SFCASA In-Person / Virtual Trainings
Continuing Education Options
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SFCASA Continuing Education Opportunities have Grown!
California CASA has collaborated with CollaborNation to host the E-Learning Center for CASA staff and volunteers to access and use across the state! This new online resource is available and live 24/7 with a growing catalog of recorded and/or interactive training opportunities that you can start utilizing to complete the mandated 12 hours of in-service training for CASA volunteers each year.
Simply click here to create an account, following the steps outlined in this guide. For a deeper dive into how to utilize the platform, please click here to download a short presentation on the topic. You can access California CASA’s E-Learning Center FAQ by following this link. To request CE credit:
1. log into A.L.
2. click on the Continuing Education box/link
3. Follow the prompts to request CE credit for the independent learning you have done!
SFCASA CE OPPORTUNITES….
NAVIGATING CULTURAL SENSITIVITY with Dr. Natalia Estassi
Monday, December 1, 2025, 6:00 - 8:00 PM on Zoom (2 CE Credits)
Practicing cultural sensitivity requires looking beyond one's own experience and approaching the experiences of others without judgement. Focusing on guidance and support on how CASAs can best manage in a culturally sensitive way to both be a curious learner AND share from your own life experience in a respectful and humble way. What is acculturation? Understand how as providers we can better advocate and provide cross-cultural services to our youth and families. Review the importance of role modeling, self-disclosure and the importance of how to set necessary boundaries.
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CASA COMMUNITY NETWORK - CCN VIRTUAL HUDDLE
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 6:00 - 7:00 PM via Zoom (1 CE Credit)
Please join us on Thursday, December 4, from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM for the CASA Community Network Huddle. This will be an opportunity for CASAs to share successes and challenges they are experiencing with their youth. Our Huddles provide a great way to connect with each other, reconnect with our purpose and exchange ideas.
The CASA Community Network (CCN) is a network for CASAs organized by CASAs and hosted by CASAs. We share, lean in and on, and support each other through events such as The Huddle. Sometimes we learn from expert guest speakers in continuing education sessions. In The Huddle, we learn from experts – ourselves – we have collective years of expertise among us. We are a network of support – who better understands the ups, the downs, the joys, the challenges than we do?
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UNDERSTANDING GRIEF AND SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH LOSS, CALCASA
These sessions are designed specifically for CASA staff and volunteers. Throughout the series, we will explore the ways grief can appear in children and youth, how it may impact their behavior and well-being, and practical strategies for offering compassionate, trauma-informed support. Participants will gain tools for recognizing grief responses and creating safe spaces for young people to express and process their emotions.
Part 1: Thursday, December 4th at 12:00 - 1:00 PM via Zoom
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Part 2: Thursday, December 18th at 12:00 - 1:00 PM via Zoom
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HOLIDAY BLUES: WORKING WITH YOUTH WHO ARE STRESSED AND DEPRESSED with Dr. Natalia Estassi
Monday, December 15th at 6-8 PM via Zoom (2 CE Credits).
Stress can increase their depression, anxiety, and trigger suicidal thoughts. The World Health Organization estimates that approximately 1 million people die each year from suicide. It is the SECOND leading cause of death for ages 10-24 and the THIRD leading cause of death for college-age youth and ages 12-18. Four out of five teens who attempt suicide have given clear warning signs. Learn how to recognize these warning signs and what you can do to save a life. Review the signs and symptoms of depression and anxiety and how they are directly linked to suicide. Study misconceptions about suicide and how to address them in your work. Discuss several tips on preventing suicide, including how to assess the level of suicide risk. Explore common suicide risk factors for children and teens, including problems that may trigger a suicide attempt. Examine alarming statistics to remind you of your crucial role as providers to assess and address suicide with all our youth. Learn how you can make a difference!
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