Upcoming Events
Compass Health Center is proud to offer webinars and events to its community. Please see below for upcoming events as well as links to past videos.
We are now accredited by the American Psychological Association, Association of Social Work Boards, the National Board for Certified Counselors, and the State of Illinois for Nurses and Marriage and Family Therapists.
For official CE accreditation information, please visit our InReach website.
Upcoming Events
January
1.5 Credit CE Webinar: When Mental Health Speaks Through the Body: Various Presentations and Interventions
Thursday, January 29, 2026 | 11:00 AM CTThis live, interactive presentation will examine the intricate relationship between mental health and physical symptoms. Participants will gain insights into how psychological stress, psychosomatic disorders, and chronic pain influence both emotional and physical well-being. This intermediate-level presentation is designed for mental health clinicians (e.g., counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, and social workers) and nurses. Content is also applicable to parents, school leaders, and any member of our community
The session will spotlight varying levels of psychological stress, ranging from everyday stressors such as flight anxiety to complex psychosomatic conditions. Special focus will be given to Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures (PNES), emphasizing the differences between medical seizures and PNES. The presentation will also introduce Compass’s new screening tool and highlight the organization’s innovative approach to developing resources that promote safety and recovery through team-based action planning.
February
Webinar | Hello Minnesota: Partnering for the Moments That Need More — Introducing Compass Health Center
February 5, 2026 | 12:00 - 12:45 PM CTJoin us for Hello Minnesota: Partnering for the Moments That Need More — Introducing Compass Health Center, a free, 45-minute virtual deskside briefing announcing our expansion into Golden Valley and across the state. This session will offer an inside look at our evidence-based behavioral health programs, launching in Minnesota with services for adolescents, young adults, and adults.
1 Credit CE Webinar: The Executive Skillset: Helping Young Adults Navigate Work, School, & Life
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | 12:00 PM CTEmerging adulthood is a period marked by rapid transitions and increasing demands on independence, problem-solving, emotional regulation, and organization. Yet many young adults struggle with executive functioning including the mental skills that help individuals plan, focus attention, manage time, remember details, and navigate complex tasks. Neurological development continues well into the mid-twenties, meaning that the brain systems responsible for executive functioning are still maturing during this life stage. At the same time, academic, vocational, and social pressures intensify, often revealing gaps in executive functioning skills that can impact daily functioning, mental health, and long-term success.
This presentation will explore the unique challenges and opportunities faced by young adults as they strengthen executive functioning skills. Participants will gain an understanding of how executive functioning develops, how environmental and emotional factors can support or hinder that development, and how these skills affect real world outcomes such as academic performance, employment readiness, and independent living. Case examples will highlight the diverse ways executive functioning difficulties show up in young adults, from procrastination and disorganization to impulsivity and challenges with self-advocacy.
March
Webinar | Specialty Behavioral Health Services in Wisconsin & Minnesota: Expanding In-Person and Virtual Care
March 12, 2026 | 12:00 - 12:45 PM CTJoin us for a free, 45-minute virtual deskside briefing highlighting Compass Health Center’s specialty behavioral health services across Wisconsin and Minnesota, including expanded access to both in-person and virtual care. This session will feature an inside look at our evidence-based programs for OCD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, and School Refusal, designed to meet the needs of adolescents, young adults, and adults in both states.
Past Event Highlights
Advancing Mental Health in Maryland: A Community Conversation
On October 30, 2024, Compass Health Center brought together top mental health advocates and experts for an impactful community conversation. Featured panelists included Maryland State Senator Will Smith (D-20), Salma Sparklin, MPH, CareFirst, Meryl Heyliger, PhD, NCSP, Georgetown Day School, Captain Jordan Satinsky, Montgomery County Police Department, and Compass Health Center’s Marissa Leslie, MD, and Chad Wetterneck, PhD.
Explore key insights and innovative strategies shared during this event to enhance mental health outcomes.
Compass Health Center Presents: Virtual Deskside Briefing- The Impact of School Anxiety, Refusal and Absenteeism on Youth
National Public Radio recently reported that almost one-third of K-12 students in the United States, totaling more than 14 million youth, are not attending school regularly.
On Thursday, April 4th, 2024, Compass hosted a community conversation with expert panelists about reducing school absenteeism due to mental health challenges.
Creating Space Skillfully: Continued Coping in the Aftermath of Tragedy
On Wednesday and Thursday, July 20th and 21st, Compass clinicians hosted community webinars for a deeper dive into the skills discussed in our recent post-crisis support webinars. This presentation was designed for individuals ages 16 and up, and explores how to practice the coping skills needed to navigate strong emotions that can follow a crisis. It is not necessary to watch the prior recordings to gain insights from this one. Please view our recording of Creating Space Skillfully: Continued Coping in the Aftermath of Tragedy recorded on Thursday, July 21, 2022.
Skills for Coping in the Aftermath of Tragedy for Adults (Ages 24+)
On July 6th and July 7th, Compass Clinicians hosted a series of post-crisis support webinars open to the community in response to the tragedy that took place on July 4th. Please view our recording of Skills for Coping in the Aftermath of Tragedy for Adults (Ages 24+) recorded on Thursday, July 7th, 2022.
How To Talk to Children about Tragedy for Parents and Caregivers
On July 6th and July 7th, Compass Clinicians hosted a series of post-crisis support webinars open to the community in response to the tragedy that took place on July 4th. Please view our recording of How To Talk to Children about Tragedy for Parents and Caregivers recorded on Thursday, July 7th, 2022.
Skills for Coping in the Aftermath of Tragedy for Young Adults (Ages 16-23)
On July 6th and July 7th, Compass Clinicians hosted a series of post-crisis support webinars open to the community in response to the tragedy that took place on July 4th. Please view our recording of Skills for Coping in the Aftermath of Tragedy for Young Adults (Ages 16-23) recorded on Wednesday, July 6th, 2022.
Supporting Student Mental Health Needs In The 2020/2021 School Year:
Compass Health Center Adolescent OCD and Complex Anxiety LCSW and Education Specialist discuss:
- Supporting changing mental health and educational needs of students and families
- Identifying the range of reactions to COVID-19
- Understanding symptoms of depression, anxiety, and grief/loss
- Presenting coping skills and more
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and Compass Health Center’s experts join in a 2 part webinar series to discuss Suicide Prevention.
Loyola Webinar
Loyola Academy and Compass Health Center are partnering to present this parent webinar. Please join Margaret Lewis, LCSW, and Emily Crane, M.Ed., education specialist, as they focus on self-care, limits, coping tools, and how parents can support their teen during hybrid learning with strategies for academics and social-emotional wellbeing. Registration is required.
District 113 Webinars
Supporting Teachers Mental Health | Compass Health Center’s team works in conjunction with District 113 to support the mental health of school administration and teachers.
From School to Summer | District 113 Webinar & Compass Health Center’s Child and Adolescent Therapy team discuss opening up conversations about COVID-19 as a family.
Loyola Webinar
Compass staff presented on “How Parents Can Support their Students’ Mental Health Over the Summer” for Loyola Academy faculty. As the school year ends, students are preparing for their next transition to summer which can bring a lot of anxiety and uncertainty during COVID-19.
Catch Webinars
Compass Health Center partnered with CATCH – Community Action Together for Children’s Health to present “Managing the Flood of Emotions Brought on by a Pandemic,” a two-part webinar designed to help our community navigate these uncertain times and protect our mental health. Compass Health Center clinical staff, including trauma experts, are the presenters.
