Through professional trainings, our team helps people better understand best practices on topics like Suicide Prevention, Grief and Loss, and how to utilize our Resource Database to find resources.
Get to Know Us Presentations
AGENCY OVERVIEW
10-40 min
A free presentation that offers a brief introduction and overview of our agency programs and services, plus details about program focus areas, depending on availability. request/learn more
2-1-1 RESOURCE DATABASE TRAINING
1 hour
Participants learn about the 2-1-1 program services, how the system works, and how to search the 2-1-1 online database and refer clients and community members to agency programs and services throughout Contra Costa County. During Covid-19, we offer weekly online sessions or can schedule an online session for your site. Learn more …
Our center meets the “gold seal” standard of service as it is nationally certified by the American Association of Suicidology. We take pride in our staff’s training and crisis counselor certifications – as well as in organizing professional training around topics like 211 Resource Database, Suicide Prevention, and Grief and Loss.
Suicide Prevention and Intervention Trainings
SUICIDE PREVENTION
1 hour
A general overview and introduction to suicide prevention where participants explore the issue of suicide, learn current suicide related statistics, how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, and how to get help. Learn more …
SUICIDE RISK ASSESSMENT TRAINING- BRIEF OVERVIEW
2 hours
A brief overview on suicide risk assessment where participants will explore the issue of suicide, learn current suicide related statistics, understand suicide risk factors, learn how to assess for the level of suicide lethality, apply specific interviewing techniques for collecting accurate risk assessment information, and learn how to identify an action plan ensuring safety. Learn more …
SUICIDE PREVENTION & INTERVENTION TRAINING: HALF DAY
4 hours
A half-day interactive workshop including practice vignettes and role play where participants will explore the issue of suicide, learn current suicide related statistics, understand suicide risk factors, learn how to assess for the level of suicide lethality, apply specific interviewing techniques for collecting accurate risk assessment information, and learn how to identify an action plan ensuring safety. Learn more …
Grief and Loss
GRIEF, TRAUMA & LOSS: OVERVIEW
2 hours
A brief overview of what happens to the mind and body during the grieving process, grief symptoms, and strategies to support the bereaved. Workshop explores the range of “normal grief”, reviews current research regarding the four main theories of how individuals move through grief and briefly touches on traumatic grief and developmentally inappropriate losses. Learn more …
GRIEF, TRAUMA & LOSS: WORKING WITH BEREAVED CLIENTS- HALF DAY
4 hours
An interactive half-day workshop designed for mental health, social work, and other social services professionals to better understand the impact of grief, loss, and trauma have on clients. Workshop covers current research about grief and bereavement, the ways in which grief can manifest overtime, and strategies to support the bereaved. Workshop will also cover the differences between traumatic losses (suicide, homicide, accident, etc.) and developmentally inappropriate losses (child death, fetal demise, SIDS, etc.) differ from other types of grief. Learn more …
