Suicide is the most common psychological emergency that therapists will encounter, and it is on the rise. For mental health professionals with an active clinical practice, suicide is an occupational hazard that can be both emotionally and practically devastating. Recent research has identified suicide-specific therapies that are effective in treating both suicidal ideation and behavior. Most therapists are not aware of them nor have they been trained in them, so most suicidal clients do not receive these potentially lifesaving treatments. This online course with suicidologist Dr. Lisa Firestone will provide an invaluable opportunity for therapists to become familiar with these empirically validated, evidence-based treatments for suicide that are fast becoming the standard of care.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the 3 most important risk factors for imminent suicide risk.
• List the 6 elements that should be included in a safety plan to practice to the standard of care.
• Discuss 3 common factors that are in all suicide specific therapies that are evidence based.
• Describe the 4 D’s of a wrongful death suit.

Presented By: 

Lisa Firestone, PhD is the Director of Research and Education at the Glendon Association and Senior Editor for www.psychalive.org

She has been involved in clinical training and research in the areas of suicide and violence which resulted in the development of the assessments Firestone Assessment of Self-destructive Thoughts (FAST ) and (FASI) and the Firestone Assessment of Violent Thoughts (FAVT), for adults and adolescents. Dr. Firestone is the author of numerous articles, chapters and books including:  Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice, Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion and The Self under Siege and is a clinical psychologist in private practice and consultant on the management of high risk clients.

Schedule: (participants are expected to attend both days)

Monday, Mar. 27 – 9:00am – 12:15pm *PST

Tuesday, Mar. 28 – 9:00am – 12:00pm *PST

(*Pacific Standard Time)

Pending Approval – Continuing Education Credits: up to 6 credits available for PSY, MFT, and LCSW’s

Children’s Institute, Inc. is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Children’s Institute, Inc. maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

The California Board of Behavioral Science (BBS) recognizes APA continuing education credit for license renewal.

CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY:

By registering for this training the agency is liable for the registration fee, which is refundable up to March 20, 2023 @ 5pm minus the ~6% Eventbrite charge.  Registration is transferrable prior to the start of the training.  Once the training begins, fees are non-refundable/transferrable and no partial refunds will be given.

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