--- title: Don't hit pause on learning! 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Join us for a free Lunch and Learn series ![Principal image blog-post](https://blog.womensconsortium.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/file-4.jpg?width=372&height=250&name=file-4.jpg) [Shannon Perkins](https://blog.womensconsortium.org/author/shannon-perkins) ![Author icon](https://blog.womensconsortium.org/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Connecticut_Womens_Consortium_2021_Theme/images/feather.svg) •  3 Mar, 2021 • 1 minute read Share Post For nearly 25 years, the Connecticut Women’s Consortium has been a driving force in continuing education for the behavioral health community. From its inception in 1998 to today, the Consortium has seen exponential growth in training numbers and the variety of topics we offer. To date, we have facilitated four national conferences. In 2020 alone, we hosted more than 4,000 participants across over 100 workshops and training events. This year, we have sought new partnerships and opportunities to foster our community connections in Connecticut. Born from that work, we launched the Lunch and Learn series in January to expand our list of accessible and impactful trainings. Lunch and Learn sessions promote communication and creative ideas without requiring hours of virtual training. Each session features 60–90-minute presentations on a variety of behavioral health topics and are open to the behavioral health community and beyond for free. Stemming from our efforts to broaden our reach in the community and offer high-quality education opportunities to people of all backgrounds, at least one Lunch and Learn session will be offered each month. Upcoming topics range from clinical skills to self-care. As we continue to push for the highest quality in continuing education, we welcome all participants. [Click here to check out some of our upcoming offerings.](https://womensconsortium.configio.com/) All Lunch & Learn with the Consortium sessions will take place in Zoom, pre-registration is required, and a certificate of attendance will be available for all who participate.  [Learn more and sign up today](http://www.womensconsortium.configio.com/go/lunchlearn.) 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