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SUMMARY:Webinar: Suicide Prevention in Religious Communities - The Present and Future
DESCRIPTION:Summary: This webinar will present research findings in the areas of suicide prevention\, intervention\, and postvention in religious communities. Both robust research findings and preliminary findings will be presented. For example\, religious service attendance is associated with lower suicide risk but social support in religious communities accounts for only about a quarter of the association between religious service attendance and health. Additional risks and protections in religious communities will be presented. \nIntended Audience: Attendees should have an interest in the unique role of religious communities in suicide prevention. \nOutcomes: At the end of this webinar participants will… \n\n\nList differences between suicide prevention\, intervention and postvention.\nList three unique protective roles religious communities play in suicide prevention\, intervention and postvention.\nList three risks for suicide that may be found in religious communities and ways to decrease these risks.\n\n\n\nMeet the Presenters: \nKaren Mason\, Ph.D.\, Professor of Counseling and Psychology\, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary \nMelinda Moore\, Ph.D\, Associate Professor\, Eastern Kentucky University \n  \n  \n Watch the Recording  \n  \n\n  \nContinuing Education: The University of Cincinnati\, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences\, Education and Research Center offers 1.0 contact hours for this activity. Upon completing the evaluation\, learners will receive a certificate of completion. This course can meet continuing education requirements for a variety of professionals including: BGC criteria for IH/CIH professionals\, BCSP criteria for safety professionals\, CPH criteria for public health professionals. Please contact your accrediting agency regarding questions about receiving credits for this activity. \n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/webinar-the-present-and-future-of-suicide-prevention-research-in-religious-communities/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,ERC,Mental Health,Spirituality
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DTSTAMP:20260414T203836
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T184649Z
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SUMMARY:QPR for Farmers and Farm Families
DESCRIPTION:What is QPR? QPR training teaches laypeople and professionals to recognize and respond to mental health crises using the approach of Question\, Persuade and Refer. \nTo attend this training participants must be 18 years of age or older. \nIn this 1.5-hour QPR training\, we will provide: \n\nInformation on the unique challenges farmers face that can lead to stress\, depression\, and suicide.\nExamples implementing each QPR component with someone at risk for suicide.\nInformation on how to help someone at risk of suicide.\n\nRegistration spots are limited\, so please only register if you can attend the event. No recording of this training will be available. Interested in hosting a QPR training session for your organization? Contact Olivia Bury (obury@agrisafe.org) for more information! \n Register
URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/qpr-for-farmers-and-farm-families-32/
CATEGORIES:Cognition,Mental Health,QPR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203836
CREATED:20240925T181900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T152159Z
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SUMMARY:QPR for Farmers and Farm Families
DESCRIPTION:What is QPR? QPR training teaches laypeople and professionals to recognize and respond to mental health crises using the approach of Question\, Persuade and Refer. \nTo attend this training participants must be 18 years of age or older. \nIn this 1.5-hour QPR training\, we will provide: \n\nInformation on the unique challenges farmers face that can lead to stress\, depression\, and suicide.\nExamples implementing each QPR component with someone at risk for suicide.\nInformation on how to help someone at risk of suicide.\n\nRegistration spots are limited\, so please only register if you can attend the event. No recording of this training will be available. Interested in hosting a QPR training session for your organization? Contact Olivia Bury (obury@agrisafe.org) for more information! \n Register
URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/qpr-for-farmers-and-farm-families-33/
CATEGORIES:Cognition,Mental Health,QPR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203836
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T144155Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Resources to Support Disaster Preparedness and Response and Violence Prevention in Rural Communities
DESCRIPTION:Summary: This presentation will share information and resources about disaster preparedness and response and violence prevention in rural communities. Presenters from the Rural Health Information Hub (RHIhub) and the NORC Walsh Center for Rural Analysis will discuss the Emergency Preparedness and Response Toolkit\, Violence and Abuse topic guide\, and other prevention-related resources for rural communities and leaders\, emergency preparedness and response professionals\, healthcare professionals\, first responders\, local public health departments\, human and social services organizations\, hospitals and other healthcare facilities\, and others working to help and support rural communities recover from disasters and violence.  \n  \nIntended Audience: Rural communities and leaders\, emergency preparedness and response professionals\, healthcare professionals\, first responders\, local public health departments\, human and social services organizations\, hospitals and other healthcare facilities\, and others working to help and support rural communities recover \n  \nOutcomes: At the end of this webinar\, participants will… \n-Understand what types of information and resources are available in the Emergency Preparedness and Response Toolkit and in the Violence and Abuse Topic Guide \n-Be aware of the lessons learned and key points from a set of 31 case studies related to rural disaster response and recovery \n-Learn where to find additional resources related to violence and abuse prevention and support in rural communities \n  \nMeet the Presenters: \n     -Alana Knudson\, PhD\, Senior Fellow\, NORC at the University of Chicago Director\, NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis \n     -Makenzie Atherton\, MPH\, Content Development Coordinator\, Rural Health Information Hub \n     -Sarah Dauterive\, MLIS\, Information Specialist\, RHIhub \n  \n Watch the Recording Here
URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/webinar-resources-to-support-disaster-preparedness-and-response-and-violence-prevention-in-rural-communities/
CATEGORIES:Floods,Health Education and Promotion,Mental Health
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241210T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203836
