CCEC Courses

The Northern Lakes College Council of Community Education Committees presents a host of online courses this winter that you can take free of charge!

Walking with Grief - Helping Others Deal with Loss

December 8, 2021 9:00am - 4:00pm
FREE - Sponsored by the CCEC

The Council of Community Education Committees of Northern Lakes College is pleased to sponsor this online workshop, Walking with Grief.

Workshop Description: Every person will experience grief and loss – a profound sense of final separation from something or someone important. Grief is a normal and appropriate reaction to the death of a loved one, the experience of separation/divorce, intergenerational loss, or the loss of opportunity. While there are similarities in how individuals work through loss, grief is a complicated and unique experience that requires helpers to be sensitive to the needs and experiences of those they are supporting. This workshop is designed to give helpers an increased awareness of the dynamics of grief, and to provide tools and strategies to best support someone who is grieving. Cultural and popular understandings of grief and loss, and the influences these have on how we experience and work with grief will be explored.

Please note this is a live online event. You will need access to the internet and a computer with a mic and speakers/headset. A webcam is optional.

Suicide Intervention Skills - Promoting Life

December 14, 2021 9:00am - 4:00pm
FREE - Sponsored by the CCEC

The Council of Community Education Committees of Northern Lakes College is pleased to sponsor this online workshop on Suicide Intervention.

Workshop Description: Working with individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts or impulses is challenging, which is why a broad and diverse approach is needed to prevent and respond to the issue. This workshop explores various insights related to suicide intervention, with a key emphasis on life promotion. Participants will practice the skills needed to identify and assist those at risk of suicide and learn how to support people and communities impacted by suicide. A guide for developing a comprehensive suicide intervention plan will be reviewed, along with direction for incorporating a prevention plan into each participant’s own context.

Please note this is a live online event. You will need access to the internet and a computer with a mic and speakers/headset. A webcam is optional.

Robert's Rules of Order

January 13, 2022 8:45am - 4:00pm
FREE - Sponsored by the CCEC

The Council of Community Education Committees of Northern Lakes College is pleased to sponsor this online workshop on Robert's Rules of Order.

This course covers:
- What are Robert's Rules of Order
- What are the principles behind these rules
- What are the main types of motions used in a meeting and when
- What are the steps of each motion in a meeting
- What are the main types of points used in meetings and when to use them
- Understanding the need for a second to a motion, debates of motions, amendments and when to vote
- Tips for chairpersons of a meeting

Please note this is a live online event. You will need access to the internet and a computer with a mic and speakers/headset. A webcam is optional.

Trauma: Overview and Awareness On-Demand Webinar

For students, staff, and community members in NLC’s service region!

The Council of Community Education Committees of Northern Lakes College is pleased to sponsor this On-Demand Webinar from the Crisis & Trauma Resource Center. This course is available online, any time, until December 2021. Participants will be prompted to take a test over the content after viewing the webinar and will receive a certificate of participation.

Webinar Description: Trauma is a wound that injures us emotionally, psychologically, physically, and spiritually. As a result, the impact of trauma can be far-reaching and enduring. This webinar provides an overview of the way trauma affects a person through the brain and nervous system. Signs and symptoms of trauma are reviewed along with an introduction to what it means to be trauma-informed.

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this webinar participants should be able to Describe the basic trauma responses from within the nervous system Identify the common short- and long-term impacts of trauma in a person’s life List key concepts for incorporating a trauma-informed lens into one’s setting

Target Audience: This is an introductory-intermediate level webinar intended for anyone interested in learning more about this topic.

Method of Delivery: Each webinar is 60 minutes in length. Live webinars will each contain 60 minutes of instruction from the facilitator using visual PowerPoint slides and then there will be 5-10 minutes at the end of the webinar when participants can ask questions directly to the instructor and hear feedback from them in realtime. On-demand webinars include no interactivity with the instructor.

Completing Webinar: Upon viewing the entire webinar, you will be prompted to take a test over the content and then you will receive a certificate of participation. An evaluation form will be available to complete after submitting the posttest.

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