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Professional Training

Offering an array of topics designed to enhance educational and skill development. 

Topics for training include Integrated Treatment for Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Informed Care, and many other topics. 

These trainings are free for RADIAS Health Employees. If you are not an employee of RADIAS Health – please click here and use these forms to register for the training.

Events in February 2026

  • Motivational Interviewing - Day 1

    Motivational Interviewing - Day 1


    February 3, 2026



    Click Here to Register for this training.

    This is a 4 part training - this link is for day 1

    Trainers: Fran Lesicko, MA, LP

     

    This training allows participants to learn and practice the evidence based practice of motivational interviewing.

    1. Participants will be able to describe the following motivational strategies and techniques: Reflection, Affirmation, Summary, and Open-ended Questions.
    2. Participants will learn how to identify, elicit and respond to Change Talk
    3. Participants will learn effective ways to provide information.

     

     
    Click Here to Register for this training.

    Virtual Location
  • Motivational Interviewing - Day 2

    Motivational Interviewing - Day 2


    February 4, 2026



    Click Here to Register for this training.

    This is a 4 part training - this link is for day 2

    Trainers: Fran Lesicko, MA, LP

     

    This training allows participants to learn and practice the evidence based practice of motivational interviewing.

    1. Participants will be able to describe the following motivational strategies and techniques: Reflection, Affirmation, Summary, and Open-ended Questions.
    2. Participants will learn how to identify, elicit and respond to Change Talk
    3. Participants will learn effective ways to provide information.

     

     

     

    Click Here to Register for this training.

    Virtual Location
  • Crisis Intervention and De-escalation: Being Effective while Keeping Yourself Safe

    Crisis Intervention and De-escalation: Being Effective while Keeping Yourself Safe


    February 5, 2026

    Click here to register for this in person training

    Crisis Intervention and De-escalation:  Being Effective while Keeping Yourself Safe 

    Trainers: Jessica Metkowski-Gulden, LPCC, ACT Manager, Kelsey Gries, FACT Practitioner

    Length: 8 hours 

    Participant limit: 15 

     

    This training will provide an overview of crisis prevention, intervention, and de-escalation strategies through early intervention and nonphysical methods for preventing and managing individuals experiencing a crisis. The course will include discussion of: the crisis development model, staff's attitudes and approaches, non-verbal communication, verbal intervention, precipitating factors of a crisis, importance of developing rapport and knowing clients' history, environmental assessment, rational detachment, and follow up after a crisis. Staff will also learn personal safety techniques in the event a strike or grab occurs during a crisis situation. A post-test will be given to all participants at the end of this training.  

    Jessica has worked for RADIAS Health since 2009 and has been on the same Assertive Community Treatment team.  She is the team’s Team Lead.  Jessica has her master's degree in counseling and has an LPCC license.  She has also trained on topics of self-care and is an TMACT fidelity reviewer.

    Kelsey has worked for Radias Health since 2016 with the Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) Team. Prior to joining the FACT Team, Kelsey worked in a residential setting at an IRTS facility. Kelsey is passionate about working within forensic mental health and partnering with community correction providers to support individuals with managing their mental health while addressing criminogenic risk factors that often lead to recidivism. Kelsey has a master's degree in Forensic and Legal Psychology.

    Click here to register for this in person training

     

    RADIAS Main Office Conference Room 3.35
    166 4th Street Suite 200
    St. Paul, MN 55101
    (651) 291-1979
  • Motivational Interviewing - Day 3

    Motivational Interviewing - Day 3


    February 10, 2026



    Click Here to Register for this Virtual Training

    This is a 4 part training - this link is for day 3

    Trainers: Fran Lesicko, MA, LP

     

    This training allows participants to learn and practice the evidence based practice of motivational interviewing.

    1. Participants will be able to describe the following motivational strategies and techniques: Reflection, Affirmation, Summary, and Open-ended Questions.
    2. Participants will learn how to identify, elicit and respond to Change Talk
    3. Participants will learn effective ways to provide information.

     
     

    Click Here to Register for this training.

    Virtual Location
    Introduction to Civil Commitment

    Introduction to Civil Commitment


    February 10, 2026

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    Trainer: Julie Duncan MA, LP & Kellie Geisler, MA, LPCC

    This training will provide an overview of the civil commitment process with a focus on the case manager's role. We will review the steps leading up to commitment, the types of petitions, and what happens after someone is civilly committed.  We will explain reporting requirements and revocations.

    Objectives:

     

      • Learn steps to commitment process

     

      • Understand criteria for commitment and revocation

     

      • Understand types of petitions and orders

     

      • Learn reporting requirements and how to accurately prepare for the court

     


     Click Here to Register for this Virtual Training


    Virtual Location
  • Motivational Interviewing - Day 4

    Motivational Interviewing - Day 4


    February 11, 2026



    Click Here to Register for this training.

    This is a 4 part training - this link is for day 4

    Trainers: Fran Lesicko, MA, LP

     

    This training allows participants to learn and practice the evidence based practice of motivational interviewing.

    1. Participants will be able to describe the following motivational strategies and techniques: Reflection, Affirmation, Summary, and Open-ended Questions.
    2. Participants will learn how to identify, elicit and respond to Change Talk
    3. Participants will learn effective ways to provide information.

     

     
    Click Here to Register for this training.

    Virtual Location
  • Managing the Cost of Caring and Keeping Your Compassion

    Managing the Cost of Caring and Keeping Your Compassion


    February 18, 2026

    Click here to register for this Virtual Training

    Trainer: Kellie Geisler, LPCC, TCM Manager



    Length: 3 Training Hours

    Training participants will explore the concepts of both compassion fatigue and compassion satisfaction. We will learn how recognize signs and symptoms, and do our own assessment. Participants will leave the training with their own self-care plan.

    Objectives:

     

      • Define compassion fatigue and burnout

     

      • Define compassion satisfaction

     

      • Review contributing factors and symptoms

     

      • Self-assessment - Professional Quality of Life

     

      • Develop a self-care plan

    Kellie has worked for RADIAS Health for over 20 years. She has experience working as a case manager, a Lead in RSS, and has been a TCM manager for the last 12 years.  Within RADIAS training institute, Kellie facilitates the Civil Commitment training and the training to address treatment of Co-Occurring Disorders.

    Click here to register for this Virtual Training

     

    Virtual Location

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