Education Highlights
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ith more than 80 education sessions, 20 speed sessions and 20 NRPA Research sessions presented by top speakers both inside and outside of the park and recreation field, you are sure to leave the 2021 NRPA Annual Conference inspired. Below are just a few of the education sessions that will be offered during the conference.
Mental Health First Aid: An Overview Look of Today’s Emerging Mental Health Concerns An estimated one out of every five people will experience a diagnosable mental disorder in any given year. Recognizing a mental health problem and knowing how to address it are invaluable skills. This training will help you identify and understand signs and symptoms of
individuals who may be dealing with issues, such as depression, anxiety, substance use, trauma, psychosis and deliberate self-injury. Attendees also will learn how to respond in a mental health crisis, offer support to someone who appears to be in emotional distress, and, if necessary, guide the person to appropriate services. Speakers: Craig Harley, Deborah Millar Track: Health and Wellness Delivery Format: Nashville in person
With more than 80 education sessions, 20 speed sessions and 20 NRPA Research sessions, attendees of the 2021 NRPA Annual Conference are sure to leave inspired.
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Community Outreach and Engagement With an Equity Lens During the time of coronavirus (COVID-19), the Metro Parks Tacoma (Washington) Outreach and Engagement Team has been identifying barriers, challenges and opportunities for a transparent, equitable and genuine engagement approach within communities. Learn strategies to shift organizational culture, policies and procedures; change methodology for delivery of service; and develop best practices with an anti-racist lens to better serve marginalized communities. Speakers: Courtney Acoff, Delia Flores, Abigail Vizcarra Perez Track: Equity and Inclusion Delivery Format: Nashville in person
