This interactive presentation will begin with a framing of a major public health problem, namely suicidal behavior, with an emphasis on key risk and protective factors. Attendees will be given strategies for conducting a suicide risk assessment and formulating risk. This will be followed by an overview of evidence-based psychosocial screening, prevention, and intervention strategies with suicidal individuals. There will be a dynamic discussion of therapeutic interventions for families with a suicidal loved one, as well as postvention strategies for use with families following a family member’s death by suicide. Therapists' reactions to working with suicidal individuals and their families will be explored. Vignettes and clinical experiences from the participants will also be addressed.


The objectives of this workshop are for participants to:

1. Discuss the fundamentals of suicide risk assessment, risk formulation, documentation, and disposition

2. Apply and utilize strategies for working with suicidal individuals and their families

3. Conduct postvention plan for suicidal patients and their families

4.   Assess and explore personal reactions to working with suicidal patients

5. Review evidenced-based research and information around current best practices for suicidal assessment and treatment.

8:30 - 9:00          Registration (coffee, tea, light refreshments)

9:00 - 10:15        Welcome and Morning Session

10:15 - 10:30      Break

10:30 - 11:45      Morning Session (Cont.)

11:45 - 12:45      Lunch Break (Food provided, Mingle, Networking)

12:45 - 2:00        Afternoon Session

2:00 - 2:15          Break

2:15 - 3:30          Afternoon Session (Cont.)

3:30 - 3:45          Wrap up and Continuing Education Certificates Distributed

Nonno's Italian Panini

Pesto Turkey Panini

Ham & Cheese Panini

Caprese Panini

Regular $150

Student Rate: $100

SPECIAL BLACK FRIDAY BOGO

Buy One Regular Admission, Get Half Off a Student Admission (can be applied toward a Retired Member admission). Valid 12:00 am 11/29/19 until 11:59 pm 12/1/19. Special is limited to the first ten (10) purchases. No Refunds with the BOGO.

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*Cost includes 5 Ethics CEs, light refreshments in the morning and in-house lunch + beverage! All Registration Closes Wednesday, January 8, 2020.

NO REFUNDS PROVIDED AFTER JANUARY 8, 2020. REFUNDS PROVIDED BEFORE JANUARY 8 MINUS A $10 SERVICE FEE. Space is limited. This workshop is approved for 5 ethics hours for GAMFT, LPCGA, and NASWGA. GPA approval pending.