PROGRAMS & TRAININGS - COURSE CATALOG
BECAUSE WORDS MATTER
Words are powerful and well intended conversations can often be more hurtful than helpful when discussing mental health, trauma, substance misuse and suicide specifically. There is a safe and UNsafe way to have these discussions. When we know better, we do better. The first step in helping others is knowing how to speak responsibly, respectfully and safely while utilizing person-first language. When we use labels and other harmful language, we defy the dignity and humanity of a person.
Because Words Matter©, your words matter to those around you.
CONTENT: SUBSTANCE MISUSE, SUICIDE, TRAUMA
for PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, POSTVENTION
Length: 1 HOUR
Audience: 15+ thru LIFESPAN
Available: Hybrid, IPL, or Blended
Training for Trainers Opportunity: September 2023 (Virginia)
SAY SUICIDE
Having safe, honest and meaningful conversations about suicide is crucial to saving lives from this preventable death. Just as importantly is saying the word - SUICIDE. There is a safe and unsafe way to talk about suicide; it's up to each of us to make sure we're talking about suicide in a responsible, respectful, caring and compassionate way. Talking about suicide doesn’t give someone the idea and not talking about suicide doesn't keep it from happening. Say Suicide© increases the capability of an individual to have these life and death discussions in a responsible, competent and supportive manner by recognizing and responding to suicide risks.
CONTENT: SUBSTANCE MISUSE, SUICIDE
for PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, POSTVENTION
Length: 1.5 HOURS
Audience: 15+ thru LIFESPAN
Available: Hybrid, IPL, or Blended
Training for Trainers Opportunity: September 2023 (Virginia)
RECOGNIZE RESPOND REACT
Recognize, Respond, REACT© is a gatekeeper training for anyone and everyone. RRR teaches how to identify signs of risk, determine if suicide is present and provide supportive steps to increase safety and connect to help. With a greater understanding of the circumstances of suicide, this training is tailored to developmentally meet the needs of it's participants. Youth training includes parent/guardian communication materials to continue the conversation about mental heath and suicide. All participants increase their capability and confidence in discussing suicidality and where to turn for help in this life or death situation.
CONTENT: SUICIDE
for PREVENTION
Length: 2 HOURS
Audience: 10+ thru LIFESPAN
Available: Hybrid, IPL, or Blended
Train the Trainer Opportunity: September 2023 (Virginia) - Adult Version Only
KEEP THEM SAFE
Increasing safety around a person with thoughts of suicide can be the difference between life and death. Keep Them Safe© addresses the actions needed to increase safety when someone is at risk and when suicide is present. Safety planning skills and the conversation addressing access to lethal means can reduce the threat to life. This training teaches the process of developing personalized safety plans and lethal means accessibility conversations, which can be the difference between life and death for someone struggling with suicide. This training is a stand alone component of lethal means safety planning.
CONTENT: SUBSTANCE MISUSE, SUICIDE
for PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, POSTVENTION
Length: 3 HRS
Audience: 15+ thru LIFESPAN
Available: Hybrid, IPL
Train the Trainer Opportunity: September 2023 (West Virginia, Ohio)
MEET THEM IN THE MIDDLE
Meet Them In The Middle© teaches how to intervene when suicide is present and life is in danger. Trainees are guided through the journey of circumstances and life experiences that lead to to suicide. Interventions can only happen when we meet people where they are and extend safety for immediate protection from suicide. This highly interactive training allows for the understanding of personal experiences and what to do when you think someone is not okay. This training includes situational practices and requires self-reflection and skills demonstration. Knowing where we end and the next person begins is crucial when it comes to saving lives.
