Our Philosophy

At Edgewater Professional Development, education and training are at the core of our empowerment work. Our training structure is designed to help behavioral health professionals and administrators cultivate a learning orientation—supporting both professional growth and organizational change.

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Our Training Framework

Each module in our training series follows a consistent, trauma-informed four-component framework:

Orient:

Prepare for Learning

Trauma-informed organizational practices begin with orientation—helping staff and participants understand what to expect.

This includes:

Training objectives
Format and content structure
Schedule and expectations

By setting the stage, we help shift the question from:

“Who do I have to be at this training?”
to:
“What can I learn from this training?”

Learn:

Engage Through Shared Experience

We believe in mutual learning. Our trainers offer subject matter expertise, while participants bring deep knowledge of their roles and communities.

We foster:

Active exchange of information
Open dialogue and Q&A
A participatory learning environment

All trainings are presented in a dynamic, interactive format designed to promote engagement.

Integrate:

Apply Knowledge in Real Time

Each session includes hands-on opportunities to apply what’s being taught. Participants are encouraged not just to absorb—but to test, challenge, and personalize the learning.

Integration strategies include:

Case scenarios
Interactive polling
Simulations
Pre/post assessments

This promotes:

Skill generalization
Critical thinking
Adaptability in professional roles

Reflect:

Deepen Understanding, Promote Growth

Reflection is key to sustainable learning. It ensures knowledge is not just acquired—but used.

We embed reflection throughout our trainings, enabling participants to:

Identify barriers
Consider areas for improvement
Consolidate insights
Commit to ongoing development

Reflection supports better decision-making and continuous professional growth.

Training

Edgewater offers adaptable training sessions focused on clinical practice, organizational culture development, and leadership enhancement, designed to meet the unique needs of your organization. Our training accommodates both small and large groups and can be incorporated into program development, team building, and various consultation projects. You can select from our pre-existing training options or request a customized session.

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