QPR for suicide prevention
Course Description
This course is designed for Certified Health & Wellness Coaches who already have experience working with mental health and/or only want to become certified in QPR. (A separate course is available for those who are new to mental health coaching and want an introductory overview of mental health coaching concepts along with the QPR suicide prevention training.)
With mental health awareness increasing in the general public, this course will aid the coach in feeling more confident in identifying common suicide risk factors and warning signs, as well as how to respond in potential suicidal crisis situations by applying QPR, an evidence-based program for suicide prevention.
"QPR stands for Question, Persuade and Refer, a life-saving strategy outlining 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Similar to how those trained in CPR help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicidal crisis. These "gatekeepers" learn how to question, persuade and refer someone to get the appropriate help they need." [QPR website]
Gatekeepers can be anyone, but those who are strategically positioned to recognize and refer someone at risk of suicide, like coaches who have already built trust and rapport with their client, can be especially valuable in helping deter individuals in a suicidal crisis.
Upon completion of this course, the coach will be able to:
- Discern between suicide myths and facts;
- Recognize and evaluate suicide warning signs and risk factors;
- Apply QPR in a potential suicidal crisis situation.
Additional course information:
This is a live virtual presentation. The course format includes a lecture style webinar with slideshow, discussions, breakout rooms, and role-plays and is designed to be as interactive as possible. In order to receive course certificates and CEs, attendance for the entire course is required. Additionally, a passing grade of 80% or better is needed on the final course assessment, which will be administered within the Zoom platform. (Please make sure you have updated to the most recent version of Zoom prior to attending.) Participants will be provided a link and code to access the accompanying QPR booklet and class resources. Links to suicide resources also will be available after registration and during the presentation through Eventbrite.
Upon successful completion, participants will receive two certificates: 1) an NBHWC Approved Course* completion certificate worth 2 CEs, and 2) a certificate as a Certified QPR Gatekeeper. The course completion certificate is what will be needed to log NBHWC CE hours specifically, while the QPR certificate is for personal recognition.
Materials in the course are subject to copyright. Reproduction, modification, and dissemination are strictly prohibited.
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🤷♀️BUT Why pay when others offer QPR for FRee?
What You Get When You Take QPR With BE:
I often get asked, "Why should I pay for this course when I can get it for free elsewhere?" Here is my answer, summarizing the benefits of training with BE:
- Experience: Coach Amber has trained hundreds of people in QPR specifically, along with thousands more in other modalities and courses.
- Quality: BE adds in additional information specifically related to health and wellness coaching that is not provided in other QPR trainings, and we also regularly update our slides to ensure you are receiving the most up-to-date statistics and trends regarding mental wellness and suicide.
- Value: Our course is 2 hours long, which is longer than many other QPR courses (including the one offered directly from QPR Institute). This equates to more CE hours for you. As an NBHWC approved course, BE has completed the CE approval process for you, so you don't have to waste time or money trying to write up the perfect CE petition to get credit. It's already done for you. Easy-peasy! Plus, you gain additional certification as a QPR Gatekeeper.
- Support: By taking BE's course, you are supporting a fellow coach and woman-owned small business solo-preneur.
We are in this together!
2023 Upcoming Course Dates
Jan 26; 12pm-2pm EST
Jan 26; 12pm-2pm EST
Jan 26; 12pm-2pm EST
Single session must be attended in entirety to receive CEs.
Course includes: 2 CEs*, 2 certificates- course completion and QPR certification, and course materials.
Feb 21; 12pm-2pm EST
Jan 26; 12pm-2pm EST
Jan 26; 12pm-2pm EST
Single session must be attended in entirety to receive CEs.
Course includes: 2 CEs*, 2 certificates- course completion and QPR certification, and course materials.
TBD
Jan 26; 12pm-2pm EST
TBD
Single session must be attended in entirety to receive CEs.
Course includes: 2 CEs*, 2 certificates- course completion and QPR certification, and course materials.