Games Children Play

There are numerous factors in today’s society that impact a young person’s life.  As role models and decision-makers in the lives of youth adults are responsible for teaching youth proper coping skills.  Youth look at events and occurrences in their lives different than adults and, therefore, respond accordingly.  Many times adults will not understand the urgency a youth has placed on a situation.  However, adults must learn to listen to the youth and accept that the youth’s concern is “real” and very important.  In this thought-provoking workshop the facilitator identifies and demonstrates some of the popular coping mechanisms chosen by youth to alleviate personal stressors and social pressures that potentially end in death.  Participants will learn how these deadly “games they play” may be key indicators of suicidal thoughts, behaviors, and tendencies or a severally troubled youth.

 SUMMARY

This intriguing workshop is designed to alert parents, healthcare professionals, teachers, physicians, religious leaders, and other gatekeepers to the latest trends in youth behavior that result in prescription drug abuse, alcohol abuse and sexual promiscuity.  Emphasis is placed on identification of risk factors and key indicators relative to suicidal thoughts, behaviors, and tendencies.  Participants learn their roles in the prevention and intervention process.  Scenarios affecting a range of populations are presented in this workshop.  This workshop seeks to integrate suicide and accidental death prevention into existing health, mental health, substance abuse, education, and human service activities in a unique manner like never before resulting in more effective responses.  FTC’s goal is to promote public awareness, education, reduce the stigma of suicide, and serve as a resource for agencies and individuals who work with kids and families confronted with situations involving improper coping mechanisms.

Medical Professionals, Mental & Behavioral Health Professionals, Counselors, Social Workers, Educators, Administrators, Law Enforcement Personnel, Parents, Family Members, Anyone Who Works With Youth

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After this workshop participants will be able to:

CONTACT HOURS AND SCHEDULE

This workshop is designed to facilitate instruction for up to a half day (1 – 4 contact hours).

1. Games Children Play Handout
2. Note Pad/Pen (provide own)