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• Substance Use Disorder and the Workplace

  • When
    September 10, 2026
  •  
    8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
  • Location
    Zoom Virtual Meeting
  • Spaces left
    232

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  Substance Use Disorder and the Workplace

  **Registration closes 9/9/26**
  

  To Register: Substance Use Disorder and the Workplace

  Thursday, September 10th at 8:30 am, presented via Zoom.

  Speakers: Patti Senn and Kellie Albrecht

  Program Summary & Key Takeaways:

  Substance use disorders affect every industry, every employer size, and every level of the workforce. In fact, the majority of people with a SUD (Substance Use Disorder) are employed, which means this is likely a reality in your workplace, whether you're aware of it or not.

  This session will help HR professionals and supervisors understand what SUD looks like on the job, how to respond appropriately when concerns arise, and how to build a workplace culture that supports early help-seeking without sacrificing accountability or safety.

  At the end of the session, participants will be able to:

  • Understand what SUD (Substance Use Disorder) actually is — and why it's a workforce issue, not just a personal one
  • Recognize the real costs to your organization when SUD goes unaddressed
  • Spot observable signs of possible impairment and know when to act
  • Guide supervisors through a performance-based conversation — what to say and what to avoid
  • Know your role as HR when an employee discloses a problem
  • Use language and practices that reduce stigma without lowering expectations

  About the Speaker:

  Patti Senn has spent over 25 years in addiction treatment and recovery — as a clinician, advocate, and someone with 31 years of long-term recovery.

  She founded Soul Solutions Recovery Center in December 2021 and serves as its Executive and Clinical Director. Soul Solutions offers a distinct approach to addiction treatment and recovery, with a strong emphasis on long-term recovery management, family programming, and community connection through Hope and Coffee.

  Patti holds a Master of Community Counseling from Minnesota State University-Moorhead and carries the field's highest credentials: Licensed Master Addiction Counselor, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and NAADAC's Master Addiction Counselor certification.

  Kellie has a deep commitment to fostering growth in nonprofits in the region. Her expertise in philanthropy and relationship building ensures the mission of Soul Solutions Recovery is there for those who need it. Kellie is passionate about making a lasting impact and works to connect donors, partners, and the community with opportunities to support the work of Soul Solutions Recovery.
  
  This session is pending approval for the following:

  • 1.0 SHRM PDC
  • 1.0 HRCI Credit

  Access to this session is limited to individuals who have completed registration. Zoom credentials are not to be shared or forwarded.

  Attendance will be monitored. FMHRA reserves the right to invoice any unregistered participant who joins the session without prior registration.

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• 2026 Fall SHRM Certification Prep Class

  • Start
    September 10, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • End
    November 24, 2026
  •  
    9:00 PM
  • Location
    Eventide, 801 Main Ave Ste 201, Moorhead, MN
  • Spaces left
    5

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  2026 FALL SHRM Certification Preparation – 12 sessions 

  sessions are IN PERSON ONLY

  
  

  FMHRA is proud to announce that we are again offering an in-person   certification preparation course this fall for individuals preparing for either the SHRM-CP or the SHRM-SCP!

  The 12 week course will begin on September 10, 2026 and the group will meet every Thursday from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM with the final session being held on Tuesday, November 24, 2026 due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Classes will be held in person at Eventide in Moorhead - 801 Main Ave Ste 201, Moorhead, MN.

  This is an excellent way to prepare for your certification test! If you wish to participate, please register below.

  Additionally, we are offering an opportunity for those to attend virtually! If you live outside of 50 miles from Fargo/Moorhead, you can attend these classes virtually. In person is required for individuals within 50 miles of Fargo/Moorhead.

  Cost: 

  • FMHRA Member = $1060
  • Non-Member = $1160

  To Register Click here

  **Registration Deadline is Monday August 24th, and the class is limited to 12 participants.**

  Facilitator: Carly Kalina

  Upcoming SHRM Testing Window:

  December 1, 2026 - February 15, 2027 https://www.shrm.org/credentials/certification/exam-options-fees 

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• Civility as a Practice: Building the Muscle for the Moments that Matter

  • When
    October 06, 2026
  •  
    11:50 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Avalon Events Center OR Virtual
  • Spaces left
    99

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  Civility as a Practice: Building the Muscle for the Moments

  **Registration closes 10/02/26**
  

  To Register: Civility as a Practice: Building the Muscle for the Moments that Matter

  11:50 AM - 1:00 PM

  Presented: Avalon Events Center OR Virtual

  Speaker: Jenn Graham

  Program Summary

  Led by Jenn Graham, founder of Inclusivv, this interactive Lunch & Learn turns the tools introduced in Level Up How You Show Up and Level Up Your Conversations into real-world practice. Working together at their chapter tables, participants will tackle common workplace scenarios involving feedback, tension, miscommunication, and conflict—and explore how different responses can either escalate a difficult moment or move it toward greater understanding and accountability.

