BREATHE

BREATHE is an evidence-informed emerging practice to promote wellness and reduce burnout in the work and personal lives of helpers. In the training day we will explore the principles of burnout prevention and learn and explore a variety of coping and wellness practices to enhance our individual wellbeing, our workplace culture, and the services delivered to our clients. Each attendee will leave with a BREATHE toolkit and the beginnings of a wellness plan to enhance their positive experiences in work and in life outside of work.

This training is presented by Julie Blanco and Emily Dreher.

Julie Blanco, LCSW, CRAADC. She has dedicated 33 years of her career to supporting individuals living with mental illness and substance use concerns, including 11 years as Integrated Treatment Program Manager (first at Community Alternatives, then at Places for People following the two organizations’ merger). Julie is certified as a Trainer for TREM, is Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) member, a Certified Trainer of CRA, among other licensure and certifications. Additionally, Julie has been an adjunct professor at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis since Spring 2020.

Emily Dreher, LPC, DBT-LC. She has clinical experience providing outpatient therapy and in home crisis counseling. Her specialties include working with individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder using Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Prolonged Exposure. Emily is also an Adjunct Lecturer in the Applied Health Behavior Research graduate program at Washington University.

CEUs Pending

This training will be held on on Thursday, May 8th, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Central) at Illume: The Behavioral Health Center of Excellence