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Umatter Suicide Prevention Staff and Family Awareness Training
This unique training program provides you everything you need to present a 1.5 hour Suicide Prevention Awareness Session to school staff, family and caregivers. It can be used as a standalone or as part of the Umatter for Schools Suicide Prevention, Umatter for Community Professionals Suicide Prevention and Umatter Public Information programs. Umatter for Schools has been designated a National Best Practice Program by AFSP. For more information on Umatter see: www.healthandlearning.org/suicide-prevention/
Why “Umatter™”?
This program provides the message that feeling stressed, down, and/or depressed is a common experience in life. Reaching out for help from someone you feel safe with, or to a professional is a healthy response. When trauma occurs it is especially important. The message is: “You matter because you may need help at some point in your life.” And “You matter because you may be in a position to help.” This program provides information for people who can help.
This training includes:
- School and Community Strategies for Suicide Prevention
- Risk Factors, Warning Signs, and How to Help
- Educating Youth about Suicide Prevention
- Recognizing and Helping People at Risk
- School Suicide Intervention Protocol
- Responding to Difficult Comments
Kit includes:  Look inside...
- One Binder with all training materials and four modules, Comprehensive Facilitator Notes and Learning Activities
- One Umatter Handbook This resource is provided to participants as a handout and provides comprehensive information about suicide prevention. It can be used with the program or as a stand-alone. Additional copies can be ordered separately add to cart.
- One Thumbdrive with slides and reproducible handouts
- One Resources and handouts in hard copy
- One Umatter - Three-Step Intervention Process 8½" X 11" poster See larger image.
For more information about programs and training opportunities for Umatter in your state or district, contact: info@healthandlearning.org.
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