SWEET Class - Effective and Comprehensive Mental Health Assessment Skills


Great role plays and case examples given by Dr. Sidor. Helpful way to put context into practice – Monique M., VNS (Thrive NYC)
The presentation was interactive. It was not just a lecture like other conferences. I really enjoy the conference and will tell my coworkers about SWEET Institute. I would be interested in the SWEET Institute providing an in-service at my place of work – Rosanna B., Vincent’s
I enjoyed the group participation and feedback from one another. You both were great!!! Thank you for an amazing training – Vera T., VNS
Facilitators were very engaging and material was interesting and relevant to the work we do. Very applicable to field work. This was a great training and very thorough. Thank you!– Dana K., VNS
I love the interactive model. It feels like Karen and Mardoche really care about each participants’ ideas and opinions. They also convey their passion for teaching and supporting new clinicians. SWEET is such a special place where I feel comfortable to take risks and really engage in new learning and growth.– Lily T., WPA
Asking and engaging with the attendees worked in making people feel comfortable to answer questions without feeling to be judged. I really enjoyed this training as it applies to work that I do. It is refreshing to me because I graduated about 2 years ago and I look forward to attending more similar training. – Lamarana C., VNS
Walk throughs and use of video presentations were helpful. Interactive group process; use of real/true life examples – were impactful. - Lisa M., ICL
I think the role play and feedback during different scenarios were very helpful for practicing what we learned – Cristina G., VNS
I really enjoyed the training. I love how knowledgeable the facilitators were. I believe to present new principles and tools to use with clients was very helpful. Great training. I love the role player scenarios, examples, and experiences discussed. I think it was very nice that the facilitator remembered our names during the whole training. – Marisol A., VNS
It was really nice experience. I learned a lot of new skills which will help me grow as a better therapist. The best part of the training was that it was very interactive, all the questions were attended to. – Jinal M., VNS
The model used to share the information with staff was very friendly. Great learning experience. You are the best! – Evelyn T., Susan’s Place
What worked best was the things to do and don’t and the examples that were given – Michael C., VNS
The presenters were well-informed, engaging, and were very polite. This resonated well with me and kept me interested in the subject matter. I thought the presentation was wonderful. I have no additional input. – Joel K., ICL
Presenter was very engaging and dynamic and welcoming. Useful feedback on roleplays and concise and organized delivery of info. – Laila C., VNS
Well organized/flowing info, good ongoing role play throughout, excellent info to take for my own and useful to bring back to my agency. – Carrie M., CCI
Roleplay was helpful in implementing new techniques learned! Watching the videos were also very effective. Training was very engaging and interactive – was really great! – Deborah C., VNS

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