This training is now FULL. For more information about registration, please contact Allyson Forseth at WAFCA ([email protected]).

DESCRIPTION

QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) is a research-informed suicide prevention intervention. During this in-person session, each participant will be trained and resourced as an instructor who can teach QPR via specific skills to promote suicide prevention in their community. You can learn more about QPR here.

Participants will learn to deal with audience demand to talk about suicide, survivor issues, and how to make immediate interventions and referrals. Participants will also be provided instructional resources. Each participant will have the opportunity for individual rehearsal and practice through role-plays.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• To understand the nature, range and importance of suicidal communications and their importance in preventing suicide.
• To review and understand the groups at greatest risk of suicide and why QPR can work for them.
• To train participants to teach QPR Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention.
• To gain a historical perspective about suicide prevention and how QPR fits into national efforts.
• To acquire specific knowledge about how audiences may respond to QPR & how to respond 11in a helpful manner.
• To learn how to effectively promote suicide prevention in their own communities.
• To gain the competence and confidence to teach others how to save lives and help prevent suicidal behaviors.

CERTIFICATES

Participants of this training who fully attend the entire session will be eligible to receive a certificate of attendance. Certificates are sent via email within 2 weeks after the conclusion of the event.

PRESENTER

Heidi Pritzl, LCSW

I am a licensed clinical social worker with several years of experience providing quality cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to adolescents, adults, and couples. In addition to individualized counseling, I am a Gatekeeper and Master Trainer for suicide prevention with the QPR Institute. I teach others to recognize risk factors and warning signs that someone may be experiencing suicidal thoughts and or a plan. Along with teaching others how to ask the “S” question, and learn resources in your area to support someone in a mental health crisis. 

This training is provided by our valued partners at WAFCA.

The Great Lakes MHTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.