COLUMBIA – Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services is holding an online training for its “School of Hard Talks” program.

The free program will be held online via Zoom every Tuesday in November from 6 to 8 p.m.

“School of Hard Talks” is an evidence-based program to improve communication skills for families, including parents of teens and adults who live with mental health or substance abuse conditions.

The program includes adaptations of motivational interviewing and effective skill building to help families develop various communication styles.

Registration is available to all adult residents of Boone County, but there are limited openings.

To register, contact [email protected] or [email protected].