Classes & Trainings
Through education, we begin to see the individual, not the illness.
If you are interested in learning more about these trainings, or would like us to host one for your organization, please email connect@thewellbeingconnection.org
Explore: Our Roots of Identity, Privilege and Racism
Four Week Series
We will be exploring the roots of identity, privilege and racism. This series will challenge us to reflect and evaluate our views, attitudes, and actions toward marginalized communities. We will explore structures of systemic racism, racial injustice and white supremacy.
This class consists of:
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Four 1.5 hours sessions
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Four 20-30 minute yoga/grounding videos to help us "pause" and check in with our body, heart and intentions. This is a bonus we are providing and completely optional. This is hard work and we wanted to provide tools for grounding and centering that could be used before or after each class.
Throughout this series, we will:
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Look at experiences that have shaped our mentality.
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Investigate hidden biases and how they affect the way we interact with others.
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Engage in respectful and constructive dialogue on building a more inclusive community
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Create actionable steps towards being an effective co-liberator in everyday life.
Using the yamas/niyamas (fundamental yoga principles) as a foundation, we will learn the true meaning of living yoga off the mat; opening our mind and heart to all beings, and showing up in the world — a higher version of ourselves!
Trainings
Kaleidoscope Youth Center Trainings
Three Options:
Gender 101: Demystifying the LGBTQIA+ Acronym
Join Wellbeing Connection and Kaleidoscope Youth Center for an interactive training exploring the complexity and depth of gender, including gender identity, gender expression, and sex assigned at birth; along with sexuality and the LGBTQIA+ acronym. Participants will learn about using personal gender pronouns correctly (and the importance of doing so), as well as words to avoid.
This training is open to anyone and everyone ready and willing to learn more to support LGBTQIA+ friends, family, and neighbors.
Creating Affirming Environments for LGBTQIA+ Youth in Schools & the Community
Join WBC and Kaleidoscope Youth Center for an interactive, virtual training exploring the ways in which schools and community members can cultivate affirmation and belonging in their classrooms and other spaces.
We’ll talk about language, policy, and visible allyship, and create a list of action steps for moving forward in solidarity with LGBTQIA+ youth.
This training is open to anyone, but especially:
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school staff
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educators
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coaches
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mentors
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library professionals
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education administrators
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youth group leaders
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religious organizations
Creating Affirming Environments for LGBTQIA+ Youth in Healthcare & Behavioral Health Settings
Join Wellbeing Connection and Kaleidoscope Youth Center for an interactive virtual training exploring the ways healthcare providers and behavioral health professionals can cultivate affirmation and belonging in their offices, agencies, waiting rooms, and other spaces.
We’ll talk about language, policy, and visible allyship, and create a list of action steps for moving forward in solidarity with LGBTQIA+ youth.
This training is open to anyone, but especially behavioral health and other healthcare professionals working with LGBTQIA+ clients. CEUs are available for Social Workers.
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social workers
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counselors
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therapists
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healthcare professionals
Suicide Prevention Training
QPR Gatekeeper Training
Question
Persuade
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Three simple steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide.
QPR is designed to help any and everyone learn how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, offer hope, and help save lives.
Participants will learn how to intervene with an individual at-risk, persuade them to get help and guide them to the appropriate resources
This training is open to everyone and anyone. We are all capable of offering the hope and connection that helps save lives. Mental health training is not a prerequisite.
This 90 minute training includes an hour of instruction, followed by role-playing exercises, and time for questions and discussion.