Let’s Talk: A Science of the Postive Approach to Community Conversations (Part 2)

This is a two-part interactive virtual workshop series. You should plan to attend both sessions.

• Session 1: May 24th, 10AM – Noon
• Session 2: June 15th , 10AM – Noon

So much of the work of prevention centers on conversations. It is in conversation that the gaps between perceived and actual community norms are explored. At the meeting. In the hallway. Sitting in the bleachers next to another parent. This is where perspectives can be shifted. Equipping coalition team/community members with skills to effectively facilitate these conversations without raising defensiveness provides a significant impact. In these skill-building workshops, Jason will introduce the Science of the Positive Frameworks Seven Core Principles which is the foundation of this training while providing examples of the advantages of this communication style versus other approaches. Registration for this workshop is FREE thanks to supplemental COVID related dollars.

Led by Jason Anderson

After a 25 year career in community corrections, having served as a probation/parole officer, a project manager, probation department director and trainer of several topics, Jason transitioned into a full-time role as a consultant and trainer in early 2023. He has been affiliated with The Montana Institute doing curriculum development and training since 2014. He has spent a number of years as an active member of 2 school-based substance abuse coalitions and is a current member of the Itasca County Veteran’s Crisis Response Team which supports veterans experiencing mental health crisis. An avid outdoorsman and storyteller, Jason enjoys singing in his church choir and dabbles in community theater.

The Minnesota Prevention Resource Center and Regional Prevention Coordinators are funded by the MN Department of Human Services Behavioral Health, Housing, and Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services Administration.

Learn more or register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/611196574407