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Family Based Treatment for Eating Disorders
Posted on: 02.27.2026
What do you do if your child or teen has an eating disorder? For years, the answer in Alaska involved out-of-state inpatient treatment, with families navigating a rough transition home with little support or relocating to seek care for their child.   Over the last several years, organizations such as the Alaska Eating Disorder Alliance

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Client Feedback Sessions
Posted on: 04.16.2026
We'd love to hear from you! Join us for one of our client feedback sessions —your chance to share what matters most to you. We want to know what's working well, what could be better, and what new ideas you have for our programs and services. This is also a great opportunity to hear updates that may affect you, share your thoughts on potential

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The Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
Posted on: 04.09.2026
The Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) is a widely used tool for assessing suicide risk through a series of structured questions that evaluate suicidal ideation and behavior. This workshop will review the development of the C-SSRS and its administration. Participants will learn about how to administer the full and screening versions

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How do caregivers and culture help children heal from trauma?
Posted on: 03.19.2026
If you're caring for a child who has been through trauma, you've probably heard a lot about therapy, treatment plans, and professional support. And those things all matter. But you as a caregiver play an important role. The relationship you're building, the safety you're creating, and the patience you're showing on the hardest days play a huge

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ARC Training Mon 29 & Tue 30, June 2026
Posted on: 03.12.2026
Alaska Behavioral Health is pleased to offer in-person ARC Training! What is ARC? The Attachment, Self-Regulation and Competency or ARC framework (Kinniburgh & Blaustein, 2005) is a flexible, components-based intervention developed for children and adolescents (3-18) who have experienced complex trauma, along

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QPR Training – Thursday, May 7, 2026
Posted on: 03.12.2026
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Much of the world is familiar with CPR — short for cardiopulmonary resuscitation — an emergency medical intervention created in 1957 by Peter Safar. The process is designed to stabilize people who aren’t

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