SDSU Extension will host a free Strong Minds Strong Farm virtual series over Zoom on November 5, 19 and 30 at 12:30 p.m. CST. This Annie's Inspired series is open to all and will focus on managing risk in today’s agricultural environment.
Webinar Schedule
- November 15 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. CST - Strengthening Relationships with Active Listening Skills
Andrea Bjornestad, Professor & SDSU Extension Mental Health Specialist, will present an overview of active listening skills, including attending behaviors, effective questions, reflection of content, and reflection of feeling. The presentation will be interactive as brief practice scenarios and activities will be integrated throughout the presentation. - November 19 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. CST - Self-Care Isn’t Selfish
Life can be challenging at times, and balancing multiple roles can feel overwhelming. This session, presented by Andrea Bjornestad, Professor & SDSU Extension Mental Health Specialist, and Amber Letcher, Associate Professor & SDSU Extension 4-H Youth Development Specialist, will include education on signs of stress, symptoms of depression and anxiety, and self-care strategies to manage stress while providing social connection through conversation with others. Participants will also have opportunities to practice stress management techniques. - November 30 from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. - Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
Leacey Brown, SDSU Extension Gerontology Field Specialist, will lead QPR, a 90-minute training that teaches three simple steps that anyone can learn to save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and learn how to question, persuade and refer someone to help.
Registration
This series if free, but registration is required using the blue register button above to receive the link to join the webinar series. Once registered, participants will have access to all three webinars. Attending all three webinars is not required, the intent is to participate in the ones that interest you. All webinars will be recorded and provided to participants.
