The First 5 Minutes of a Home Visit

This 30-minute lunch and learn explores how to set the tone for a successful home visit right from the start. Participants will learn practical strategies for building rapport, ensuring safety, establishing trust, and clearly communicating purpose within the first five minutes. Through real-world examples and quick tips, attendees will leave with simple, effective techniques they can apply immediately to create more productive and positive home visit experiences.

About The Presenter

Domonique Sturgis: Is the Training and Education Manager for Maryland CASA and a certified American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor and Master-Level Instructor in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention through the Crisis Prevention Institute. She has a background in behavioral health and specializes in crisis response and safety training.