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USF projects will expand access to behavioral healthcare across Florida
Projects led by researchers at USF focused on strengthening the state's behavioral health workforce have been awarded funding from the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce. Read more.
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CBCS announces Internal Grant Award recipients
Four faculty members and their research teams have received CBCS Internal Grant Awards. These grants are awarded annually to support research that shows promise for externally sponsored research funding. Read more.
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Applied Behavior Analysis program honored at international convention
Raymond Miltenberger, PhD, BCBA-D, professor and director of the Applied Behavior Analysis program, was awarded the Enduring Programmatic Contributions to Behavior Analysis Award during the Association for Behavior Analysis International annual convention on May 23 in San Francisco. Read more.
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Nik Lampe receives Young Alumni Award from alma mater
Nik M. Lampe, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Behavioral Health Science and Practice, was presented the 2026 Young Alumni Award by the University of Tampa Alumni Association at the university's alumni awards dinner May 8, 2026. Read more.
| | Mesa, C., Pierce-Rivera, M., Martinez-Nieto, L., Restrepo, M. A., & Moen, T. (2026). Understanding the growth of English narrative skills in bilingual children. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 1–19. https://doi.org/10.1044/2026_JSLHR-25-00674 | | | Defense of a Doctoral Dissertation | | |
Title: Parent and Caregiver Engagement in Youth Cyberbullying Prevention
Student: Tracy Bales
Program: Behavioral and Community Sciences
Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: MHC 2625A or Microsoft Teams (Meeting ID: 242 037 915 973 754 Passcode: Tq9h8Mf3)
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2026 Forensic Evaluation and Juvenile Justice Virtual Workshop
June 4-5 | Virtual | Register
Offered by the Department of Behavioral Health Science and Practice, the 2026 Continuing Education Forensic Training Workshop for Mental Health Professionals will focus on conducting forensic evaluations for juveniles involved in the legal system. Continuing education credits are available for Florida-licensed clinical social workers, licensed mental health counselors and psychologists.
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Project iSEBA 2026 Summer Institute
June 5 | 9 a.m - noon
June 12 | 9 a.m - noon
July 10 | 9 a.m - noon
Topic: Utilizing Distance Learning and Technology, Math Instruction, Literacy Instruction, and School Leadership to Support School-Aged Children with Severe Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. The Project iSEBA 2026 Summer Institute will be divided into four parts, offered on four different days. Register here.
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Translational Research in Adolescent Behavioral Health Graduate Certificate Info/Q&A Sessions
June 12 | 12:30-1:30 p.m.
August 7 | 12-1 p.m.
September 18 | 12-1 p.m.
October 5 | 12-1 p.m.
The Institute for Translational Research Education in Adolescent Substance Use is accepting applications for its next cohort! The program prepares scholars to conduct community-based research using implementation science and translational research techniques. Graduate students and working professionals are eligible to apply. Find more information here.
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Introducing Integrated Primary Care Behavioral Health in Graduate Training Webinar
June 23 | 12-1 p.m. | Register
The Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce is hosting a free one-hour webinar, Introducing Integrated Primary Care Behavioral Health in Graduate Training, featuring experts Jeff Reiter, PhD, ABPP, and Jeff Goodie, PhD, ABPP. The webinar is designed for faculty and administrators across behavioral health disciplines. CEs are available for LMHCs, LMFTs, LCSWs, and psychologists.
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Motivational Interviewing: 2-Day Communication Training for Senior Serving Professionals
June 24-25 | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Register here
Live Tampa Bay is offering a two-day Motivational Interviewing training. This interactive training builds shared skills, language and values for compassionate, person-centered communication that supports engagement and positive behavior change — with a focus on working with older adults and strengthening seniors’ own motivations for behaviors that support mental wellness and overall well-being.
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Call for Papers
Submission deadline: July 1
The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research, in partnership with the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce, invites submissions for a special issue focused on Strengthening the Behavioral Health Workforce: Research, Innovation and Policy. Learn more.
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From Research to Action: The Florida Behavioral Health Workforce Summit
Sept. 10-11 | Marshall Student Center | Register
Join the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce for its inaugural summit aimed at translating research into action to grow, retain and innovate Florida’s workforce. From researchers and service providers to policymakers, educators, students and more, this summit brings every voice in the continuum together. Continuing education credits available.
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