Seminars

Christian T. Hill, MA has led many seminars and training workshops for school counselors, school districts, physicians, parents, youth organizations, and churches. He has also provided this training as a workshop presenter at the annual Colorado State School Counselors Conference for the past five years.

Seminar description:

HOW TO HELP TEENS THAT SELF INJURE:

This seminar is designed to provide the most current information available regarding the topic of self-injury, why teens turn to it and how to help. Divided into two sections, the first half of the seminar covers:

*Key definitions

*Understanding what self-injury is and is not

*Common themes of why teens self-injure

*Strategies for engaging students in positive communication

*Tools for communicating with parents

*Solution focused treatment strategies

*”Alternatives” to self-injury

*Teen success stories

Additionally provided are practical tools that can be used to distinguish the different types of cutters and how to then find the appropriate treatment for each.

During the seminar's second half, Christian leads a unique Q and A session with a panel of teens that represent many stages of self-injury, including former teen cutters and those who are currently still struggling in the area of self-injury. This invaluable time with actual cutters is an opportunity for the seminar participants to ask their most urgent questions or share their concerns with the teens themselves. In turn, the teen panel shares firsthand accounts of their personal journeys, covering:

*The first time they heard of cutting

*What ultimately caused them to make the decision to self-injure

*What they believe it did for them

*How it impacted both their lives and their family’s lives

*How they succeeded in getting healthy

The format of this seminar is designed to be conversational in nature, offering the best opportunity to have a complete range of questions answered and providing the most comprehensive understanding necessary to help teens who self-injure.

Quotes

Quotes from School Counselors Conferences:

''Honest and inspiring approach to honoring the emotional journey of those who self-injure''--Erin Dziura, Chaffee County High School

''Informative is an understatement...This presentation was upfront and to-the-point with honest information''--Charity Morris, Fitzsimmons Middle School

''Insight and knowledge breeds change and advocacy''--Nikki Rose, Mesa Ridge High School

''Very practical, down to earth presentation that gave me tips that I can use immediately.'' Ryan Smith, Turner Middle School

''Finally some good information from someone in in the trenches that will benefit my work counseling kids.'' Matthew McClain, Baker Central School

''The information opens your eyes. It makes you more aware of what cutters are really going through.'' Lisa White, Grad student, COHS

''Very informative, deep and thought provoking.'' Amy Largent, St John MS

''A helpful presentation that was able to give insight into the cutter thoughts and how best to help these individuals.'' Jeff Lathrop, East High School

''Christian gave a great presentation and really gave us the information we needed to go back and work with these students.'' Bryan Jesse, Hodgkins MS

''I felt this presentation was very beneficial to me as a middle school counselor. I received good solid information to assist me further in dealing with attention seeking cutters.'' Vickie Brusing, Rifle Middle School

If you are interested in Christian speaking at your organization, please contact Alpine Connection at 719.233.TEEN (8336). Pricing varies on location of event and amount of time requested for presentation.