The CALM Yarn 3-Day T4T Workshop

The CALM Yarn workshop is a culturally tailored, one-day suicide intervention training program designed to equip individuals with the essential skills to connect, ask, listen, and monitor those at risk. Developed in partnership with the Indigenous Peoples Team at Richmond Fellowship Queensland, it is designed specifically for those working within Indigenous communities.

• Day 1: Delivered face-to-face, the CALM Yarn one-day program will be presented in its entirety, offering you a view from a participant's perspective. You will reflect on and receive feedback on the content of the workshop.
• Day 2: Dive deep into the CALM Yarn model. This session will explore the evidence behind the intervention, practice skills, and discuss varying community needs and how best to deliver the program.
• Day 3: Focus on facilitation styles, skills, and strategies for supporting participants. Discussions will also cover using the website, ordering materials, marketing the program, and preparing individual presentations.

• CALM Yarn Trainer Accreditation: Certification to deliver the CALM Yarn program.
• Comprehensive Resources:
  • Trainer manual with detailed notes
  • Guide to preparing and delivering workshops
  • Full access to the Be Safe app
  • Trainer PowerPoints with training notes
  • Video demonstrations, role-play scenarios
  • Bookings spreadsheet, attendance, and certificate templates
  • Icebreaker cards, safety plan template, burnout scale
  • Posters, flyers, and logos to support the delivery of the program

• Gain CALM Yarn Trainer Accreditation, empowering you to deliver the CALM Yarn program in your community.
• Develop essential skills in facilitating culturally appropriate suicide intervention programs.
• Build confidence in delivering CALM Yarn to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

• Train the Trainer: 3 days – $3,250 +GST
• If you require any tailoring to make the program specific to you please get in touch, we do this on a regular basis.

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