MASTERCLASSES
Tony is recognized by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing as one of the top instructors in the United States for the number of participants trained. He is well-known as a mental health trainer and wellbeing educator who specializes in training laypersons how to recognize the most common mental health and behavioral challenges while responding with a proven action plan.
Masterclasses may be delivered virtually through an on-line platform, in-person or a combination of both.
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Aggression vs Violence: Understanding The Difference & How to Verbally De-Escalate Intense Interactions - Learn what creates intense emotions and behaviors. Understand what aggression and violence will and won't respond to and how to verbally de-escalate the person and problem. 2 hours.
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Be The One To: Create Hope Through Suicide Awareness and Action - Suicide is a tough subject but it's everyone's business. 1 in 25 individuals have active suicidal thoughts. 94% of adults surveyed in the U.S. think suicide can be prevented. Participants will learn five steps to help prevent suicide by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. 2 hours.
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How to Notice & Navigate With Someone Who Is Struggling - Research indicates that people are far more likely to seek help when suggested by someone they know and trust. Participants learn how to notice when someone is struggling in their wellbeing and how to navigate with them using the C.A.R.E. approach. Create Connection, Assess, Reflectively Listen, Encourage Professional and Self-help Strategies. 1 hour.
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​Mental Health Basic C.A.R.E. - A condensed course that teaches non-professionals to identify the signs and symptoms of the two most common mental health challenges and how to C.A.R.E. for those experiencing them in their time of need. 4 hours.
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Mental Health First Aid - Listed on the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) national registry of evidence-based best programs and practices (NREPP). This course teaches laypersons how to recognize and respond to the most common mental health challenges using a proven action plan. 7 hours in total, consisting of a two-hour self-paced pre-work prerequisite completed online prior to attending a five-hour live instructor-led course delivered virtually or in-person.
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Silencing The Smoke Alarm: Pathways Though Toxic Stress and Trauma - This masterclass was created at the request of executive leadership who recognized the diminished demeanor of people. The goals of this training are to grant insight into individual experience in a manner that is safe and supportive. 2 hours
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Recipe for Building Resilience on Your Team - People spend a third of their lives at work. Learn how to build resilience in your team where members develop the ability to adapt and bounce back when things don't go as planned. 1 hour.
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Taking The High Road: A Return To Civility - This interactive masterclass presents proven pathways and practical skills to develop decency in communication and explores how to forge deeper connections in an age of isolation and incivility. Skillful communication can be learned to assure success. 90 minutes.
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