First aid clinic for psychological wellness offered by Crow tribal partners
Free event in Montana offers CPR-style skills for supporting people in crisis
A free two-day event Nov. 2 and 3 at the Hardin Family Engagement Center near the Crow Reservation in Montana will enable participants to help community members experiencing mental health challenges.
Instructor Jerry Girard, a consultant and educator, will train people who don’t have medical experience to recognize risks for suicide, use evidence-backed strategies to connect someone struggling with appropriate resources and guide skill-building in practices like listening without judgment.
Likening the training to CPR for physical distress, Girard offers an accessible entry point into developing the abilities to render potentially life-saving support for a broad range of challenges.
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