The Harm Reduction Approach to Self-Injury challenges common misconceptions and offers practical tools for supporting people who self-injure. Rather than focusing on judgment or forced change, this training centers on compassion, choice, and realistic strategies to reduce harm and build trust. Learning Objectives: By the end of this training, participants will be able to: Identify […]

When Conversation Turns to Suicide is a training for providers, peer supporters, family, friends, and others in the community who want to build understanding and develop skills to aid them in more effectively supporting others who might be struggling with suicidal thoughts. This training is rooted in the ‘Alternatives to Suicide’ approach and offers an […]

Participants in this training will learn directly from people who have experienced voices, visions and unusual beliefs and will come away with strategies and approaches that they can use in work and life! This training is designed for peers who want to explore current research, innovative strategies, and supports developed by people with lived experience […]

Moral injury is deeply psychological and emotional, often leading to guilt, shame, and long-term distress. It can be especially painful when no legal consequences exist, yet a person struggles with their own internal moral code. Learning Objectives: Define Moral Injury. Identify causes of Moral Injury. Recognize the psychological and emotional impact. Discus strategies for recognizing […]

Emotional CPR (eCPR) is a public health educational program designed to teach people to assist others through an emotional crisis in three simple steps: Connecting, Empowering and Revitalizing. Emotional CPR (eCPR) is based on the principles shared by several support approaches: Trauma-informed care. Counseling after disasters. Peer support. Emotional intelligence. Suicide prevention. Cultural attunement. Participants […]