Upcoming Trainings

BCCAN offers all trainings at no cost unless otherwise indicated. To suggest a topic of interest, please contact us at admin@bccan.org

BCCAN is excited to collaborate with Cynthia (Cindy) Snyder, LCSW to provide quality group supervision for therapists in Pennsylvania, at no cost to the therapist.

Cindy will provide 2 hours of clinical supervision each month for up to 10 individuals, utilizing trauma informed supervision and reflective supervision models.

Cindy’s career includes providing individual and group therapy to children, adolescents, and adults in several settings; clinical leadership roles in several victim services agencies; and training and consultation for multiple organizations around the region.

When engaging in supervision with Cindy, you can expect a judgement free space, and a collaborative environment to facilitate genuine discussions to promote professional development and skills to benefit the clients with whom you work.

For information regarding dates, times and location, please use the "Inquire" button to email BCCAN.

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3/28/2025

9:00am EST

Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit

147 Poplar Dr.

Monaca, Pa 15061

Brain Injury 101

This training will discuss the basics of brain injury: what it is; how often it happens—and to whom; and its effects on thinking and behavior. It will also describe basic interventions to improve everyday functioning and communication as well as resources available in Pennsylvania.

At the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Identify common cognitive and behavioral consequences of brain injury

• Describe those populations that are at greatest risk of brain injury

• Identify resources available to learn more and/or connect to brain injury services

Presented by

MJ Schmidt

Training and Outreach Coordinator,

Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania

4/11/2025

9:00am - 4:00pm EST

Virtual via Zoom

Bridges out of Poverty

Individual Lens Workshop

This workshop is a comprehensive approach to understanding poverty. Bridges Out of Poverty uses the lens of economic class and provides concrete tools and strategies for a community to understand, address, and alleviate poverty.

Participants of this workshop will:

Examine the resources by which you create stability
Discover the causes of poverty
Create and analyze mental models of economic environments
Discover the hidden rules of economic classes
Analyze language and story structures
Discuss stability within family and support systems and the importance of building social capital
Learn new tools and strategies for improving relationships and outcomes

Presented by

aha! Process, Inc

a Ruby Payne company

Mandated Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse: Knowing Your Role in the Protection of Children

5/15/2025

9:00am EST

Location:

TBD

Receive in-person training from a local victim services professional who is an expert in recognizing and reporting child abuse and provide comprehensive services to victims and families in your community.

This in-person training, “Mandated Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse: Knowing Your Role in the Protection of Children”, is approved by the Departments of Human Services, Education and State, is eligible for Act 48 hours and meets the requirements for training under Act 126. This training also includes continuing education for licensees in a health-related field.

Training objectives:

Learn the elements of child abuse, definitions and categories of abuse.
Your duties as a mandated reporter, including how to make a report and protections for those who report.
The connection between child abuse and neglect and long-term health outcomes.
Signs and symptoms of child abuse and neglect.
How to respond to a disclosure of child abuse.
Practice scenarios to help build your confidence.

Presented by

Stacie Scheel,

Community Education Specialist, Women’s Center of Beaver County

Emergency Preparedness for Beaver County

6/6/2025

10:00am EST

Beaver County Emergency Services

351 14th Street Ambridge, PA 15003

Would you know what to do, where to go and how to stay safe in a major emergency or catastrophic event?

Join experts Kevin Whipple and Eric Brewer from Beaver County Emergency Management Services and learn important information about:

Creating Emergency Plans: Learn how to develop a family emergency plan, including communication strategies and meeting points.
Building Emergency Kits: Knowing what essentials to include, such as food, water, medications, first aid supplies, and tools.
Evacuation Procedures: How to safely evacuate your home or workplace and understanding local evacuation routes.
Communication During Crises: Using tools like NOAA weather radios and local alert systems to stay informed.
Working with Emergency Services: Understanding how and when to contact local authorities and support services.
Protecting Vulnerable Groups: Tailor emergency plans for children, the elderly, or pets.
Community Preparedness: How to collaborate with neighbors and local organizations to ensure collective safety.

Presented by

Kevin Whipple, Deputy Director

Eric Brewer, Director

Beaver County Emergency Services