Upcoming events.
MSSA 2025 Annual Conference & Expo
Description
Let’s be honest, teenagers can be intimidating! This workshop aims to provide professionals with tools to break barriers and build meaningful, therapeutic relationships with hard-to-reach teens. Explore how brain development & social influences contribute to disengagement & distrust in adolescents & how we as adults can create an environment where teenagers feel valued and motivated.
Foster Adopt Minnesota [Spring Summit]
The “s” word: breaking the silence around suicidality and self-injury
Discussions around suicide and self-injury can be challenging and uncomfortable, yet these conversations are critical in providing effective support and intervention. This workshop is designed to provide a safe space to address stigma, build confidence and skills in risk assessment, initiate meaningful dialogue and foster a safe environment for individuals struggling with suicidal experiences and/or self-harm.
Objectives:
- Recognize warning signs and risk factors.
- Explore techniques to reduce stigma and foster effective and empathetic conversations.
- Build confidence in understanding and responding to various levels of suicidal ideation.
- Develop skills to navigate challenging emotional responses and provide support during crises involving suicidal ideation and self-injury.