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.
May 6, 2024 - 12:30pm to 4:30pm (TB, OR)
Thunder Bay - SHW Activity Room Orillia - OA 2015
Supporting Students in Distress Workshop - Zoom
Open to staff, faculty and graduate students.
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 Students 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, session delivered via zoom.
May 7, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:30pm - Online
(*Those who register will receive a recording of the event if unable to attend live.)
Stop the Stigma Workshop - Zoom
Open to all students, 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 students, 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.
May 8, 2024 - 12:30pm to 4:30pm (TB)