TRAINING
for more information and To schedule a training, please contact Linda Ciano, Director of Community Engagement, at lindac@project-sage.org.
workshops:
Introduction to Project SAGE - This 30-minute presentation introduces Project SAGE as a community resource. Participants will learn about the services that Project SAGE offers and when, how, and why community members might connect with us.
Digital Safety for Youth: What Parents Should Be Talking About - Stranger danger is nothing new – but online gaming and social media have brought strangers into the home in the guise of peers and friends. With platforms changing constantly and new apps appearing every day, how can adults keep their kids safe from online exploitation? This 90-minute workshop provides a foundation for parents and caregivers to talk with their tweens and teens about online safety, including online stranger danger, cyberbullying, artificial intelligence, and more. This will be a safe space for participants to practice having the often uncomfortable conversations that can make all the difference in the life of a child who has been targeted for exploitation.
A Grownup’s Guide to Teens and Healthy Relationships - Project SAGE counselors talk with youth all the time about creating and being in healthy relationships. How can you as a parent or caregiver continue that conversation at home? Find out from a Project SAGE instructor in this interactive one-hour workshop designed to help you be a person your tween or teen wants to talk with about healthy relationships. Learn to address difficult topics directly and with sensitivity; develop effective support systems for yourself and your teen; and much more.
Healthy Relationships - This one-hour workshop is designed for adults who are curious about relationship dynamics and want to understand how to cultivate healthy dynamics and avoid unhealthy ones. The workshop begins by outlining the range of relationships, from healthy to unhealthy to abusive. Participants are invited to consider the characteristics of healthy relationships, recognize the red flags signaling unhealthy relationships, and reflect on the barriers to seeking help in abusive relationships. Participants will brainstorm strategies for creating and maintaining healthy relationships as well as overcoming barriers to seeking help in abusive relationships. Finally, a list of resources for building healthy relationships and seeking help in abusive relationships will be shared and discussed.
Healthy Relationships in Recovery - This one-hour Healthy Relationships workshop is specifically designed for adults in recovery whose relationships have been affected by addiction.
Supporting Individuals with Disabilities in Building Healthy Relationships - How can parents and caregivers of individuals with disabilities support their loved ones in building and maintaining healthy relationships? This informative one-hour workshop highlights practical and productive strategies for navigating ongoing conversations about some of the most sensitive and challenging relationship topics.
Screening for Domestic Violence / Intimate Partner Violence in a Medical Setting - This one-hour workshop is designed for medical personnel in hospitals, clinics, and similar settings. The workshop begins by reviewing the “what” of domestic violence / intimate partner violence: what it is, the underlying dynamics of power and control, and risk factors. Participants will consider the implications of DV / IPV in a rural environment and how that might affect disclosure. The workshop then moves on to discuss best practices in screening, including the importance of normalizing screening, inviting disclosure, listening with intention, and responding creatively. Finally, the workshop will discuss effective strategies for connecting clients with community services and DV agencies that can contribute to a robust network of support.
Screening for Domestic Violence / Intimate Partner Violence in an EMS Setting - This one-hour workshop is designed for EMTs and trainees serving the rural northwest corner of Connecticut and border towns. The workshop begins by reviewing the “what” of domestic violence / intimate partner violence: what it is, the underlying dynamics of power and control, and risk factors. Participants will consider the implications of DV / IPV in a rural environment and how that might affect disclosure. The workshop then moves on to discuss best practices in screening, options for screening tools, considerations for screening in the context of an ambulance encounter, and coordinating screening with simultaneous law enforcement efforts. Finally, the workshop will discuss effective strategies for connecting clients with community services and DV agencies that can contribute to a robust network of support.
Customized Trainings - Project SAGE is happy to collaborate with your organization to develop a training suited to your needs.
WHO WE TRAIN:
Parents & Teachers
Healthcare and Service Providers
Volunteers
Civic & Business Leaders
Community Groups
…and more!