Learn to Facilitate PC CARES in November 2023
What?
We are excited to announce the upcoming Training of Facilitators for people who have attended virtual or in-person PC CARES learning circles and are interested in becoming a PC CARES Facilitator. This comprehensive training will equip facilitators with the necessary skills, knowledge, and materials to host learning circles in their home communities.
Who?
To become a facilitator, you must attend (or plan to attend) all four learning circles (on Zoom or in person) within the past 2 years. If you haven’t had a chance to participate in learning circles yet, plan on attending our virtual sessions (see above). Capped at 32 participants, we will prioritize teams of 2 people from the same community in the Northwest Arctic and Bering Strait regions, however, others are encouraged to apply.
Where?
Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, AK
When?
The training will be November 8, 9, and 10, 2023.
Sign up on or before September 1st to attend. Participants will be notified by September 12, 2023 if they are among the 32 people selected to attend, or if they are on the waitlist.
Apply here: https://arcsapps.umassmed.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=JLYHNMHENY
How much?
Participants and their organizations need to cover the cost of travel to the training. For participants in the Northwest Arctic, the training is supported by the National Institutes of Mental Health and a partnership with Maniilaq Association’s Alaska Native Education Program.
Why attend?
PC CARES facilitators play a crucial role in creating safe spaces for conversations about suicide prevention within our communities. Your dedication and commitment will make a real difference. Together, we can work towards building a stronger, more supportive community.
reach out to us!
If you have any questions or need additional information, you can reach out to Tara Schmidt at pccares@umich.edu.
Virtual PC CARES is designed to share locally-relevant research to spark discussions as participants work together to prevent youth suicide. PC CARES offers tools, skills and ideas that can be useful before, during, and after a suicide crisis. Universal prevention steps—which could help prevent suicide crises by fostering community strengths—are emphasized as essential avenues for change.
This free course involves 4 virtual 2-hour sessions. Each session builds on the next, and it is highly recommended that participants attend all four. Sessions are interactive and participatory, involving multimedia presentations, small group discussions, surveys and polls.
Dates and times:
LC1: Context and Youth Development - Sep 28, 2023 1:30-3:30 PM AKST
LC2: Support for Youth - Oct 5, 2023 1:30-3:30 PM
LC3: Prevention - Oct 12, 2023 1:30-3:30 PM
LC4: Grief and Healing - Oct 26, 2023 1:30-3:30 PM
You must register to join the learning circles.
training outcomes
Learn more here about what happens when local helpers, school staff, and others create a community of practice around preventing suicide and promoting youth wellness.
