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SUMMARY:Helping Save Lives Using the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scales
DESCRIPTION:The Columbia Protocol\, also known as the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)\, supports suicide risk assessment through a series of simple\, plain-language questions that anyone can ask. The answers help users identify whether someone is at risk for suicide\, assess the severity and immediacy of that risk\, and gauge the level of support that the person needs. Users of the tool ask people: \n• Whether and when they have thought about suicide (ideation) \n• What actions they have taken — and when — to prepare for suicide \n• Whether and when they attempted suicide or began a suicide attempt that was either interrupted by another person or stopped of their own volition \nThis webinar will provide an introduction to the CSSRS as a screening tool for suicide prevention.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/helping-save-lives-using-the-columbia-suicide-severity-rating-scales-2/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T100000
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SUMMARY:Umatter® Suicide Prevention Awareness and Skills Training – Sept
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Health and Learning’s Umatter® Suicide Prevention Awareness and Skills Training offers stand-alone 2 hour virtual live session to enhance knowledge\, comfort\, and skills to identify those at risk for suicide in your organization or community. Including resources to get help\, Umatter® Suicide Prevention Awareness and Skills Training provides the fundamental knowledge to build a suicide prevention-aware community or workplace.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/umatter-suicide-prevention-awareness-and-skills-training-sept/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Health and Learning":MAILTO:info@healthandlearning.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T131500
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SUMMARY:Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention is AFSP’s 60-minute flagship suicide prevention education program that covers the scope of this leading cause of death\, what the research has found to be the warning signs and risk factors of suicide\, and the strategies that prevent it. \nTopics covered include: \nScope of the Problem: The latest data on suicide in the U.S.\nResearch: Information from research on what causes people to consider suicide\, how certain communities are impacted by suicide differently\, as well as contributors to suicide risk\nPrevention: An understanding of the protective factors that lower suicide risk\, and strategies for managing mental health and being proactive about self-care\nWhat You Can Do: Guidance on warning signs and behaviors to look for\, how to start a conversation with someone you are concerned about\, and ways to seek and offer support and crisis resources for yourself or others.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/talk-saves-lives-an-introduction-to-suicide-prevention/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Foundation for Suicide Prevention":MAILTO:vermont@afsp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T045704
CREATED:20240828T211221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T215300Z
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SUMMARY:Rutland Area Walk - Out of the Darkness
DESCRIPTION:The Community Walks\, held in hundreds of cities across the country\, are the core of the Out of the Darkness movement\, which began in 2004. These events give people the courage to open up about their own connections to the cause\, and a platform to create a culture that’s smarter about mental health. Friends\, family members\, neighbors and coworkers walk side-by-side\, supporting each other and in memory of those we’ve lost. \nNow\, more than ever\, it’s important to be there for one another and take steps to safeguard our mental health and prevent suicide. \nRegister today and be part of the movement to walk #OutOftheDarkness.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/rutland-area-walk-out-of-the-darkness/
LOCATION:Godnick Adult Center\, 1 Deer Street\, Rutland\, VT\, 05701\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Foundation for Suicide Prevention":MAILTO:vermont@afsp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T100000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Zero Suicide in Vermont: Suicide Safe Pathways to Care
DESCRIPTION:Zero Suicide is a set of evidence-based principles and practices for preventing suicide within health and mental health systems. The foundational belief of Zero Suicide is that suicide deaths for individuals under care are preventable. Zero Suicide requires a system-wide approach to improve outcomes and close gaps. This webinar described how systematic suicide care closes gaps for the suicidal person\, what is involved in the implementation of a ZS approach\, and what resources exist to support this work. \nObjectives\n1) Understand the context for the adoption of Zero Suicide principles and practices \n2) Introduce essential elements and evidence-based practices \n3) Learn about Vermont Zero Suicide initiatives \n4) Identify Zero Suicide resources for health care and mental health providers in Vermont
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/introduction-to-zero-suicide-in-vermont-suicide-safe-pathways-to-care/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T103000
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CREATED:20240829T170846Z
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SUMMARY:Conversations on Access to Lethal Means (CALM)
DESCRIPTION:CALM Conversations: The effectiveness of CALM is not limited to clinical interactions. Many people at risk for suicide do not ever seek or receive formal mental or physical health care for these issues. Fortunately\, CALM can be implemented by anyone who is concerned about a relative\, friend\, or someone with whom they work. These workshops add specific CALM strategies to typical gatekeeper training and also offer participants the opportunity to observe and practice the techniques.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/conversations-on-access-to-lethal-means-calm/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240903T083000
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SUMMARY:CAMS Role-Play Training Days
DESCRIPTION:The CAMS Role Play Training is a full day experiential workshop. CAMS-care consultants will demonstrate CAMS in unscripted role plays and will guide clinicians through role plays designed to foster confidence in applying CAMS interventions. CE credit hours approved by NBCC\, NASW and AAS.\n \nCollaborative Assessment & Management of Suicidality (CAMS) is an evidence-based model designed to support clinicians as they assess\, intervene\, and treat patients experiencing suicidal ideation. CAMS is a therapeutic framework which has been updated and studied for 30 years. CAMS Treatment reduces suicidal ideation\, mental pain\, agitation\, and hopelessness in as few as 6-8 sessions. CAMS trained clinicians report increased confidence in treating clients with suicidal thoughts.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/cams-role-play-training-days-2-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Program for Quality in Healthcare":MAILTO:mail@vpqhc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T120000
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CREATED:20240514T134658Z
