Suicide Prevention: New Interventions That Work (Apr 01, 2022)

Suicide Prevention: New Interventions That Work is organized by Professional Psych Seminars (PPS) and will be held on Apr 01, 2022. This Webinar has been approved for a maximum of 6.0 Credits.

Course Description:
Now is the perfect time to update your skills in suicide assessment and intervention. This course highlights new evidence-based practices which are proven to be more effective at reducing suicide, including zero suicide approaches, developing suicide safety plans, and means reduction skills. You will learn how to adapt your skills to assess and intervene with higher risk populations including veteran, elderly, LGBTQ and teen clients. This very practical course will increase your confidence and competence in preventing suicide.California psychologists must have completed this mandated class prior to their license renewal in 2021; California LMFTs, LCSWs, LEPs and LPCCs must complete this class prior to their license renewal in 2021 or 2022.

Meets the requirement for a class on Suicide Prevention in Pennsylvania, Washington, Kentucky and other states.

Objectives:
• Describe 3 ways in which understanding the nature of crisis increases the effectiveness of suicide intervention.
• Differentiate 5 outdated beliefs from current evidence-based knowledge regarding the prevention of suicide.
• List 3 critical factors to consider when providing suicide risk assessment and intervention with veterans.
• Describe the 6 steps of a suicide safety plan