She Shines Conference 2026

2026 She Shines Conference She Still Matters! Recognizing Legacy. Advancing Equity. Investing in Women. Saturday, November 7, 2026 The 7th Annual She Shines Conference is a transformative one-day experience designed to empower, educate, and inspire women to thrive in every season of life. Hosted by She Shines!, this signature gathering brings together women from diverse backgrounds, generations, professions, and faith communities for a day of meaningful conversations, practical resources, spiritual encouragement, and authentic connection. The 2026 theme, "She Still Matters! Recognizing Legacy. Advancing Equity. Investing in Women," affirms a powerful [...]

Christine Drake2026-07-22T08:31:28-04:00July 22nd, 2026|Event Registration, Faith-Based, Mental Health, Older Adults, Screening, Self Care, wellness, Women's Health|

DBHIDS Immigrant/Refugee Wellness Academy (IRWA)

The City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS) is excited to launch its fourth cohort of the Immigrant/Refugee Wellness Academy (IRWA). IRWA is a free certificate training program designed to empower and prepare Philadelphia's multilingual/multicultural immigrants and refugees with the knowledge, resources, and tools to engage in activities that address the mental health and behavioral challenges experienced by local immigrant and refugee communities. The program will enhance participants’ leadership skills, increase knowledge about behavioral health and intellectual disability challenges, and empower graduates with the tools to [...]

Christine Drake2026-03-06T14:48:58-05:00March 6th, 2026|Community, Training|

WRAP II: Facilitator’s Training

WRAP 2 Facilitator is a 30-hour training building on the foundations of Wellness Recovery Action Plan. It will teach participants to facilitate WRAP groups and help people develop their own. Sponsored by DBHIDS for Philadelphia residents ONLY.

Christine Drake2026-03-02T13:02:41-05:00February 26th, 2026|Community, Event Registration, Mental Health, Peer Specialists, Training, wellness|

DBHIDS Sponsored CPS Training

The CPS Certification Training is a 75-hour program, delivered live and in person or over 10 training days, or hybrid with one week in person, and one week online. It provides foundational knowledge, skills, and values that prepare individuals to work as Peer Supporters in Pennsylvania. Training topics include: The History of Recovery and Peer Support Recovery Values WRAP Seminar I CPS Core Competencies Outreach and Engagement Stages of Change Introduction to Motivational Interviewing Ethics and Boundaries Documentation Mental Models / Ladder of Inference Diversity and Worldview Support for Transitions [...]

Christine Drake2026-01-22T09:58:27-05:00January 22nd, 2026|Community, Event Registration, Mental Health, Peer Specialists, Self Care, Storytelling, Training, Trauma, wellness|