This webinar reviews series of strategies that helpers can use to engage a person on the cognitive, behavioral, emotional and interpersonal aspects of depression. Useful ideas about how journaling and homework assignments can be incorporated into the treatment process with clients are presented. The overall recovery process in the treatment of depression is described and, in conclusion, a short series of troubleshooting around stuckness is offered.

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Knowing how to respond to a threat is a tremendous challenge. After a violent incident, it is not uncommon to find that many different people were aware of clues that an attack was being planned. Yet, without the proper mechanism to gather information and assess the situation, prevention is nearly impossible. This webinar provides a communication and decision-making model to help businesses, schools, organizations and communities become proactive in their management of threats. Strategies to… Continue Reading Violence Threat Assessment – Planning and Response Live Webinar

Tickets are now available at www.bravenewfilms.org/dfs to see the national premiere of Making a Killing: Guns, Greed and the NRA on March 22 that Violence Free Colorado is co-sponsoring with the Denver Film Society and four other gun violence prevention organizations. This is a major opportunity to raise awareness about the high price our society pays for the huge profits amassed by gun manufacturers through their political arm, the NRA.   Given the high demand for these tickets and… Continue Reading Film Screening: “Making a Killing: Guns, Greed, and the NRA”

With Violence Free Colorado's Pat Tessmer More info to come!

his one and one-half day event will launch with an evening created for youth, parents, educators and youth services providers. Day two will include a full day of interactive plenaries and presentations for Advocates and Providers; Law Enforcement; Legal Professionals; and Administrators and Directors. The event will explore the emerging complexities of tech safety, the impact of digital abuse, safety planning, leveraging technology for protections; offender containment and examination of successful legal cases. Local and… Continue Reading The Safe Shelter 2016 Symposium on Domestic Violence: Navigating the Power of Technology

Advocacy Essentials Safety and well-being of survivors and their children depends on foundational touchstones which over time have shown to work successfully. What are the essential qualities, skills, and knowledge?  The vision of one day living in a peaceful and equal (rape free, abuse free) society is possible with sustainable leadership, a partnership with directors and advocates and survivors. What are the factors of longevity in the work and how do we achieve those through… Continue Reading Brown Bag: Advocacy Essentials