RISE Consulting Services
Sara Newman, LCSW
Sara is a leader and visionary in her field, serving as the founder and CEO of RISE Consulting, an organization committed to empowering individuals and strengthening organizations. Her pioneering work seamlessly integrates clinical expertise with innovative program development and implementation, providing transformative solutions for diverse communities.
With a focus on delivering impactful and sustainable services, Sara has honed her expertise in crafting and deploying strategies that enable organizations to thrive. As a trusted partner to institutions and community leaders, she leverages her knowledge to design programs that not only meet immediate needs but also foster long-term resilience and growth.
Sara’s dedication to fostering positive change is also evident in her hands-on approach to working with individuals and teams. Whether working closely with stakeholders and community partners or closely with individuals seeking mental health support, she creates environments and fosters a growth mentality where both can flourish. Her work exemplifies a profound commitment to building networks of support that enable continuous development and well-being.
“Dedicated to fostering growth, healing, and innovation, I am passionate about helping individuals and organizations succeed in their journeys toward mental health and well-being.”
Therapist
With over 25 years of dedicated practice in therapy, Sara has worked with individuals across all walks of life, addressing a broad spectrum of mental health challenges, life struggles, and aspirations for personal and emotional growth. Her approach to therapy is rooted in a client-centered philosophy, emphasizing the unique needs and goals of each individual while fostering a supportive and empowering environment for healing and growth. It also combines evidence-based methodologies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialextical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with innovative, holistic practices to empower clients and communities alike. By integrating creative methodologies such as art and yoga into the treatment process, resilience and expression is fostered, offering clients a unique and supportive path to personal growth.
Consultant
As a consultant, Sara guides organizations and leaders in policy development, program design, accreditation preparation, and leadership coaching. Her insights are grounded in years of experience and a nuanced understanding of the complexities of the mental health and social services fields. Sara is regularly invited to contribute expertise on topics such as trauma-informed practices, ethics and boundaries, misdiagnosis, suicide intervention, and program innovation.
A respected voice in the industry, Sara is sought after for speaking engagements and workshops that delve into crucial areas of mental health and social services. Her ability to translate complex ideas into actionable insights has made her a trusted resource for professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and practices.
Training & Consultation
Sara Newman stands as a pillar of support and guidance in the greater Milwaukee community and beyond, offering specialized training and clinical consultation at RISE, an initiative that thrives under her expertise and dedication. With over 25 years of professional experience, Sara has devoted her career to uplifting youth and families, ensuring access to trauma-informed care and innovative mental health services.
Sara Newman’s extensive experience spans diverse settings, from schools and residential facilities to community-based environments, outpatient programs, and even Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. Her journey has been marked by a steadfast commitment to serving vulnerable populations, and her work reflects a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding mental health and social services.
Sara’s academic achievements include a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Social Work, laying a strong foundation for her expertise. Following her formal education, Sara has remained current in the evolving fields of social work and mental health. Her commitment to lifelong learning has allowed her to develop unique specialties in areas such as Trauma-Informed Care, Commercial Sexualized Exploitation of Children, and issues related to youth justice.
The training and clinical consultation offered at RISE are tailored to address the multifaceted needs of youth and families. Sara Newman’s approach integrates trauma-informed methodologies, ensuring that her services resonate with the unique challenges faced by her clients. Her ability to design and implement effective programs has been demonstrated through successful initiatives in crisis stabilization, mentoring, and mental health programming as well as leadership coaching and consulting.
Sara’s training sessions are grounded in both theory and practice, drawing from her vast experience across various settings. Professionals attending her consultations benefit from actionable insights into topics such as trauma-informed care, ethical boundaries, and best practices for addressing juvenile delinquency. Sara’s expertise extends to working with individuals affected by commercial sexualized exploitation, providing training that equips professionals to navigate this sensitive and critical area with care and precision.
Training
- The Masks We Wear/Clinical Side of Crisis and Mentoring (Clinical Considerations)
- Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children
- Ethics and Boundaries
- Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention
- Socialization, Media and Society’s Pressures
- ACE Interface Training
- Trauma Informed Care
- Strengthening Teams
- Self-awareness and Managing Emotions: How our own beliefs and values get in the way with the work we do
- Leadership Development
- The Client-Caregiver Relationship: Engagement and Beyond
- Brilliant Minds Behind Bars (misdiagnosis of systems-involved youth)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Caring for Ourselves by Learning our Biology and Finding our Purpose
- ASIST (Applied Suicide intervention skills training)
Other trainings can be developed as needed.
Groups & Workshop Offerings
- CLFC: Creating Lasting Family Connections is a group for parents and youth that focuses on communication, decision-making, AODA prevention as well as other issues which are common today for parents and youth.
- RISE UP: Resilience, Independence, Self-Awareness, Empowerment: teaching and encouraging individuals to tap into their strengths and learn who they are and how to emerge and thrive as leaders (1 hour/week for 5 weeks or 10 weeks).
- RISE Above: This is a group which allows youth to learn and practice emotional regulation through the use of behavioral improvisation as well as various clinical methodologies.
- Wellness through words: Increasing mental health awareness while promoting literacy.
- There are also a variety of personal growth group opportunities offered through Project-Mosaic.
- Leadership Development
- Strategic Planning Workshops
- Team Building
Clinical Consultation
& Program Development
Individual or group case consultation is offered to identify the best ways to support and intervene with clients during their placement (offered in group homes and/or crisis & mentoring agencies).
Assistance with designing and writing programming and curriculum as well as with writing proposals and responding to RFP’s is also available.
Please contact us if you are interested in one of the trainings or services offered or if you would like another topic developed.
(414) 559-8864
saranewman@riseyafs.com
Sara also founded RISE Youth & Family Services where she employs mentors, crisis stabilizers, parenting assistants and therapists to serve individuals and families in Milwaukee County and throughout Wisconsin.
In addition, Sara also founded Project-Mosaic which is a non-profit organization providing holistic programming for youth and family as well as a variety of personal and professional development services and packages.