Events

Thu 16

Sudden and Traumatic Loss Training: What Every Caregiver and First Responder Needs to Know

Rapid City Regional Hospital 353 Fairmont Boulevard East Auditorium Rapid City, SD 57701

8:30 am Thursday, November 16, 2017 until 5:00 pm Thursday, November 16, 2017

In times of crisis stemming from personal issues and/or natural disasters, caregivers, mental health professionals and first responders are vital resources. Being well trained to identify, assist, and refer their clients and others in the community who need help requires continuing commitment to self improvement. Mental health professionals must not only be prepared for crises and trained as caregivers, but should continually develop tools for coping with their own stress from those roles. Suicide provides unique challenges requiring specific awareness and training. This workshop will address the subject of crisis, giving participants general and specific skills in managing crises. It will also provide caregivers with the tools and skills to support suicide survivors through a unique grieving journey. The training is free. CEUs offered. RSVP required. Contact Joan at: jmullerlyons@frontporchcoalition.org or call 605-348-6692.