Ozarks Tech ∙ Trauma-Informed Professional Development

About 

Join the Professional Development Institute for a series on trauma-informed practices to support our community. Gain practical tools to enhance mental health awareness and create a more inclusive environment.

What’s Included:

• Mental Health First Aid: Recognize and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges, connect individuals with help, and offer effective support.
• Trauma-Informed Communication: Implement strategies to create safe, supportive learning environments that acknowledge the impact of trauma on behavior and performance.
• Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR): Learn to identify suicide warning signs, engage in critical conversations, and connect individuals to life-saving resources.

By participating, you’ll gain skills to address trauma and mental health challenges with empathy and confidence, strengthening our resilient community.

To RSVP for Sessions

1. Navigate to the schedule
2. Select 'log in'
3. Select 'Continue with Google'
4. Enter your Ozarks Tech email address and select 'Next'
5. Select 'Google Workspace account'
6. Enter your Ozarks Tech email address and password and click 'Sign in'
7. Select 'Continue'
8. RSVP by clicking the radio button on the sessions you would like to attend on the schedule. A green checkmark will appear on the sessions you have added to your schedule.

Questions
Contact the Professional Development Institute at pd@otc.edu or 417-447-4800.