Schools, Educators and Parents/Guardians
Dates of Upcoming Trainings and Events
Please join us as we develop and/or offer new trainings for schools, parents, educators and the school community. The following series is co-hosted with the Marin County Office of Education and presented by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (described below). Other events are posted as they are developed and can also be found at the Marin Schools Wellness Collaborative event page.
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- February 20, 2024. More Than Sad for Parents from 3:00-4:00 pm: https://afspmorethansadparents-marincounty.attendease.com/
- March 7, 2024. It’s Real Teens & Mental Health from 3:00-4:00 pm: https://afspitsrealteensprogram-marincounty.attendease.com/
- April 9, 2024. More Than Sad for Parents from 6:00-7:00 pm: https://afspmorethansadparents-marincounty.attendease.com/
Trainings in Partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for Educators and Community Members and More Than Sad address for communities, educators and parents on what we know about this leading cause of death, the most up-to-date research on prevention, and what we can all do to fight suicide. Participants will learn the common risk factors for suicide, how to spot the warning signs in others, and how to keep ourselves, our loved ones and those in our community safe. Duration: 90-120 minutes.
It's Real: Teens and Mental Health. Intended for high school classes or community settings with groups of teens, ages from 14 to 18. The program raises awareness about mental health issues, how to start a conversation about mental health, the importance of self-care, and how to reach out for help. Duration: 45 minutes.
Past Events (Examples)
Friend to Friend: Helping Those You Care About During Challenging Times. February 7, 2023.
Co-hosted with Heart of the Village. Presenters: Kristen Law, Marin County Office of Education, SWAP, Sammy L., student, Steve Diamond, Buckelew Programs, Stephanie Young, Heart of the Village, Mark Parker, Marin County BHRS.
Finding the Words: Creating Conversation with Our Teens About Mental Health and Suicide Prevention. September 21, 2021 at 7:00-8:30 pm.
Presenters: Tim Lea, Outreach and Education Coordinator for Suicide Prevention, Buckelew Programs and Jessica Colvin, MSW, MPH, PPSC, Wellness Director, Tam District.
Teen Mental Health in the Time of Covid. April 21, 2021.
Hosted by MarinHealth, this community event is designed for parents and community members addressing issues such as youth data, brain development, stigma, and family and youth-centered communication strategies to support youth for their mental well-being. Presenters: Kara Connors, MPH, Jessica Colvin, MPH, MSW, PPSC, Michelle Mazza, MFT, and Heather Johnson, MS, LMFT.