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  • 720 Minutes
  • Juniper Owens

This program provides 12 hours of continuing education units.
-Approval NASW-KY #050522. NASW-KY is an approved provider for social work credits through the KBSW.
-Approved Provider for Kentucky Board of Licensure for Marriage and Family Therapists.
-Approved by the Kentucky Board of Licensed Professional Counselors.
-Approved Provider #50-33522 Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling. Course #20-1207080.
-Accepted by the OH CSWMFT Board.

Continuing education requirements vary by state, while many accept the above approvals, please confirm with your board.
Contact Rozlyn@academyimh.com for more information.
This modern and extensive course explores the many dimensions of suicide, from interpersonal landscapes to cultural/spiritual aspects to environmental factors and more, to help you:
  • understand the complexities of suicidality and treatment
  • address suicide effectively
  • reduce fear and anxiety when working with clients facing suicide


For a comprehensive knowledge-base, you'll receive:
  • client role plays
  • additional webinars
  • integrative approaches
  • various guided practices
  • downloadable worksheets and handouts
  • guidelines for treatment at each risk level
Suicide is a complex and sensitive issue that requires a compassionate and comprehensive approach. In this course, we will explore the topic of suicide from various perspectives, emphasizing a compassionate and evidence-based approach to understanding and addressing this critical issue. We will delve into the bio-psycho-social-spiritual-environmental model of suicide, which considers a multitude of factors that contribute to suicidal ideation and behavior. Understanding these factors is crucial for developing effective intervention strategies.

Participants will learn how to conduct thorough risk assessments for suicide, including identifying up-to-date risk factors, protective factors, and warning signs. We will discuss evidence-based assessment tools and techniques to help you accurately assess suicide risk in diverse populations. This course will explore many dimensions of suicidal ideation, from interpersonal to cultural/spiritual to behavioral and more, helping you understand the complexities of this phenomenon and how to address them effectively. As part of this course, you will receive extensive resources to enhance your learning experience. These resources include, but not limited to, client role plays, audio and video formats, downloadable worksheets and references.

Gain the knowledge, skills, and resources to approach suicidality with empathy and understanding, ultimately helping you make a positive impact in the lives of those at risk.


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"There is no standard normal. Normal is subjective. There are seven billion version of normal on this planet."


-Matt Haig

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Learning
Objectives

  1. Understand the impact of language and stigma on individuals experiencing suicidal ideation or behavior.
  2. Analyze statistical trends related to suicide rates and demographics, including factors influencing variations.
  3. Identify and evaluate both risk and protective factors associated with suicidal ideation and behavior.
  4. Explore the principles of functional medicine in the context of suicide assessment and treatment.
  5. Examine the neurobiological underpinnings of suicidal ideation and behavior, including relevant brain mechanisms and pathways.
  6. Critically assess evidence-based practices for suicide assessment, intervention, and postvention.
  7. Develop skills in crisis intervention techniques specific to suicide crises, emphasizing compassionate and strengths-based approaches.
  8. Evaluate ethical considerations and legal frameworks pertinent to suicide assessment and treatment.
  9. Apply a bio-psycho-social-environmental-spiritual lens to understand the complex interplay of factors influencing suicidal ideation and behavior.
  10. Synthesize course content to develop comprehensive suicide risk assessment and treatment plans that prioritize the individual's strengths and holistic well-being.

What clinicians are saying...

"This is by far the most thorough, comprehensive and intersectional look at suicidal assessment and treatment. Absolutely feel that I am a better clinician for having participated in it... So much hard work was put into this and it shows."

Beth, LPCC

"Honestly I loved this course. There was so much information that is not usually presented in these courses... I really like all the additional resources like; links to websites, podcasts, and role play videos! I believe these help set this course apart from the trainings I have completed in the past!"

Corbin, LCSW

Megan, LCSW

"This course was FANTASTIC. It was sensitive to the needs of the therapist as well as the client. It provided a comprehensive framework for understanding SI. It felt like a compassionate, non-pathologizing approach to working with clients... Beautifully and thoughtfully constructed."

Tiffany, LCSW

"Good use throughout of relevant examples and connecting multicultural considerations. Really important and really well done!"

Dea, LPCA

"I'm only at 45% completion and this is already the most extensive suicide training I've ever taken! Excited for this to be available to the masses!"

Kristina, LCSW, LMFT

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Juniper Owens

LCSW, CPT, LMT, IMHP
Co-Founder, Director, and Podcast Host 

Juniper earned bachelor's and master's degrees in social work from the University of Louisville and is a licensed clinical social worker in Kentucky. Juniper holds certifications in various therapeutic approaches, including EMDR, grief therapy, and Crisis and Suicide First Response. /

Juniper co-founded Bridge Counseling and Wellness, a leading integrative mental health center in Louisville. She has also taught at the Kent School of Social Work, teaching Human Behavior and the Social Environment, and currently focuses on educational facilitation at the Academy. She is the creator and one of the hosts of the Conscious Mental Health Podcast, where she provides educational content in the field of mental health, focusing on the person-in-enviornment perspective.  Her clinical expertise includes a range of therapeutic approaches, particularly in the treatment of anxiety and crisis work.

Laurel Sims-Stewart

M.Ed., LPCC, ATR, IMHP
Therapist, Podcast Host, and Content Developer

Laurel is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a background in art therapy. She is the recipient of the 2019 Bridge to Light award for Child Counseling and Support. In her work with the Academy, Laurel assists in content production, development, and training.

Laurel specializes in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, and life stage transitions. Throughout her time in practice, she has always gravitated toward an integrative, insight-based approach. She utilizes cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness and meditation, psychoeducation, and expressive techniques. She encourages all of her clients to take an active role in writing the narrative of their life by including elements of mind, body, and spirit throughout. 
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Rozlyn Newman

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Editor and Continuing Education Specialist

Rozlyn graduated with a degree in psychology and criminal justice, with a focus in correctional rehabilitation, from the University of Cincinnati in 2018.

After finishing her undergrad, Rozlyn began working at our sister company Bridge Counseling and Wellness and quickly joined the team working to get AIMH off the ground. Within the Academy of Integrative Mental Health, Rozlyn oversees our social media presence, including content creation and promotional production. She also curates our live seminars, working to provide the most distinctive training environments. Rozlyn teams up with local, ethical businesses and vendors in each city we visit to create truly unique experiences that embody the Academy's Integrative Mission.