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October 2021
Let’s Talk about Caregivers and Mental Health
presented by Bridget Britton, Behavioral Health Field Specialist, Ohio State University Extension Learn about improving mental health in rural and other limited access areas, and how to concentrate on self-care when it is difficult to get away from your home or farm What will the training focus on? •Concentrating on self-care when it is difficult to get away from the home or the farm •How to recognize our mental health needs when services are limited •Looking into local resources, when…
Find out more »Connect: Light Up the Night
Laughter has a way of instantly connecting people and is one of the most basic and fundamental ways in which we communicate as human beings. One of the many benefits of humor is the power to reduce anxiety, stress, and depression. Crisis Connections’ annual fundraising event will celebrate how the power of laughter can promote healing in our community. Featuring Stand-Up Comedy and musical performances by: The Drunken Tenor, Eve Meyer, and Emmett Montgomery Emcee and Auctioneers Sasha Summer Cousineau & Elisa Jaffe Register…
Find out more »WESTERN REGION AGRICULTURAL STRESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (WRASAP) Network Quarterly Meeting
This is a 90 minute networking event. High levels of stress are present in agricultural communities. Unstable finances, the pressure of multigenerational farm lineage, injury, chronic illness, harsh weather conditions, and more recently stressors associated with COVID-19 are among the challenges producers face daily. The WRASAP network of partners believes that the unique needs of agricultural communities must be addressed. This is done through communication and collaboration with partners across the Western region to offer education, support in navigating resources, and funding opportunities for…
Find out more »Safe, Sane, and Stable in Turbulent Times
Hosted by NW MHTTC (Mental Health Technology Transfer Center) Rebekah Demirel is back for another webinar designed to provide skills in managing your mental health during turbulent times. Drawing from evidence-based, psycho-therapeutic modalities, and the latest in trauma-informed approaches, attendees will learn how to self-assess for heightened stress responses, down-regulate chronic sympathetic nervous system stimulation, develop tools for well-being, and identify contributors to stress. Register at https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vK6icaZbS9aOdxyXT6qoYA
Find out more »A Conversation with the Experts: Intimate Partner Violence and Suicide Risk
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-conversation-with-the-experts-intimate-partner-violence-and-suicide-risk-tickets-182047698567 Intimate partner violence and suicide are both major public health crises, and they intersect. Survivors of IPV attempt suicide at much higher rates than others, and are at increased risk of suicide, both while experiencing IPV and later in their lives. Intimate partner violence as well as verbal and emotional abuse can cause PTSD, depression, hopelessness and other forms of psychological distress for victims, which can lead to thoughts of suicide. Studies show that up to 23%…
Find out more »Firearms Safety Training
United General District 304 is pleased to offer this online FIREARMS SAFETY TRAINING open to anyone in Whatcom, Skagit, Island, San Juan, and Snohomish County, at no cost to participants. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, historic numbers of people have purchased firearms, with record numbers of first-time buyers and inexperienced firearms owners. In response, Safer Homes, Suicide Aware, co-lead by the Second Amendment Foundation, has launched a firearms safety webinar focused on the training needs of anyone new to firearms…
Find out more »Latino Health Forum
The Latino Health Forum is an event dedicated to the exchange of innovative ideas, best practices and the advancement of health for the Latino community. In its 16th year, the Latino Health Forum attracts health care experts and activists serving Latinos in the Pacific Northwest to participate in open dialogue and forums on current topics affecting the health of Latinos on regional, national and international levels. The forum is a valuable platform for individuals working in health care, social justice,…
Find out more »Entrenamiento sobre la prevención del suicidio de QPR para agricultores y ganaderos (en español)
Participe en un entrenamiento gratuito en linea acerca de la prevención del suicidio para la comunidad agrícola. QPR (Preguntar, Persuadir, Referir) enseña a las personas cómo detectar señales de que un amigo, vecino o miembro de la familia está luchando emocionalmente. Similar a la RCP, el taller de QPR brinda conocimientos y habilidades que salvan vidas para ayudar a alguien en crisis. ¿Quién debe asistir? Familiares y amigos • Veterinarios • Banqueros y asesores financieros • Distribuidores de equipos agrícolas/vendedores…
Find out more »LEAP Workshop (Listen-Empathize-Agree-Partner) based Dr. Xavier Amador’s book “I’m Not Sick, I Don’t Need Help”
Hosted by NAMI Snohomish, NAMI Whatcom and NAMI Skagit County. Struggling to help someone with serious mental illness accept treatment? Learn the #1 reason people refuse help – “anosognosia” – and how to create trusting relationships that lead to treatment and recovery! This 3-hour workshop will be facilitated by Bob Krulish. Bob Krulish lives successfully with a serious mental illness, and is certified by several organizations (NAMI, WRAP, LEAP) to teach better communication skills and in this special workshop he…
Find out more »November 2021
Agricultural Community QPR for Farmers and Farm Families
Hosted by AgriSafe Network What is QPR? QPR training teaches lay people and professionals to recognize and respond to mental health crises using the approach of Question, Persuade and Refer. In this 1.5-hour QPR training, we will provide: - Information on the unique challenges farmers face that can lead to stress, depression and suicide. - Examples implementing each QPR component with someone at risk for suicide. - Information on how to help someone at risk of suicide. Participants must be…
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