From Barriers to Bridges: Transformative Employment Support Strategies

A Webinar Series

If you were unable to attend one or multiple sessions from the webinar series held in Fall of 2025, or are looking to refresh what you learned, please use the links below to watch the recordings, download the PowerPoint slides, and view the webinar transcript.

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Session 1: Bridging the Gap: Introductory Strategies for Success

Watch session 1 of the webinar series to learn from Paul Phares on:

  • Understanding how multiple perspectives impact employment expectations

  • Utilizing person-centered strategies to enhance employment supports

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Session 2:

 

Unhelpful Thinking Patterns and Their Effect on Employment

Everyone has unhelpful thinking patterns that are not helpful in problems solving and conflict resolution. However, with some mental health conditions they can be especially prevalent and affect a person’s daily life. In this webinar, we discuss common cognitive distortions including overgeneralizing, catastrophizing, and personalization. These unhelpful thinking patterns can affect how we work towards our goals, the quality of our relationships, and our quality of life.