E-Learning 2.0: The Future is Here, Are You Ready?
E-Learning-and training in general began as a top-down "learning 1.0" format in which an expert teaches at students. However, the accessibility and connectivity of the Internet has driven the reformulation of e-learning to a "learning 2.0" paradigm that connects learners in virtual communities, and enables them to more actively learn from each other. E-learners who connect with their professional peers online are more engaged in training and can capitalize on the collective knowledge of colleagues from all over the world. This form of empowered, connected "e-learning 2.0" parallels the consumer directed care movement in which consumers who are engaged as an active participant in their treatment are more successful in their recovery and show greatly improved outcomes. Click here to read full article.

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To be featured in the Mental Health Corporations of America Newsletter by Danny Singley, PhD., Director of Curriculum Development and Research, Essential Learning


Sierra County Mental Health Services Selects Community Access Site for Connecting with their Community

Sierra County Mental Health Services will become the first California County to offer Essential Learning's Community Access Site (CAS) to their community stakeholders and consumers. The site is designed to provide easy access to a variety of educational and other resources designed to enhance and promote recovery and wellness. Features of the site include:

• A comprehensive library of over 120 free online courses on topics such as recovery, workforce skills, peer support and mental health and addiction topics.
• A WRAP® information center, exclusively developed with Mary Ellen Copeland, includes 8 WRAP courses and the Build Your Own WRAP® tool.
• An easy to use resource finder with mapping tool to look-up local and national resources.
• Social networking tools available for mutual support.
• Courses with CEUs available for professionals in the community to purchase.

A customized Community Access Site is a great way to connect to your community.
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Essential Learning Launches a New Library Designed for Paraprofessionals that Serve Children and Adolescents

Essential Learning offers a wide variety of courses designed to train paraprofessionals that work with children and adolescents. Topics include cultural diversity, compliance and documentation and mental health disorders in children. We also offer many courses in our all-inclusive library to train paraprofessionals working in the behavioral health and intellectual disabilities industries. Essential Learning currently offers a rich curriculum to Georgia paraprofessionals through DMHDDAD.

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Working with Veterans and Military Personnel: How WRAP Can Make a Difference presented by Mary Ellen Copeland , Ph.D.
Wednesday, July 29 at 1 pm EDT 2009 - Register Now

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Suicide Prevention in Jails presented by Judy Cox, MA, President, JFC Consulting
Thursday, August 27 at 1 pm EDT

People with Disabilities Living Everyday Lives presented by Vicki Vining
Thursday, September 24 at 1 pm EDT

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New Courses
Essential learning leads the industry in the development of interactive online courses for human services organizations including behavioral health, child welfare, corrections, intellectual disabilities and community health. We are pleased to announce the launch of the following new courses. All of these courses are available with a subscription to our E-Learning services and may be purchased individually by clicking here.

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May Courses
Overview of Strategies for Health Center Expansion
Essentials of an Effective Board
Understanding Adolescent Suicide for the Paraprofessional
Overview of Depressive Disorder in Youth for Paraprofessionals
Overview of Bipolar Disorder in Youth for Children's Services Paraprofessionals
Strength Based Perspectives for Children's Services Paraprofessionals
Legal and Effective Interviewing
Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD in Veterans and Military Personnel
Safety Crisis Planning For At-Risk Adolescents and Their Families
Legal Procedures and Client Rights for Behavioral Heath Interpreters
Overview of Behavioral Health System for Behavioral Health Interpreters
Goals, Values and Guiding Principles of Psychosocial Rehabilitation

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June Courses
Supporting Everyday Lives for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Understanding ADHD for the Paraprofessional
Effective Educational Strategies

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July Courses
Identifying and Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect in Iowa
Identifying and Preventing Dependent Adult Abuse and Neglect in Iowa
Advanced Motivational Interviewing
Approaches to Depression Management: Beyond Algorithms
Solution-Focused Therapy
The Implementation of Behavioral Activation Part One
The Implementation of Behavioral Activation Part Two
Overview of Substance Abuse for Paraprofessionals in Behavioral Health and Social Service Agencies

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Welcome New Customers!
A Kid's Place Emergency Assessment Center, FL
Access Services, PA
Aloha House, Inc., HI
Bluegrass Regional MHMR, Inc., KY
Boys Hope Girls Hope, MO
Buckelew, CA
Collaborative Support Programs of NJ, NJ
Community Support Professionals, NC
Crisis and Counseling Center, ME
Easter Seals UPC, NC
Greene County Health Care, Inc., NC
HES Inc., MA
Juneau Alliance for Mental Health, Inc., AK
Norfolk CSB, VA
NRI Community Services, RI
Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities, LA
Riverbend Center for Mental Health, AL
Sierra County Mental Health Services, CA
Supportive Living Services, MN
UMOM New Day Centers, Inc., AZ
United HealthCare Services, Inc., NM
Valley Alliance Treatment Services, WV
Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation, WA

See Who Our Customers Are Around the Country

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