March 12, 2026

Suicide is often as much a social issue as a clinical one, with many individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts without a mental health diagnosis. Faith leaders and faith communities are often among the first places people turn during times of crisis, grief, and distress. This 6-hour PROSPER training equips faith-based leaders and community members with practical, evidence-based skills to recognize suicide risk, respond with compassion, and support safety while honoring faith, values, and dignity.

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Advance Registration Requested NOT REQUIRED

6-Hour Faith-Based PROSPER Training
Co-hosted by Celebrate Recovery and The Healing Place
Earn 6 CE Credits

Learning Objectives
Assess suicide risk in 8-10 minutes.
Adopt language for suicidal people that is respectful and non-judgmental.
Collaboratively devise a crisis response plan that may reduce suicide attempts by 76%.
Discuss ambivalence and reasons for living with individuals.
Assist adults and youths with suicidal symptoms in a collaborative, empowering way anchored in their values and priorities.
Provide brief interventions to deactivate the suicidal mode.

Presenters
Dr. Kent A. Corso, licensed clinical psychologist and creator of the PROSPER suicide prevention program, and Matt Ferguson, PROSPER Chaplain and Instructor with extensive experience supporting first responders and faith leaders in crisis prevention.

Location
Highland Park Community Church
5725 Highland Dr
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 265-4073