Faith Based Suicide Prevention
To equip faith community leaders and congregations to minister to those impacted by suicide.
Hot of the Press
Fe Avis's new book, Embracing the Dawn: Journey of Healing through the Darkness, has just been released. This devotional is specifically designed for individuals with lived experiences of suicidal thoughts and attempts, offering a path to explore the healing power of scripture. In the United States, approximately 12 million people contemplate suicide each year, with around 1.7 million taking some form of action. Embracing the Dawn provides a faith-driven approach to taking the next step in the journey toward healing.
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Learn More about Soul Shop™ for Leaders
Soul Shop™ for Leaders is a one-day workshop designed for clergy, staff, lay pastors, and faith-based clinicians to develop soul-safe communities by equipping members to address suicide as a regular aspect of their life and work.
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Soul Shop™ for Black Churches
Soul Shop™ for Black Churches is a one-day workshop designed for clergy, staff, lay pastors, and faith-based clinicians in the Black Church. Given the prominence of the church within Black communities, Soul Shop equips these leaders who are on the front lines of the mental health crisis to minister to those impacted by all the faces of trauma and struggle in regards to suicide.
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Soul Shop™ for Youth Leaders
Soul Shop for Youth Workers is a one-day workshop to equip youth pastors, youth leaders, camp directors, camp counselors and anyone else who works with young people to minister to those impacted by suicide. Special attention will focus on youth-specific issues of impulsivity, contagion, social media, mandated reporting and confidentiality. The training includes the creation of worship resource, training in suicide awareness and basic conversation skills, and how to extend the invitation to those who have been suicidal in the past to share their stories. This workshop engages the question of how to cultivate a soul-safe culture within your youth ministry.
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Learn more about Soul Shop™ for Campus Leaders
Soul Shop™ for Campus Ministry is a one-day workshop designed for Campus Ministry and anyone else who works with college-age students to address the unique needs of young adults ages 17-25 who are impacted by suicide.
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Soul Shop™ for Communities
Soul Shop™ for Communities is a community-oriented program exploring how we think and talk about suicide. This training includes an introduction to the CALL model for keeping a person with thoughts of suicide safe.
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ASIST - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training for Faith
LivingWorks ASIST is a two-day face-to-face workshop featuring powerful audiovisuals, discussions, and simulations. At the two day LivingWorks ASIST workshop, you'll learn how to prevent suicide by recognizing signs, providing a skilled intervention and developing a safety plan to keep someone alive. Two knowledgeable, supportive trainers will guide you through the course, ensuring your comfort and safety.
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Mental Health First Aid - Youth
Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.
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Hope with Skin On - Consulting for Faith Communities
Hope with Skin On is a coaching cohort for people who have gone through Soul Shop and are interested in further engagement around what it takes to build a Soul Safe Community.
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Soul Shop™ for Hispanic Churches
Coming Soon - Questions about Soul Soul for Hispanic Communities, Please contact Michelle at Michelle@SoulShopMovement.org
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