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This webpage will be updated throughout the year with trainings, programs, and opportunities for staff to curate their professional development experiences. Please read the event details thoroughly, as RSVPs in advance may be required!
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AUGUST
QPR: Suicide Prevention Training
Thursday, August 31 | 12 - 1 PM | Register Online!
Just like CPR, QPR is an emergency response to someone in crisis and can save lives. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Each year thousands of Americans, like you, are saying "Yes" to saving the life of a friend, colleague, sibling, or neighbor. Presented by Counseling & Psychological Services & Student Support.
SEPTEMBER
Navigating the CARE Referral Process
Thursday, September 7 | 12 - 1 PM | Register Online!
This session offers a space for faculty and staff to learn more about the CARE team, and how CARE referrals are assigned for further support and outreach. Participants in this session will be able to learn more about the various campus partners in the CARE team, and work together to creatively develop support strategies for commonly received CARE referrals. Presented by Student Support.
Helping Distressed or Distressing Students
Wednesday, September 13 | 12 - 1 PM | Register Online!
This session provides an overview of recognizing and responding to student mental health concerns. The session aims to assist in participants’ efforts to respond to distressed or distressing students, as all members of the GW community play a central role in student help-seeking efforts. Although participants are never expected to provide counseling, it can be helpful to understand the critical role each member of our campus community can play in responding to student problems, be familiar with the signs that indicate a student is in need of help / support, and understand the steps in making appropriate referrals. This session will specifically distinguish between students struggling with the following: anxiety, depression, suicidality, poor contact with reality, substance abuse, eating disorders, or who may present as aggressive or violent. Presented by Counseling & Psychological Services.
Trauma Informed Care
Wednesday, September 21 | 12 - 1 PM | Register Online!
This training will lay the foundation for practices in trauma-informed care in any work setting. It will also discuss trauma at the individual level, community level, as well as the impact of secondary trauma on staff and faculty. Presented by the Office of Advocacy & Support.
QPR: Suicide Prevention Training
Thursday, September 28 | 12 - 1 PM | Register Online!
Just like CPR, QPR is an emergency response to someone in crisis and can save lives. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Each year thousands of Americans, like you, are saying "Yes" to saving the life of a friend, colleague, sibling, or neighbor. Presented by Counseling & Psychological Services & Student Support.
October
Trauma Informed Care
Wednesday, October 10 & Wednesday, October 19 | 12 - 1 PM | Register Online!
This training will lay the foundation for practices in trauma-informed care in any work setting. It will also discuss trauma at the individual level, community level, as well as the impact of secondary trauma on staff and faculty. Presented by the Office of Advocacy & Support.
Helping Distressed or Distressing Students
Wednesday, October 11 | 12 - 1 PM | Register Online!
This session provides an overview of recognizing and responding to student mental health concerns. The session aims to assist in participants’ efforts to respond to distressed or distressing students, as all members of the GW community play a central role in student help-seeking efforts. Although participants are never expected to provide counseling, it can be helpful to understand the critical role each member of our campus community can play in responding to student problems, be familiar with the signs that indicate a student is in need of help / support, and understand the steps in making appropriate referrals. This session will specifically distinguish between students struggling with the following: anxiety, depression, suicidality, poor contact with reality, substance abuse, eating disorders, or who may present as aggressive or violent. Presented by Counseling & Psychological Services.
QPR: Suicide Prevention Training
Monday, October 23 | 12 - 1 PM | Register Online!
Just like CPR, QPR is an emergency response to someone in crisis and can save lives. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Each year thousands of Americans, like you, are saying "Yes" to saving the life of a friend, colleague, sibling, or neighbor. Presented by Counseling & Psychological Services & Student Support.
Navigating the CARE Referral Process
Thursday, October 26 | 12 - 1 PM | Register Online!
This session offers a space for faculty and staff to learn more about the CARE team, and how CARE referrals are assigned for further support and outreach. Participants in this session will be able to learn more about the various campus partners in the CARE team, and work together to creatively develop support strategies for commonly received CARE referrals. Presented by Student Support.
November
QPR: Suicide Prevention Training
Monday, November 9 | 12 - 1 PM | Register Online!
Just like CPR, QPR is an emergency response to someone in crisis and can save lives. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Each year thousands of Americans, like you, are saying "Yes" to saving the life of a friend, colleague, sibling, or neighbor. Presented by Counseling & Psychological Services & Student Support.
Helping Distressed or Distressing Students
Wednesday, November 15 | 12 - 1 PM | Register Online!
This session provides an overview of recognizing and responding to student mental health concerns. The session aims to assist in participants’ efforts to respond to distressed or distressing students, as all members of the GW community play a central role in student help-seeking efforts. Although participants are never expected to provide counseling, it can be helpful to understand the critical role each member of our campus community can play in responding to student problems, be familiar with the signs that indicate a student is in need of help / support, and understand the steps in making appropriate referrals. This session will specifically distinguish between students struggling with the following: anxiety, depression, suicidality, poor contact with reality, substance abuse, eating disorders, or who may present as aggressive or violent. Presented by Counseling & Psychological Services.
Navigating the CARE Referral Process
Thursday, November 30 | 12 - 1 PM | Register Online!
This session offers a space for faculty and staff to learn more about the CARE team, and how CARE referrals are assigned for further support and outreach. Participants in this session will be able to learn more about the various campus partners in the CARE team, and work together to creatively develop support strategies for commonly received CARE referrals. Presented by Student Support.