Community Helpers Training Program

The Community Helpers Program provides the mechanisms to identify and support existing “natural” helpers for youth and young adults in the community. The intent of the program is to build a bridge between the informal and formal support for youth in the community and to provide awareness of existing supports and services. Participants are expected to attend all three training days. The 14 module training program, totaling over 20 hours of material, covers a wide range of topics. Topics include: ethics of helping, trust and teamwork, listening skills, helping and self-helping skills, dealing with crisis situations, mental health language & stigma, suicide awareness & prevention, substance abuse, sexual and gender diversity, relationships, conflict resolution, and more. At the end of training, participants should be able to: – Gain and develop skills in handling crises/emergencies and other general concerns – Demonstrate the ability to use The Helping & Self-Helping Skills – Develop their communication, listening, and collaboration skills – Learn about a variety of resources on and off campus To register, please visit: http://www.ucalgary.ca/wellnesscentre/register/communityhelpers

Location:

Legacy Suite of the Dining Centre

Speaker:

Sylvia Ehikioya

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/community-helpers-training-program