QPR (Suicide Prevention Training for Faculty Staff)

November 16, 2021
Categories: Events Tags: Mental Health

Event Date:
November 16, 2021 – 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM

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QPR is a 90 minute training intended to foster a community of care by teaching individuals how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, including verbal, behavioral, and situational clues. The training provides guidelines on how to Question a person about suicidal thoughts, Persuade them to get help, and Refer them to campus and/or local resources. The training is both educational and experiential and includes:

  • An overview of statistics regarding suicide

  • Myths versus facts

  • Behavioral, verbal, and situational warning signs

  • Concrete tools for helping someone in distress

  • Role plays in small groups to practice these skills

UPCOMING QPR SESSIONS FOR FACULTY & STAFF:

To register for these sessions, please log in to the Learning & Development portal.

  • Tues., Nov. 16th from 3:30 – 5 PM

  • Wed., Dec. 15th from 2:30 – 4 PM

This information can also be found on the CAPS website at hcaps.charlotte.edu/outreach/cultivating-community-care.