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- What was one highlight for you in this online course?
- How have you been successful?
- What are you most proud of?

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- What was the most stressful?
- What were the causes of the difficulties that you experienced?
- How did you overcome the challenges?

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What suggestions do you have for the future runs of this course?

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We invite everybody to share their contact information and the area of expertise.

"Maybe you can help others like bees helps the plants"

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I have learned about prevention in the context of other countries like mine. Most of the research i have accessed is usually from the US or larger countries whose demographics are quite different. It is encouraging to see what similar countries are doing.

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My introduction to the Blueprint database was a great tool for me. This tool has increased my knowledge based on EB Programmes that have been tested and proven.

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The group projects were really affirming, especially working with Team Grenada to complete our local prevention plan

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I was on time for all sessions and actually present for all as well.  That was my goal WOW!!

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Letitia-  I have been able to network and engage with persons from all over the world. 

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Letitia-  I have been able to network and engage with persons from all over the world. 

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Managing my time to appropriately approach the reading and the assignments during the work day was indeed a challenge. I used my lunch and a few evenings to keep up.

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Makeada Bourne
Substance Abuse Prevention Officer
National Council on Substance Abuse

e-mail: Makeada.bourne@barbados.gov.bb
Tel: 1(246) 535-6272 (work)
whatsapp:1 (246) 262-1214

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My major challenge was time management. The schedule time for the course posed huge challenge for me because of my day to day work activities.

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Blueprint
Learning from Caribbean Brothers and sisters
Implementation strategy
Group activities promoted so much discussion

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Additional time. It was quite a bit of content to absorb.

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The main highlight was definitely meeting all of you wonderful and dynamic Prevention Colleagues, as well as learning about the innovative prevention programmes you are facilitating in your respective countries and being inspired by all that you are and do!!!
Excellent Global Master Presenters - Lei (Philipines) & Tania (Mexico)***

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remembering the concepts not having a lot of time to actually study them

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For me, the Blueprint has been a major area of success.  I am most proud of my conversations and networking with the team.

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One highlight for me was learning about the principles of Prevention as the science behind it was new for me and I thoroughly enjoyed the sharing of country experiences

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More time boy

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The highlight and what I'm most proud of what was accomplished through teamwork and interpersonal skills.

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Committing to this time slot for one month was quite challenging. 

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Committing to this time slot for one month was quite challenging. 

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1. Where possible, this course can be in-person.

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The introduction of Blueprint data base which guides prevention programs.

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What was the most stressful was the assignments.

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What was the most stressful was the assignments.

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I overcame the challenges through teamwork.

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Time management
Readings
Read all modules for the week on the weekend

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Time- it was very difficult to manage work and this course at the same time, especially since the course required active participation.

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Learning about substance use in different parts of the world. It was interesting to identify similarities and differences in the prevention approach.

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Clevette Gibson
Guidance & Counselling Unit
Ministry of Education
242-393-5877
clevette.gibson@moe.edu.bs

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Face to face
Additional time

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A highlight for me is gaining a greater understanding of prevention Science as well as gaining new resource links such as Blueprint for evidence based programs.

A success- I finally got ranked in one of the Kahoot activites :) and I am proud of the collaborative efforts of the groups in their respective presentation

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I had other commitments on a daily basis which took place before the session, so it sometimes took me a while to refocus on the training.
Also, the timing of the sessions, made it difficult to reschedule other school-based activities around it. However, I was able to make it through to the end successfully.

Some of the groups were more challenging than others, due to low participation - but that is the norm for group work. Those of us who were willing to speak up made the group(s) shine.

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Understanding the process of implementation.
The Course Manual.
Teamwork

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Executive Director,
Adult & Teen Challenge
Grenada

Email: jude.hector@gmail.com

WhatsApp: 1 473 409 5833

I am especially interested in the integration of faith in the planning, delivery and success of EB programs (both prevention and intervention).

I am interested in doing graduate research on the above.

If anyone in in contact with Teen Challenge in your country I'd love to hear of that too.

