2018 National Training
Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – Thursday, December 6, 2018
Hyatt Place Raleigh West
710 Corporate Center Drive
Raleigh, NC 27607
The Faithful Families National Training is for individuals and organizations interested in becoming Faithful Families Implementing Partners. This training is ideal for those who wish to implement the Faithful Families program in their local communities, but we will also discuss strategies for train-the-trainer programs.
During this training, you will:
- Hear from the Faithful Families development team about the importance of faith-based health promotion.
- Explore concrete strategies to implement environmental changes in faith communities, drawing on resources from the Faithful Families program.
- Receive training on the Faithful Families curriculum, and develop a plan to train others in your community on the program.
- Discuss strategies for train-the-trainer programs.
- Develop an action plan to implement Faithful Families in your local community, and receive feedback from our development team on that plan.
The training will bring together a diverse set of faculty members and partners, from NC State University, the NC Division of Public Health, and other Faithful Families partners. We will also devote significant amount of time to hearing and learning from you.
Applicants must review and submit the National Implementing Partner Application form prior to registering for the in-person training.
Registration fee: $700 per applicant
Registration deadline: November 21, 2018
Training is limited to the first 100 applicants.
Registration includes:
- Coffee/tea, breaks, and snacks each day.
- Lunch every day.
- One copy of the Faithful Families curriculum per participant.
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Wednesday, December 5 | Thursday, December 6
8:15 a.m. |
Coffee and Tea |
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. |
Welcome and Introductions Participants will introduce themselves and provide a summary of their interests in faith-based health promotion and plans to implement Faithful Families in their state or community. |
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. |
Understanding the Importance of Faith-Based Health Promotion Participants will:
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11:00 - 11:15 a.m. |
Move More Break |
11:15 - Noon |
Curriculum demo Participants will participate in a mock Faithful Families lessons, led by a Faithful Families health educator. |
Noon - 1:15 p.m. |
Networking Lunch |
1:15 - 2:15 p.m. |
Curriculum Overview Participants will understand the Faithful Families curriculum, including instructional tools and materials. |
2:15 - 4:00 p.m. |
Curriculum Practice, Teach Back, and Debrief Participants will:
Break from 3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. |
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. |
Faithful Families Portal Overview Participants will discover how they can use the Faithful Families Portal to manage and track Faithful Families programming. |
Thursday, December 6
8:30 a.m. |
Coffee and Tea |
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. |
Opening Message Keynote: Dr. Janeé Avent Harris |
10:00 - 10:30 a.m. |
Policy, Systems, and Environmental (PSE) Supports Participants will:
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10:30 - 10:45 a.m. |
Move More Break |
10:45 - Noon |
Panel Discussion: PSE Changes in Action After this panel discussion, participants will:
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Noon - 1:00 p.m. |
Networking Lunch |
1:00 - 1:45 p.m. |
Evaluation Participants will understand and brainstorm practical ways to implement the Faithful Families evaluation tools. |
1:45 - 3:30 p.m. |
Action Planning and Feedback Participant will:
Break from 2:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. |
3:30 - 4:00 p.m. |
Final Thoughts |
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Janeé Avent Harris received her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Doctorate of Philosophy in Counseling and Counselor Education from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She is a National Certified Counselor, Approved Clinical Supervisor, and Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate with clinical experience in a variety of settings including a college counseling center, level 1 trauma center, and a child/adolescent inpatient behavioral health center. Currently, she is an Assistant Professor in the Counselor Education program at East Carolina University. She is an active researcher, publishing and presenting on subject matters including diversity and cultural issues, examining the role of religion/spirituality in African American mental health help-seeking behaviors, counselor training and clinical supervision, and multicultural considerations in counselor education/academia. Her work is motivated by her passion to see people from all backgrounds and life experiences have access to quality and culturally sensitive mental health services.
Additional presenters info coming soon.
Hyatt Place Raleigh West
15 state-rate rooms at the Hyatt have been reserved for training attendees. It is first come, first serve. The Group Code needed to book rooms will be sent with your confirmation email after completion of registration. Click here to visit the hotel's website.
Additional Lodging
For other places to stay during the training, please click here for a list of alternative lodging options in the Raleigh area.
Registration fees are due December 1, 2018.
We can only accept checks. Please make checks out to Faithful Families/NC State University, and mail them to the following address:
Faithful Families
NC State University
Campus Box 7606
Raleigh, NC 27695-7606
If you need an invoice or have questions related to payment and billing, please contact:
Kim Eshleman
(919) 414-0244
keshlem@ncsu.edu
