

This training will give participants a learning opportunity to be trauma-informed and sustain themselves in their professions and lifestyles. Often, providers tend to put others' needs before their own. Unfortunately, we are regularly exposed to circumstances that impact youth, affecting their ability to continue on their road to success. Due to the demands and difficulties we are currently facing, it is not uncommon to question our abilities to help youth and community members move forward. Since we are in the helping profession, we begin to doubt ourselves. However, your impact is still essential.

Using Cultural Intelligence to Enhance Trauma-Informed Care and Healing-Centered Engagements | Thursday, September 19, 2024, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

This training will provide participants with a learning opportunity to move forward with Understanding, Equity, and Diversity Inclusion work. Most have had training and learning opportunities in "Cultural Competence," but there continue to be struggles and issues finding the best ways to connect and treat our client populations. This training will provide participants with a learning opportunity to move forward with understanding Equity and Diversity Inclusion work in a Trauma-Informed Framework.

Post Traumatic Growth | TBD

This session will give participants a better understanding of the link between developmental trauma and current challenges they may have. Participants will better understand the importance of being aware of possible obstacles to healing within their lives.

About the Presenter

Brandon Jones, serving as the Executive Director of the Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health, brings a wealth of expertise in consulting and therapy. His focus areas encompass Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Historical and Intergenerational trauma, Social/Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Leadership, and the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI). Brandon's academic journey boasts a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Minnesota, a master's in Community Psychology from Metropolitan State University, and a master's in Psychotherapy (MFT) from Adler Graduate School. His distinction as a 2013 Bush Foundation Leadership Fellow also speaks to his dedication to leadership excellence. His life ethos is encapsulated in the motto: "Live life with Purpose on Purpose".

Registration is Free!

Registered attendees will receive a Zoom link 1 week and 1 day before this training event starts.

We are excited to start the new year with this training. The Alliance believes trauma-informed, anti-racist, and culturally responsive services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer virtually the highest quality training, with nationally renowned speakers.

Continuing Education Credits

Social Work credits will be available for all eligible participants providing services in Minnesota, US.

Contact Info

Please contact MaiXi Ye at maixi@minnesotachildrensalliance.org if you have any questions or concerns.