QPR Overview (Question. Persuade. Refer.)

Thursday, Oct 5, 2023 • 11 am to 12 pm

Virtual

Training Sessions

Abstract

QPR is a 1-hour educational program designed to teach professionals as well as lay “gatekeepers” the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond. The process follows three steps: (1) Question the person’s desire or intent regarding suicide, (2) Persuade the person to seek and accept help, and (3) Refer the person to appropriate resources.

Learning Objectives

Recall facts about suicide and suicide prevention.
Identify warning signs of suicide.
Demonstrate how to ask someone directly about their desire or intent regarding suicide.
Demonstrate verbal and non-verbal skills used to persuade someone who is having thoughts of suicide to seek and accept help.
Identify local resources available to help someone who is having thoughts of suicide.
Describe how to get help for someone having thoughts of suicide.

PHYSICIAN (CME)

The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

NURSING (CNE)

A maximum of 1.0 nursing contact hours will be awarded. Participants will be able to claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the program.

SOCIAL WORK

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, University of Pittsburgh 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. University of Pittsburgh maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 1.0 continuing education credits.

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Upcoming Training Sessions

9

Dec Saturday

9 am to 5 pm • Venango County Human Services 737 Elk Street, Franklin, PA 16323

CRS/CFRS Training Series

You must be approved prior to attending this series. If interested, please email Patti at patti.b@pro-a.org. Please be advised, space is limited.
10

Dec Sunday

9 am to 5 pm • Venango County Human Services 737 Elk Street, Franklin, PA 16323

CRS/CFRS Training Series

You must be approved prior to attending this series. If interested, please email Patti at patti.b@pro-a.org. Please be advised, space is limited.
11

Dec Monday

9 am to 5 pm • Venango County Human Services 737 Elk Street, Franklin, PA 16323

CRS/CFRS Training Series

You must be approved prior to attending this series. If interested, please email Patti at patti.b@pro-a.org. Please be advised, space is limited.
16

Dec Saturday

9 am to 5 pm • Venango County Human Services 737 Elk Street, Franklin, PA 16323

CRS/CFRS Training Series

You must be approved prior to attending this series. If interested, please email Patti at patti.b@pro-a.org. Please be advised, space is limited.
17

Dec Sunday

9 am to 5 pm • Venango County Human Services 737 Elk Street, Franklin, PA 16323

CRS/CFRS Training Series

You must be approved prior to attending this series. If interested, please email Patti at patti.b@pro-a.org. Please be advised, space is limited.
18

Dec Monday

9 am to 5 pm • Venango County Human Services 737 Elk Street, Franklin, PA 16323

CRS/CFRS Training Series

You must be approved prior to attending this series. If interested, please email Patti at patti.b@pro-a.org. Please be advised, space is limited.
21

Dec Thursday

12 pm to 1 pm • Virtual

Naloxone (Narcan®) Training

Join Susan Huffman, Senior Program Specialist for Venango County SCA and Julia Covert, Prevention Specialist for Crawford County Drug and Alcohol to learn more about Naloxone (Narcan) nasal spray and how it is used to save lives. Click to Join Meeting
1

Jan Monday

4:30 pm to 5:30 pm • UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor 1310 Liberty Street, Franklin, PA 16323

CRS Peer Mentorship Group

For more information on the CRS Peer Mentorship Group Please call 814-451-2228 or email lyewm@upmc.edu
8

Jan Monday

12 pm to 1 pm • Virtual

Introduction to Infant Mental Health and Attachment

Join us for this virtual presentation by Dr. Meredith Spada, MD. Click to Join Meeting
10

Jan Wednesday

12 pm to 1 pm • Virtual

Trauma Informed Care in Substance Use Disorder Services

Join us for this virtual presentation by Dr. Mandy Fauble, Ph.D., LCSW. Click to Join Meeting
15

Jan Monday

4 pm to 5 pm

CRS Peer Mentorship Group

For more information on the CRS Peer Mentorship Group Please call 814-451-2228 or email lyewm@upmc.edu
18

