Mental Health Through the Lifespan - Spring Collaborative Conference

Advancing Behavioral Health Through Connection & CEUs

The Spring Collaborative Conference is a multi-day, local Continuing Education (CEU) conference designed by and for the behavioral health community. This event brings together mental health providers for high-quality training, cross-agency collaboration, and space to tend to provider well-being.

Participants may attend specific days, or the full conference. Trainings will be led by local experts and nationally recognized professionals. This conference is from the community and for the community, created to reduce burnout, strengthen referral networks, and keep professional development resources here in Teton County.

Please note the schedule listed below is an evolving schedule!

Hosted by: Mental Health and Recovery Services, Jackson Hole Therapy, and The Mental Wellness Collaborative

This conference is supported by the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole through its Behavioral Health Initiative Catalyst Grant.

Event planning by: Vibrant Events Jackson Hole

What to Expect

  • High-quality continuing education led by local experts and visiting professionals. Attend individual days or the full conference.

  • Intentional space to strengthen referral pathways, build relationships across agencies, and reduce fragmentation in care.

  • Wellness breaks and practices integrated throughout the event to support resilience and reduce burnout.

Who should attend?

Behavioral health providers, nonprofit staff, peer-support specialists, and allied professionals.

Dates: April 30, 2026 - May 2, 2026

Attend individual days, or the full event.

CEUs:

Sponsored locally through Mental Health & Recovery Services.

Locations:

Teton County Library, Jackson Hole High School, Astoria Hot Springs, and Hand Fire Pizza

Current Thursday Schedule 4/30

  • We’ll begin with a brief welcome and a guided grounding exercise to help participants arrive, settle in, and transition into a day of learning and connection.

  • This interactive training, led by Elizabeth Cheroutes, LCSW, will begin with a facilitated diversity activity designed to deepen awareness, reflection, and dialogue around identity and its impact within supervisory relationships. Participants will then explore the core responsibilities and ethical considerations of clinical supervision, with particular attention to boundaries, power dynamics, documentation, and effective feedback. Emphasis will be placed on creating psychologically safe supervisory relationships that promote clinical competence, ethical practice, and provider well-being.

    Location: Teton County Library

    3 CEUs provided

  • With Nancy Waldrop, LPC

    Perinatal mental health is often misunderstood, leaving many parents without the support they need during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Drawing from her work with postpartum clients, Nancy Waldrop, LPC, will highlight common misconceptions and share what clients wish providers and communities better understood, along with practical ways to offer more informed, compassionate support.

    Location: Teton County Library

    1hr CEU provided

  • This panel will bring together community members and professionals from diverse backgrounds to explore the experiences of immigrant individuals and families in Teton County. Through a facilitated conversation led by Antuanett Lopez, LPC, panelists will share insights on cultural strengths, barriers to access, and opportunities to better support immigrant communities across systems of care.

    Moderator:

    Antuanett Lopez, LPC – Bilingual therapist and community provider supporting Spanish-speaking individuals and families in our community.

    Panelists include:

    Rosie Read– Founder and Legal Director of Wyoming Immigrant Advocacy Project; bilingual immigration attorney with over 16 years of experience advancing immigrant rights in Wyoming.

    Daniel Lopez-Carrillo – Summer Bridge Coordinator, advisor, and bilingual educator at Central Wyoming College; dedicated to supporting and empowering students through accessible education.

    Anahi Morillon, MSW – Bilingual and bicultural therapist and substance use counselor at Mental Health & Recovery Services; specializes in trauma-informed care and supporting diverse communities.

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    Location: Teton County Library

    1.5 CEUs provided

  • Lunch on your own

  • For those who completed the morning training with Elizabeth, this session will guide participants through more complex supervision dynamics, including navigating boundary concerns, managing dual relationships, supporting supervisees working with high-acuity or trauma-exposed populations, and addressing performance challenges. Through case consultation and practical exercises, participants will strengthen confidence and skill in maintaining clear professional boundaries while fostering growth and accountability in supervisory relationships.

    Location: Teton County Library

    3 CEUs provided

  • This training offers clinicians an opportunity to deepen their understanding of gender identity development across the lifespan and to strengthen their ability to support individuals and families with skill, sensitivity, and care. Participants will explore clinical considerations for young children expressing or exploring gender in new ways, as well as for adolescents, young adults, middle-aged adults, and older adults. The training will address both individual development and family system dynamics, providing practical, affirming, trauma-informed approaches that clinicians can bring into their work.

