ProfDev: QPR - Suicide Prevention Training for Community Leaders

Oftentimes, community leaders* are sought out for support in times of crisis and are the first to become aware that someone is considering killing themselves. Attend this training to gain the skills to handle the “suicide question” and become knowledgeable about local resources for you and your community.

Join Socializing for Justice for a ProfDev on QPR: Suicide Prevention Training for Community Leaders on Tuesday, July 7th from 6:00-8:30 PM.

Fee: $10 advance/$20 door is split with the trainer.

Limited space - register ahead of time: www.sojust.org

Credit cards accepted online. Cash only at the door (if space available).

Newcomers always welcomed!

QPR: Suicide Prevention Training for Community Leaders

QPR - Question, Persuade, Refer is modeled after the success of the CPR medical intervention and is based on the following concepts:

1) Those who most need help in a suicidal crisis are the least likely to ask for it.

2) Prior to making a suicide attempt, a person typically sends warning signs.

3) Asking “Are you thinking about killing yourself?” is a key step to preventing suicide.

This training will address:

• The anxiety we feel when we are talking to someone who is suicidal.
• How to specifically ask “the question”.
• How to persuade someone to seek help.
• How to make sure they get the referral they need.

*For the purpose of this training, the term “community leader” should be broadly interpreted. This training is open to anyone who wishes to learn more about suicide prevention. You will receive a certificate of attendance.

ABOUT OUR PRESENTER

Robbie Samuels has been recognized as a networking expert by Inc. and Lifehacker, and was profiled in “Stand Out: How to Find Your Breakthrough Idea and Build a Following Around It” by Dorie Clark [Portfolio/Penguin Press 2015]. In 2006, he founded Socializing for Justice (SoJust.org) to build a cross-cultural, cross-issue progressive community and network in Boston based on the philosophies of abundance and radical inclusion. In recognition of his social justice work, Boston City Council named his birthday “Robbie Samuels Day” in 2011. Robbie identifies as a white, queer, feminist, trans man and lives with his wife in Boston, MA. He likes burritos. Learn more about him and his work at www.RobbieSamuels.com.

SCHEDULE

6:00-6:30 Socializing - bring your own dinner

6:30-8:30 Training and Q&A

* DIRECTIONS - The NonProfit Center is located one block from South Station at 89 South Street. The Center is physically accessible through the main lobby.

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Socializing for Justice - www.sojust.org

Since 2006, we’ve been building this great sandbox where we can bring progressives of all stripes together and try out new ideas in this “Movement Moment”. Spaces like this are crucial as we start to reframe and build new visions for our movement(s).

SoJust hosts events that draw progressives of all stripes who share common values but may work on different issues. We host social events that allow for the possibility of cross-issue connections and run a monthly ProfDev Series, hosted by The NonProfit Center*, which provides access to affordable professional development to increase our individual capacity for movement building.

With over 2650 members and nearly 9 years of creating a diverse cross-issue community in Boston (200 events!), Socializing for Justice is the best place to find the great people, organizations and community you’re looking for while putting the SOCIAL back in social justice.

YES, WE MEAN YOU. We’ve got members of all ages, races, genders, sexual orientations, levels of activism and professions. We hope you see someone like yourself and meet someone you otherwise wouldn’t have.