Umatter® Suicide Prevention Awareness Training of Trainers – South Burlington, VT

Umatter® Suicide Prevention Awareness Training of Trainers

When prepared, anyone can respond when someone needs help. Join us and become equipped to facilitate a Umatter® Suicide Prevention Awareness training in your community or place of work.

Webinar & Full Day In-person Training Components

Registrants MUST Participate in BOTH

PREREQUISITE Participation in one Umatter® Suicide Prevention Awareness training. Please see training options for “Umatter® Suicide Prevention Awareness and Skills” at healthandlearning.org/trainings.The Center for Health and Learning can also bring a Umatter® Suicide Prevention Awareness and Skills training to your workplace, organization, or community. Please contact Cristina at cristina@healthandlearning.org for more information.

ABOUT THIS TRAINING

Participants engage in a full day of training to develop personal skills and confidence to bring Umatter® Suicide Prevention Awareness training to their community or workplace. You will learn to train others in basic knowledge and skills of suicide prevention, including:

•Societal myths and attitudes

•Use of sensitive language

•Risk factors and warning signs

•Protective factors

• Considerations for populations at risk

•Examples of what to do or say

•Resources to get help

Objectives:

• Deepen understanding of risk factors and warning signs

• Develop skills and competencies to facilitate conversations about suicide

• Identify with confidence the next steps in getting help

• Learn presenter engagement skills to facilitate a workshop

• Develop confidence in sharing sensitive material with an audience

• Learn the role of a facilitator and helper

• Learn strategies for planning future training(s)

Full Day In Person Training

September 24, 2024

The Smart Suites Conference Room (Ground Floor)

1700 Shelburne Road, South Burlington, VT 05403

8:30 – 9:00 am Registration and Breakfast (provided)

9:00 am – 3:30 pm Training

Lunch will be provided

Experience a full Suicide Awareness workshop in the morning and spend the afternoon preparing to deliver an awareness training to others.

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Cost $500 per person

Refund Refund Policy: Refunds up to 7 days before event. Eventbrite’s fee is nonrefundable (Registration may be transferred to another person.)

*CHL is pleased to present Umatter® Suicide Prevention Awareness Training of Trainers under funding from the Vermont Department of Mental Health. Limited individual scholarships may be available for this training. Please contact Cristina Maddocks at cristina@healthandlearning.org for more information.

Pre-payment is not required to register. To register without pre-payment choose Pay by Invoice under the registration payment section dropdown and an invoice will be sent to you.

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About the Trainer:

Cristina Maddocks, M.S. (she/her) Suicide Prevention and Umatter® Program Specialist

Cristina joined CHL in October 2023 with 20 years experience in the fields of mental health and education. Cristina’s experience includes working at two designated agencies in Vermont, an Executive Director position at an early education and childcare program, and working in mental health non-profit organizations in Massachusetts. Cristina aims to create connections and rapport to promote change, reduce stigma associated with mental health, and advocate for youth and families within their home, school, and community settings. Her experience as a clinician in various settings provides a foundation for understanding the strengths and challenges of the systems of care and how to support those navigating through it.

Cristina loves living in the Green Mountains with her husband and three children…and a hound dog named Chewy. Reading good books, spending time at the lake with family, and weekends spent cheering on the sidelines of youth sports are a few of Cristina’s current joys.

Who Should Attend?

Individuals in training/education roles interested in facilitating suicide prevention awareness workshops in their workplace, community, or school.

It is recommended to attend the training with someone from your area or organization who can train along with you as your co-trainer.