Psychological First Aid (Wetaskiwin Fall 2019)
Odette Lloyd (Community Learning Network)
Location: Best Western Wayside Inn 4103 56 Street, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 1V2
Region(s): West Central
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This course will support CALP-funded staff, volunteers and system partners to develop a personal understanding of the effects of stress, loss, trauma and grief on others, with emphasis on self-care and personal protection.
Training participants will be introduced to the Red Cross “Look, Listen, Link, Live” model - a resiliency-building approach to emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing that teaches strategies to support ourselves and others to cope with the effects of various types of stress.
The course uses primarily case-based learning and includes the latest evidence from the international community. The program broadens the focus of training from a crisis-centred approach to one of resiliency-building, which is more effective at improving outcomes for people.
Psychological First Aid is a two-day, face-to-face training that touches on the following topics:
- Stress, Distress
- Loss and Grief
- Trauma
- Vulnerable Populations
- Supportive Communication
- Resiliency and Protective Factors
- Self-Care
With trainers from the CALP system delivering this curriculum, we know you will find many connections to the work you do, and will be able use the skills and knowledge you gain from the training in your role in CALP.
Upon successful completion of the two-day training, participants will hold a 3-year certification in Psychological First Aid, issued by the Canadian Red Cross.
Dates: Monday, October 28th and Tuesday, October 29th
Times: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm (both days)
Location: Best Western Wayside Inn
4103 - 56 Street, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 1V2
Lunch and light snacks will be provided on both days.
*** As the registration fee for this training is fully subsidized with grant funding to support the CALP system, registration for this event is only open to staff and volunteers of CALP-funded organizations (organizations who receive a CALP grant directly from Alberta Advanced Education or who receive CALP funding through ECALA or Calgary Learns), First Nations Colleges staff, and Comprehensive Community College staff involved in adult foundational learning.
Some exceptions may apply. If you are unsure of your eligibility, please contact the CLN provincial office at 1-877-485-4926.
Thanks to funding from the Government of Alberta, this training is available FREE of charge to staff and volunteers of CALP-funded organizations but pre-registration is required.
Subsidies Available for CALP-funded Staff:
CALP staff and volunteers who travel more than 50 kilometres to participate in this training are eligible to apply for a subsidy to offset their travel and accommodation costs.
- Travel more than 50 kilometres (one way): up to $200.00
- Travel more than 250 kilometres (one way): up to $350.00
- Travel more than 500 kilometres (one way): up to $500.00
When you complete the registration form for this event, you will have the opportunity to apply for a subsidy. Subsidies will be paid upon successful completion of the two-day training.