CREATED:20241108T162304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T155156Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Using Telehealth Counseling to Reach Agricultural Communities - A Clinician’s Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Summary: This webinar will present the usefulness of telehealth communications as a way to promote and provide mental health services within agricultural communities and the industry. This will assist in helping understand the multiple benefits of utilizing telehealth from a logistical\, financial\, and clinical perspective. And how the use of telehealth services can remove barriers that have traditionally deterred members of agricultural/rural communities from seeking mental health treatment. \nIntended Audience: Professionals and supporters who are engaged in the promotion of health and well-being for individuals and families within agricultural communities. \nOutcomes: At the end of this webinar participants will… \n\nUnderstanding what telehealth services are and how they are currently being utilized in the healthcare field.\nIdentifying different benefits of telehealth services for agricultural workers and rural communities.\nLearning how to promote telehealth services to encourage greater utilization of mental health resources.\n\nMeet the Presenter: \n– Stephen Bunnell\, LCSW\, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Owner of Mellow Mountain Counseling PLLC \n  \n Watch the Recording Here
URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/webinar-using-telehealth-to-reach-agricultural-communities/
CATEGORIES:Mental Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203836
CREATED:20240925T181938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T184550Z
UID:21523-1734001200-1734006600@www.agrisafe.org
SUMMARY:QPR for Farmers and Farm Families
DESCRIPTION:What is QPR? QPR training teaches laypeople and professionals to recognize and respond to mental health crises using the approach of Question\, Persuade and Refer. \nTo attend this training participants must be 18 years of age or older. \nIn this 1.5-hour QPR training\, we will provide: \n\nInformation on the unique challenges farmers face that can lead to stress\, depression\, and suicide.\nExamples implementing each QPR component with someone at risk for suicide.\nInformation on how to help someone at risk of suicide.\n\nRegistration spots are limited\, so please only register if you can attend the event. No recording of this training will be available. Interested in hosting a QPR training session for your organization? Contact Olivia Bury (obury@agrisafe.org) for more information! \n Register
URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/qpr-for-farmers-and-farm-families-34/
CATEGORIES:Cognition,Mental Health,QPR
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203836
CREATED:20241108T191634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T155236Z
UID:22306-1734004800-1734008400@www.agrisafe.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Bridging the Knowledge Gap: Pediatric Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDDs)
DESCRIPTION:Summary: In this presentation\, we will provide an overview of pediatric intellectual and developmental disabilities and will explore the vital resources and supports designed to enhance the lives of individuals and their families. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge to help families effectively navigate the educational\, financial\, and support systems both currently and as their children age. \nIntended Audience: Rural community members\, professionals working with individuals with IDD and their families\, and caregivers of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) \nOutcomes: At the end of this webinar participants will… \n-> Communicate an overview of pediatric intellectual and developmental disabilities. \n-> Discuss school services and community-based resources available for children with developmental disabilities. \n-> Identify ways to help prepare individuals and families for transition into the adult world. \nMeet the Presenters: \n– Jennifer Cervantes\, LCSW-S\, Director of Community Outreach and Education\, Baylor College of Medicine at Texas Children’s Hospital \n– Dinah Godwin\, LCSW-S\, Director of Social Work Services\, Baylor College of Medicine at Texas Children’s Hospital \n  \n Watch the Recording Here
URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/webinar-bridging-the-knowledge-gap-pediatric-intellectual-and-developmental-disabilities-idds/
CATEGORIES:Mental Health,Youth Safety and Health
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241230
DTSTAMP:20260414T203836
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SUMMARY:FarmResponse
DESCRIPTION:FarmResponse® is an On-Demand 3.5-hour continuing education course developed by national experts from the AgriStress Response® Network. AgriSafe’s FarmResponse course provides the full range of competencies necessary to provide appropriate mental healthcare for agricultural producers and their families. This knowledge is critical for a healthcare professional to effectively care for a farmer’s total health. \n\nPeople that live in or are licensed to practice in certain states are eligible to take FarmResponse for free. Review the states currently participating and submit an inquiry form to take FarmResponse for free! \n\n\n\n Learn More
URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/farmresponse/
CATEGORIES:ANCC,Continuing Education,ERC,Mental Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250115T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250115T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203836
CREATED:20241224T183235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T213603Z
UID:23020-1736938800-1736944200@www.agrisafe.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: QPR for Farmers and Farm Families
DESCRIPTION:What is QPR? QPR training teaches laypeople and professionals to recognize and respond to mental health crises using the approach of Question\, Persuade and Refer. \nTo attend this training participants must be 18 years of age or older. \nIn this 1.5-hour QPR training\, we will provide: \n\nInformation on the unique challenges farmers face that can lead to stress\, depression\, and suicide.\nExamples implementing each QPR component with someone at risk for suicide.\nInformation on how to help someone at risk of suicide.\n\nRegistration spots are limited\, so please only register if you can attend the event. No recording of this training will be available. Interested in hosting a QPR training session for your organization? Contact Olivia Bury (obury@agrisafe.org) for more information! \n Register
URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/qpr-for-farmers-and-farm-families-35/
CATEGORIES:Cognition,Mental Health,QPR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203836
CREATED:20220620T133821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T211204Z
UID:19203-1738749600-1738753200@www.agrisafe.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Mental Health Innovations Exchange- AgriStress Response Network
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Purpose: \nThe purpose of these monthly meetings is to engage innovative ideas and strategies to serve the farming and ranching community in the area of mental health. Please extend invitations to colleagues and other professionals that are interested in this subject. \n  \n\n\n Register Here  \n  \nInterested in sharing a mental health innovation? Email Carey Portell cportell@agrisafe.org for more information on presenting at one of the AgriStress Response Network monthly meetings!
URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/agristress-response-network-mental-health-innovations-exchange-2024-10-02/2025-02-05/
CATEGORIES:Mental Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T133000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203836
CREATED:20250122T200222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T213547Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Conversations on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) Training
DESCRIPTION:Summary: CALM (Conversations on Access to Lethal Means) is a suicide prevention training that encourages the safe storage of lethal means (firearms and medications) during a suicidal crisis. By temporarily putting time and distance between a suicidal person and highly lethal means\, a life may be saved. CALM: Counseling on Access to Lethal Means was originally created as a workshop designed for mental health professionals. \nConversations on Access to Lethal Means were developed for communities because everyone can benefit from this training. This training is not anti-gun or anti-drug and is designed to be a specific effective part of suicide prevention. \nIntended Audience: All communities of interest in suicide prevention \nObjectives: At the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to… \n\nIncrease their knowledge about suicide facts\nLearn how to inquire about the accessibility of lethal means\nLearn how to suggest safe storage\nAppraise results of lethal means reduction in countries outside the U.S.\nPractice their new skills through group discussion\n\nPresenters: \nOlivia Bury\, MA\, PLPC\, AgriSafe Network\, Behavioral Health Specialist \nLinda Emanuel\, BSN\, RN\, AgriSafe Network\, Community Health Director \n  \nThis course has met its registration limit. Please check the calendar for other upcoming CALM trainings.\n\nThis course is jointly provided by the University of Michigan Center for Occupational Health and Safety Engineering.
URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/conversations-on-access-to-lethal-means-calm-training/
CATEGORIES:CALM,Continuing Education,ERC,Farmer/Worker Health,Mental Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203836
CREATED:20220620T133821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T211206Z
UID:22924-1741168800-1741172400@www.agrisafe.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Mental Health Innovations Exchange- AgriStress Response Network
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Purpose: \nThe purpose of these monthly meetings is to engage innovative ideas and strategies to serve the farming and ranching community in the area of mental health. Please extend invitations to colleagues and other professionals that are interested in this subject. \n  \n\n\n Register Here  \n  \nInterested in sharing a mental health innovation? Email Carey Portell cportell@agrisafe.org for more information on presenting at one of the AgriStress Response Network monthly meetings!
URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/agristress-response-network-mental-health-innovations-exchange-2024-10-02/2025-03-05/
CATEGORIES:Mental Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203836
CREATED:20250124T192050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T213535Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: QPR for Farmers and Farm Families
DESCRIPTION:What is QPR? QPR training teaches laypeople and professionals to recognize and respond to mental health crises using the approach of Question\, Persuade and Refer. \nTo attend this training participants must be 18 years of age or older. \nIn this 1.5-hour QPR training\, we will provide: \n\nInformation on the unique challenges farmers face that can lead to stress\, depression\, and suicide.\nExamples implementing each QPR component with someone at risk for suicide.\nInformation on how to help someone at risk of suicide.\n\nRegistration spots are limited\, so please only register if you can attend the event. No recording of this training will be available. Interested in hosting a QPR training session for your organization? Contact Olivia Bury (obury@agrisafe.org) for more information! \n Register  \n  \nContinuing Education: The Southern California NIOSH Education and Research Center (SCERC) offers continuing education contact hours for this activity for a variety of professionals including: BGC for IH/CIH professionals\, BCSP for ASP/CSP professionals\, and Registered Environmental Health Specialists (REHS). For questions regarding continuing education requirements and this activity\, please contact your credentialing organization. The SCERC is a REHS Continuing Education Accreditation Agency approved by the California Department of Public Health. \n  \nContinuing Education for Community Health Workers: CHW and/or CHW-I CEUs are available through the University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center\, Center for Community & Rural Health Education. See individual courses for additional information.
URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/qpr-for-farmers-and-farm-families-36/
CATEGORIES:Cognition,Continuing Education,ERC,Mental Health,QPR
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203836
CREATED:20220620T133821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T211206Z
UID:22925-1743588000-1743591600@www.agrisafe.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Mental Health Innovations Exchange- AgriStress Response Network
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Purpose: \nThe purpose of these monthly meetings is to engage innovative ideas and strategies to serve the farming and ranching community in the area of mental health. Please extend invitations to colleagues and other professionals that are interested in this subject. \n  \n\n\n Register Here  \n  \nInterested in sharing a mental health innovation? Email Carey Portell cportell@agrisafe.org for more information on presenting at one of the AgriStress Response Network monthly meetings!
URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/agristress-response-network-mental-health-innovations-exchange-2024-10-02/2025-04-02/
CATEGORIES:Mental Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T113000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203836
CREATED:20250129T200220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T181629Z
UID:23318-1744797600-1744803000@www.agrisafe.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Conversations on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) Training
DESCRIPTION:Summary: CALM (Conversations on Access to Lethal Means) is a suicide prevention training that encourages the safe storage of lethal means (firearms and medications) during a suicidal crisis. By temporarily putting time and distance between a suicidal person and highly lethal means\, a life may be saved. CALM: Counseling on Access to Lethal Means was originally created as a workshop designed for mental health professionals. \nConversations on Access to Lethal Means were developed for communities because everyone can benefit from this training. This training is not anti-gun or anti-drug and is designed to be a specific effective part of suicide prevention. \nIntended Audience: All communities of interest in suicide prevention \nObjectives: At the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to… \n\nIncrease their knowledge about suicide facts\nLearn how to inquire about the accessibility of lethal means\nLearn how to suggest safe storage\nAppraise results of lethal means reduction in countries outside the U.S.\nPractice their new skills through group discussion\n\nPresenter: Tara Haskins\, DNP\, MSN\, RN\, AHN-BC\, Total Farmer Health Director\, AgriSafe Network \n  \n Register Here  \n  \nContinuing Education Information:\nFor Multiple Disciplines: This course is jointly provided by the University of Michigan Center for Occupational Health and Safety Engineering. \n \n  \nFor Community Health Workers: CHW and/or CHW-I CEUs are available through the University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center\, Center for Community & Rural Health Education. See individual courses for additional information.
URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/conversations-on-access-to-lethal-means-calm-training-2/
CATEGORIES:CALM,CHW,Continuing Education,ERC,Farmer/Worker Health,Mental Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250421T133000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203836
CREATED:20250311T172528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T191930Z
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SUMMARY:Clinician Workshop: Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM)
DESCRIPTION:Summary: Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) is a powerful addition to existing strategies to reduce the risk of suicide death in at-risk people while respecting their rights and autonomy. Help keep your at-risk clients safe by learning how to collaborate with them to implement safe storage of firearms and dangerous medications. This training is listed in the Suicide Prevention Research Center’s best practice registry. The oldest and most widely-used training on lethal means safety\, CALM teaches why means matter and equips individuals with tools to intervene effectively with those at risk for suicide both upstream (before a crisis hits)\, as well as in times of crisis. This training workshop is designed specifically for clinicians and includes case studies\, breakout discussions and valuable clinical training videos. \nCost: $75 \nIntended Audience: Created for mental health clinicians\, primary care providers\, substance abuse counselors\, hotline responders\, and crisis intervention services. \nObjectives: At the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to… \n\nIncrease their knowledge about suicide facts\n\n\nLearn how to inquire about the accessibility of lethal means\n\n\nLearn how to suggest safe storage\n\n\nAppraise results of lethal means reduction in countries outside the U.S.\n\n\nPractice skills through group discussion and interactive activities.   \n\nIncrease my knowledge about suicide facts   \nThis course will only be offered live so please plan to attend during the times listed. The registration fee for this course is non-refundable. If you are unable to attend\, please email sjenkins@agrisafe.org\, and we will try to find you a spot in a future class. \nPresenters: \nOlivia Bury\, MA\, PLPC\, AgriSafe Network\, Behavioral Health Specialist \nTara Haskins\, DNP\, MSN\, RN\, AHN-BC\, AgriSafe Network\, Total Farmer Health Director \nLinda Emanuel\, BA\, RN\, AgriSafe Network\, Rural Health Liaison \n  \n Register Here  \n  \n\nIn support of improving patient care\, University of Kentucky HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)\, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)\, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)\, to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. \nCME \nThis live activity is designated for a maximum of 3.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \nCPE \nThis knowledge-based activity will award 3.50 contact hours (0.350 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credit in states that recognize ACPE providers. \nASWB ACE \nAs a Jointly Accredited Organization\, UK HealthCare CECentral is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations\, not individual courses\, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. UK HealthCare CECentral maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 3.50 clinical continuing education credits. \nCNE \nThe maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 3.50 nursing contact hours. \nContinuing Education for Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselors: This workshop has been approved for 3.5 CE clock hours in Diagnosis by the Louisiana Counseling Association as authorized by the Louisiana Mental Health Law (R.S. 37:1101-1123). \n 
URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/counseling-on-access-to-lethal-means-calm-clinician-workshop/
CATEGORIES:CALM,Continuing Education,ERC,Farmer/Worker Health,Mental Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203836
CREATED:20250221T190549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T194107Z
UID:23452-1745323200-1745326800@www.agrisafe.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Naloxone Training: Responding to Opioid Overdose
DESCRIPTION:Summary: Overdose deaths are a leading cause of injury-related death in the United States and the majority of overdose deaths involve opioids. This epidemic is impacting communities all across the country. Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose from opioids when given in time. This session is designed to prepare communities and non-medical public and safety professionals to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose. Participants will learn the warning signs of opioid overdose and how to intervene safely using naloxone. \nIntended Audience: All communities\, academia\, workplace employers and employees \nObjectives: At the end of this webinar participants will be able to… \n\nIdentify risk factors for opioid intentional and nonintentional overdose\nRecognize the signs of opioid overdose\nRespond effectively to an opioid overdose\nCorrectly administer intranasal naloxone\n\nPresenter: Tara Haskins\, DNP\, MSN\, RN\, AHN-BC\, Total Farmer Health Director\, AgriSafe Network \n  \n Register Here  \n  \nContinuing Education Information:\nFor Multiple Disciplines: This course is jointly provided by the University of Michigan Center for Occupational Health and Safety Engineering.
URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/webinar-naloxone-training-responding-to-opioid-overdose-2/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,ERC,Mental Health,Opioids
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tara Haskins%2C DNP%2C MSN%2C RN%2C AHN-BC":MAILTO:info@agrisafe.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203836
CREATED:20220620T133821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T211207Z
UID:22926-1746612000-1746615600@www.agrisafe.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Mental Health Innovations Exchange- AgriStress Response Network
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Purpose: \nThe purpose of these monthly meetings is to engage innovative ideas and strategies to serve the farming and ranching community in the area of mental health. Please extend invitations to colleagues and other professionals that are interested in this subject. \n  \n\n\n Register Here  \n  \nInterested in sharing a mental health innovation? Email Carey Portell cportell@agrisafe.org for more information on presenting at one of the AgriStress Response Network monthly meetings!
URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/agristress-response-network-mental-health-innovations-exchange-2024-10-02/2025-05-07/
CATEGORIES:Mental Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203836
CREATED:20250319T193642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T213248Z
UID:23588-1747911600-1747917000@www.agrisafe.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: QPR for Farmers and Farm Families
DESCRIPTION:What is QPR? QPR training teaches laypeople and professionals to recognize and respond to mental health crises using the approach of Question\, Persuade and Refer. \nTo attend this training participants must be 18 years of age or older. \nIn this 1.5-hour QPR training\, we will provide: \n\nInformation on the unique challenges farmers face that can lead to stress\, depression\, and suicide.\nExamples implementing each QPR component with someone at risk for suicide.\nInformation on how to help someone at risk of suicide.\n\nRegistration spots are limited\, so please only register if you can attend the event. No recording of this training will be available. Interested in hosting a QPR training session for your organization? Contact Olivia Bury (obury@agrisafe.org) for more information! \n Register  \n  \nContinuing Education: The Southern California NIOSH Education and Research Center (SCERC) offers continuing education contact hours for this activity for a variety of professionals including: BGC for IH/CIH professionals\, BCSP for ASP/CSP professionals\, and Registered Environmental Health Specialists (REHS). For questions regarding continuing education requirements and this activity\, please contact your credentialing organization. The SCERC is a REHS Continuing Education Accreditation Agency approved by the California Department of Public Health. \n  \nContinuing Education for Community Health Workers: CHW and/or CHW-I CEUs are available through the University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center\, Center for Community & Rural Health Education. See individual courses for additional information.
URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/webinar-qpr-for-farmers-and-farm-families/
CATEGORIES:CHW,Cognition,Continuing Education,ERC,Mental Health,QPR
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250604T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250604T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203836
CREATED:20220620T133821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T211207Z
UID:22927-1749031200-1749034800@www.agrisafe.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Mental Health Innovations Exchange- AgriStress Response Network
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Purpose: \nThe purpose of these monthly meetings is to engage innovative ideas and strategies to serve the farming and ranching community in the area of mental health. Please extend invitations to colleagues and other professionals that are interested in this subject. \n  \n\n\n Register Here  \n  \nInterested in sharing a mental health innovation? Email Carey Portell cportell@agrisafe.org for more information on presenting at one of the AgriStress Response Network monthly meetings!
URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/agristress-response-network-mental-health-innovations-exchange-2024-10-02/2025-06-04/
CATEGORIES:Mental Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T134500
DTSTAMP:20260414T203836
CREATED:20250428T200300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T194955Z
UID:23976-1749636000-1749649500@www.agrisafe.org
SUMMARY:Clinician Workshop: Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM)
DESCRIPTION:Summary: Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) is a powerful addition to existing strategies to reduce the risk of suicide death in at-risk people while respecting their rights and autonomy. Help keep your at-risk clients safe by learning how to collaborate with them to implement safe storage of firearms and dangerous medications. This training is listed in the Suicide Prevention Research Center’s best practice registry. The oldest and most widely-used training on lethal means safety\, CALM teaches why means matter and equips individuals with tools to intervene effectively with those at risk for suicide both upstream (before a crisis hits)\, as well as in times of crisis. This training workshop is designed specifically for clinicians and includes case studies\, breakout discussions\, and valuable clinical training videos. \nRegistration Cost: \n\n$0 AgriSafe Members (Become a member here)\n$75 Non-member fee\n\nIntended Audience: Created for mental health clinicians\, primary care providers\, substance abuse counselors\, hotline responders\, and crisis intervention services. \nObjectives: At the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to… \n\nIncrease their knowledge about suicide facts\nLearn how to inquire about the accessibility of lethal means\nLearn how to suggest safe storage\nAppraise results of lethal means reduction in countries outside the U.S.\nPractice skills through group discussion and interactive activities.\nIncrease their knowledge about suicide facts\n\nThis course will only be offered live so please plan to attend during the times listed. The registration fee for this course is non-refundable. If you are unable to attend\, please email sjenkins@agrisafe.org\, and we will try to find you a spot in a future class. \nPresenters: \nOlivia Bury\, MA\, PLPC\, AgriSafe Network\, Behavioral Health Specialist \nTara Haskins\, DNP\, MSN\, RN\, AHN-BC\, AgriSafe Network\, Total Farmer Health Director \nLinda Emanuel\, BA\, RN\, AgriSafe Network\, Rural Health Liaison \n  \n Register Here  \n  \n\nIn support of improving patient care\, University of Kentucky HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)\, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)\, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)\, to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. \nCME \nThis live activity is designated for a maximum of 3.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \nCPE \nThis knowledge-based activity will award 3.50 contact hours (0.350 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credit in states that recognize ACPE providers. \nASWB ACE \nAs a Jointly Accredited Organization\, UK HealthCare CECentral is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations\, not individual courses\, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. UK HealthCare CECentral maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 3.50 clinical continuing education credits. \nCNE \nThe maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 3.50 nursing contact hours. \nContinuing Education for Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselors: This workshop has been approved for 3.5 CE clock hours in Diagnosis by the Louisiana Counseling Association as authorized by the Louisiana Mental Health Law (R.S. 37:1101-1123).
URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/clinician-workshop-counseling-on-access-to-lethal-means-calm/
CATEGORIES:CALM,Continuing Education,ERC,Farmer/Worker Health,Mental Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T113000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203836
CREATED:20250319T193629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T185750Z
UID:23590-1750240800-1750246200@www.agrisafe.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Conversations on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) Training
DESCRIPTION:Summary: CALM (Conversations on Access to Lethal Means) is a suicide prevention training that encourages the safe storage of lethal means (firearms and medications) during a suicidal crisis. By temporarily putting time and distance between a suicidal person and highly lethal means\, a life may be saved. CALM: Counseling on Access to Lethal Means was originally created as a workshop designed for mental health professionals. \nConversations on Access to Lethal Means were developed for communities because everyone can benefit from this training. This training is not anti-gun or anti-drug and is designed to be a specific effective part of suicide prevention. \nIntended Audience: All communities of interest in suicide prevention \nObjectives: At the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to… \n\nIncrease their knowledge about suicide facts\nLearn how to inquire about the accessibility of lethal means\nLearn how to suggest safe storage\nAppraise results of lethal means reduction in countries outside the U.S.\nPractice their new skills through group discussion\n\nPresenter: Olivia Bury\, MA\, PLPC\, Behavioral Health Coordinator\, AgriSafe Network \n  \n Register Here  \n  \nContinuing Education Information:\nFor Multiple Disciplines: This course is jointly provided by the University of Michigan Center for Occupational Health and Safety Engineering. \n \n  \nFor Community Health Workers: CHW and/or CHW-I CEUs are available through the University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center\, Center for Community & Rural Health Education. See individual courses for additional information.
URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/webinar-conversations-on-access-to-lethal-means-calm-training/
CATEGORIES:CALM,CHW,Continuing Education,ERC,Farmer/Worker Health,Mental Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250702T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250702T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203836
CREATED:20220620T133821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T211208Z
UID:22928-1751450400-1751454000@www.agrisafe.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Mental Health Innovations Exchange- AgriStress Response Network
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Purpose: \nThe purpose of these monthly meetings is to engage innovative ideas and strategies to serve the farming and ranching community in the area of mental health. Please extend invitations to colleagues and other professionals that are interested in this subject. \n  \n\n\n Register Here  \n  \nInterested in sharing a mental health innovation? Email Carey Portell cportell@agrisafe.org for more information on presenting at one of the AgriStress Response Network monthly meetings!
URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/agristress-response-network-mental-health-innovations-exchange-2024-10-02/2025-07-02/
CATEGORIES:Mental Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250721T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250721T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203836
CREATED:20250612T185223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T135101Z
UID:24239-1753095600-1753101000@www.agrisafe.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: QPR for Farmers and Farm Families
DESCRIPTION:What is QPR? QPR training teaches laypeople and professionals to recognize and respond to mental health crises using the approach of Question\, Persuade and Refer. \nTo attend this training participants must be 18 years of age or older. \nIn this 1.5-hour QPR training\, we will provide: \n\nInformation on the unique challenges farmers face that can lead to stress\, depression\, and suicide.\nExamples implementing each QPR component with someone at risk for suicide.\nInformation on how to help someone at risk of suicide.\n\nRegistration spots are limited\, so please only register if you can attend the event. No recording of this training will be available. Interested in hosting a QPR training session for your organization? Contact Olivia Bury (obury@agrisafe.org) for more information! \n\nREGISTRATION IS NOW FULL FOR THIS TRAINING. \n  \nContinuing Education Information: \nFor Multiple Disciplines: This course is jointly provided by the University of Michigan Center for Occupational Health and Safety Engineering. \n \nFor Community Health Workers: CHW and/or CHW-I CEUs are available through the University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center\, Center for Community & Rural Health Education. See individual courses for additional information.
URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/webinar-qpr-for-farmers-and-farm-families-2/
CATEGORIES:CHW,Cognition,Continuing Education,ERC,Mental Health,QPR
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203836
CREATED:20220620T133821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T211211Z
UID:24527-1754474400-1754478000@www.agrisafe.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Mental Health Innovations Exchange- AgriStress Response Network
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Purpose: \nThe purpose of these monthly meetings is to engage innovative ideas and strategies to serve the farming and ranching community in the area of mental health. Please extend invitations to colleagues and other professionals that are interested in this subject. \n  \n\n\n Register Here  \n  \nInterested in sharing a mental health innovation? Email Carey Portell cportell@agrisafe.org for more information on presenting at one of the AgriStress Response Network monthly meetings!
URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/agristress-response-network-mental-health-innovations-exchange-2024-10-02/2025-08-06/
CATEGORIES:Mental Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250811T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250811T113000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203836
CREATED:20250723T161214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T161430Z
UID:24462-1754906400-1754911800@www.agrisafe.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Conversations on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) Training
DESCRIPTION:Summary: CALM (Conversations on Access to Lethal Means) is a suicide prevention training that encourages the safe storage of lethal means (firearms and medications) during a suicidal crisis. By temporarily putting time and distance between a suicidal person and highly lethal means\, a life may be saved. CALM: Counseling on Access to Lethal Means was originally created as a workshop designed for mental health professionals. \nConversations on Access to Lethal Means were developed for communities because everyone can benefit from this training. This training is not anti-gun or anti-drug and is designed to be a specific effective part of suicide prevention. \nIntended Audience: All communities of interest in suicide prevention \nObjectives: At the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to… \n\nIncrease their knowledge about suicide facts\nLearn how to inquire about the accessibility of lethal means\nLearn how to suggest safe storage\nAppraise results of lethal means reduction in countries outside the U.S.\nPractice their new skills through group discussion\n\nPresenters:  \nTara Haskins\, DNP\, MSN\, RN\, AHN-BC\, Total Farmer Health Director\, AgriSafe Network a \nLinda Emanuel\, BSN\, RN\, Agricultural Health Liaison\, AgriSafe Network \n  \n Register Here  \n  \nContinuing Education Information:\nFor Multiple Disciplines: This course is jointly provided by the University of Michigan Center for Occupational Health and Safety Engineering. \n \n  \nFor Community Health Workers: CHW and/or CHW-I CEUs are available through the University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center\, Center for Community & Rural Health Education. See individual courses for additional information.
URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/webinar-conversations-on-access-to-lethal-means-calm-training-2/
CATEGORIES:CALM,CHW,Continuing Education,ERC,Farmer/Worker Health,Mental Health
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tara Haskins%2C DNP%2C MSN%2C RN%2C AHN-BC":MAILTO:info@agrisafe.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203836
CREATED:20220620T133821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T211212Z
UID:24528-1756893600-1756897200@www.agrisafe.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Mental Health Innovations Exchange- AgriStress Response Network
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Purpose: \nThe purpose of these monthly meetings is to engage innovative ideas and strategies to serve the farming and ranching community in the area of mental health. Please extend invitations to colleagues and other professionals that are interested in this subject. \n  \n\n\n Register Here  \n  \nInterested in sharing a mental health innovation? Email Carey Portell cportell@agrisafe.org for more information on presenting at one of the AgriStress Response Network monthly meetings!
URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/agristress-response-network-mental-health-innovations-exchange-2024-10-02/2025-09-03/
CATEGORIES:Mental Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203836
CREATED:20250722T212842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T145148Z
UID:24437-1758625200-1758628800@www.agrisafe.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Changing Our Mental and Emotional Trajectory (COMET) Community Training
DESCRIPTION:Summary: COMET is a direct response to rural community members’ concerns about mental health needs. COMET is a community-based intervention to activate community members and provide them with language\, tools\, and confidence to intervene when they notice someone around them is unwell\, and before a mental health crisis occurs. COMET supports community wellness by focusing on the upstream prevention of mental and emotional health crises. \nObjectives: At the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n Learn the importance of being “the other person” and the seven-component conversation guide \n Practice with tailored scenarios\, share feedback \n Participate in discussions of comfort level and motivation\, and review resources \nIntended audience: Anyone is welcome. While a range of populations can find COMET very useful\, the program is specifically designed for people living in rural communities. In this setting\, the training may also be useful for individuals looking to add a training like COMET to their own programming. \nMeet the Presenter: Maret Felzien\, MA\, Faculty\, COMET and Chad Reznicek\, MA\, LPC\, Behavioral Health State Specialist\, Colorado AgrAbility Project \n Register  \nTo register for this training\, you must have a free account in the AgriSafe Learning Lab. If you do not have an account\, please create one here.
URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/webinar-changing-our-mental-and-emotional-trajectory-comet-community-training/
CATEGORIES:Cognition,Continuing Education,ERC,Health Education and Promotion,Mental Health,National Farm Safety and Health Week,Spanish Language
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203836
CREATED:20250722T213410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T145233Z
UID:24439-1758632400-1758636000@www.agrisafe.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Strong Roots: Keeping Farming in the Family Through Health and Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Summary: A mother-daughter team (Nurse Practitioner and Agricultural Extension Agent) discusses how farm families can preserve their legacy by prioritizing mental\, emotional\, and physical health across generations. Representing 2 generations of their farming family\, they discuss chronic stressors unique to farm life\, including economic pressures and isolation. The presentation offers practical coping strategies\, promotes mental health literacy\, and emphasizes the importance of open communication\, family resilience\, and succession planning. The discussion encourages integrating the younger generation through meaningful involvement\, innovation\, and shared values\, while also connecting families to resources and community support systems. By fostering a culture of health and understanding\, the presentation empowers farm families to navigate challenges together and secure the future of their farms. \nObjectives: At the end of this webinar\, participants will : \n Recognize the vital role of family farms in sustaining local economies\, food systems\, and cultural heritage\, and identify the emotional and structural threats to farm continuity. \n Understand the ways mental health challenges\, including chronic stress\, depression\, and burnout\, affect not only individual farmers but also multigenerational family dynamics and long-term farm viability. \n Identify signs of mental health distress common in agricultural communities and explore strategies to reduce stigma and encourage early intervention and open dialogue. \n Apply simple\, effective wellness practices—such as routine\, nutrition\, rest\, spiritual grounding\, and communication tools—that can be integrated into daily farm life. \n Promote family-centered resilience by learning techniques that foster generational respect\, conflict resolution\, and shared decision-making. \n Support succession planning that includes emotional readiness\, physical capability\, and transparent communication—using available legal and financial tools. \n Connect with local and regional resources—such as cooperative extension services\, rural clinics\, faith-based groups\, and mental health hotlines—that strengthen both individual and community support networks. \nIntended audience: Farm families\, extension agents\, healthcare providers \nMeet the Presenter: Theresa G\, Long\, DNP\, FNP-BC\, Nurse Practitioner\, Riverside Medical Group and Theresa Long Pittman\, Agricultural and Natural Resources Extension Agent\, Virginia Cooperative Extension \n Register  \nTo register for this training\, you must have a free account in the AgriSafe Learning Lab. If you do not have an account\, please create one here.
URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/webinar-strong-roots-keeping-farming-in-the-family-through-health-and-resilience/
CATEGORIES:Cognition,Continuing Education,ERC,Health Education and Promotion,Mental Health,National Farm Safety and Health Week,Spanish Language
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203836
CREATED:20250722T214049Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Communication Coaching to Support Farm Harmony Across Generations
DESCRIPTION:Summary: Communication coaching is a specific program with a method that works with the members of farm teams and farm families to make decision making\, goal setting\, and conversations in general\, better. This presentation will address generational differences\, share communication teaching ideas\, and discuss a specific 4-session coaching program that participants may be interested in adapting. \nObjectives: At the end of this webinar\, participants will: \n Be able to consider generational differences and perspectives\, and how communication skills can support people to have better conversations. \n Learn about a specific coaching program designed to identify specific problems and opportunities. \n Learn about activities and strategies used by coaches. \n Understand the benefit of sharing specific communication skills in the interest of promoting harmony across the members of a farm team. \nIntended audience: \n\nService providers who work with farmers on succession\, provide technical assistance\, and recognize that oftentimes nothing can happen without first addressing human needs.\nFarmers interested in a big-picture look at farm coaching (this is not a communication workshop).\n\nMeet the Presenter: Leslie Forstadt\, PhD\, Extension Professor and Human Development Specialist\, University of Maine Cooperative Extension \n Watch the Recording  \nTo register for this training\, you must have a free account in the AgriSafe Learning Lab. If you do not have an account\, please create one here.
URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/webinar-communication-coaching-to-support-farm-harmony-across-generations/
CATEGORIES:Cognition,Continuing Education,ERC,Health Education and Promotion,Mental Health,National Farm Safety and Health Week,Spanish Language
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