Jan Thursday

12 pm to 1 pm • Virtual

Naloxone (Narcan®) Training

Join Susan Huffman, Senior Program Specialist for Venango County SCA and Julia Covert, Prevention Specialist for Crawford County Drug and Alcohol to learn more about Naloxone (Narcan) nasal spray and how it is used to save lives. Click to Join Meeting
24

Jan Wednesday

12 pm to 1 pm • Virtual

Intimate Partner Violence and Coercion

Join us for this virtual presentation with Dr. Melanie D. Hetzel-Riggin, Ph.D., LP. Click to Join Meeting
31

Jan Wednesday

12 pm to 1 pm • Virtual

Surviving an Overdose, Now What?

Join us for this virtual presentation with Samantha Hartle, RN, BSN, CARN, CBC. Click to Join Meeting
2

Feb Friday

12 pm to 1 pm • Virtual

Compassion Fatigue: The Cost of Caring

Join us for this virtual presentation with Rachel Drosdick Sigafoos, Ph.D. Click to Join Meeting
5

Feb Monday

4:30 pm to 5:30 pm • UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor 1310 Liberty Street, Franklin, PA 16323

CRS Peer Mentorship Group

For more information on the CRS Peer Mentorship Group Please call 814-451-2228 or email lyewm@upmc.edu
7

Feb Wednesday

Multi-Day Event • Ends Friday, Feb. 9, 2024

MATRIX MODEL

Join us for a multi-day training of Matrix Model.
9

Feb Friday

12 pm to 1 pm • Virtual

Differential Diagnosis of ADHD

Join us for this virtual presentation by Dr. Lisa May, Ph.D. Click to Join Meeting
15

Feb Thursday

12 pm to 1 pm • Virtual

Naloxone (Narcan®) Training

Join Susan Huffman, Senior Program Specialist for Venango County SCA and Julia Covert, Prevention Specialist for Crawford County Drug and Alcohol to learn more about Naloxone (Narcan) nasal spray and how it is used to save lives. Click to Join Meeting
19

Feb Monday

4 pm to 5 pm

CRS Peer Mentorship Group

For more information on the CRS Peer Mentorship Group Please call 814-451-2228 or email lyewm@upmc.edu
23

Feb Friday

9 am to 4 pm • Virtual

Motivational Interviewing

Join us for this virtual all-day presentation by Dr. Antoine Douaihy, MD. Click to Join Meeting
26

Feb Monday

12 pm to 1 pm • Virtual

Naloxone Saved My Life: Survivor Panel

Join us for this virtual presentation with Samantha Hartle, RN, BSN, CARN, CBC. Click to Join Meeting
1

Mar Friday

12 pm to 1 pm • Virtual

Evaluation and Diagnosis of ADHD

Join us for this virtual presentation by Dr. Lisa May, Ph.D. Click to Join Meeting
4

Mar Monday

4:30 pm to 5:30 pm • UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor 1310 Liberty Street, Franklin, PA 16323

CRS Peer Mentorship Group

For more information on the CRS Peer Mentorship Group Please call 814-451-2228 or email lyewm@upmc.edu
14

Mar Thursday

12 pm to 1 pm • Virtual

Overdose: Not Just Opioids

Join us for this virtual presentation by Dr. Michael J. Lynch. Click to Join Meeting
18

Mar Monday

1 pm to 2 pm • Virtual

Basics on Wound Care and Prevention

Join us for this virtual presentation with Dr. Amy Gallaher Miles, DO. Click to Join Meeting
18

Mar Monday

4 pm to 5 pm

CRS Peer Mentorship Group

For more information on the CRS Peer Mentorship Group Please call 814-451-2228 or email lyewm@upmc.edu
21

Mar Thursday

12 pm to 1 pm • Virtual

Naloxone (Narcan®) Training

Join Susan Huffman, Senior Program Specialist for Venango County SCA and Julia Covert, Prevention Specialist for Crawford County Drug and Alcohol to learn more about Naloxone (Narcan) nasal spray and how it is used to save lives. Click to Join Meeting
1

