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...

Dual Career Path Development: A Critical Component of Staff Retention and Development

• By: Virna Little, PsyD, LCSW-r, MBA, CCM, SAP The Institute for Family Health
• April 1st, 2016
• careers, employment, staff development, staff retention
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The creation and implementation of a dual career path program can dramatically improve an organization’s staff retention rates. Most organizations offer only one track for advancement for employees, the entry into management. Employees choosing not to enter into management are often left with...