Equipping Communities
to Heal, Help, and Hope

Dixon Training equips organizations and faith communities
with life-saving skills through course offerings that include:

Dixon Training equips organizations and faith communities with life-saving skills through courses offerings that include:

Mental Health First Aid • The Sacredness of Trauma • Recognize, Respond, Support

Our Approach

Our evidence-based programs foster healing, reduce stigma, and promote resilience.

Available in-person, online, or blended, our trainings empower participants to become resources for those facing mental health challenges.

Available Courses

Mental Health First Aid
The Sacredness of Trauma
Recognize, Respond, Support

We can also create custom training classes or programs tailored to your organization’s specific needs.

Course Offerings

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) equips individuals with the skills to identify, understand, and respond to mental health and substance use challenges. With nearly one in five Americans experiencing a mental illness and 130 people dying by suicide daily, it is crucial for organizations to provide members with the tools to recognize warning signs and offer support.

MHFA training empowers participants—including employers, first responders, healthcare professionals, and community leaders—to intervene effectively and connect individuals to appropriate resources.

This evidence-based program covers common symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges, crisis intervention techniques, and strategies for promoting recovery.

Participants learn the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE):

Assess for risk
Listen nonjudgmentally
Give reassurance
Encourage professional help
Encourage self-help strategies

Studies show that MHFA training increases mental health literacy, reduces stigma, and enhances confidence in assisting those in distress.

Offering MHFA training at your national convention will demonstrate a commitment to your members’ well-being and equip them with life-saving skills. The training is available in in-person or blended formats, ensuring accessibility for all attendees.

By investing in MHFA, your organization fosters a supportive community where individuals feel empowered to seek and provide help when it matters most.

The Sacredness of Trauma: Creating Trauma-Responsive Faith Communities

The Sacredness of Trauma course is designed to help faith-based communities understand the profound impact of trauma and create environments that foster healing and support. This program equips ministry leaders and congregations with the knowledge to recognize trauma’s effects, respond with compassion, and integrate trauma-informed care into faith practices. By doing so, communities can better support individuals navigating personal and generational trauma.

Participants will explore key topics, including

the nature of trauma
its intergenerational impact, and
how faith can be a source of healing.

The course also emphasizes the importance of creating safe spaces where individuals can share experiences without harm. Rather than focusing on personal storytelling, the training prepares communities to listen and bear witness in ways that uplift rather than isolate.

By engaging with this training, faith communities can deepen their resilience and strengthen their ability to provide meaningful support.

Through trauma-responsive practices, congregations become sanctuaries of healing, reinforcing the sacred role of faith in personal and collective recovery.

Recognize, Respond and Support: Helping Each Other Through Mental Health Challenges

This engaging course is designed to equip individuals and organizations with the tools to compassionately recognize, respond to, and support those facing mental health challenges. With 40% of people experiencing mental illness in their lifetime and many waiting over a decade to seek help, this training offers timely and vital education on reducing stigma and increasing access to care.

Participants explore common mental health conditions—including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and substance use disorders—along with their symptoms, causes, and warning signs. The course also addresses cultural and structural barriers such as stigma, financial constraints, and lack of awareness, helping communities become more empathetic and inclusive.

Through real-life scenarios and practical strategies, this training promotes listening without judgment, offering support through words and actions, and connecting individuals to the right resources. It is ideal for churches, community groups, and organizations committed to mental wellness.

Upcoming Classes

Date and Time	Details	Price
May 14, 9am-2pm CT	MHFA Supporting Older Adult \| Online Course	$75/person
May 20, 9am-2pm CT	MHFA Supporting Older Adult \| Online Course	$75/person
May 31, 9am-2pm CT	MHFA Supporting Older Adult \| Online Course	$75/person
June 7, 9am-2pm CT	MHFA Supporting Older Adult \| Online Course	$75/person
June 11, 9am-2pm CT	MHFA Supporting Older Adult \| Online Course	$75/person
June 17, 9am-2pm CT	MHFA Supporting Older Adult \| Online Course	$75/person
July 1, 9am-2pm CT	MHFA Supporting Older Adult \| Online Course	$75/person
July 7, 9am-2pm CT	MHFA Supporting Older Adult \| Online Course	$75/person
July 12, 9am-2pm CT	MHFA Supporting Older Adult \| Online Course	$75/person
July 24, 9am-2pm CT	MHFA Supporting Older Adult \| Online Course	$75/person
July 30, 9am-2pm CT	MHFA Supporting Older Adult \| Online Course	$75/person
August 4, 9am-2pm CT	MHFA Supporting Older Adult \| Online Course	$75/person

Angela M. Dixon, JD

Meet Your Instructor

Angela Dixon has 30 years of experience speaking and training across the United States. She spent 10 years as a corporate trainer at IBM Corporation and Eastman Kodak Co.

She was also a National Training Specialist for The National District Attorneys Association and served as Program Director for The National Child Protection Training Center.

She is certified by the National Council for Mental Well-Being as a Mental Health First Aid Instructor. She has facilitated over 75 Mental Health First Aid Classes to date. Angela is also a certified instructor for the Trauma Informed Academy.

Previously, Angela was an Assistant Professor for Child Advocacy and Criminal Justice at Winona State University, where she also served as Program Director for the Child Advocacy Studies program.

Angela holds an undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University and a JD from the University of Notre Dame Law School.

You can connect with her on LinkedIn.

Equipping Communities to Heal, Help, and Hope

Dixon Training equips organizations and faith communitieswith life-saving skills through course offerings that include: