QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) is a suicide prevention training program designed to teach participants how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond appropriately.
Essential Details on QPR:
1. Learning Objectives:
Recognize the signs that someone may be considering suicide. Learn how to ask the “suicide question” directly and without fear. Gain skills to persuade the individual to seek help. Know how to refer someone to appropriate resources for assistance.
2. Target Audience:
Mental health professionals Medical staff Case managers School staff and educators Community support workers General public interested in suicide prevention
3. Key Takeaways:
“Question” refers to learning how to ask someone directly about suicidal thoughts. “Persuade” teaches how to listen with empathy and encourage the person to get help. “Refer” provides knowledge on how and where to refer someone for professional care. Emphasizes that anyone can be a "gatekeeper" and potentially save a life. Reinforces that early intervention can reduce suicide risk.
Looking for practical, positive ways to boost student well-being and create a more energized, focused classroom? Join this fun, fast-paced session led by a registered nurse and teacher who blends medical insight with real-world classroom experience! You’ll leave with simple, effective strategies to promote physical, mental, and emotional health in your students—without adding more to your plate. From the power of movement breaks to brain-boosting snacks and creative ways to encourage hydration, this summer session is packed with ideas you can use right from day one. Let’s turn your classroom into a healthier, happier place—for you and your students!
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In Quick Bites, Big Wins: Easy Recipes for Busy Days, you’ll learn how to whip up delicious snacks, desserts, and meals—all in 40 minutes or less. Perfect for teachers on the go or families juggling it all, this session features fast and flavorful recipes that fit into real-life schedules. From healthy chicken nuggets to baked feta pasta, plus snackable bites and sweet treats like air fryer brownies, you’ll discover easy-to-prep, budget-friendly ideas that don’t sacrifice taste.
Learning Objectives:
Discover recipes that can be made in 40 minutes or less using common kitchen tools.
Learn how to simplify cooking for busy school nights and family life.
Target Audience: Anyone looking for quick, practical meal and snack ideas that suit a busy lifestyle.
Key Takeaways:
A set of fast, flexible recipes for meals, snacks, and desserts.
Tips for time-saving preparation and ingredient swaps.
In this session, you will discover the common signs and symptoms of mental health distress and acquire practical strategies to support your students, coworkers, and yourself in managing these challenges. Session content will emphasize fostering a positive, responsive classroom culture and promoting mental health awareness in the classroom and beyond.
Content Warning: This session will include discussions on suicide prevention and the associated signs and symptoms.
Clinical Manager - Youth Behavioral Health Clinic, FCC Behavioral Health
I am the Clinical Manager for Youth Outpatient Therapy services at FCC Behavioral Health. Before stepping into a leadership role with FCC, I served as a school-based therapist. Prior to FCC, I was an educator for ten years. Two years spent as a classroom teacher and volleyball coach... Read More →
