Live Virtual Workshops

Suicide Intervention Skills

Promoting Life

July 23, 2024 - July 24, 2024
(09:00 AM - 04:00 PM CDT )
$529.00 (regular rate)
$489.00 (*early rate)
Trainer Danielle Forth, MSc, RPsych
Location: Online Virtual
*early rate expires 07/02/2024
12
Continuing Education
Credit Hours (CEC)

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Suicide Intervention Skills - Live Virtual - July 23-24, 2024; 9am-4pm Central Time

Early rate expires 07/02/2024

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Working with individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts or impulses is challenging, which is why a broad and diverse approach is needed to prevent and respond to the issue. This workshop explores various insights related to suicide intervention, with a key emphasis on life promotion. Participants will practice the skills needed to identify and assist those at risk of suicide and learn how to support people and communities impacted by suicide. A guide for developing a comprehensive suicide intervention plan will be reviewed, along with direction for incorporating a prevention plan into each participant’s own context.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion, participants should be able to:

  • Describe factors related to suicide prevention and promotion of life
  • Explain risk and protective factors, including warning signs
  • Outline the dynamics of suicide contagion and clusters
  • List steps for a specific approach to suicide intervention
  • Plan practical strategies for supporting all those affected by suicide

Method of Delivery

Presentation, video, case study exercises, experiential practice, personal reflection, delivered electronically.

*Please allow only the registered individual(s) to view the materials.

Some of the Topics Included

  • A Strengths-Based, Life-Promotion Approach
  • Exploring Common Attitudes About Suicide
  • The Language of Suicide Matters
  • Why People Consider Suicide as an Option
  • Suicide and Self-Injury
  • Protective and Contributing Factors
  • Life Promotion and Suicide Prevention
  • Suicide Intervention Steps
  • Suicide Postvention: Supporting Healing After a Death or Attempt

Target Audience

This is an introductory level workshop for social service and health care professionals, social workers, school personnel, support workers, and anyone seeking a better understanding of suicide and how to respond to it.

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Trainer: Danielle Forth

MSc, RPsych

Danielle has over 15 years of clinical experience working in front line mental health, consulting and teaching roles. She is a Registered Psychologist and holds a Master’s degree in Marital and Family Therapy. In addition to training with CTRI, she has a private clinical practice working with individuals, couples and families on a variety of mental health issues. As a therapist, Danielle brings a strong desire to facilitate excellent and enjoyable learning experiences to her workshops that reflect her compassion, warmth and humour. Read blogs written by Danielle here.

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