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I was pretty familiar with the information shared, but the reminders were so impactful. However, I was completed amazed and encouraged by the media platform and the dynamic, diverse and attention catching ways that prevention education can be done. This should prove effective with young people who get bored easily. thank you for widening my knowledge where that is concerned.
Connection with other across the region and the world was also empowering for me.

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In person session
(quite challenging to manage this course and work at the same time)

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Reading about the work after the sessions to ensure that the concepts are remembered was a bit of a challenge. It was overcome by reading about each course in advance.

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Bahamas National Drug Council
Director

drnoviacarter@yahoo.com
2423767233

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Balancing attendance with work was most stressful for me and also having to deal with poor internet connectivity on the days I was able to log in while at work

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The Substance Abuse Foundation
Mental Health and Addiction Counsellor

Letitia@marinahousecare.com
1 (246) 286-9678

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I am proud of the fact that I made it through this course.

I think this course was successful as i have learnt so many new things about prevention and the fact that  I now have the opportunity to serve in a more informed way.
It was refreshing to work on padlet , Jamboard and using all the platforms that were open to me through this course.
We were blessed with two great teachers. Thank you

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Completion of the UPC was a milestone for me.

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Completion of the UPC was a milestone for me.

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I would suggest that the time for the course be more flexible. For example, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

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My main challenge was maintaining full input to the course and classwork on a daily basis whilst ensuring that regular programming deliverables were accomplished!!!

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Social Worker
Ministry of Health,
Mental Health Unit

email: alicia.solomon92@gmail.com
+592 6837188 (whatsApp)

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Additional Video-Based content

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my  highlight of this course is being introduced to and being given the knowledge of Prevention Science and all that it entails . I am proud of being able to learn such a high volume of info in a short period of time.

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One of the many highlights of this course was the opportunity to learn about very practical approaches to incorporating EBP into our programme delivery. The Blueprints registry is definitely a tool I will be using in future. I have been able to actively participate in and contribute to collaborative exercises and I am proud of everyone's active role in supporting and learning from each other.

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I enjoyed the different presentation methods utilized. The gamification of some components made it all the more interesting.

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The information, resources and knowledge gathered from this experience has been extremely fruitful.
As a future psychologist in Clinical & Community (Graduation in May 2022 🎉), this prevention intervention training will aid in the execution of interventions in my community of Grenada.
I also really enjoyed the activities and group work. Meeting persons from all over the world and learning from them has also been impactful.♥︎

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Time constraints. Navigating between work duties and keeping abreast with the classwork

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1.  Working on this course along with everyday office duties
2. Keeping up with the reading -  some chapters I did not get to read, but the summaries were very helpful.

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Finding the time to go through the manual and course information.
I found the time by using the Bahamas team approach, I read more of the material at work. I account for the time during regular
work time.

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Annette
Effective time management along with completion of readings for the program.

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Letitia_ More time needed to review the content.

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Letitia_ More time needed to review the content.

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I had some challenges with unavoidable work demands, that resulted in me coming into class late and missing some of the sessions.

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Juvenile Administrator/Student Support Services
Ministry of Education
14734141075
juvenileadministrator@moe.edu.gd

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Additional time. Lots of interesting content

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Face to face
Additional time

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I agree with more time and video content, with more case studies

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The training has been a success for me learning and expanding my network.
I am proud of the diversity but the common interest and desire of every team.
Using the jamboree activities was my highlight.

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Learning to use the Blueprint database was definitely a highlight.
I am proud of completing the course and improving in my Post Test score.

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Additional time or some flexibility in the daily schedule.

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Juggling between work and class.
Schedules and clashes.
Trying to reschedule and time management

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Just trying to balance class and studytime with work was real hard.

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more time and face to face :)
sponsored plain ticket to attend training :)

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The most (and only) stressful part of this course was balancing work functions and other responsibilities. It required stringent time management on my end.

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I prefer fluent English speakers

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It was great to have this course conducted in English!!

