Kristen Rose and Kelsey Watchorn are eager to train community members on any of the following classes. While Kristen has taught several agriculture organizations and a plethora of classes on recognizing eating disorders, they are both eager to develop further trainings based on the community’s needs and their ability to educate. In order to thoroughly prepare and secure a meeting place and time, please request a community training six weeks in advance. To check their availability, call 308.254.8736.

Changing Our Mental and Emotional Trajectory (COMET™):

Recognizing that mental health functions on a spectrum, COMET™ teaches people how to intervene when they encounter someone who is in a “vulnerable space” and how to help shift the person’s mental health trajectory back to a place of wellness instead of proceeding toward a mental health crisis. COMET™ is a strong complement to other strategies to reduce the suffering resulting from high levels of stress in rural, agricultural communities.

Question Persuade Refer (QPR):

As someone who may be in the best possible position to prevent a suicide, you will find that QPR is designed to help you save a life. Become a gatekeeper: anyone can recognize a crisis and detect warning signs when someone is contemplating suicide.

Just breathe: Stress and skills for more intentional living:

Everyone encounters stressful situations and adversity, and learning how to manage your stress in those situations is essential to lead a more balanced and healthier life. Through a variety of methods, this training will help participants identify the cause(s) of stress, understand how self-regulation can prevent and reduce stress, and recognize the connection between self-regulation and intentional living.