The QPR Institute’s mission is to save lives and reduce suicidal behaviors by providing innovative, practical, and proven suicide prevention training. Quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know. Certified QPR Gatekeepers will be able to recognize the warning signs of a suicidal crisis and how to question, persuade and refer someone to get the help needed to save a life.
The use of means safety interventions is an important strategy for keeping individuals at risk safe during times of crisis. The CALM Clinical Workshop prepares clinicians to have collaborative and effective conversations about the safe storage of medications and firearms—the most common means of suicide attempts and suicide deaths, respectively. Participants will be able to provide a rationale for using means safety interventions, articulate multiple options for increasing the safety of firearm storage, outline steps for reducing access to dangerous doses of medication, and practice conducting means safety interventions with at-risk individuals and their families through case discussions and role plays.
This comprehensive training aligns with the PCCD Model K-12 Threat Assessment Procedures and Guidelines. It equips Pennsylvania Threat Assessment Teams with the essential knowledge and skills to fulfill their mandated responsibilities under the PA Public School Code (Article XIII-E) and enhance schools’ capacity to respond to potential threats with balanced interventions that prioritize prevention, protection, and positive outcomes for all students.
Vicarious Trauma & Self-Care Strategies for School Professionals helps school staff recognize the signs of compassion fatigue and build habits that support resilience and recovery. Topics covered include definitions of trauma and vicarious trauma, understanding practitioner vulnerability, and how to use the Professional Quality of Life (ProQOL) to track wellbeing, manage risk and guide self care . This training focuses on identifying protective factors, setting healthy boundaries, and creating personalized self-care and wellness plans and is ideal for school counselors, psychologists, social workers, administrators, and any educator looking to sustain their emotional health while supporting others.
The PREPaRE Workshop Series includes two specialized trainings:
Workshop 1: Comprehensive School Safety Planning – Prevention Through Recovery Designed for all school personnel, this session outlines how to build and maintain a school crisis team, develop effective safety plans, and promote crisis prevention and preparedness through collaboration with community partners.
Workshop 2: Mental Health Crisis Intervention – Responding to an Acute Traumatic Stressor in Schools. Intended for school-based mental health staff and crisis response providers, this training focuses on responding to trauma after a crisis, including psychological first aid, trauma evaluation, and recovery strategies.
