The Problem

After working with children and youth for many years, Johnny identified that there is a growing need to provide more mental health training to those who work or volunteer with kids or teens in the community.  This includes people like youth leaders, day program volunteers, camp leaders, coaches, teachers, ministry leaders, parents, and more.  Not many are properly equipped to know what to do when a child or youth shares with them that he or she is struggling with depression, cutting, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, or other mental health problems.  This is of serious concern because these people are also often the first ones that kids or teens would feel safe enough to share with them about their struggles.

The response

In light of this need, Johnny has made it a central part of Youthwise’s mission to train and equip communities so that they can better help children and youth who are experiencing mental health challenges.  We aim to achieve this by making ourselves an extremely accessible community resource specializing in child and youth mental health and to provide training that is specially tailored to meet your community’s specific needs.

Topics

Following are some examples of training we provide, but not limited to:

• Depression in children and/or teens
  
• Anxiety in children and/or teens
  
• Mental health crisis response
  
• For Teens:
  • How to talk so your parents would listen
  • Healthy dating & relationships
    
  • Dealing with stress & anxiety
    
  • Dealing with depression
    
  • Dealing with self-harm
    
  • Finding mental wellness
    
  • Peer pressure
    
  • Help! I’m addicted to…
    
  • Struggles with self-Identity
    
  • Emotional regulation and distress Tolerance skills training
    
• For Parents and Caregivers:
  • How to talk so your kids would listen
  • Dealing with anger, tantrums, and other behavioural challenges
    
  • Help! My child is addicted to gaming!
    
  • Parenting your anxious child
  • Parenting a child with depression
  • Parenting a child who self-harms
  • Promoting mental wellness in your Family
    
  • Attachment-based parenting

• For Youth Ministry:
  • Youth Leader Mental Health Training: Level 1
    Example of topics covered:
    • Overview of common mental health challenges seen in youth ministry
    • What to do when a youth discloses about a mental health challenge
    • Mental health crisis management
      
    • Case studies
      
    • Practical tips
      
    • Community resources
  • Youth Leader Mental Health Training : Level 2
    Example of topics covered:
    • More in-depth study of common and not-so common mental health challenges in youth ministry
    • Overview of interventions used to treat various mental health disorders
    • Teaching effective coping strategies to teens
    • Advanced skills in active listening
    • Advanced case studies
    • More practical tips

Training Formats available:

• Workshops
  
• Seminars
• Groups
  
• Speaking engagements
• Each topic and training (e.g. single workshop vs. series of workshops) can be customized to best fit your group’s need.
  

Rates

• Rates vary depending on the training and group. 
  
• Special rates available for non-profit organizations and churches.
• Please contact us for a quote or for more details.