Presented by Dr. Lisa Firestone

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 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 most important techniques/tools for assessing suicidal risk
• Recognize innovative and effective suicide therapies that will allow clinicians to be more effective with suicidal clients
• Activate strategies to minimize the risk of successful lawsuits or sanctions
• Find effective coping strategies for the emotional impact of working with clients who attempt suicide or actually commit suicide
• Implement effective state-of-the-art crisis interventions for suicidal patients that will allow clinicians to practice to the standard of care
• Recognize risk factors and warning signs for suicide

THIS COURSE MEETS CALIFORNIA’S NEW REQUIRED TRAINING IN SUICIDE TREATMENT & THERAPY: Starting in 2020, all California psychologists are required to attend training in suicide therapies. The same is required of all MFTs/LCSWs, starting in 2021.

Schedule:

• Check-in, continental breakfast begin at 8:30 am;
• Training from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

Continental Breakfast and boxed lunch will be provided.

Onsite Parking: Onsite parking available for $6. Limited street parking is available.

Continuing Education Credits: up to 6 credits available for PSY, MFT, andLCSW’s

APA: 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) now recognizes APAcontinuing education credit for license renewal for LCSWs and MFTs.

CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY:

By registering for this training the agency/individual is liable for the registration fee, which is fully refundable up to Sept. 3, 2019. 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.

Questions? Email AHapuarachy@childrensinstitute.org or @ 213.260.7623

For the Complaint/Grievance Procedure information, please go here.