Our community has witnessed a 20% increase in self harm and violent behaviors in our children between the ages of 10 and 19. To combat this, CISDR will provide training to help our community identify risk indicators, connect to resources, and save a young person’s life.
Youth Mental Health First Aid is the evidence-based intervention training designed to help adults identify, react to and support a child (age 10-18) experiencing a mental health or addiction issues or is in active crisis. The course introduces common mental health challenges, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan on how to intervene. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance abuse, disorders inclusive of psychosis indicators, disruptive behavior disorders, and eating disorders.
This is an 8 hour certificate course, covered in two 4 hour sessions.
Trainer:
- Dr. Judith Allen
Cost:
- $40 – training material, manual
Location:
- 1341 W Mockingbird Ln, Ste 125E, Dallas, TX 75247
Dates:
- July 17 (1 pm – 5 pm) & 18 (8 am – 12 noon)
- July 25 (1 pm – 5 pm) & 26 (8 am – 12 noon)
Registration (page 1 of 2)
Please use the form below to register. CISDR Staff, please contact us at connectcis@cisdallas.org.
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Testimonials
“Thanks so much for sharing your expertise and time with us. It was a rewarding two days of training. I’ve already been sharing information about what we learned with others. Thanks again.”
–P.W., McKinney
“It’s great and uncomfortable at the same time.”
–Anonymous
“Surprised by scope and content, with real world applications that make sense.”
–Anonymous, Plano
“This course was very helpful in being able to deal with my child, who has a behavioral diagnosis, wish I’d had this sooner.”
–S.B., Dallas
“Excellent pace, many opportunities to personalize to us and our school district.”
–Anonymous
“The information is presented in such a way that anyone can understand and act. Very engaging, not just sitting around taking notes!”
–L.V., Garland
“Thanks so much for offering this training, I think I am now better equipped to serve the students at my campus. I really enjoyed getting the opportunity to not only hear about the strategies but process through skills learned.”
–Megan H.
“I found the training very helpful and useful for the line of work that we do on daily basis. Definitely looking forward to more trainings. Thank you again for this opportunity.”
–Rebecca W.