Apr Monday

4:30 pm to 5:30 pm • UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor 1310 Liberty Street, Franklin, PA 16323

CRS Peer Mentorship Group

For more information on the CRS Peer Mentorship Group Please call 814-451-2228 or email lyewm@upmc.edu
2

Apr Tuesday

12 pm to 1 pm • Virtual

Perinatal Recovery: Infant and Maternal Health Needs

Join us for this virtual presentation with Cheryl Siverling, MSN, RNC-OB and Kaleigh Gustafson, RNC-OB. Click to Join Meeting
15

Apr Monday

4 pm to 5 pm

CRS Peer Mentorship Group

For more information on the CRS Peer Mentorship Group Please call 814-451-2228 or email lyewm@upmc.edu
18

Apr Thursday

12 pm to 1 pm • Virtual

Naloxone (Narcan®) Training

Join Susan Huffman, Senior Program Specialist for Venango County SCA and Julia Covert, Prevention Specialist for Crawford County Drug and Alcohol to learn more about Naloxone (Narcan) nasal spray and how it is used to save lives. Click to Join Meeting
22

Apr Monday

1 pm to 2 pm • Virtual

Fentanyl Analogues: Emerging Trends

Join us for this virtual presentation with Dr. Amy Gallaher Miles, DO. Click to Join Meeting
3

May Friday

12 pm to 1 pm • Virtual

Differential Diagnosis of ADHD

Join us for this virtual presentation by Dr. Lisa May, Ph.D. Click to Join Meeting
6

May Monday

4:30 pm to 5:30 pm • UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor 1310 Liberty Street, Franklin, PA 16323

CRS Peer Mentorship Group

For more information on the CRS Peer Mentorship Group Please call 814-451-2228 or email lyewm@upmc.edu
16

May Thursday

12 pm to 1 pm • Virtual

Naloxone (Narcan®) Training

Join Susan Huffman, Senior Program Specialist for Venango County SCA and Julia Covert, Prevention Specialist for Crawford County Drug and Alcohol to learn more about Naloxone (Narcan) nasal spray and how it is used to save lives. Click to Join Meeting
20

May Monday

1 pm to 2 pm • Virtual

Fentanyl and Xylazine Test Strips: Fact or Fiction?

Join us for this virtual presentation with Dr. Amy Gallaher Miles, DO. Click to Join Meeting
20

May Monday

4 pm to 5 pm

CRS Peer Mentorship Group

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3

Jun Monday

12 pm to 1 pm • Virtual

The Littlest Ones: Pediatric Impacts and Interventions

Join us for the virtual presentation with Dr. Meredith Spada, MD and Dr. Maggie Whelan, MD, Ph.D. Click to Join Meeting
3

Jun Monday

4:30 pm to 5:30 pm • UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor 1310 Liberty Street, Franklin, PA 16323

CRS Peer Mentorship Group

For more information on the CRS Peer Mentorship Group Please call 814-451-2228 or email lyewm@upmc.edu
7

Jun Friday

12 pm to 1 pm • Virtual

Evaluation and Diagnosis of ADHD

Join us for this virtual presentation by Dr. Lisa May, Ph.D. Click to Join Meeting
17

Jun Monday

4 pm to 5 pm

CRS Peer Mentorship Group

For more information on the CRS Peer Mentorship Group Please call 814-451-2228 or email lyewm@upmc.edu
20

Jun Thursday

12 pm to 1 pm • Virtual

Naloxone (Narcan®) Training

Join Susan Huffman, Senior Program Specialist for Venango County SCA and Julia Covert, Prevention Specialist for Crawford County Drug and Alcohol to learn more about Naloxone (Narcan) nasal spray and how it is used to save lives. Click to Join Meeting
25

Jun Tuesday

12 pm to 1 pm • Virtual

LGBTQ+ 101

Join us for this virtual presentation with Amanda Ward, MA. Click to Join Meeting
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Jul Monday

4:30 pm to 5:30 pm • UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor 1310 Liberty Street, Franklin, PA 16323

