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Presented by Mindspring Mental Health Alliance
Learn why stigma develops over time through culture, fear, and misunderstanding, and more importantly, how it can be unlearned. We’ll discuss how unconscious bias forms in the brain, the impact stigma has on people and communities, and simple, effective strategies to make a difference. This course is designed to be thoughtful, safe, and empowering. You don’t have to be perfect to join—just ready to learn and grow together.
Meet the Instructor: Amber Rand is a licensed mental health counselor and seasoned behavioral health leader with more than 25 years of experience advancing trauma informed, recovery-oriented care across Iowa and beyond. As an Instructor for Mindspring Mental Health Alliance, she brings deep expertise in community and workplace mental he xzcalth education, creating interactive, evidence-based learning experiences that promote understanding, empathy, and resilience. Amber holds a Master of Arts in Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counseling from the University of Iowa and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminology from the University of Northern Iowa. She has held executive and clinical leadership roles in both adolescent and adult behavioral health programs, and is also a Certified International Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (IAADC). Amber is passionate about empowering individuals and teams to foster environments of psychological safety, collaboration, and well-being.

CE Hours: 1