Educational Events
Gateway to Hope (GTHU) is the training program of the Hope and Healing Center & Institute.
We offer evidence-based mental health training through our Learning Portal, behavioral health resources, and ongoing support to individuals, faith communities, schools, and workplaces.
Our educational events are designed to make mental health knowledge accessible and actionable. Guided by trusted experts, you will:
- Break down complex topics into understandable, meaningful insights.
- Practice strategies you can immediately integrate into your personal, professional, or ministry setting.
- Strengthen your ability to respond with empathy and clarity when someone needs support.
Continuing Education (CE):
Licensed Mental Health Providers May Earn Up to 1.0 CE hour
January 15th | 12 PM – 1 PM
Prevention and Brain Health
Explore the foundational connection between brain health and mental wellness through the lens of prevention science. Learn how evidence-based lifestyle habits, including nutrition, sleep, physical activity, and emotional regulation, affect brain structure, neuroplasticity, and behavior.
March 19th | 12 PM – 1 PM
The Impact of Trauma on Relationships
Explore the profound impact of trauma on relationships and mental wellness. Learn about different types of trauma, common trauma responses, and how trauma can affect interpersonal connections.
May 21st | 12 PM – 1 PM
The Neuroscience Behind Behavioral Addictions
Explore the connection between various behavioral addictions, brain function, and mental health. Participants will learn how certain behaviors – such as compulsive technology use, gambling, shopping, or gaming can alter brain processes and reinforce addictive patterns.
July 23rd | 12 PM – 1 PM
Cognitive Wellness and Mental Health
Explore the dynamic relationship between cognitive wellness and mental health through a science-based, preventative lens. Participants will learn how mental health conditions and life stressors can affect cognitive abilities such as attention, memory, and decision-making, and how strengthening cognitive function can, in turn, support mental well-being.
September 24th | 12 PM – 1 PM
Understanding Youth Mental Health and Suicide
Explore youth mental health and suicide through the lens of brain development and prevention science. Participants will learn how the developing brain influences emotional regulation and decision-making in young people, and how factors such as environment, stress, and trauma can impact brain development and mental well-being.
November 19th | 12 PM – 1 PM
Supporting Mental and Emotional Wellness in Later Life
Explore mental and emotional wellness in later life, with an emphasis on recognizing mental distress in older adults and understanding the mental health challenges that can emerge as people age. Participants will learn how factors such as aging-related changes, life transitions, health concerns, and social influences can affect emotional well-being in older adulthood.
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