Supporting Dignity of Risk

Every person has the right to learn and one of the ways we learn is by
taking risks in life. It is important to understand the concept of dignity of risk, and how to assist people with supported decision-making. We take risks every day and by helping someone think through decisions and weigh options can support their dignity of risk.

Participants will be able to:

• Understand the meaning of dignity of risk
• Identify the difference between important TO and important FOR, and how to find the balance between the two
• Explore creative ways to support a person’s dignity of risk through supported decision-making
• Engage in hands-on practice and discussion to help promote dignity of risk

Flipping the Switch: Compassion Fatigue to Compassion Satisfaction

Many of us go into the human services field because we have an immense passion for helping others and serving our communities. However, we aren’t always aware of how supporting others can take a toll on our own well-being. This training will introduce the concepts of compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma, but most importantly we will discuss compassion satisfaction and resilience. Together we will gain an understanding of how to nurture our own well-being and protect ourselves, while also providing great support to those we serve.


Participants will gain an understanding of:

What compassion fatigue is, the contributing factors, as well as the signs and symptoms.
The differences and similarities between compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, secondary traumatic stress, and burnout.
Compassion satisfaction, resilience, and the connection with our well-being.
How to create a simple support plan for themselves to use at work and/or home to help serve as a reminder to make space for their own well-being.

Mental Health First Aid

Adult Mental Health First Aid consists of self-paced learning by completing modules 1-9 on Mental Health First Aid Connect, followed by 6.5 hours of instructor-led training. Mental Health First Aid is an early intervention public education program. It teaches adults how to recognize the signs and symptoms that suggest a potential mental health challenge, how to listen non-judgmentally and give reassurance to a person who may be experiencing a mental health challenge, and how to refer a person to appropriate professional support and services.


Participants will be able to:

•Describe the purpose of Mental Health First Aid and the role of the Mental Health First Aider.
•Identify the impact of mental health challenges on the well-being of adults in the U.S.
•Explain that recovery from a mental health challenge is possible.
•Describe the principles of safety and privacy for both the Mental Health First Aider and the person receiving first aid.
•Explain the 5 steps of the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (ALGEE).
•Recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health challenges that may impact adults.
•Evaluate the impact of early intervention on mental health challenges.
•Apply the appropriate steps of the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (ALGEE) when:
     o    a person shows early signs of a mental health challenge.
     o    a person shows worsening signs of a mental health challenge.
     o    in crisis situations.
•Choose appropriate methods for self-care following the application of Mental Health First Aid in a crisis or non-crisis situation

Trauma-Informed Care

This training provides any overview of the Foundations of Trauma Informed Care designed by Trauma Informed Oregon. Participants will get an introduction to Stress, Trauma, and trauma informed care and how to apply that to providing support to those they serve.