QPR (Question, Persuade, & Refer) Gatekeeper Training

3405 173rd Place Northeast,Arlington WA 98223

10 August, 2021

Description

QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) Gatekeeper Training provides instruction to recognize and respond when someone is at risk of suicide. The QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention is a brief educational program designed to teach "gatekeepers"--those who are strategically positioned to recognize and refer someone at risk of suicide (e.g., parents, friends, neighbors, teachers, coaches, caseworkers, emergency personnel) -- the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond by following three steps: Question the individual's desire or intent regarding suicide. Persuade the person to seek and accept help. Refer the person to appropriate resources. The QPR mission is to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical, and proven suicide prevention training. The signs of crisis are all around us. We believe that quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know. Suicide is the most preventable kind of death. Almost any positive action can save a life. This 90 minute training is delivered by certified instructor Peggy Ray, covers. Myths and misconceptions about suicide and suicide prevention. Help identifying general warning signs of suicide.Three target gatekeeper skills (i.e., question, persuade, refer). Once trained, the participants, or gatekeepers, receive a booklet that contains an overview of the training and a review of the gatekeeper role. Wallet cards also are distributed for use as a review and resource tool, with prompts to recall the gatekeeper skills emphasized in the training and information about local referral resources. Date: Tuesday, August 10, 2021 Time: 2pm to 3:30pm Host: Stilly Valley Health Connections Location: Stilly Valley Health Connections – Alder Room Address: 3405 173rd Place NE – Arlington Stilly Valley Health Connections mission is to provide and promote programs and resources that support a healthier community.