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Active Minds V-A-R Training

**EVENT AT NO COST**   For young adults 16-24

Those who complete a survey will be entered to win an Amazon gift card!

Connect-OC will be hosting a mental health training instructed by a trainer from Active Minds. Validate, Appreciate, Refer (V-A-R) is Active Minds’ everyday tool for everyday conversations. It’s about showing up for one another every day in meaningful ways.

Validate, Appreciate, Refer® are three easy-to-use steps that provide a path to listening and responding in a helpful way.

In this training attendees will:

  • Learn how to Validate one's feelings, Appreciate their courage, and Refer them to support services
  • Learn everyday tools usable for everyday conversations
  • Explore matters that may impact mental wellness among peers, colleagues, students, family, friends, etc.
  • Identify “barriers” that may impede the willingness to engage others about our strugglesC will be hosting a mental health training instructed by a trainer from Active Minds. Validate, Appreciate, Refer (V-A-R) is Active Minds’ everyday tool for everyday conversations. It’s about showing up for one another every day in meaningful ways.

Partners4Wellness is the lead agency for Connect-OC. Since 1957, the agency has been a leader in preventing substance use and mental illness in young people. Providing educational programs and resources. Building collaborative partnerships. And creating healthier communities.

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