1 Hour / 1 CE

On Demand | Self-Paced Professional Training

This on-demand professional training program on Behavioral Health Aspects of Resilience is presented by Jerrod Brown, Ph.D.

Resilience is the capacity to adapt and thrive when experiencing adversity or distress. An individual’s level of resilience is influenced by several factors (e.g., temperament), social (e.g., family connectedness), biological (e.g., genetics), and environmental-level (e.g., traumatic experiences) factors.

Designed for professionals, this program introduces attendees to the concept of resilience. It highlights how this capacity can be strengthened and the impact lower levels of resilience have on mood, behavior, cognition, physical health, and criminality. Relevant topics discussed during this program include gratitude, optimism, social isolation, positive psychology, grit, post-traumatic growth, co-occurring psychopathology, trauma, and toxic stress, to name a few. Empirically based research findings are highlighted throughout this program. 

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

  • 1 Describe resilience and other related constructs
  • 2 Describe the neurobiospsychosocial factors that influence resilience
  • 3 Describe the impact resilience has on mood, behavior, cognition, physical health, and criminality
  • 4 Describe resilience-based screening and intervention considerations through a behavioral health lens
  • 5 Describe up-to-date research findings

  • Intended Audience

    This training is intended for mental health professionals—including psychologists, social workers, and counselors—who are interested in understanding and fostering resilience in individuals facing adversity or distress. It is particularly relevant for those specializing in behavioral health, clinical psychology, counseling, trauma-informed care, and positive psychology interventions.

    Examples of Relevant Professionals:

    • Mental Health Professionals
    • Clinical Psychologists
    • School Psychologists
    • Clinical Social Workers
    • School & Community Social Workers
    • Community Social Workers
    • Rehabilitation Counselors
    • Behavioral Health Specialists
    • Trauma-Informed Care Providers

  • Experience Level

    This training is appropriate for licensed and pre-licensed mental health professionals at various stages of experience with resilience and related constructs.

    • Beginner: Participants new to resilience research and practice, seeking foundational knowledge of resilience, its related constructs, and basic neurobiopsychosocial factors.

    • Intermediate: Participants with some familiarity with resilience concepts, looking to deepen their understanding of resilience-based screening, intervention considerations, and current research findings.

  • Practice Setting

    These professionals deliver resilience-focused assessment, prevention, and intervention in direct-care environments serving individuals across the lifespan facing adversity, trauma, or co-occurring conditions. Work occurs within interdisciplinary systems of care—from acute to longitudinal services—using empirically supported, neurobiopsychosocial approaches delivered in person and via telehealth.

    Examples of Practice Settings:

    • Outpatient mental health clinics
    • Integrated primary care/behavioral health
    • School-based services and university counseling centers
    • Community mental health agencies
    • Private practice and telehealth platforms
    • Residential and day treatment programs
    • Crisis centers and hotlines
    • Correctional/forensic settings
Presented By

Jerrod Brown, PhD

Jerrod Brown, Ph.D., M.A., M.S., M.S., M.S., is a professor, trainer, researcher, and consultant with multiple years of experience teaching collegiate courses. Jerrod is also the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS). Jerrod has also provided consultation services to a number of caregivers, professionals, and organizations pertaining to topics related to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), confabulation, suggestibility, trauma, and other life adversities, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and youth firesetting. Jerrod has completed four separate master’s degree programs and holds graduate certificates in Neuropsychology, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Other Health Disabilities (OHD), and Traumatic-Brain Injuries (TBI). Jerrod has also conducted over 200 workshops, webinars, and on-demand training for various organizations and professional and student audiences. In 2021, Jerrod completed a post-doctoral certificate in Leadership and Organizational Strategy from Walden University and a Professional Certificate in Forensic Psychology from San Diego State University Global Campus. Currently, Jerrod is pursuing a graduate certificate in Neuroscience and Law from Michigan State University. Jerrod has published several articles and book chapters and recently co-edited the book Forensic Mental Health: A Source Guide for Professionals (Brown & Weinkauf, 2018) with Erv Weinkauf. Jerrod is also regularly featured on several national and international podcast programs. 


Jerrod has also completed specialized trainings and certifications in the following areas: 

Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor (CFNC) through Functional Nutrition Alliance 

Integrative Adult Sleep Coach Certification Program. A 12-month, in-depth, comprehensive training program 

Certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies. A 7-month online post-graduate training program 

Certified Neurodiversity Professional 

Professional Certification in Trauma & Resilience: Level One 

Certified Kid’s Nutrition Specialist 

Certification as a Tobacco Treatment Specialist through Mayo Clinic Nicotine Dependence Center Rochester, Minnesota 

Brain Health Coaching Certification Course 

Certified Digestive Health Specialist through the Institute of Transformational Nutrition 

Gut Health Specialist Certification 

Stress and Mindset Coach Certification 

Holistic Health Coach Certification 

Certified Sleep Science Coach

CE Sponsorship Information

Palo Alto University, Continuing & Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is approved by, recognized by, or maintains sponsorship provider status with the following boards and agencies. We maintain responsibility for all content in our CE/CPD programs. For more information, visit here. 

  1. American Psychological Association (APA): Approved sponsor of continuing education for psychologists.

  2. Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB): Approved continuing education provider (ACE program, Provider #1480), 11/22/2023–11/22/2026.

  3. Canadian Psychological Association (CPA): Approved to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.

  4. National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC): Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP No. 7190).


Sponsorship Approval Statements

Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT), is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7190. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Palo Alto University, #1480, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Palo Alto University maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period 11/22/23-11/22/26. Social workers completing this course receive (clinical or social work ethics) continuing education credits. Continuing and Professional Studies, Palo Alto University, is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0103. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Palo Alto University, Continuing & Professional Studies (CONCEPT), is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0356. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies, is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0073.