Training Retreat Curriculum

Throughout the training retreat, learning is supported through multi-format presentations (lectures, role-playing, music, physical activity, written work, interactive experiences, appropriate physical contact, open discussions, etc.) in order to accommodate differences in learning styles.
WELCOME:  Trainees are welcomed and oriented to the site and to training expectations.

The training is broken into various activities which include ...

LISTENING CIRCLES:
ISSUES AT YOUR SCHOOL:
LIFESAVERS CAPABILITIES:
APPRECIATING DIVERSITY:
TOGETHER WE CAN!!
TRUSTING YOURSELF AND OTHERS:
REAL-LIFE RELATIONSHIPS:
EFFECTIVE LISTENING:
THE GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY:
TEEN SUICIDE:
MASKS:
Optional Open-to-All Spiritual Time Sunday morning. COPING WITH LOSS:
YOUR PERSONAL POWER:
WHAT'S NEXT AT YOUR SCHOOL?
THE PLEDGE:
GRADUATION:

If you are interested in the details of the activities please contact the execative director.

Events



September 6 - 11 is the National Suicide Prevention Week.  There will be a candle light vigil with poetry reading on Sept 9 at 8pm at the Labyrinth behind the Interfaith Center.



The SIUC-JALC retreat will be September  24 - 26 at Lake Sallateeska Baptist Camp.



Fall retreats are October 8 - 10, November 5 - 7, and Dec 3 - 5 all at DuBois Center.  October 29 - 31 retreat will be at West Frankfort.