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.

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

The Power of Purpose

Virtual Only

Describe the importance of purpose for resilience and thriving. Discuss benefits of purpose. Identify strategies to live with intention and realize your meaning. Register here: The Power of Purpose (adobeconnect.com)

Maintaining Positive Relationships

Virtual Only

This webinar is presented by Magellan Healthcare and will include the following topics: Explain healthy relationships. Identify the components of maintaining positive relationships. Describe the importance of positive relationships at work and steps to deal with conflict. Click HERE to register for this free webinar.

PSRS/PEERS: Applying for Service Retirement

Virtual Only

Applying for retirement is an exciting step, but it can also feel overwhelming. We designed this webinar to help you better understand what is required to apply, and to make it easier, regardless of whether you choose to apply online or using paper forms. Join us as we walk through both processes, talk about timing/when…