Free, virtual QPR Gatekeeper training

May 24th, 2022

10:30 a.m. - noon

Free, virtual QPR Gatekeeper training

For staff and faculty, hosted by Alex Liosatos

QPR is an evidence-based suicide prevention and awareness training with over 5 million people trained worldwide. This "Gatekeeper" training helps people recognize the warning signs of suicide and provides information on how to intervene effectively and appropriately.

Participants will receive a certification, which will remain valid for two years.

Alex Liosatos is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). She is associate dean for health and wellness at Lakeland University and has been the director for counseling services since 2017. She has been a QPR trainer since 2018.

Key components covered in training:

  • How to Question, Persuade and Refer someone who may be suicidal
  • The common causes of suicidal behavior
  • The warning signs of suicide
  • How to get help for someone in crisis

Please contact Alex at LiosatosA@lakeland.edu for more information, or to register.