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Clinical Realities of Dissociative Identity Disorder: What Every Provider Should Know

2February2026Alexis SanteeCommunity, DID, Identity Disorder, Stigma, Support, training

Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is complex—but with the right knowledge, clinicians, caregivers, and communities can play a meaningful role in healing. This on-demand session clarifies DID’s clinical realities, reduces stigma, and offers grounded, evidence-based strategies for support. Click here to view this training. Please submit a short summary or a certificate (if received) to Alexis

Trauma Overview (Self-Paced)

2February2026Alexis Santeebody, Brain, Community, Overview, Self Paced, Trauma

This training course helps participants recognize trauma and understand its impact on the brain and body as well as on the community. You don’t have to be an emergency room nurse or a social worker to benefit from trauma-informed training. Parents, community volunteers, teachers – anyone is welcome to take this training. Click here to

Mental Health and the LGBTQ+ Community

30December2025Alexis SanteeChallenges, Community, Gender, Identity, Mental Health

Mental health challenges impact people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. But research suggests that members of the LGBTQ+ community face these challenges at higher rates than heterosexual and cisgender individuals. Why? The experts point to stigma and discrimination as likely contributing factors, while also noting that many face additional barriers to treatment. So

The Intersection of Mental Health & the Arts

26November2025Alexis SanteeArt, Artist, Community, Mental Health

There is a strong relationship between mental health and creativity. The stereotype of the “tortured artist,” where the best creators have endured the most suffering—and mental illness—only further solidifies stigma in the community. People may be less inclined to try creative outlets to work through difficult moments and feelings. In turn, people may be afraid

Sarpy County, Nebraska CASA

Sarpy County CASA: Advocating for foster children in Nebraska