    The didactic portion will be followed by a community panel featuring local parents of gender diverse teens alongside gender diverse community members sharing their lived experience. The session will then close with open discussion and Q&A for clinicians.

    Bios:

    Stephanie Brill is a nationally recognized expert on gender diversity in children, adolescents, and families, with decades of experience helping organizations, professionals, families, and communities become more gender inclusive. She developed a framework for understanding gender that has become standard in the field. Stephanie is the founder of Gender Spectrum and co-founder of Gender Diversity Wyoming. Her books, The Transgender Child and The Transgender Teen, are foundational texts used in educational and clinical settings around the world and have been translated into multiple languages. Since moving to Wyoming, Stephanie has focused her work on providing education and training on gender diversity to our community, as well as to communities across Wyoming, Idaho, and other rural communities in the greater region. She serves on the Steering Committee of the Teton County Behavioral Health Alliance.

    Cheyenne Syvertson-Hagestuen, MSW, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice and co-founder of Gender Diversity Wyoming, where she serves as Program Director. Cheyenne brings specialized training in affirming, informed care for gender diverse individuals of all ages, with particular focus on youth and families. She also co-facilitates PLAG’s online nationwide support groups for parents and Grandparents of gender diverse and gender questioning children. Cheyenne is also a founding member and Board Chair of Jackson Hole Pride. 

    Location: Teton County Library

    3 CEUs provided

  • Dr. Lisa Damour is the author of three New York Times best sellers: Untangled, Under Pressure, and The Emotional Lives of Teenagers, which have been translated into twenty-three languages. She co-hosts the Ask Lisa podcast, works in collaboration with UNICEF, and is recognized as a thought leader by the American Psychological Association. Dr. Damour authored the monthly Adolescence column for The New York Times, is a regular contributor to CBS News, and created Untangling 10to20, a digital library of premium content to support teens and those who care for them.

    Lisa consulted on the film, Inside Out 2, shown after the discussion.

    Location: The Jackson Hole High School Auditorium

  • Join us for Disney’s Inside Out 2 as Riley enters her teenage years, where new emotions join Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust inside Headquarters. As Riley navigates identity, friendships, and growing up, the film offers a thoughtful and engaging look at emotional development, self-awareness, and the complexity of adolescence. Both entertaining and insightful, it provides a meaningful way to spark conversations about mental health across generations.

    Location: The Jackson Hole High School Auditorium

Current Friday Schedule 5/1

  • We’ll begin with a brief welcome and a guided grounding exercise to help participants arrive, settle in, and transition into a day of learning and connection.

  • Join Mental Health and Recovery Services Staff for these required trainings. Choose between Suicide Prevention with Adam Williamson, or Ethics!

    Location: Teton County Library

    3 CEUs provided

  • The rapid rise of GLP-1 medications for weight loss has introduced new complexities for clinicians working with clients affected by disordered eating and eating disorders. At the same time, proposed updates to eating disorder diagnoses in the DSM are poised to reshape how clinicians conceptualize and identify these conditions.

    In this training, Mary Ryan, LCSW, RDN, CEDS will review emerging research and clinical considerations related to GLP-1 medications, including potential risks, ethical concerns around informed consent, and the ways these medications may intersect with eating disorder pathology. Participants will also learn about anticipated changes to eating disorder diagnoses in the DSM and what these updates may mean for assessment and treatment.

    Drawing on her unique perspective as a therapist, registered dietitian, and certified eating disorder specialist, Mary will translate this rapidly evolving landscape into practical guidance for clinicians. The session will help providers better recognize warning signs, engage in informed conversations with clients, and support individuals navigating weight, body image, and eating concerns in a changing treatment environment.

    Location: Teton County Library

    1.5 CEUs provided

  • Jimmy Rosen, LMFT

    This session will explore practical approaches for clinicians working to engage men in developing healthier communication patterns across a range of relationships. Drawing from his work with individuals, couples, and families, Jimmy Rosen, LMFT, will highlight common barriers men may face in accessing and expressing emotion. The session will also introduce structured, experiential strategies clinicians can use to foster engagement, accountability, and more effective communication.

    Location: Teton County Library

    1 CEUs provided

  • After two full days of learning and connection, join us for a restorative evening at Astoria Hot Springs. This special conference takeover is designed as the ultimate networking-meets-self-care experience.

    Soak in the pools, continue meaningful conversations, and reconnect with your own well-being in a beautiful, natural setting. Whether you’re deepening professional relationships or simply unwinding, this evening offers space to pause and recharge.

    We’ll also gather on the lawn for an optional community drum circle, with drums generously provided by Mental Health & Recovery Services.

