Understanding Grief and Loss Grief is the reaction to loss, and any kind of loss can trigger grief. People grieve for the loss of someone they love but also for the loss of independence, usefulness, cognitive functioning, and physical abilities. Grief is also a lifelong process: a journey rather than something that is cured. This […]

Promoting Emotional Health and Preventing Suicide This training is hosted by IOA’s Friendship Line. Suicide is a serious public health problem that can have long-lasting effects on individuals, families, and communities. Everyone can help prevent suicide. This course will provide information and helpful strategies for people who support those dealing with suicidal thoughts. Learning Objectives: […]

This training is for all mandated reporters who work in the City and County of San Francisco, and whose agencies receive funding from the City and County of San Francisco. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. Mandated Reporters are, by law, any person who has assumed full or intermittent responsibility for the care or custody […]