Middle and high school youth, grades 6-12, and their adult chaperones are invited to join us for a fun, dynamic and engaging day filled with motivational and educational messages designed to empower participants to make the best choices for their lives. This FREE event includes lunch, giveaways and lots of FUN! One adult chaperone is required […]
The connections we have to others are more important than we ever believed. Science tells us that relationships have the power to shape our brains and help us learn, work, and parent better. When we experience tough times, relationships help us heal. With each connection, we develop a healthier stronger community. Connections Matter is a […]
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. The QPR Online Gatekeeper Training is taught in a clear, concise format using the latest in educational technology and practices. The course takes approximately 2 hours to complete. We typically offer QPR once […]
Darkness to Light's Stewards of Children is an adult-focused training that teaches how to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Child sexual abuse is likely the most prevalent health problem children face, with the most serious array of consequences. In fact, 1 in 10 children will experience sexual abuse before their 18th […]
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed […]
Get ready for a LIGHTNING round of proven tools and strategies to raise your youth engagement game. We'll cover the BEST of technology, media, program design, and even micro funding sources. You'll leave with your head spinning, a handout of resources, and NEW ideas to take back to your program! Facilitator: Leading To Change Registration […]
Prevention professionals need to be experts in a variety of communication skills, including interpersonal communication, facilitation, public speaking and good listening skills as well as public awareness campaigns and marketing basics. This course, approved by the Prevention Credentialing Consortium of Georgia as a Core Course, will give participants the skills needed to excel in these […]
This course, approved by the Prevention Credentialing Consortium of Georgia as a Core Course, will provide a basic foundation of prevention knowledge that can be further expanded through ongoing prevention training and development. By the end of this workshop, participants will: Identify protective factors currently being used or those that will be implemented; Identify one […]
This course, approved by the Prevention Credentialing Consortium of Georgia as a Core Course, will give Prevention Professionals a refresher in cultural awareness and appropriateness in the prevention field. At a young age most people learn how to recognize differences more quickly than similarities and how to dislike others who are not like us. In […]
This course, approved by the Prevention Credentialing Consortium of Georgia as a Core Course, is designed to provide a basic introduction to the Principles of the Code of Ethical Conduct for Prevention, Early Intervention and Health Promotion Professionals and Volunteers. It will also provide an overview of the ethical dilemmas that Prevention Professionals encounter in […]