Onsite Training

ONSIGHT TRAININGS AVAILABLE

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 NATIONAL STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM &
GROUP FACILITATOR TRAINING

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STUDENT ASSISTANCE TRAINING INTERNATIONAL provides in-depth training to schools and communities in the prevention and early intervention of high-risk behaviors. We offer state-of-the-art training in national program models which are successfully impacting youth, their families, and communities in which they live. For the past 25 years, SATI has trained schools in 50 United States and 30 foreign countries.

PURPOSE OF THE WORKSHOP: 

This intensive 3-day workshop will teach participants how to implement a comprehensive Student Assistance Program (K-post secondary) in their school, district, or community. Major emphasis will be place on group facilitator training and the prevention and early intervention of high-risk behaviors. Participants will be guided through eight experiential support groups.

WHO IS THIS WORK SHOP FOR? 

Teachers, counselors, social workers, psychologists, administrators, board members, parents, nurses, classified staff, mental health and social service agencies, and other concerned community members. Participants may attend as an individual or as a member of a school community team. 

MATERIALS AND COST: 

A comprehensive training manual (440 pgs) and certificate of completion for 27 classroom hours will be given to each participant.
**Cost to be determined

GRADUATE CREDIT: 

Available--2 semester hours from the University of Wyoming. Participants will register the day of the training and pay an additional tuition fee of $100 U.S. dollars.

DAY 1 - 8:00am - 5:00pm	DAY 2 - 8:00am - 5:00pm
12 Components of a comprehensive SAP Overview of addictions The value of group-support vs therapy Group development and the role of the facilitator Communication skills Feelings, defenses, and family rules Support group facilitator training	Child abuse, neglect, and shame Program & group implementation strategies Policy development and program evaluation Grief and loss - the healing process Helping children cope with parental addiction Affirmations for healing Support group facilitator training
DAY 3 - 8:00am - 5:00pm
Youth suicide and depression Crisis intervention Professional enabling Intervention and recovery strategies Professional self-care Healthy families, schools and communities Support group facilitator training

Participants will learn how to facilitate support groups in their school and community. The following groups can be offered after the training: anger management, grief and loss, children of divorce, alcohol/drug intervention, children from substance abusing families, bullies and victims, life skills, new student support group, family support, etc.

Workshop Locations: To be determined

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
"This was the best workshop I have attended in my 26 years of education." U.S. School Counselor of the year

"For five consecutive years we have provided this training statewide. It is our goal to have all schools in our state implement this program." Idaho State Safe/Drug Free School Director.

"The connections made in group carry over into the classroom. What a building of trust between teachers and students." Teacher, Hawaii

"This excellent program allowed us to explore many of the high risk behaviors which interfere with a student's education and life development. It was the most valuable seminar I have ever been to." Administrator, Australia 

"This program has had a more positive impact on the Alexander community than any program I have seen in the past seven. May the Great Spirit guide you." Principal, Cree Indian Reserve Alberta, Canada

PROGRAM SUCCESS

61% decrease in student alcohol/drug use 75% reduction in fights 73% increase in school retention 61% increased ability to cope with stress

91% found more positive ways to deal with problems 83% move positive attitude toward school 70% of staff felt more effective in offering help 68% of staff observed a positive change in students

 

FOLLOW UP TRAININGS AVAILABLE 

• Scope of the problem
• Understanding the dynamics of bullying
• Bully tactics and intervention strategies
• Protecting and supporting the victims
• Empowering the silent witnesses
• Staff intervention & Policy development
• Classroom activities
• Working with parents
• Adult bullies
• Comprehensive training manual provided (210 pgs)

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