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SUMMARY:CAMS Overview Webinar
DESCRIPTION:A CAMS-care consultant will facilitate a 60 minute webinar providing an overview of the CAMS framework. 1 FREE CE available for Allied Mental Health\, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors\, Psychoanalysts\, and Social Work. CE approval pending for Psychologists.\n \nCollaborative Assessment & Management of Suicidality (CAMS) is an evidence-based model designed to support clinicians as they assess\, intervene\, and treat patients experiencing suicidal ideation. CAMS is a therapeutic framework which has been updated and studied for 30 years. CAMS Treatment reduces suicidal ideation\, mental pain\, agitation\, and hopelessness in as few as 6-8 sessions. CAMS trained clinicians report increased confidence in treating clients with suicidal thoughts.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/cams-overview-webinar/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Program for Quality in Healthcare":MAILTO:mail@vpqhc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T045704
CREATED:20240514T143142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T143142Z
UID:10000011-1722587400-1722616200@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:CAMS Role-Play Training Days
DESCRIPTION:The CAMS Role Play Training is a full day experiential workshop. CAMS-care consultants will demonstrate CAMS in unscripted role plays and will guide clinicians through role plays designed to foster confidence in applying CAMS interventions. CE credit hours approved by NBCC\, NASW and AAS.\n \nCollaborative Assessment & Management of Suicidality (CAMS) is an evidence-based model designed to support clinicians as they assess\, intervene\, and treat patients experiencing suicidal ideation. CAMS is a therapeutic framework which has been updated and studied for 30 years. CAMS Treatment reduces suicidal ideation\, mental pain\, agitation\, and hopelessness in as few as 6-8 sessions. CAMS trained clinicians report increased confidence in treating clients with suicidal thoughts.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/cams-role-play-training-days-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T045704
CREATED:20240514T141833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T141833Z
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SUMMARY:The Safety Planning Intervention: A Skill Building Training
DESCRIPTION:This training will focus specifically on helping attendees build understanding and confidence in the use of the Safety Planning Intervention (SPI)\, also known as the Stanley and Brown safety plan. Prior to the training\, supporting evidence for SPI and the SPI form will be provided for review. Key aspects of administration such as client centered collaboration will be reviewed. Attendees will be instructed on the components of process and items on the SPI form. The training will finish with a role play to assist attendees in practicing what they have learned.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/the-safety-planning-intervention-a-skill-building-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T045704
CREATED:20240514T140645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T153352Z
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SUMMARY:When Conversation Turns to Suicide for the LGBTQIA+ Community
DESCRIPTION:When Conversation Turns to Suicide is a 16-hour training based in the Alternatives to Suicide approach\, and intended as an alternative to ASIST\, QPR\, and similar approaches that remain rooted in conventional medicalized systems. This training is open to providers\, family members\, peer supports\, first responders\, and anyone else who wants to learn how to offer support to someone who is suicidal. \n“Alternatives to Suicide” is a harm reduction approach to suicide that was first articulated in Western Massachusetts in 2008 and has now spread throughout the globe. This overview will provide attendees with the history and philosophy behind this trauma-informed model. This approach has been developed by individuals with personal experience navigating thoughts of suicide and standard systems of care. This training will place particular emphasis on the unique experiences of LGBTQ folks who are struggling with thoughts of suicide. We explore concrete paradigm shifts that we can make in our work that can help us move from control to connection\, from fear to curiosity. We tackle common misconceptions about the best way to engage with suicidal people and common misinterpretations of legal matters as they relate to suicide. There will be role play demonstration\, exercises and conversation about the “Alternatives to Suicide” dialogue model\, VCVC (Validation-Curiosity-Vulnerability Community)
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/when-conversation-turns-to-suicide-for-the-lgbtqia-community/2024-05-29/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T045704
CREATED:20240514T140645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T153352Z
UID:10000006-1716368400-1716469200@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:When Conversation Turns to Suicide for the LGBTQIA+ Community
DESCRIPTION:When Conversation Turns to Suicide is a 16-hour training based in the Alternatives to Suicide approach\, and intended as an alternative to ASIST\, QPR\, and similar approaches that remain rooted in conventional medicalized systems. This training is open to providers\, family members\, peer supports\, first responders\, and anyone else who wants to learn how to offer support to someone who is suicidal. \n“Alternatives to Suicide” is a harm reduction approach to suicide that was first articulated in Western Massachusetts in 2008 and has now spread throughout the globe. This overview will provide attendees with the history and philosophy behind this trauma-informed model. This approach has been developed by individuals with personal experience navigating thoughts of suicide and standard systems of care. This training will place particular emphasis on the unique experiences of LGBTQ folks who are struggling with thoughts of suicide. We explore concrete paradigm shifts that we can make in our work that can help us move from control to connection\, from fear to curiosity. We tackle common misconceptions about the best way to engage with suicidal people and common misinterpretations of legal matters as they relate to suicide. There will be role play demonstration\, exercises and conversation about the “Alternatives to Suicide” dialogue model\, VCVC (Validation-Curiosity-Vulnerability Community)
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/when-conversation-turns-to-suicide-for-the-lgbtqia-community/2024-05-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T045704
CREATED:20240514T142230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T142356Z
UID:10000005-1712219400-1712232000@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Vermont Suicide Prevention Coalition Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The April Coalition Meeting with a focus on suicide prevention activities and updates happening at the state level. Please join us at 8:30 am for some time to network and enjoy in-person time with colleagues. 
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/vermont-suicide-prevention-coalition-meeting/
LOCATION:Waterbury State Office Complex\, 280 State Drive\, Waterbury\, Vermont\, 05671\, United States
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