This email is being sent on behalf of Arlana Vadnais, Associate Director, Wellness & Prevention and Bryanna Barker, Coordinator, Student Health & Wellness Education
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Hello,
On behalf of Student Counselling and Wellness - Student Wellness - Student Support, we would like to introduce you to a new opportunity for staff and faculty on campus.
What: LivingWorks SafeTALK is a half-day (4 hour), in-person, certificate workshop that empowers learners to recognize when someone may be thinking about suicide, how talk with them directly, and help connect them to appropriate resources and support. Through hands-on practice and guided learning, learners will build the confidence to have open, honest conversations that can make all the difference.
Attached, you will find a poster with additional information outlining what and how you will learn.
For who: SafeTALK workshops will be open to all staff and faculty. (Note: Individuals who have already completed ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) or who have similar suicide intervention skills may not benefit from this content.
Cost: $100 per learner. FOAP transfers accepted.
When: May 7th from 9:00am-1:00pm
How to Register: email Jaclyn.Angel(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Jaclyn.Angel@umanitoba.ca>. Spaces are limited and will be assigned on a first come first serve basis. If you are interested in attending but cannot commit to the May 7th offering, please email Jaclyn.Angel(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Jaclyn.Angel@umanitoba.ca> to request your name be added to our waitlist for our Fall offerings.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Arlana and Bryanna at Arlana.Vadnais(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Arlana.Vadnais@umanitoba.ca> or Bryanna.Barker(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Bryanna.Barker@umanitoba.ca>
Thank you and have a wonderful day,
Arlana and Bryanna
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