The Heart of Learning:
Our Trainings & Presentations
Suicide Prevention
QPR-A 60–90 minute, evidence‑based suicide prevention skills training backed by more than $20 million in research. Participants learn how to recognize warning signs, offer hope, and connect someone to help. This certification is one of the most widely taught and trusted suicide prevention trainings in the world.
QPR Train-The-Trainer-Already familiar with QPR and ready to teach it? This full‑day certification (plus brief self‑study) equips you with the skills and materials to train others in your workplace, community, or faith setting. Ideal for organizations wanting to build internal capacity.
SafeTALK-A 4‑hour, evidence‑based training that takes your suicide prevention skills deeper. SafeTALK strengthens your ability to notice invitations for help, respond confidently, and connect someone to lifesaving support.
Zero Suicide Implementation Support-For Community Mental Health agencies, health systems, and medical practices seeking to adopt the Zero Suicide framework. We provide practical guidance, strategic planning, and real‑world experience from helping health systems successfully build out this model. Whether you’re beginning the process or strengthening existing efforts, we can support your rollout.
In the US suicide is the 10th leading cause of death. It is the 2nd leading cause of death for our young people. You can take these trainings as an individual or invite us to your group, workplace, or place of worship.
The link between trauma and poor health is often called one of the greatest medical discoveries of our time. Over the past 20 years, the question has shifted from “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?” Understanding this connection doesn’t mean reliving trauma, it means gaining insight that empowers healing. It is important to note that you to not have to relive your trauma in order to get past it.
Trauma
Trauma 101-This is a comprehensive look at the fundamentals of trauma and its impact on the body. It includes recommendations for treatment and healing. Understanding that link between poor health and traumatic experiences is a fundamental step toward moving forward and healing. This overview has been helpful to many people.
ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences)-This training introduces the core science behind Adverse Childhood Experiences and how early trauma affects health and development. Through guided discussion, we connect the research to real‑world experiences and community impact. Participants leave with a deeper understanding of resilience and the practical ways we can help people heal.
Secondary Trauma-This training introduces the realities of secondary trauma and how caring for others can affect our own wellbeing. Through honest conversation and evidence‑informed guidance, we help participants identify early warning signs and reduce the stigma around emotional fatigue. We also highlight resilience practices that strengthen individuals, teams, and communities.(Also see Compassion Fatigue & Burnout).
Building a Trauma Informed Workplace-A trauma‑informed workplace recognizes that people carry stories, stress, and experiences that aren’t always visible. In this training, we explore how small shifts in communication, expectations, and leadership can transform the way teams function. It’s a hopeful, practical conversation about building workplaces where people feel grounded, supported, and able to thrive.
Compassion Fatigue & Burnout
Compassion Fatigue & Burnout-Compassion fatigue and burnout can affect anyone who shows up for others, whether you’re a social worker, nurse, EMT, physician, or a family member caring for someone you love. This training helps participants recognize the emotional and physical signs that often go unnoticed in the rush of caregiving. Through honest conversation and evidence‑informed guidance, we explore what protects us, what restores us, and how resilience grows in both professional teams and personal caregiving relationships.
Creating a Self-Care Plan-A lot of people talk about self-care. Few people actually encage, struggle to sustain self-care, or never get the wheels off the ground. Within an hour you can learn the basics of building a self-care plan. This goes far beyond a New Year's resolution list and looks at how to maintain self-care even when we might not want to. Let's stop talking about self-care and let's do it.
Mindfulness vs Brainfulness; Am I Doing This Right?-Mindfulness has become a catch‑all term, but this presentation looks beneath the surface. We ask the questions people rarely say out loud—like “What if I can’t sit still for mindfulness?” and “Are there risks to mindfulness?” Spoiler, there can be. We guide you through that. If meditation has ever felt uncomfortable or out of reach, you’re in good company. With over 45 years of lived mindfulness practice, we offer a clear, honest take on mindfulness that’s practical, human, and refreshingly real. --OR-- Mindfulness is everywhere these days, but this presentation cuts through the buzzwords and gets real about the practice. We talk openly about what happens when meditation feels impossible, and why it’s important to acknowledge that mindfulness isn’t risk‑free for everyone. If you’ve ever struggled to sit still or wondered whether you’re “doing it wrong,” this session is for you. Drawing on more than 45 years of experience, we offer a grounded, compassionate approach to mindfulness that actually fits real life.
Digital Addiction; Changing Our Relationship With Our Screens-Most people now recognize the harms that can come with being online, but this presentation goes beyond the obvious. We look at what social media is actually doing to our brains, behavior, and health — and, more importantly, the practical steps we can take to protect ourselves in a digital world. Social media is here to stay, now what? Let's learn how to protect ourselves and families.
