STUDENT ASSISTANCE TRAINING INTERNATIONAL
provides in-depth training to schools and communities in the prevention
and early intervention of high-risk behaviors. We offer state-of-the-art training
in national program models which are successfully impacting youth, their families,
and communities in which they live. For the past 25 years, SATI has trained
schools in 50 United States and 30 foreign countries.
PURPOSE OF THE WORKSHOP: This intensive 3-day
workshop will teach participants how to implement a comprehensive Student Assistance
Program (K-post secondary) in their school, district, or community. Major emphasis
will be place on group facilitator training and the prevention and early intervention
of high-risk behaviors. Participants will be guided through eight experiential
support groups.
WHO IS THIS WORK SHOP FOR? Teachers, counselors,
social workers, psychologists, administrators, board members, parents, nurses,
classified staff, mental health and social service agencies, and other concerned
community members. Participants may attend as an individual or as a member of
a school community team.
MATERIALS AND COST: A comprehensive training
manual (440 pgs) and certificate of completion for 27 classroom hours will be
given to each participant.
**Cost to be determined
GRADUATE CREDIT: Available--2 semester hours
from the University of Wyoming. Participants will register the day of the training
and pay an additional tuition fee of $80 U.S. dollars.
| DAY 1 - 8:00am - 5:00pm |
DAY 2 - 8:00am - 5:00pm |
- 12 Components of a comprehensive SAP
- Overview of addictions
- The value of group-support vs therapy
- Group development and the role of the facilitator
- Communication skills
- Feelings, defenses, and family rules
- Support group facilitator training
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- Child abuse,
neglect, and shame
- Program & group implementation strategies
- Policy development and program evaluation
- Grief and loss - the healing process
- Helping children cope with parental addiction
- Affirmations for healing
- Support group facilitator training
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- Youth suicide and depression
- Crisis intervention
- Professional enabling
- Intervention and recovery strategies
- Professional self-care
- Healthy families, schools and communities
- Support group facilitator training
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Participants will learn how to facilitate support groups in their school and
community. The following groups can be offered after the training: anger management,
grief and loss, children of divorce, alcohol/drug intervention, children from
substance abusing families, bullies and victims, life skills, new student support
group, family support, etc.
Workshop Locations: To be determined
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
"This was the best workshop I have attended in my 26 years of education."
U.S. School Counselor of the year
"For five consecutive years we have provided this training statewide.
It is our goal to have all schools in our state implement this program."
Idaho State Safe/Drug Free School Director.
"The connections made in group carry over into the classroom. What a
building of trust between teachers and students." Teacher, Hawaii
"This excellent program allowed us to explore many of the high risk
behaviors which interfere with a student's education and life development. It
was the most valuable seminar I have ever been to." Administrator,
Australia
"This program has had a more positive impact on the Alexander community
than any program I have seen in the past seven. May the Great Spirit
guide you." Principal, Cree Indian Reserve Alberta, Canada
PROGRAM SUCCESS
- 61% decrease in student alcohol/drug use
- 75% reduction in fights
- 73% increase in school retention
- 61% increased ability to cope with stress
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- 91% found more positive ways to deal with problems
- 83% move positive attitude toward school
- 70% of staff felt more effective in offering help
- 68% of staff observed a positive change in students
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FOLLOW UP TRAININGS AVAILABLE
BULLY PREVENTION
WORKSHOP TOPICS