1 Hour / 1 CE

On Demand | Self-Paced Professional Training

This on-demand professional training program on Health-Promoting Leadership is presented by Jerrod Brown, PhD.

Health-promoting leadership is a style of leadership aimed at supporting and encouraging employee health and well-being. 

This program is designed for professionals interested in learning how health-promoting leadership practices can positively influence employee mood, behavior, cognition, and physical health. Implications for screening and intervention through a behavioral health lens are explored. Empirically based research findings are highlighted throughout this program. 

Learning Objectives

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

  • 1 Describe health-promoting leadership and other related leadership styles
  • 2 Describe the benefits associated with health-promoting leadership practice
  • 3 Describe the causes and consequences associated with poor employee health
  • 4 Describe health-promoting leadership interventions through a behavioral health lens
  • 5 Describe up-to-date research findings

  • Intended Audience

    This training is designed for professionals interested in learning how leadership practices can influence employee behavioral health and well-being, particularly those specializing in organizational psychology, occupational health, behavioral health consultation, or related fields. It is intended for individuals who play a role in supporting and promoting employee well-being and organizational health.

    Examples of Relevant Professionals:

    • Organizational Psychologists
    • Occupational Health Specialists
    • Behavioral Health Consultants
    • Human Resources Managers
    • Employee Wellness Coordinators
    • Mental Health Professionals
    • Corporate Health and Well-being Advisors
    • EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Counselors
    • Organizational Development Consultants

  • Experience Level

    This training is appropriate for licensed and pre-licensed mental health professionals at various stages of experience with health-promoting leadership concepts and interventions.

    • Beginner: Participants new to health-promoting leadership or related leadership styles who seek foundational knowledge about the impact of leadership on employee health and well-being.

    • Intermediate: Participants with some familiarity or prior training in leadership or workplace wellness who wish to deepen their understanding of empirically supported interventions and behavioral health applications in organizational settings.

  • Practice Setting

    Professionals apply health-promoting leadership within organizational environments that coordinate employee health, safety, and performance, collaborating with leaders, HR, and health services to embed evidence-based practices into policies, programs, and daily management. Work spans individual, team, and enterprise levels, supporting screening, early intervention, training, and change management in complex, cross-functional workplaces.

    Examples of Practice Settings:

    • Corporate offices and enterprise headquarters
    • Hospitals and integrated health systems
    • Community behavioral health and EAP organizations
    • Public sector and municipal agencies
    • Manufacturing and industrial worksites
    • Higher education institutions
    • Professional services and consulting firms
    • Remote-first and hybrid technology companies
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

Training Outline

Key topics covered in this training include:

  • Charismatic leadership

  • Attachment-based leadership

  • Trauma-informed leadership

  • Organizational trauma and Burnout

  • Executive function and neuroscience-informed leadershipEthical Considerations

  • Adaptive leadership

  • Alexithymia

  • Wellness and wellbeing

  • Collaborative problem solving

  • Transformational leadership

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.