Have you ever been in a situation where someone approached you with a problem and you were wondering what you should do next? Ever wondered what to say to someone who is in distress or experiencing a crisis? Community Helpers training provides participants with tools and strategies to effectively recognize and respond to mental health concerns and provide support.
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This training is offered by UCalgary Student Wellness Services in collaboration with Alberta Health Services, and is specifically designed and scheduled for pre-service teachers. Participants who complete the training will receive a certificate from Alberta Health Services.
In order to receive the official certificate from Alberta Health Services, students must complete the full 3 hours of Community Helpers training. The workshop has been broken into two, 90-minute parts to work more easily with students' schedules.
Participants must complete both parts in order to receive the certificate.
Session #1: Monday, October 21, 2024, 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Session #2: Friday, October 25, 2024, 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Session #1: Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Session #2: Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
All participants in Experiential Learning programs are welcome and encouraged to attend at least two of the check-in & reflection sessions below as part of their program. Reflection is an incredibly important part of experiential learning. It encourages students to consider their experience so far and to adjusted as needed as they go forward through the rest of their program, or into the next step of their career.