Testimonials
Karla Jelks
Youth MHFA Certified 5/2024
“This course has deepened my understanding and sensitivity to mental health. Helping others does not require more out of a person than your normal, daily walk in life- it’s simply a gesture. Dr. Fields made the class feel warm and inviting. I highly recommend both the youth mental first aid course and the instructor, Dr. Fields.”
Kristin Fields
Youth MHFA 09/2023
“Hello, my name is Kristin and I had an opportunity to participate in the Youth Mental Health First Aid training with Dr. Fields. I really enjoyed the class. We had some pre work to do beforehand that provided a lot of good information, but it was really the class that Dr. Fields facilitated that drove everything home. What I appreciate is, as a public health professional and a mom of three small kids, I (now) feel well equipped to recognize the signs of someone who is dealing with a mental health crisis… {click Photo for full video testimonial}”
McClellon D. Cox, D.Min., BCC, Retired
Youth MHFA 05/2023
“This is a valuable course for ministers. It will give ministers/pastors some tools to help congregants in distress. The course will help clergy to know how to assist those with mental health challenges. The ALGEE model is a great tool as clergy encounter parishioners who have mental health challenges or who know family members with mental health challenges.”
Rev. Elaine Campbell
“Dr. Fields is a phenomenal instructor, who commands his class with great respect for others success, highly effective in navigating the course’s directions.”
McClellon D. Cox, D.Min., BCC, Retired
Adult MHFA Certified 5/2023
“Dr. Fields was an excellent instructor. He has an excellent grasp of the material, and he demonstrates the skills of a sensitive, listening teacher, facilitator.”
Certified Participant
Youth MHFA Certified 05/2023
“Richard was an excellent teacher. He was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the course content. He really put a lot of effort into preparing for the course.”
Certified Participant
Youth MHFA Certified 05/2023
“The presenter was engaging, a patient listener to student comments and very encouraging when we answered or asked questions. He made me feel very comfortable answering questions and giving comments. He is very knowledgeable of this subject and presents in a professional, yet kind and compassionate fashion based on the topic.”
Certified Participant
Youth MHFA Certified 05/2023
“This course was extremely beneficial to me, not only as a parent but as someone who interacts with a lot of youth. I am very comfortable talking to youth, but I now feel better equipped to identify and address mental health challenges that many are facing.”
Certified Participant
Adult MHFA Certified 05/2023
“Dr. Fields is a gifted teacher! He stayed on topic, made efficient use of our time, challenged us. Though the topic is serious, Dr. Fields injected a little humor and kept it interesting.”