Trainings/Workshops: Parents, Youth, & Young Adults

05.11.25 07:26 AM - Comment(s) - By Annastasia Rose Beal

Trainings & Workshops for Parents, Youth, & Young Adults
For schools, parent groups, and youth-led organizations focused on prevention, open dialogue, and safety.

Building open, honest conversations about substance use starts at home, in classrooms, and within youth-centered spaces. These trainings are designed for parents, caregivers, educators, youth organizations, and young adults who want to approach harm reduction through compassion, education, and empowerment — not fear or shame.

Each session provides practical tools to talk about drugs, make informed choices, and create safer environments — whether that’s a home, a high-school health class, or a college event. Our workshops blend real-world harm reduction strategies with age-appropriate guidance, encouraging curiosity, communication, and critical thinking over punishment or secrecy.

We recognize that every family, school, and youth group is different. That’s why these trainings are interactive and customizable — featuring activities, discussion prompts, and real scenarios drawn from both nightlife and community contexts. Together, we help bridge generational gaps, empower young leaders, and foster shared responsibility for safety and care.

Available Trainings & Workshops:

Talking With Teens About Drugs: A Harm Reduction Approach

Overview: Gives parents, teachers, and mentors practical communication strategies to talk about substance use without fear, shame, or judgment.
Suggested Duration: 45 minutes
Includes:

The basics of harm reduction for parents and educators
Shifting from “don’t do drugs” to open, honest dialogue
Responding to difficult questions and disclosures
Creating a home or classroom environment rooted in trust and safety
Guidance on credible resources and continuing education

Party Smarter, Stay Safer: Harm Reduction for Campus Life

Overview: Designed for college students and young adults, this session covers real-world strategies for safer substance use, consent, and self-care in social or nightlife settings.
Suggested Duration: 30 to 45 minutes
Includes:

Understanding polysubstance risks and pacing
Recognizing signs of overdose and when to seek help
Staying hydrated, nourished, and aware in party settings
Practicing consent and active bystander intervention
How to support peers and access campus harm reduction resources

Festival-Ready Harm Reduction

Overview: Teaches young adults how to prepare for multi-day festivals or large gatherings safely — from packing and hydration to peer accountability and overdose prevention.
Suggested Duration: 45 to 60 minutes
Includes:

Festival prep checklist: supplies, health, and hydration
Managing heat, exhaustion, and crowd risks
Drug checking and understanding potency risks
Buddy systems, consent, and situational awareness
Post-event decompression and harm reduction aftercare

Safer Nightlife Practices: Hydration, Pacing, and Buddy Systems

Overview: A lively, interactive session highlighting simple, science-based strategies that save lives and improve overall safety during nights out.
Suggested Duration: 45 to 60 minutes
Includes:

Recognizing early warning signs of overheating, dehydration, or distress
How to plan safe transportation and exit strategies
Using buddy systems to reduce isolation and emergency risks
Quick harm reduction interventions anyone can use
Encouraging safety culture in nightlife spaces

Practical Drug Checking: From Test Strips to Reagents'

Practical Drug Checking: From Test Strips to Reagents

Overview: Introduces young adults, student leaders, and educators to the basics of drug checking, interpretation, and harm reduction ethics.
Suggested Duration: 30 to 45 minutes
Includes:

Understanding how fentanyl and adulterants enter the drug supply
Proper use of fentanyl and xylazine test strips
Introduction to reagent kits and interpreting results safely
What test results can — and can’t — tell you
Safety precautions and next-step decision-making

Kids as Advocates: Youth Engagement in Harm Reduction

Overview: Empowers youth groups, student clubs, and young activists to take leadership roles in safety education, peer outreach, and advocacy.
Suggested Duration: 30 to 60 minutes
Includes:

Age-appropriate harm reduction education and advocacy basics
Peer-to-peer outreach models that work
Creating inclusive messaging for school or community campaigns
Building leadership, empathy, and accountability among peers
Example youth-led initiatives and success stories

Navigating Conversations About Substance Use at Home

Overview: Provides caregivers with language, listening techniques, and perspective for handling sensitive conversations about drug use, peer pressure, or safety concerns.
Suggested Duration: 45 minutes
Includes:

Age-specific communication strategies for parents and guardians
Active listening, validation, and non-reactive responses
Setting realistic boundaries while maintaining connection
How to support a loved one experimenting or struggling
Resource list for ongoing family education and support

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