workshops and training
safetalk workshop
safetalk is a 4-hour, in-person workshop to build skills in suicide prevention. participants will learn how to recognize and engage with someone thinking about suicide, overcome attitudes that act as barriers to help, talk openly about suicide and connect with intervention resources for further support.
through presentations, audiovisuals, small group discussion and scenario practice, you will learn a 4-step talk model and practical steps to help activate a suicide alert that connects people having thoughts of suicide with more specialized intervention care and relevant resources.
all participants will receive a learning booklet, resources and a certificate of completion.
registration is required, and space is limited.
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supporting 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 in distress: on demand training
open to staff, faculty and graduate 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 .
as staff and faculty, you are often the first to recognize that a student is in distress so it is important that you feel equipped to identify these behaviours and also understand how you can help. the supporting 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛
in distress guide and accompanying workshop outline the various levels of distress and the resources you can provide for a student in each level of distress. we will also cover available supports in various areas, both on and off-campus including counselling and wellness, academic services, disability services, legal and conduct, and community supports.
registration is required, training delivered via mycourselink.
- go to mycourselink.
- log in using your lakehead username and password.
- click on "self-registration: academic support and training" near the top right of the page.
- select "supporting 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 in distress: on demand" from the list.
- follow the steps until you receive confirmation of your registration.
- complete the module.
stop the stigma workshop - zoom
open to all 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , faculty and staff.
join student health and wellness for a facilitated discussion focused on mental health stigma including basic mental health literacy, an overview of mental health resources and supports and an invitation to take part in reducing stigma on campus with the use of our toolkit.
registration is required, session delivered via zoom.
dates to be announced - check back soon!
verbal intervention workshop
open to all 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , faculty and staff.
crisis prevention institute: verbal intervention (formerly prepare training foundations course)® (4 hours)
the verbal intervention training is a half-day (4-hour), activity-based training that provides you with the skills and practice to safely recognize and respond to everyday crisis situations.
registration is required.
dates to be announced - check back soon!
hm|hc talks: activating workplace wellbeing
this next hm|hc talks session, focusing on activating workplace wellbeing, will take place on november 26, 12:00-1:00 pm, with the stimulus presenter, sarah carten from the university of british columbia. here's a summary of her presentation:
in 2023, ubc launched the activate (workplace) wellbeing toolkit to enhance staff and faculty mental health and wellbeing. this toolkit is designed to foster meaningful conversations and actions at any level by integrating mental health and wellbeing into strategic planning processes, as well as facilitating discussions that lead to actionable steps tailored to specific workplace contexts. join us for a session that will explore the motivation behind this toolkit, the insights gained since its launch, and the next steps forward.
online meeting participants will:
- learn about key insights from the implementation of the ubc activate (workplace) wellbeing toolkit
- discover tools used by fellow staff and faculty to drive systemic change
- meet and connect with new colleagues
hm|hc talks format:
- interactive meeting via zoom or teams with the option to connect over webcam (preferred), chat, or phone
- speakers present a health literacy topic followed by a group dialogue
- limited spots are available: please reserve your free tickets on zeffy now!