  Using tools such as Nonviolent Communication (NVC), the GRACE model, and Confront with Care, participants will practice applying the frameworks to situations where there may be no perfect response. Table discussions and facilitated debriefs will give participants the opportunity to learn from one another, test different approaches, and consider how they might respond when similar situations arise in their own workplaces.

  Because civility isn’t something we simply understand, it’s something we practice. Participants will leave with greater confidence navigating difficult moments with clarity, curiosity, care, and accountability. Each participant will also receive a Civility Practice Guide with the frameworks, prompts, and practical language from the sessions, giving them a resource they can return to as they continue practicing these skills in everyday workplace conversations.

  Menu

  Baked Potato Bar, vegetable platter, PB bars

  Recertification Credits

  This presentation is pending approval for:

  • 1.0 SHRM Credit

  • 1.0 HRCI Credit

  Access to this session is limited to individuals who have completed registration. Virtual credentials are not to be shared or forwarded.

  Attendance will be monitored. FMHRA reserves the right to invoice any unregistered participant who joins the session without prior registration.

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• WARN Act and OWBPA: Safeguarding Businesses During Layoffs

  • When
    October 06, 2026
  •  
    3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Virtual Meeting
  • Spaces left
    277

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  WARN Act and OWBPA: Safeguarding Businesses During Layoffs

  **Registration closes 10/5/26**
  

  To Register: WARN Act and OWBPA: Safeguarding Businesses During Layoffs

  Tuesday, October 6th at 3:30 pm, presented via Zoom.

  Speaker: Kanya & Ebony Olivier

  Program Summary & Key Takeaways:

  This virtual presentation equips HR executives with a comprehensive understanding of the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act and the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA).
  

  At the end of the session, participants will be able to:

  Attendees will learn:

  1. The key provisions of the WARN Act and OWBPA.
  2. Its implications for businesses during layoffs or closures.
  3. The steps needed to ensure compliance.

  About the Speaker:

  Kanya and Ebony Olivier, founders of the Company Bridge Program, specialize in guiding businesses and HR executives through workforce transitions, including corporate restructures, downsizing, mergers, and layoffs. The twins leverage their expertise to help organizations comply with critical labor laws, such as the WARN Act, while mitigating risks and maintaining workforce morale.
  

  This session is pending approval for the following:

  • 1.0 SHRM PDC
  • 1.0 HRCI Credit

  Access to this session is limited to individuals who have completed registration. Zoom credentials are not to be shared or forwarded.

  Attendance will be monitored. FMHRA reserves the right to invoice any unregistered participant who joins the session without prior registration.

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• Emotional Intelligence: The Key to Most of Your Workplace Problems (Morning Session)

  • When
    November 03, 2026
  •  
    8:15 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Avalon Events Center, Fargo, ND

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  Emotional Intelligence: The Key to Most of Your Workplace Problems (Morning Session)

  **Registration closes 10/30/26**

  **REMINDER: Lunch is included with morning session registration. No separate lunch registration is required.

  Please note: the morning session will not be available virtually.**

  To Register: Emotional Intelligence: The Key to Most of Your Workplace Problems (Morning Session)

  Tuesday, November 3rd | 8:15 am - 11:30 am

  Presented: Avalon Events Center Only (morning session); Avalon Events Center OR Virtual (lunch session)

  Speaker: Dana Haagenson

  Program Summary

  According to Harvard research, up to 90% of workplace success is driven by emotional intelligence—not technical expertise. Yet many of us have never been formally trained in how emotions actually work or how to manage them effectively in high-stakes situations. In this highly interactive session designed specifically for HR professionals, participants will explore the science behind emotions and learn practical strategies to navigate them with confidence. From difficult employee conversations to coaching leaders and managing workplace conflict, emotional intelligence is at the core of effective HR practice.

  Through engaging discussion, real-world scenarios, and actionable frameworks, you’ll leave with tools you can immediately apply—so you can stay in control of your emotions and help others do the same.

  Takeaways

  1. Discover how emotions are created and why they sometimes feel hard to control, especially during performance conversations

  2. Learn simple, practical techniques to regulate emotions in real-time

  3. Gain a deeper understanding of what drives employee behavior and performance

  4. Learn a practical, effective framework for keeping performance conversations on track to create actionable results 

  About the Speaker

  Dana develops and delivers customized leadership, team, and personal development sessions for organizations across a wide range of industries. As a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, Dana has guided over 5,000 individuals and teams in discovering and leveraging their unique strengths to achieve personal and professional success. Dana previously served as an adjunct professor at Minnesota State Community and Technical College, teaching in the Human Resource and Accounting programs.

  Before entering higher education, Dana spent more than a decade in the software industry, holding roles in Product Development, Product Management and Strategy, and Human Resources. She holds an Accounting degree from Minnesota State University Moorhead and is both a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Professional in Human Resources.

  Menu (for lunch)
  

  Beef Stroganoff, Asparagus, mixed mini cheesecake bites

  Re-certification Credits

  • This presentation is pending approval for SHRM and HRCI credits.