CRS Peer Mentorship Group

For more information on the CRS Peer Mentorship Group Please call 814-451-2228 or email lyewm@upmc.edu
15

Jul Monday

4 pm to 5 pm

CRS Peer Mentorship Group

For more information on the CRS Peer Mentorship Group Please call 814-451-2228 or email lyewm@upmc.edu
18

Jul Thursday

12 pm to 1 pm • Virtual

Naloxone (Narcan®) Training

Join Susan Huffman, Senior Program Specialist for Venango County SCA and Julia Covert, Prevention Specialist for Crawford County Drug and Alcohol to learn more about Naloxone (Narcan) nasal spray and how it is used to save lives. Click to Join Meeting
5

Aug Monday

4:30 pm to 5:30 pm • UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor 1310 Liberty Street, Franklin, PA 16323

CRS Peer Mentorship Group

For more information on the CRS Peer Mentorship Group Please call 814-451-2228 or email lyewm@upmc.edu
15

Aug Thursday

12 pm to 1 pm • Virtual

Naloxone (Narcan®) Training

Join Susan Huffman, Senior Program Specialist for Venango County SCA and Julia Covert, Prevention Specialist for Crawford County Drug and Alcohol to learn more about Naloxone (Narcan) nasal spray and how it is used to save lives. Click to Join Meeting
19

Aug Monday

4 pm to 5 pm

CRS Peer Mentorship Group

For more information on the CRS Peer Mentorship Group Please call 814-451-2228 or email lyewm@upmc.edu
2

Sep Monday

4:30 pm to 5:30 pm • UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor 1310 Liberty Street, Franklin, PA 16323

CRS Peer Mentorship Group

For more information on the CRS Peer Mentorship Group Please call 814-451-2228 or email lyewm@upmc.edu
16

Sep Monday

4 pm to 5 pm

CRS Peer Mentorship Group

For more information on the CRS Peer Mentorship Group Please call 814-451-2228 or email lyewm@upmc.edu
19

Sep Thursday

12 pm to 1 pm • Virtual

Naloxone (Narcan®) Training

Join Susan Huffman, Senior Program Specialist for Venango County SCA and Julia Covert, Prevention Specialist for Crawford County Drug and Alcohol to learn more about Naloxone (Narcan) nasal spray and how it is used to save lives. Click to Join Meeting
7

Oct Monday

4:30 pm to 5:30 pm • UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor 1310 Liberty Street, Franklin, PA 16323

CRS Peer Mentorship Group

For more information on the CRS Peer Mentorship Group Please call 814-451-2228 or email lyewm@upmc.edu
17

Oct Thursday

12 pm to 1 pm • Virtual

Naloxone (Narcan®) Training

Join Susan Huffman, Senior Program Specialist for Venango County SCA and Julia Covert, Prevention Specialist for Crawford County Drug and Alcohol to learn more about Naloxone (Narcan) nasal spray and how it is used to save lives. Click to Join Meeting
21

Oct Monday

4 pm to 5 pm

CRS Peer Mentorship Group

For more information on the CRS Peer Mentorship Group Please call 814-451-2228 or email lyewm@upmc.edu
4

Nov Monday

4:30 pm to 5:30 pm • UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor 1310 Liberty Street, Franklin, PA 16323

CRS Peer Mentorship Group

For more information on the CRS Peer Mentorship Group Please call 814-451-2228 or email lyewm@upmc.edu
18

Nov Monday

4 pm to 5 pm

CRS Peer Mentorship Group

For more information on the CRS Peer Mentorship Group Please call 814-451-2228 or email lyewm@upmc.edu
2

Dec Monday

4:30 pm to 5:30 pm • UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor 1310 Liberty Street, Franklin, PA 16323

CRS Peer Mentorship Group

For more information on the CRS Peer Mentorship Group Please call 814-451-2228 or email lyewm@upmc.edu
16

Dec Monday

4 pm to 5 pm

CRS Peer Mentorship Group

For more information on the CRS Peer Mentorship Group Please call 814-451-2228 or email lyewm@upmc.edu