Practical Kindness for Life’s Hardest Moments
Voice of Kindness equips everyday people with simple, skill-based tools to recognize distress, respond with care, and guide others toward Hope, Help, and Healing.
Kindness has the power to restore those facing crises. Every person needs to be understood, and every person needs to be validated. In the same way crises in people’s lives come in stages, waves, or layers, kindness can counter the crises at all levels. You may be the connection someone needs--- one who is willing and available to show genuine Kindness. You might plant the seed of Hope during one phase of someone’s journey, while another person may help soften the impact of adverse circumstances. Someone else might provide a fresh perspective amid layers of conflict. Your presence—sometimes even your silence—can guide a friend toward safety.
A Voice of Kindness in Moments That Matter Most
Who is This For:
Anyone who wants to become a crisis interventionist through Kindness?
Whose Attended:
Family members, Neighbors, Co-Workers.
Churches & Faith Groups
Chaplains
Military (Active/Reserve/Veterans)
First Responders (Police Officers, Fire Fighters, Paramedics)
Workplace supervisors
Community Relation Officers
Veteran Service Officers
School Principals, Teachers
Think 3-2-1 Crisis Intervention Strategy
Partners in Kindness:
Ernest Hemingway once said “In our darkest moments we don’t need solutions or advice. What we yearn for is simply human connection – a quiet presence, a gentle touch. These small gestures are the anchors that hold us steady when life feels too much.”
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“This was an outstanding training! The strategies of 3C’s are great tools to implement during crisis intervention.
“I really like the idea of 2 mnemonics: BE KIND and REST. The way you break them down and give examples to use them are going to be extremely helpful.”
“I really loved all the steps and ways to approach a person in crisis. It gave both a chance to come to a solution together. It makes both people engaged and focused.”
“Even if I forget everything, I can remember the “B” in being empathetic and the “D” develop a plan as both are needed towards healing.”
“Love the simplicity of acronyms and application of God’s Word.”
“The course helped me to understand more about suicide ideation and gave me tools to practice.”
“Well thought out material. Highly recommend for First Responders.”
“Cultivating kindness and these tools will help in all areas of my life.”
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
NM Governor’s Challenges to Prevent Suicide Among Veterans, and their Families.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Albuquerque
Pathways to Hope
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Contact
We would love to hear from you. If you would like to be added to our distribution list to let you know next training, feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
Please fill out the form or directly reach out to drgavifeck@gmail.com. Thank you for your interest in reducing suicide ideation! God bless you!