Project Vida Health Center’s Training and Development program equips youth-serving professionals and paraprofessionals with the knowledge, skills, and tools they need to support communities across the El Paso del Norte region.

Through interactive workshops, Training and Development emphasizes capacity-building, professional growth, and wellbeing. Each training is designed to provide practical strategies for various school and community settings.   

BRIDGE Program

BRIDGE (Building Relationships, Inspiring Dialogue, and Growing Engagement) strengthens connections within the school community, promotes effective communication, and increases student engagement.

Grounded in the belief that every individual’s experience shapes how they navigate their school environment, BRIDGE fosters well-being-focused spaces and enhances interpersonal skills for both students and school staff.

BRIDGE Workshops

  • Workshop 1: The Impact of Wellbeing

    • Explore how wellbeing influences student experiences and the school community.

  • Workshop 2: Interpersonal Skills & Wellbeing-Focused Spaces

    • Understand the role of communication and environment in supporting wellbeing.

  • Workshop 3: Building Interpersonal Skills & Strengthening Relationships

    • Learn practical ways to foster stronger, more meaningful connections.

  • Workshop 4: Strategies on Wellbeing-Focused Spaces

    • Discover tools and approaches to create supportive environments for emotional and social wellness.

  • Workshop 5: Interventions in the School Community

    • Identify and apply targeted strategies to support wellbeing across the school.

  • Workshop 6: The Heart of the School

    • Reflect on core values and relationships that help schools thrive from within.

Implementation:

Currently available in Socorro ISD and San Elizario ISD, with opportunities to expand to other school districts.

 

Professional Development Workshops

Training and Development also offers Professional Development workshops designed to expand the skills and capacity of youth-serving professionals. Unlike BRIDGE, these sessions are single-concept presentations providing fresh perspectives on wellness and productivity.

  • Workshop 1: Childhood Experiences

  • Workshop 2: Classroom Management

  • Workshop 3: Co-Regulation

  • Workshop 4: Community Relations 

  • Workshop 5: Nurturing Self-Love

  • Workshop 6: Self-Care

  • Workshop 7: Time Management

Each workshop allows participants to view familiar challenges through a new lens of wellness and offers tools to create more effective and supportive learning environments.

 

Implementation:

Currently available in Socorro ISD and San Elizario ISD, with opportunities to expand to other districts.