What is a Webinar?
Webinar is short for a Web-based seminar.
Attending a webinar is like attending any seminar apart from the place where the event takes place. Instead of meeting in a conference room we will meet in a virtual conference room on the web. Joining a meeting does not take long – just follow the instructions, which you will receive shortly after you have registered for one of our webinar trainings.
Once you have logged in you can sit back and listen to the presentation on your computer speakers or headset while watching the presentation on your screen. You will be given time for questions - there is a chat box that you can type your question to the facilitator. They will then read your question and answer it aloud for the rest of the group to benefit.
So what is required to participate? Basically, a PC with working speakers and access to the web. After registering, you will be sent an email confirmation with a link to join with a password along with a link to test your computer settings.
Webinars we currently offer:
Introduction to Youth Suicide Prevention
This class will review the myths and facts about youth suicide as well as the risk factors and warning signs. Three strategies for intervening with an at-risk youth will be discussed along with resources for help.
Introduction to Understanding Self-harm
More and more young people are engaged in self-harming behaviors; but why? When teens self-harm does that mean they are suicidal? This class will explore some of the reasons for the behavior and how parents, counselors, and caregivers can appropriately respond without reinforcing the behavior.
Coping with Adolescent Stress & Depression
Teens are stressed out about school, friends, their bodies, family expectations, and many more things. How do we help them cope? Are stress and depression the same things? How do I know when to get them help? This class will provide practical suggestions and tools and the knowledge to know when to get professional help for your teen.
GLBTQ Youth: An Introduction to Risk & Protective Factors
An increased number of risk factors and typically fewer protective factors place our gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans-gendered, and questioning youth at higher risk for suicide and self-harm. If those who work with GLBTQ youth are aware of these issues, they will be better prepared to offer services to these youth.
Click on the graphic to the left to learn about training opportunities currently being offered
