Right Response
The idea of Right Response is to try to prevent behavioral problems and aggression when outside of crisis and to respond appropriately when it does occur as well as learning how not to accidentally reinforce problematic behavior and to respond in a way that helps prevent future occurrences.
Cost of the full certification training is $75 per person
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Youth Mental Health First Aid
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders. Training available after July 1st!
Cost of the training is $25 for 8 CEU’s. (scholarships are available)
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Love and Logic
Love and Logic offers a loving balanced approach that is neither permissive nor punitive. It shows adults how to discipline kids without losing their love and respect. Love and Logic focuses on helping children develop personal responsibility, self-control and good decision making skills. Unlike some approaches it doesn’t use complicated reward or punishment systems, only focused on short-term compliance. Instead it focuses on nurturing long-term relationships and reinforcing good character.
Cost of the training is $45
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Parenting Skills Workshops
Classes include age-appropriate parenting methods, focusing on effective communication, discipline, healthy boundaries, and positive co-parenting.
Contact [email protected] to learn more about future dates of all parenting workshops. Cost of workshop varies based on individual’s ability to pay.
QPR (Question, Presuade, Respond)
Educational program designed to teach professional “gatekeepers” the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond. Gatekeepers can include anyone who is strategically positioned to recognize and refer someone at risk of suicide (e.g., parents, friends, neighbors, teachers, coaches, caseworkers, police officers).
SOS (Signs of Suicide)
Suicide prevention program teaching middle and high school students to help identify signs of suicide. Student participants are also taught how to identify and understand signs of depression, how to reach out for help, and how to help themselves and those around them.