Preventing access to lethal means in a time of mental crisis is paramount to preventing suicide. Until very recently in the suicide prevention realm we have spent a lot of time discussing almost everything but firearms. Because nearly 50 percent of Americans either own a firearm or live with someone who does, possessing competent language to address gun storage in those times of crisis becomes critical to saving lives. These two hours will cover gun basics including type and function, appropriate intervention strategies, and how to speak with gun owners without creating stigma or judgment.

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RESOURCES:   3-Hour Gun Culture Training     WTTA Guns & Mental Health Podcast 

When children are dysregulated, disconnection or challenges may follow. The Re-Set Process is a straightforward, relational, neuroscience-based approach to supporting children/young people with regulation issues due to trauma. It is both a proactive, instructional approach, as well as a way to de-escalate or re-engage children with adults when issues occur. This session will provide practitioners with a broad understanding of the overall process as well as each of the 4 core steps, one additional step and one complimentary practice.

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HANDOUTS: The Re-Set Process   Step 2 Suggestions

After more than a year of disrupted lives, youth are looking forward to going back to the classroom. But when they do, are educators, schools, and community organizations ready to help support their mental health needs? Learn about best practices for supporting youth during these uncertain and novel transitions in the education space and how they can be set up for success and mental wellness.

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RESOURCES: Noggins Notes Podcast     Book: Walking Through Anger    4 C's of Parenting

                       10 Emotions - Explanations & Synonyms

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VIDEOS: Zephyr Wellness Emotional Functioning Video Playlist

The program can be used in any training environment. The objectives of this training is to increase one’s knowledge, about the Nevada State Suicide Prevention Plan, understanding suicide, recognize warning signs, identify risk, and protective factors, and increased willingness to get involved with suicide prevention efforts.

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HANDOUTS:  AAS 2019 Factsheet   Las Vegas Resource List   Suicide Proofing Your Home

                      Nevada Training Programs   Nevada Office of Suicide Prevention

                      Nevada Coalition for Suicide Prevention   Nevada Physician Suicide Facts

                      11 Commandments of Gun Safety   Lock It Up

This panel discussion will feature two youth facilitators and a youth mentor from the statewide youth advocacy organization, Youth MOVE Nevada. Panelists will discuss the need to "flip the script" from the current perceptions of children's mental health to reduce stigma and to improve access to services and supports. Finally, panelists will give practical tips on ways to translate their lived experience to their everyday practice.