  Event Cost

  • Member Rate: $75 (lunch session is included)
  • Non-Member Rate: $100 (lunch session is included)

  Please submit payment one week prior to the meeting.
  Registration will close 10 days prior to the event.  

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• Navigating Meaningful Moments with Emotional Intelligence (Lunch Session)

  • When
    November 03, 2026
  •  
    11:50 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Avalon Events Center OR Virtual

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  Navigating Meaningful Moments with Emotional Intelligence (Lunch Session)

  **Registration closes 10/30/26**

  To Register: Navigating Meaningful Moments with Emotional Intelligence (Lunch Session)

  Tuesday, November 3rd | 11:50 am - 1:00 pm
  

  Presented: Avalon Events Center OR Virtual (lunch session)

  Speaker: Dana Haagenson

  Program Summary

  Emotions show up in every workplace—but when they spike, they can quickly derail conversations, relationships, and results. The challenge isn’t eliminating emotions—it’s understanding and managing them in the moments that matter most.In this highly practical session, you’ll explore how emotions are actually created and why they can feel so difficult to control in the workplace. You’ll learn to recognize the “meaningful moments” that are most likely to trigger emotional reactions—both for yourself and others—and gain simple, effective techniques to stay grounded and respond with intention instead of impulse.
  

  Takeaways

  1. Discover how emotions are created and why they can be difficult to manage

  2. Identify the “meaningful moments” in your workplace that are most likely to cause emotional spikes

  3. Learn simple, practical techniques for regulating emotions

  4. Gain tips on how to coach others to better control their emotions

  About the Speaker

  Dana develops and delivers customized leadership, team, and personal development sessions for organizations across a wide range of industries. As a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, Dana has guided over 5,000 individuals and teams in discovering and leveraging their unique strengths to achieve personal and professional success. Dana previously served as an adjunct professor at Minnesota State Community and Technical College, teaching in the Human Resource and Accounting programs.

  Before entering higher education, Dana spent more than a decade in the software industry, holding roles in Product Development, Product Management and Strategy, and Human Resources. She holds an Accounting degree from Minnesota State University Moorhead and is both a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Professional in Human Resources.

  Menu
  

  Beef Stroganoff, Asparagus, mixed mini cheesecake bites

  Re-certification Credits

  This presentation is pending approval for:

  • 1.0 SHRM Credit

  • 1.0 HRCI Credit

  Access to this session is limited to individuals who have completed registration. Virtual credentials are not to be shared or forwarded.

  Attendance will be monitored. FMHRA reserves the right to invoice any unregistered participant who joins the session without prior registration.

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• We Make Each Other Possible: Cultivating Conditions for the Growth and Development of Children (And The Employees Who Care For Them)

  • When
    November 17, 2026
  •  
    8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
  • Location
    Zoom Virtual Meeting
  • Spaces left
    299

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  We Make Each Other Possible: Cultivating Conditions for the Growth and Development of Children (And The Employees Who Care For Them)
  

  **Registration closes 11/16/26**
  

  To Register: We Make Each Other Possible: Cultivating Conditions for the Growth and Development of Children (And The Employees Who Care For Them)

  Tuesday, November 17th at 8:30 am, presented via Zoom.

  Speaker: James Bergman, M.S., CCC-SLP

  Program Summary & Key Takeaways:

  Employees don't leave their concerns about their children at the office door. When a young child is struggling developmentally, parents often experience increased stress, absenteeism, and difficulty staying engaged at work. This session will equip HR professionals with practical knowledge about Early Intervention and how connecting families to support early can improve employee well-being, retention, and productivity. Discover simple ways HR teams can become trusted partners for working parents while strengthening organizational culture and demonstrating a meaningful commitment to families and community.

  At the end of the session, participants will be able to:

  1. Understand how developmental concerns in young children can affect employee well-being, attendance, engagement, and retention.

  2. Recognize which local resources may benefit employees with children from birth to age three.

  3. Identify practical opportunities to raise awareness of local resources into benefits, onboarding, employee communications, and wellness initiatives.

  4. Develop strategies that position HR as a proactive partner in supporting working parents while strengthening recruitment, retention, and workplace culture.

  About the Speaker:

  James Bergman is a songwriter, speaker, speech-language pathologist, and early interventionist for Pediatric Partners. Before he started providing free birth-to-three services in the home with a parent coaching model, James spent 10 years working as a speech therapist in the public school system. His current job with Pediatric Partners Early Intervention provides an opportunity for him to show his passion for community partnership, preventative care, and early childhood development. James lives in Fargo with his wife, 2 kids, and their dog, Butters.

  This session is pending approval for the following:

  • 1.0 SHRM PDC
  • 1.0 HRCI Credit

  Access to this session is limited to individuals who have completed registration. Zoom credentials are not to be shared or forwarded.

  Attendance will be monitored. FMHRA reserves the right to invoice any unregistered participant who joins the session without prior registration.

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