Welcome to the OTC Employee Development calendar where current employees can browse and register for available training opportunities. Events are added throughout the semester so please check back often.

Intersectional Approach to Interpersonal Violence Prevention

The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Project HEAL invite you to attend an upcoming presentation and panel discussion on October 14th from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm in LCN 211 or virtually. This presentation and panel discussion focuses on the diverse needs of survivors and what can be done to support advocacy, action, intervention…

ONE Grant: African-American Heritage Trail Event

As a part of building an employee culture that promotes wellness through the Burrell Behavioral Health ONE Grant, we (the DEI office & ONE Grant team) invite you to join us on a brief tour of the Springfield African-American Heritage Trail. This is an opportunity to get active, connect with colleagues across the college, and…

Strategies to Navigate Stress and Build Resilience

Virtual Only

View this webinar to: Build optimism Manage counterproductive thinking Practice mindfulness on a daily basis Rethink stress https://magellanascend.com/Content/View/17636?ccid=hpZiwITni%2FVKNrZqvUQNB7yibiYpX6rd8LxsGYAA0QU%3D  

Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Training

ICW 108B&C

Learn the question, persuade, and refer methods and know how to help others, staff, faculty or students as OTC embarks on a mission to raise mental health awareness and suicide prevention! This is a one-hour program that train attendees to identify warning signs to suicide, teach what to say when intervening with someone we are…

Free

Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Training

Virtual Only

Learn the question, persuade, and refer methods and know how to help others, staff, faculty or students as OTC embarks on a mission to raise mental health awareness and suicide prevention! This is a one-hour program that train attendees to identify warning signs to suicide, teach what to say when intervening with someone we are…

Free

Exploring Habits for Positive Behavior Change

Virtual Only

View this webinar to: Learn why behavior change is difficult and how habits are formed Identify ways to form new habits and eliminate bad habits Manage habit slipping and procrastination Learn methods to track habits for positive behavior change  

Thriving Through the Holidays

Virtual Only

Describe why holidays are more stressful than other times of the year. Identify your “limits” during the holidays. Explain coping skills to help you stay emotionally healthy. Register here: Thriving Through the Holidays (adobeconnect.com)

Art Therapy & Mental Health

Virtual Only

This event is hosted by Cassie Dennis, a licensed therapist from Dipoto Counseling Group in Kansas City. Join this event virtually: https://otc.zoom.us/j/96463397946

Free

Veteran Suicide Prevention

Presented by JoAnn Morrison, LCSW from Veterans Affairs We often want to share our support of veterans and its common practice to honor veterans every year on Veterans Day. But how can we better and more fully support our past and current service members? Come learn the facts about veteran suicide and what you can…

Free

Gun Safety with Scott Leven

Presented by Scott Leven, College Director of Safety and Security In this workshop, participants will learn about gun storage, safekeeping, proper use, and how to control access in times of mental health crisis. Participants will have a chance to practice hands on skills, ask questions, and take applicable skills with them. Gun locks will be…

Free