Most of us avoid the topic of end of life planning until it's too late to be helpful. Maybe we aren't sure where to start or how to open the conversation with those close to us or we think it's not needed when we are healthy. In this workshop, we'll discuss why early planning is actually important, identify where to even start, and explore how to begin that conversation with ourselves and those closest to us. [Note: This workshop will not provide legal guidance]

​Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges. WHAT DOES THE TRAINING COVER? Common signs and symptoms of mental illness Common signs and symptoms of substance use disorders How to interact with a person in crisis How to connect the person with help The "ALGEE" action plan ​ WHAT IS THE MHFA CERTIFICATION PROCESS? Register using the provided link Participants complete a 2-hour independent online learning module using a personalized login, which will be provided to you via email. Complete full session(s) of live instruction on Zoom Successfully complete a quiz and evaluation Receive a 3-year professional certification in Mental Health First Aid conferred by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing

One of the key factors in the development of burn-out is a sense of being overwhelmed. Sometimes that overwhelm comes from things we know could and should be done that lie outside our control. How do we process the pain we feel when institutions let us down? A first and important step is to identify the issue of moral distress and to learn how to make space for complicated feelings surrounding wounds to our values.

​Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges. WHAT DOES THE TRAINING COVER? Common signs and symptoms of mental illness Common signs and symptoms of substance use disorders How to interact with a person in crisis How to connect the person with help The "ALGEE" action plan ​ WHAT IS THE MHFA CERTIFICATION PROCESS? Register using the provided link Participants complete a 2-hour independent online learning module using a personalized login, which will be provided to you via email. Complete full session(s) of live instruction on Zoom Successfully complete a quiz and evaluation Receive a 3-year professional certification in Mental Health First Aid conferred by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing

QPR is an evidence-based certification from the QPR Institute. It stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer - the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to prevent suicide. QPR Gatekeepers are trained to recognize a crisis and the warning signs that someone may be contemplating suicide, offer hope, and connect that person to the help they need.

The holidays are often seen as a time of happiness and tradition. But what happens when we have experienced a loss and are grieving? Holidays and major life events can feel like the last thing we want to deal with. This workshop will address different types of losses someone might grieve, explore what makes the holidays especially difficult during grief and loss, and identify ways we can help ourselves and others to navigate the holidays during times of loss.

"We’ve all been there - The family party that goes awry. Encountering a client, colleague, or neighbor who is really upset . . . Do you know what to say and do to de-escalate a stressful situation? This workshop reviews the brain’s stress response and provides simple skills – backed by neuroscience – that convey safety and calm a situation down so we can move forward in a productive way. [Note: this training does not provide physical de-escalation strategies]

QPR is an evidence-based certification from the QPR Institute. It stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer - the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to prevent suicide. QPR Gatekeepers are trained to recognize a crisis and the warning signs that someone may be contemplating suicide, offer hope, and connect that person to the help they need.

We all mess up sometimes. Maybe you said something you regret, let someone down, or hurt someone you care about. It happens. But knowing how to take responsibility and try to make things right—that’s where real growth happens. This workshop is about how to do that. We’ll talk about what a real apology sounds like (and what it doesn’t), how to take ownership without getting stuck in guilt or defensiveness, and how to start rebuilding trust when it’s been shaken.