Upcoming Events and Trainings
Beyond Self-Care
The CE-CERT Model For Addressing Secondary Traumatic Stress and Burnout
OCTOBER 19 - 20, 2026
9 am - 4 pm | Virtual
Designed for psychologists, school psychologists, social workers, counselors, child welfare workers, nurses, physicians, educators, and graduate students in mental and behavioral health fields. This training provides practical, evidence-based tools for managing job stress, secondary trauma, and burnout in real time. The training and CE-CERT (Components for Enhancing Clinician Experience and Reducing Trauma) certification are offered at no cost to participants who complete the two-day training and required follow-up consultation calls.
Trainer & Speaker: Dr. Michael Gomez
For Additional Information Contact: Dr. Kassi Gregory | kgregory@wtamu.edu | (806) 651-2651
Explore WT: Nursing & Allied Health Careers
October 30, 2026 | November 13, 2026
February 12, 2027 | February 26,2027
Explore WT: Nursing & Allied Health Careers gives students the opportunity to spend a day at West Texas A&M University exploring academic programs and career pathways in nursing and allied health fields.
Students Will Experience:- Hands-on learning using Anatomage tables (3D human anatomy technology)
- Interactive demonstrations
- Exploration of academic and career opportunities
- Campus tour and student life
- Nursing
- Speech & Hearing Sciences
- Sports & Exercise Sciences
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Counseling
Lunch will be provided for participating students and school staff. Transportation reimbursement is also available for attending schools.
Space is limited, and advance registration is encouraged.
For Additional Information Please Contact: Paige Jones | pjones@wtamu.edu
Community Health Worker Certification Program
Coming Spring 2027
The Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification Program is funded by the Texas Pioneer Foundation (TPF) through West Texas A&M University’s Behavioral Health Workforce Initiative (BHWI), in partnership with West Texas AHEC.
This opportunity supports the training of Community Health Workers to serve rural and under-resourced communities across the Texas Panhandle by connecting individuals and families to resources that support health and well-being.
Applications for the Spring 2027 cohort open in November 2026.
Check back for application details and additional information.