    Come relax, connect, and celebrate the work we do — together.

    Street Tacos will be there with their delicious tacos available for purchase!

    Location: Astoria Park Conservancy

    No CEUs provided

Current Saturday Schedule 5/2

  • Start your day with fresh air, movement, and meaningful connection.

    Join TMWC’s Charlotte Alexander for a networking walk along the Snake River levee. We’ll meet at Emily’s Pond and head out rain or shine for a relaxed, energizing walk before the day’s trainings begin.

    Participants will be grouped by shared clinical populations or areas of focus, creating space for intentional conversation, idea-sharing, and new professional connections while moving our bodies in one of Jackson’s most beautiful settings.

    Come ready to walk, connect, and begin the day grounded and inspired..

    Location: Emily’s Pond

    No CEUs provided

  • We’ll begin with a brief welcome and a guided grounding exercise to help participants arrive, settle in, and transition into a day of learning and connection.

  • In this 90-minute experiential training, Leann Dzemske, MS, LPC, ATR will guide participants in exploring aging, cognitive decline, and empathy through the lens of creative process. The session will begin with a 45-minute presentation examining the psychological and neurological impacts of stroke, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease, along with the research-supported benefits of creative engagement for older adults.

    Participants will then engage in a guided Matisse-inspired cutout exercise using their non-dominant hand. This embodied experience is designed to simulate aspects of reduced motor control and cognitive challenge, offering deeper insight into the lived experiences of individuals navigating neurological changes.

    The training will conclude with 15 minutes of facilitated reflection and discussion, connecting the experiential component to clinical practice and practical strategies for supporting aging populations.

    Through creativity and embodied learning, this workshop fosters empathy, innovation, and a more compassionate approach to care across the lifespan.

    Location: Teton County Library

    1.5hrs of CEUs Provided

  • Relationship Violence Across the Lifespan: Recognition, Response, and Trauma-Informed Support
    Adrian Croke and Shannon Brooks Hamby, Community Safety Network

    Relationship violence can impact individuals at every stage of life, from adolescence through older adulthood. This training will explore the dynamics of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking across the lifespan, helping clinicians and helping professionals recognize warning signs, understand patterns of abuse, and respond in ways that prioritize survivor safety and dignity.

    Drawing on the survivor-centered and trauma-informed approach used at Community Safety Network, Adrian Croke will discuss common barriers survivors face when seeking support and how factors such as age, disability, identity, and access to resources can shape survivors’ experiences. Participants will also learn practical strategies for responding to disclosures, supporting survivor autonomy, and connecting individuals with appropriate community resources.

    This session will equip providers with a deeper understanding of relationship violence and strengthen their ability to respond compassionately and effectively when clients or patients are experiencing abuse.

    Location: Teton County Library

    1.5hrs of CEUs Provided

  • Join Mental Health and Recovery Services Staff for these required trainings. Choose between Suicide Prevention with Adam Williamson, or Ethics!

    Location: Teton County Library

    3 CEUs provided

  • Join fellow conference participants for a relaxed closing dinner at Hand Fire Pizza, located in the beautifully restored historic Teton Theater just off Jackson’s Town Square.

    After three days of learning, connection, and collaboration, this informal gathering offers an opportunity to continue conversations, strengthen relationships, and celebrate the work of those supporting mental wellness in our community. Hand Fire Pizza is known for its fresh, organic wood-fired pizzas, salads, and desserts.

    Come share a meal, reflect on the conference, and send each other off with renewed inspiration and connection. 🍕

    Location: Hand Fire Pizza!

    No CEUs Provided

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and apply.

  • The Spring Collaborative Conference will take place April 30 – May 2 in Teton County, Wyoming.

  • This is a three-day conference. Participants may register for a single day or for the full three-day conference at a reduced rate.

  • $125 per day OR $300 for all three days (discounted rate)

    An automatic organizational discount is available. Additional reduced-rate registrations are offered upon request for individuals for whom cost is a barrier.

    The community showing of Inside Out 2 is free and open to the public.

  • Yes. CEUs will be offered through Mental Health & Recovery Services. Additional details about eligible licenses and total CEUs will be shared closer to the conference.

  • Yes. In addition to clinical and educational trainings, the conference will include wellness-centered experiences designed to support provider well-being, connection, and restoration.

  • Yes. We welcome business and individual sponsors who want to support provider well-being, affordable CEUs, and a more connected behavioral health system in Teton County.

  • Updates will be shared on this website and through partner organizations as additional details are finalized.