

Workshops
Become a #SubmitTheStigma certified
“Mental Health Conscious Academy”
This course was developed by a crisis line trainer with 10 years of experience in the mental health and social services field.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
In this training you will learn:
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The best ways to combat mental health stigma
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How to foster a mental health positive environment at your academy
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How to recognize the basic warnings signs of mental health concerns
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How to support a team member or student through empathy and active listening
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How to respond to self-harm, suicidal thoughts and panic attacks as a peer supporter
Duration: 4 hours
Location: via Zoom
Cost: Minimum $10.00 USD donation per participant
Includes:
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Participant manual with quizzes and final test
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Completion certificate

IMPORTANT:
The calendar below allows you to purchase your $10.00 ticket and register. If you wish to donate more, use the donate button below. You will still be required to register with the link in the calendar and pay the $10.00.
We are also looking for sponsors who are willing to donate in order for us to be able to continue delivering these workshops. Please contact us for details on the need and the benefits.
Available Workshop Dates
"Mental Health Conscious Academy"
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Directory of
"Mental Health Conscious Academy" Certified
BJJ Practitioners
Nattie Boss
Affiliation: Six Blades Fort Worth
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Role: Assistant Women’s Instructor
Michelle Pepin
Affiliation: 5th Dimension Training Academy
Location: Hamilton, Ontario
Role: Women's Coach
Patricia VanderMeer
Affiliation: 5th Dimension/Zenith BJJ
Location: Hamilton, Ontario
Role: Instructor
Tim Groenenberg
Affiliation: 5th Dimension/Zenith BJJ & 10th Planet Etobicoke
Location: Hamilton, Ontario & Toronto, Ontario
Role: Kid's Coach
Ceridwen “Sam” Pruitt
Affiliation: 360 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Role: Women's and Kid's Coach
Erin Zoccoli
Affiliation: Main Street BJJ
Location: Nevada, Iowa
Role: Co-Owner, Assistant Coach, Women's Self-Defense Instructor
Jared Loper
Affiliation: Academic Grappling (Sucker Free Jiu Jitsu)
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Role: Head Coach
Suzie Tibor
Affiliation: Tillis BJJ
Location: Whittier, California
Role: Instructor & Women's Head Instructor
Rachel C. Malik
Affiliation: Open Guard Brazilian Jiu Jitsu affiliated under Team Curran
Location: Oconomowoc, WI
Role: Women's Nogi Instructor