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M&E Officer
Ministry of Public Health
Non-Communicable Diseases Program

Email: cecilabrams25@gmail.com
Tel.: +592 654 5959

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Head of Monitoring and Evaluation
Tobacco Control Unit
Ministry of Health

sonia-ria.williams@health.gov.tt/
soniariawilliams@gmail.com

1-868-497-5097

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Family Services Social Worker
National Family Services Division

Email: asievolve@hotmail.com
Contact: 1-868-313-2546

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The most stressful was the volume of information in a short space of time. I also had my personal challenges that were occurring at the same time, however I began to feel that I didn't want to miss anything in the rich sharing from the materials and my colleagues.

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Troy Wickham
Barbados
Deputy Manager
National Council on Substance Abuse
email: troy.wickham@barbados.gov.bb
telephone: 1246 535-6272
1246 2390608

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what was Stressful was the little time to read some of the summary notes.
Causes to the little time was work and life!
I overcame by reading summary noted late at night and whenever I got the opportunity

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This journey has been an interesting experience.
I have learnt a lot about the importance of scientific research in the implementation of drug prevention programmes.

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Anticipate increased positive outcomes as a result of new prevention science standards / approaches / information shared and learnt!!! We could definitely also benefit from different timeslots in the UPC course schedule!!!

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Quite a lot of information to assimilate in a short time. Will need to allot more time for daily review of the materials.

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Great course, would have loved o do this in person , face to face.
More time for the course

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Guidance Counsellor @ GBSS Grenada
Ministry of Education
shellylewis32@gmail.com
1473 536 6778

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The highlight for me was meeting so many new people.  I have been successful by learning all the about all the google apps and learning instruments.  Also I learnt about the Evidence Based instruments and the blueprint programs.
We had great instructors. It was a pleasure doing this course.

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Build in periodic follow ups to share knowledge and track implementation of programmes.

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When I had internet disruption and couldn't management my time well.
I committed my self to work with speed.

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Wendy Greenidge
Substance Abuse Prevention Officer
National Council on Substance Abuse
Barbados

wendy.greeenidge@barbados.gov.bb
(246) 535-6272

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It should be exposed to more cohorts in the future at did phases.
Extra time.

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Future programs could have more time allotted for delivery and a full certification at the end

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Suggestions. More time for the course and face to face interactions.

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I absolutely love the variety of learning tools: The games, the group activities, the padlets, the online resources, and working with various colleagues over the four weeks.

- I am proud of the facilitators (Lei and Tanya) it is not easy to teach online and keep participants interest to return daily/weekly.  Well done.

- The countries presentations was one of my highlights.

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Longer session time.

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Additional time for the course.

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I liked the online format. Many of us will not have been able to attend if it was face-to-face due to cost

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Position: Coordinator - Programme Implementation

Organization: National Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Programme

Ministry of Health

Address:  62 Abercromby Street

Port of Spain
Email: seema.persaud@health.gov.tt

Tel:  627-3506/3527 ext 205
Cell: 868-778-7471

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Janet Roberts Bowen
Regional manager (Central)
National Council on Drug Abuse
Jamaica

Tel. 876 564 7597
Jbowen@ncda.org.jm

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Attending classes daily was a challenge for me because of conflicting work priorities.

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ANTON NICHOLAS
GUIDANCE OFFICER 1
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION
Anton.Nicholas@moe.gov.tt
868-766-2433

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Billie Sterling-Lewis
Montgomery Road
P.O. Box 162
Scarborough
Tobago
Tel: 868-2943444/ 868-7205351
Email: billiesterling@gmail.com

Feel free to add me on fb if you want
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Managing my time, to focus on the course and work.
construction was ongoing next door to our office so it was difficult some days to stay focus during the session and having consistent internet access.

Some days was able to stay at home or forced to move from my office in order to stay focus. I was able to set a time table to be able to complete task and read before the session.

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Edward R. R. Mark
Social Worker
Mt. Gay Psychiatric Hospital
Grenada
Email: reverrmark@gmail.com
Wattsapp: 14734050516

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Programme Officer School and Community Education
National Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Programme(NADAPP)
Ministry of Health
Trinidad and Tobago
email:annette.augustus@health.gov.tt
annette07.aa@gmail.com

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Substance Abuse Prevention Officer
National Council on Substance Abuse
Paulavette.Atkinson@barbados.gov.bb
Office#     (246) 535-6272
Cellular#  (246) 829-3935