Change Our Mental & Emotional Trajectory (COMET) Training

COMET (Changing Our Mental & Emotional Trajectory) is a 2-hour interactive training that teaches participants how to reach out in a meaningful, respectful, and supportive way to friends, coworkers, or acquaintances who seem to be struggling somewhere on the continuum between “wellness” and “mental health crisis.” While designed for rural and farming communities, we can also adapt it for urban and suburban settings.

Knowing how to respond when someone is experiencing stress, emotional challenges, or a difficult time can be challenging. COMET helps individuals build the skills and confidence to recognize when others may be struggling and provides a framework for offering meaningful support. Rather than teaching people to solve someone else’s problems, this training focuses on creating connections, opening the door to conversation, and providing a compassionate response through a simple seven-question approach.

NDSU Extension agents Kari Helgoe, Katie Henry, and Myra Badger will facilitate the webinar.

Cost

This class is free of charge for North Dakota residents.