Trainings and Workshops

Our teams partner with businesses, schools, conferences, and organizations to deliver customized educational sessions focused on grief or addiction prevention. These trainings are designed to embrace, educate, and empower participants through meaningful conversations and curated content from our Eluna Resource Center.

Upcoming

Trainings and Talks

Supporting Youth & Families Impacted by Grief or Addiction: Free Programs and Resources from Eluna

September 2, 2026

Sarah Behm Guillén, MBA, MA, PPS will present a virtual info session for Grow Therapy providers on the topic of

Supporting Youth & Families Impacted by Grief or Addiction: Free Programs and Resources from Eluna
Holding Both: Activity Series for Children in Substance-Affected and Substance-Related Death

October 13, 2026

Jessica Porté, MA, CT will present a virtual webinar hosted by NACG on the topic of

Holding Both: Activity Series for Children in Substance-Affected and Substance-Related Death
Grief During the Holidays: Consideration for Youth and Caregivers

November 17, 2026

Jessica Porté, MA, CT will present a virtual webinar hosted by Illinois Family Resource Center (DBA Hour House) on the topic of

Grief During the Holidays: Consideration for Youth and Caregivers
When Youth Grieve: Understanding how to create meaningful support

December 4, 2026

Jessica Porté, MA, CT will present a virtual webinar hosted by SunCloud Health - IOP and Residential Treatment in Illinois on the topic of

When Youth Grieve: Understanding how to create meaningful support

Training Impact at a Glance

On April 15, 2025 the Eluna Resource Center team developed and delivered a custom training to the National Alliance of Drug Endangered Children (National DEC) on the topic of Familial Impact of Substance Misuse and its Trickle-Down Effects.

Of the 82 participants who attended, 51 completed the National DEC survey. Here is what participants shared...

94% Agree or strongly agree that this course was beneficial.
98% Agree or strongly agree that the content provided new information/ideas.
96% Agree or strongly agree that I will be able to apply the knowledge learned.
98% Agree or strongly agree that I would recommend this session to a colleague.

Meet Our Speakers

Read more about Sarah Behm Guillén, MBA, MA, PPS

Sarah Behm Guillén, MBA, MA, PPS

Director of the Eluna Resource Center

Read more about Brian Maus, MA

Brian Maus, MA

Director of Addiction Prevention & Mentoring Programs

Read more about Ileana Ortiz

Ileana Ortiz

Assistant Manager of the Eluna Resource Center

Read more about Kelly Petersohn, LCSW

Kelly Petersohn, LCSW

Manager, Camp Erin Online

Read more about Jessica Porté, MA, CT

Jessica Porté, MA, CT

Bereavement Programs Manager

Eluna's Delivered

Trainings & Talks

VitAL

Sarah Behm Guillén, MBA, MA, PPS and Brian Maus, MA presented in-person at VitAL’s Annual Conference.

SAFE Project

Sarah Behm Guillén, MBA, MA, PPS presented virtually as part of SAFE Project’s Prevention Perspectives webinar series.

National Alliance for Children’s Grief (NACG)

Jessica Porté, MA, CT presented in-person at NACG’s 29th Annual Symposium

“Wow. Such a great presentation. This could have easily been a longer presentation – such great content. And a unique and super applicable ways to strategize the ongoing changing, evolving, and transitioning happening in the field.  I really love this content and hope we see more of it in the future! I love the focus on taking care of the people who are running grief support and programming in the same we show up for those we are supporting in programs. Leadership focus sessions are my jam.”

National Alliance for Children’s Grief (NACG)

Kelly Petersohn, LCSW presented in-person at NACG’s 29th Annual Symposium

“I fell in love with Kelly’s spirit and sense of humor! Loved this session, especially the activity ideas. Thank you!!! One of my favorites of the whole symposium!”

“Kelly was great! She was very engaging and responsive to the audience. I was so glad I attended this session!!”

American Camp Association (ACA)

Sarah Behm Guillén, MBA, MA, PPS presented virtually to the ACA Crisis Team to share about Eluna’s free programs and resources with the goal to empower the crisis call staff with additional tools and referral pathways.

Joint Meeting on Youth Prevention, Treatment and Recovery

Mary FitzGerald provided the KEYNOTE ADDRESS in-person at the 2026 Joint Meeting on Youth Prevention, Treatment and Recovery.

Joint Meeting on Youth Prevention, Treatment and Recovery

Brian Maus, MA, presented  in-person at the 2026 Joint Meeting on Youth Prevention, Treatment and Recovery.

Highmark Caring Place 

Jessica Porté, MA, CT presented virtually for Highmark Caring Place 2026 Grief Talks Conference.

Davidson College

Sarah Behm Guillén, MBA, MA, PPS presented virtually for two university classes at Davidson College – in Spanish.

“Quiero darte una vez más las gracias por tu presentación en mi clase. Esta mañana mis estudiantes me dijeron que tu presentación les encantó y que les impactó tu trayectoria profesional. Y contigo se dieron cuenta de la importancia de hablar español en el trabajo y poder ayudar a otras personas. Tuviste un gran impacto en ellos.” 

NAADAC – the Association for Addiction Professionals

Sarah Behm Guillén, MBA, MA, PPS presented virtually for NAADAC.

“Very enjoyable webinar, great work being done through Eluna and Camp Mariposa.”

Salem Health & Wellness Foundation

Sarah Behm Guillén, MBA, MA, PPS presented virtually for Salem Health & Wellness Foundation

“I want to thank both of you for the fantastic presentations today. I really liked the intimacy of the conversation as well.”

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP):

Sarah Behm Guillén, MBA, MA, PPS presented virtually to the CHOP Bereavement Team to share about Eluna’s free programs and resources with the goal to empower their clinicians with additional tools and referral pathways.

Auburn University

Sarah Behm Guillén, MBA, MA, PPS & Kelly Petersohn, LCSW presented virtually for an Auburn University class.

“Thank y’all so much for lecturing! It was extremely beneficial and I know it will especially help those that plan to work directly with children in their career!”

Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)

Sarah Behm Guillén, MBA, MA, PPS presented virtually

Having so many resources on one website, and being able to save and refer them to my clients. So awesome!”

Association of Children’s Museums

Sarah Behm Guillén, MBA, MA, PPS presented virtually to a special ACM committee to share about Eluna’s free programs and resources with the goal to empower museum staff with tools and referral avenues.

National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children

Sarah Behm Guillén, MBA, MA, PPS presented virtually

“I personally loved the concept of the Seven Cs and have since taken that concept and created a worksheet for my women’s outpatient group. We began reviewing it today, and they expressed that they found it very helpful. So, thank you!” 

What Participants Are Saying

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