Soul Shop™ for Youth Leaders
Soul Shop™ for Youth Leaders is a one-day workshop designed for youth pastors, lay professionals, volunteers, church school teachers, and Christian school teachers to address the unique needs of youth ages 11 to 18 who are impacted by suicide.
Training for Youth Leaders
Audience: Youth leaders and workers in faith communities.
Time Commitment: 1 day
Workshop Overview:
Soul Shop for Youth Workers is a one-day workshop designed to equip youth pastors, youth leaders, camp directors, camp counselors, and others who work with young people to effectively minister to those impacted by suicide. The workshop will focus on youth-specific issues, including impulsivity, contagion, social media, mandated reporting, and confidentiality.
Participants will engage in creating worship resources, receiving training in suicide awareness and basic conversation skills, and learning how to extend invitations to individuals who have experienced suicidal thoughts to share their stories. Additionally, the workshop will explore strategies for cultivating a soul-safe culture within youth ministries.
