Training the Trainer
How to Become a LifeSavers Trainer: for school personnel and interested community members- attend and participate fully in one of our retreats
- observe what works and give us feedback
- notice where you could fit in
- participate in a 4-day training retreat in which we will take you through the process, give you information on what it takes to produce the retreat, have you practice conducting the small group sessions, and help you develop a collaborative/listening approach
- upon completion of above, if selected, you will be work with an experienced LSTC trainer for the next 2-3 years while leading retreats
LifeSavers-2: Advanced Training for students
- participate in a 2 day retreat in June with other LifeSavers from all schools
- enhance your skills
- get more training on communication skills and updates on dangers faced by teens
- get questions answered about your specific needs
Group Leader Training* - for teens who are experienced LifeSavers and want to become Small Group Leaders
- participate in a Sunday afternoon preparation and training
- learn the background and history of the LifeSavers program
- learn to work with small groups
- learn why the order of the training program works
- learn "behind the scenes" preparation requirements
- facilitate Listening Circles yourself
* Note: receiving this training does NOT guarantee selection to be a trainer
Email us for information about additional training for local chapters.
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.