TrustEd offers free training for educators, school staff, community members, parents, and caregivers focused on creating trusting relationships with young people for the purpose of building resilience and preventing the use of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) like vapes. Trainings are available in English and Spanish virtually via Zoom, on-demand through our school portal, and in-person for groups of 30 or more in Colorado. Please note that during the pilot phase of the TrustEd program, training opportunities are being prioritized for Colorado residents.
This free interactive training that equips adults with youth-informed strategies to strengthen relationships that support mental health and reduce risky behaviors like vaping. Grounded in adolescent development research and real insights from young people, the training explores 10 practical principles of becoming a trusted adult. Through engaging scenarios and reflection, participants learn how to build trust, foster relational safety, and empower youth with authenticity and care.
Audience
Adults who work with young people ages 11-24: teachers, school staff and administrators; youth-serving professionals such as public health workers, social workers and case managers, nurses, coaches, youth development staff, faith leaders, and others
Duration: 3 hours
Learning Objectives
- Explain the connection between youth vaping, mental health, and trusted adult relationships.
- Identify strategies for building trusted adult relationships with youth.
- Apply trusted adult principles using real-world scenarios.
Register for Training
Virtual trainings are offered for free via Zoom in English and in Spanish. Training registration opportunities are being prioritized for Colorado residents during the pilot phase of TrustEd.
To register for an upcoming session, click the links below:
On-Demand Training
Our training is available on-demand in English and Spanish through the Action for Healthy Kids Impact Portal.
Once you log in, navigate to Learning Library > On-Demand. Then, select the training titled Building Trusted Relationships with Young People to get started.
For more information, or for trainings outside of Colorado
To learn more about the TrustEd training, or to inquire about scheduling an in-person training for your community, please email mentalhealth@actionforhealthykids.org or fill out this brief interest form.
Trusted adults play a vital role in preventing youth tobacco and nicotine use. Becoming a trusted adult requires skill development and practice. This free workshop is designed for parents and caregivers who want to talk with the young people in their lives about vaping and other nicotine products with an open mind and accurate information.
Audience
Parents and caregivers of young people ages 11-24.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Learning Objectives
Participants will gain the skills and confidence to engage in conversation with young people around their health and behavior choices, including those surrounding vaping and other tobacco/nicotine use.
Register for Training
Virtual trainings are offered for free via Zoom in English and in Spanish. Training registration opportunities are being prioritized for Colorado residents during the pilot phase of TrustEd.
To register for an upcoming session, click the link below:
For more information, or for trainings outside of Colorado
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