Innovative Training Through Personal Connections: How a Behavioral Health Podcast Is Transforming Staff Development

• By: Lori Ashcraft, MSW, MPA, PhD, ITE Resilience, Inc. Patty Blum, PhD, CPRP, ITE Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc.
• January 19th, 2026
• behavioral health, burnout prevention, continuing education, podcast, professional training, recovery-oriented practice, staff development, trauma-informed care, Winter 2026 Issue
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In today’s rapidly changing behavioral health landscape, frontline staff often face complex challenges that require continuous learning, updating skills, and meaningful guidance from those with deep expertise. Traditional training formats, while valuable, can be difficult to attend due to time...