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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
Continuing Education
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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.
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.
01
Introduction
Course Introduction
Course Navigation
Learning Objectives
Pre Evaluation - Suicide Assessment, Treatment, and Management
02
Approaching Suicide Training With Compassion
Section 2 Intro
Let's Start With the Heart
Honoring Our Stress, Fear, and Empathy
Guided Visualization - Starting with Heart
03
Language and Suicide
Section 3 Intro
Our Words Matter
Terminology Used in This Course
Quiz
04
Research and Statistics
Section 4 Intro
Statistics
Who Is Affected By Suicide
Guided Grounding Practice - Rhythm Breathing
Quiz
05
Understanding Suicide Pt. 1
Section 5 Intro
History and Global Suicidality
Cultural Distinctions
Quiz
06
Understanding Suicide Pt. 2
Section 6 Intro
Stigma
Non-Suicidal Self-Injury
Guided Imagery - Increasing Awareness of Stigma and Bias Around Suicide
Quiz
07
Understanding Suicide Pt. 3
Section 7 Intro
Neurobiology
Neurobiology Research Review
Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual-Environmental Approach
Brain Break - Abstract Waves Drawing
Quiz
08
Theories
Section 8 Intro
Intro to Suicidality Theory
Traditional Theories
IMV model
Ecological Models
Quiz
09
Ethics and Legality
Section 9 Intro
Ethics and Competencies: Self-Assessment
Suicide and the Law
Guided Imagery - Fear Reframer
Quiz
10
Assessing Risk
Section 10 Intro
Essentials of Assessment
Assessment First Steps
Assessing Risk
Brain and Body Break - Freestyle Movement
Quiz
11
Example Crisis Response Plan
Section 11 Intro
Crisis Response Plan Sample Session
Quiz
12
Protective Factors and Strengths
Section 12 Intro
What Are Protective Factors?
Identifying Protective Factors
Quiz
13
In Practice - Sample "Doorknob" Assessment
Section 13 Intro
Sample Session
Quiz
14
Lethal Means Counseling (OPTIONAL)
Section 14 Intro
Lethal Means Counseling Webinar
15
Integrative and Evidence-Based Treatment
Section 15 Intro
Integrative Medicine for Suicide Treatment
Evidence Based Modalities
Telehealth and Suicide Treatment
Guided Imagery - Smartphone Metaphor - Making space for uncomfortable feelings
Quiz
16
Person-in-Environment Treatment Considerations Pt. 1
Section 16 Intro
Physical Dimension
Interpersonal Dimension
Behavioral Dimension
Brain Break - A Moment of Reflection Writing Exercise
Quiz
17
Person-In-Enviornment Treatment Considerations Pt. 2
Section 17 Intro
Cultural-Spiritual Dimension
Environmental Dimension
Quiz
18
Chronic Risk - Addressing Psychache
Section 18 Intro
Chronic Suicide Risk (low to medium risk)
Types of Psychache - Shame/Guilt & Ambivalence
Types of Psychache - Despair and Hopelessness
Types of Psychache - Anger
Quiz
19
Passive SI and Suicidal OCD
Section 19 Intro
Passive SI
Suicidal OCD
Quiz
20
General Strategies and Interventions in Suicide Treatment
Section 20 Intro
Emotional Reframing and Distress Tolerance
Window of Tolerance
Somatic and Body Based Approaches
Motivational Interviewing Techniques
Quiz
21
High Five! Almost Finished…
Course Completion
Take A Moment to Reflect
Post Evaluation - Suicide Assessment, Treatment, and Management
Certificate of Completion
All Course Documents - Full Packet
References
Learning Objectives
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Juniper Owens
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.
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Laurel Sims-Stewart
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
Rozlyn graduated with a degree in psychology and criminal justice from the University of Cincinnati in 2018. There she was inspired to pursue her interest in integrative care- she figured there had to be a better way to meet people's individual needs in an unsupportive system.
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.
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