CONTENT: SUICIDE
for PREVENTION, INTERVENTION
Length: FULL DAY (Optional 1 Day + Half Day)
Audience: 18+ thru LIFESPAN
Available: IPL Only
Train the Trainer Opportunity: November 2023 (Ohio, South Carolina)
HELP HOPE LIVE
HELP HOPE LIVE© is an intentional program designed to empower individuals with skills for mental health wellness. Our upstream approach addresses multifaceted life skills, increases protective and resilience factors, promotes help-seeking behaviors and creates a framework for connectedness. HHL provides for elevated quality of living outside of and regardless of negative life circumstances and experiences. Designed to promote a healthy culture of community, the program builds on the 12 pillars that contribute to a holistic life and taking care of our whole self. Rooted in evidence, this comprehensive and ongoing curricula contains core components for understanding the brain and our personal experiences as it applies to the wellness of our mind, body and spirit. Focused on healthy coping, decision-making, gratitude, empathy, purpose, relationships, and more, we can 'Train Our Brain' to HELP HOPE LIVE while being a good human to ourselves and others.
Youth Programming Includes: monthly units, facilitated discussions, support for educators, parent/guardian component.
Adult Programming Includes: training, facilitated discussions, guided healing activities.
CONTENT: SUBSTANCE MISUSE, SUICIDE, TRAUMA
for PREVENTION
Length: VARIES
Audience: YOUTH thru LIFESPAN
Available: IPL Only
*This is an Ongoing Program:
Customized to Your Specific Population/Environment
(Not a Standardized Training)
Train the Trainer Opportunity: February 2024 (TBA)
RESCUING THE RESCUERS
Many unsung heroes respond to crises daily on the front lines without regard for themselves, their fears, anxieties and needs. Rescuing the Rescuers© acknowledges the conditions of mental health with suicide prevention, intervention, postvention and supports for de-escalation. This training is for individuals serving as and for First Responders (any/every kind) as well as those who love and support them. Everyone has mental health and we owe it to ourselves and each other to know when we aren’t OK. Learning to respond to the Rescuer's mental and emotional health is everyone's duty in honoring and supporting their selfless service.
CONTENT: SUBSTANCE MISUSE, SUICIDE, TRAUMA
for PREVENTION, POSTVENTION
Length: HALF DAY or FULL DAY
Audience: 18+ thru LIFESPAN
Available: IPL Only
THE PEACE PASS
When unbearable life experiences happen, we rely upon our foundational beliefs and trust in something bigger than ourselves to find help, hope, support and solace. The Peace Pass© is a faith-based training developed to increase the level of understanding of suicide, suicidal ideation, and support through a suicide loss and other traumatic experiences. Designed for those serving in a faith-based/spiritual capacity of clergy positions, lay leaders, and members, this training humanizes values as they relate to suicide and substance misuse.
CONTENT: SUBSTANCE MISUSE, SUICIDE, TRAUMA
for PREVENTION, POSTVENTION
Length: HALF DAY, FULL DAY Option
Audience: 18+ thru LIFESPAN
Available: IPL Only
LIFE IN RESET
Much science and research exists behind the physical and emotional impact of trauma on the body and the need to be able to heal from the inside out. There are things we can do to reset our mind, body and spirit which are crucial to healing and recovering from the heavy, hard and difficult experiences of life. Life in Reset© provides a greater level of understanding on how trauma is stored in the body, Post-Traumatic Stress Growth and what we can do to help ourselves and each other.
CONTENT: SUBSTANCE MISUSE, SUICIDE, TRAUMA
for PREVENTION, POSTVENTION, RECOVERY
Length: VARIES
Audience: LIFESPAN
Available: Hybrid, IPL
*Program Customized to Your Specific Population/Environment
(Not a Standardized Training)
HELP HOPE HEAL
Everyone needs help and hope to live life. After a tragedy or exposure to a devastating life occurrence there is a need for compassionate support for those with loss and lived experiences. Pertaining to mental health - these events are life-altering and life-changing for those involved. Postvention help after a loss, survived suicide attempt, or traumatic experience is complex and unique requiring a deep level of understanding and support. Help Hope Heal© acknowledges and supports the immediate and longer-term complicated grief and care by creating an atmosphere of connectedness through meaningful interaction between participants. Effective postvention is vital to healing, recovery and being able to move forward; this isn't just about death or loss, it's also about survival.
CONTENT: SUBSTANCE MISUSE, SUICIDE, TRAUMA
for POSTVENTION, RECOVERY, PREVENTION
Length: HALF-DAY, FULL DAY Option
Audience: 18+ thru LIFESPAN
Available: Hybrid, IPL, or Blended
