Build Awareness, Empathy and Conflict De-Escalation Skills with this Ryan Dowd Webinar Series
Students, employees and community members are invited to improve their communication skills in all situations by learning to reduce conflict with persons who have experienced trauma, homelessness or mental health challenges.
Watch these free trainings on your own or join a watch party. Connect with a group online or on campus in Castlegar, Kaslo, Grand Forks, Nakusp, Nelson or Trail. A facilitator will guide each watch party and lead a discussion.
Wednesday, November 15: De-Escalating Conflict: Trauma and the Five Most Important Seconds of Conflict
Facilitated by Marissa Carrasco, Director of Student Wellness and Engagement
Wednesday, November 22: De-Escalating Conflict: Non-Verbal tools to Eliminate Conflict
Facilitated by Matty Hillman, Educational Developer, Mental Health
Wednesday, November 29: Substance Use
Facilitated by Katie Comrie, Healthy Campus Coordinator
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Can't make these dates or times? Register for access to the trainings and other resources.
Get a handy kit and host your own watch party—on your own or with your organization. The kit includes a link to these (and other!) webinars and guiding questions to help you facilitate a group discussion.