Center for Rural Behavioral Health - Minnesota State University, Mankato

09/01/2026

You asked for an in-person workshop—we’re making it happen!

Join us for a hands-on workshop exploring how expressive arts can help children, adolescents, and families communicate, connect, process emotions, and build coping skills.

Explore practical activities using art, movement, music, storytelling, imagery, and metaphor—while also reconnecting with your own creativity and resilience. 🌱

✨ No artistic experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to participate!

👉 Register today and come ready to create, learn, and have some fun! link.mnsu.edu/beyondwords

08/27/2026

Our Center Director, Darcie Davis-Gage, is teaming up with Samantha Hoyt from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Justice Programs to offer a specialized Clinical Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) training.

This important su***de prevention training will also include an overview of Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs) and is designed for mental health clinicians, primary care providers, substance use disorder counselors, mental health hotline responders, and crisis intervention professionals.

Don’t wait to register—space is limited to just 24 participants!
Register online: http://link.mnsu.edu/su***deprevention

08/27/2026

There is still time to apply to join our team as a Mental Health Counselor & Clinical Supervisor! This is a great opportunity for a a child-focused mental health clinician who is passionate about providing clinical care, supervising and mentoring emerging professionals, collaborating with others, and expanding access to behavioral health services in rural communities.

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated). Working Title: Mental Health Therapist - Counselor (Psychologist 2) AA27078 Institution: Minnesota State University, Mankato Classification Title: Psychologist 2 Bargaining Unit / Union: 214: Minnesota Associ...

08/17/2026

We’re so excited about our presenters for this upcoming training! Learn from the expertise of licensed psychologist, Dr. Shelby Wolf, and certified speech-language pathologist, Kristin Berndt, bringing both behavioral health and communication perspectives to the conversation. ⭐

Register online: https://link.mnsu.edu/communicationaccessmentalhealth

08/06/2026

Congratulations to Meg Moynihan Stuedemann for being named 2026 Minnesota Farmfest Woman Farmer of the Year! Meg is on our Center for Rural Behavioral Health advisory board and we couldn't be more appreciative and proud of her!

07/30/2026

Jonathan Haidt’s book, The Anxious Generation, helps parents and caregivers better understand the important role play has in children’s social development. Learn more and explore additional highlights from Haidt’s findings through Greater Mankato Mental Health Hub's Tech Tips: https://ahn.mnsu.edu/services-and-centers/greater-mankato-mental-health-hub/resources--education/tech-tips/the-decline-of-play/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTYVWlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEwV3VEYTc3dnhvZnE5ZEQ1c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHn1nd9lh6zQrXSJBOLREo_d6EiDSAjBNVVJpPNsgrcLOgC_2_udLeZe1nVZP_aem_gVVJDHu-BXsjx1GLQm-PDQ

Kids shifted from play-based childhoods to phone-based childhoods in a single decade. This caused a sharp rise in anxiety, depression, loneliness, and sleep loss—especially for teens. As a parent, it's your job to protect their brain, build their resilience, and give them back a real childhood. The Greater Mankato Mental Health Hub's Tech Tips feature key takeaways from author Jonathan Haidt's book "The Anxious Generation" that can help parents and caregivers understand the importance of play in a child's social development.

Learn more and explore more highlights of Haidt's findings here:
https://ahn.mnsu.edu/services-and-centers/greater-mankato-mental-health-hub/resources--education/tech-tips/the-decline-of-play/

07/24/2026

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Center for Rural Behavioral Health has provided regular training workshops to thousands of behavioral healthcare professionals across Minnesota and beyond. We are currently accepting applications of proposals for workshops focused on clinical practice related to rural behavioral health. Please use the proposal form to apply: https://mnsu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6xrq6AULwgwiXUa

07/21/2026

Join us for a two-part training exploring two important aspects of child and adolescent development! From risk-taking to rest, this training offers practical insights for professionals working with children, teens, and families.

Cost: $50
Date: Thursday, October 22
Time: 1:00 - 3:45 pm
Location: Online via Zoom (Recording Available)
Learn more at at link.mnsu.edu/riskresiliencerest

07/16/2026

Join us on Thursday, September 24 for this training that examines how communication differences intersect with mental health assessment, engagement, and therapeutic relationships. This training is approved for 3 CEU's (including 2 hours of cultural competence) by the Minnesota boards of Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Behavioral Health and Therapy, and Psychology. Register online: https://link.mnsu.edu/communicationaccessmentalhealth

07/14/2026

Join us for Diverse Forms of Grief & Loss: Comprehensive Assessment and Intervention Strategies and earn 3 CEUs!

Cost: $50
Date: Thursday, July 23
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Online via Zoom (Recording Available)
Learn more at at link.mnsu.edu/formsofgriefloss