Training for the Community
We provide a variety of group training opportunities for businesses, charities, non-profits, and other community organizations. All training is offered based on demand, allowing us to schedule sessions at times that best meet the needs of participating groups. To book training or to get more information, please contact Justin Young at j.young@johnhowardfredericton.ca.
ASIST ($250/participant)
Over two engaging days led by certified LivingWorks Trainers, you will learn through real conversations, group practice and shared reflection in a safe, supportive environment. You will:
-Build confidence to ask directly about suicide
-Listen with empathy and without judgment
-Explore personal attitudes and beliefs that affect your ability to help
-Create a collaborative Safety Plan to help someone stay safe for now
-Connect them to further care and ongoing support
ASIST is a nationally recognized certification, valid for 3 years.
safeTALK ($50/participant)
LivingWorks safeTALK is an interactive, engaging 3 hour workshop that helps you see and respond to the signs of suicide – safely, confidently and compassionately.
Led by certified LivingWorks Trainers, you will:
-Learn to notice and respond to invitations for help
-Practice open, direct conversations about suicide
-Build confidence to connect someone with further care and support
-Explore how your attitudes and beliefs can affect your ability to help
-Work together in a safe, supportive environment with others who care about making a difference
Mental Health First Aid (Certification) ($350/participant)
An innovative and leading-edge 2 day program in the sector, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) now offers official certification.
This in-depth course, upon completion and assessment, provides participants with:
-A nationally recognized MHFA Certification that is valid for 3 years
-Increased Mental Health Awareness
-Understanding of stigma, diagnostic labelling, and barriers to helping
-Effective communication techniques
Mental Health First Aid (Essentials) ($250/participant)
A 1 day course focused on core knowledge and practical skills. This course does not lead to Certification.
MANDT ($318/participant)
Since 1975, The Mandt System (2 day course) has been helping people just like you learn crisis prevention concepts that help reduce violence in the workplace. Our evidence-based training is right for your organization if you’re looking for proven conflict resolution concepts that can be applied to any unique situation and customized to your industry.
Regardless of your industry or profession, The Mandt System believes that everyone has an equal right to safety. Our training program can be uniquely tailored to your organization to reduce crisis situations, creating a space where everyone can say “In this place, and with these people, I feel safe.”™
At The Mandt System, our approach starts with the idea of supporting people, not just their behaviors.™ When you do this, you’re well on your way to creating a culture that provides for the emotional, psychological, and physical safety of everyone involved.
In order to create a healthy culture, your organization needs a focus on crisis prevention. It’s always better to use de-escalation skills and prevent a crisis situation than to react in the moment and put yourself and others at risk.
De-escalating Potentially Violent Situation
This 1 day training will equip you with a trauma-informed approach to de-escalate situations with confidence, interpersonal communication skills, and empathy. You will explore the dynamics of how our brains manage escalating emotions, identify enablers of violence, and learn regulation skills so you can confidently navigate tense situations. By the end of this training, you will have a clear understanding of how to assess the potential for violence and respond with a diverse set of interpersonal tools and strategies.