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SUMMARY:Ask Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ) Overview
DESCRIPTION:In this training\, Dr. Horowitz\, Ph.D.\, MPH will discuss how screening and assessment fit into a clinical pathway that can be adapted to meet the needs of individual health care organizations/agencies and systems. \nDr. Horowitz will also discuss effective suicide prevention practices and resources that provide guidance and support for healthcare providers. \n1 continuing education credit approved for Allied Mental Health Practitioners\, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors\, Psychoanalysts\, Psychologists\, and Social Workers.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/ask-suicide-screening-questions-asq-overview/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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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:20260629T130000
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SUMMARY:Motivational Interviewing for Suicidal Thinking
DESCRIPTION:This virtual training will use didactics to briefly review the core concepts of motivational interviewing (MI) and explore the evidence and applicability of MI for addressing suicidal thinking in diverse clinical settings. Throughout the training\, the trainer will ask for audience participation in providing real-world scenarios where MI could be applicable and demonstrate specific MI techniques for assessing and managing suicidal thinking in those opportunities. \nParticipants will learn to apply motivational interviewing techniques for conducting suicide risk assessment\, navigating sustain/change talk\, and providing brief interventions. \n2 CEs approved for Allied Mental Health Practitioners\, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors\, Psychoanalysts\, Psychologists\, and Social Workers.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/motivational-interviewing-for-suicidal-thinking/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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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:20260720T103000
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SUMMARY:Foundational Safety Planning Intervention (SPI) Using the Stanley Brown
DESCRIPTION:The Stanley Brown Safety Planning Intervention (SPI) is a brief\, evidence-based approach designed to reduce suicide risk by helping individuals recognize warning signs\, build coping strategies\, and identify sources of support. \nThis free training offers an overview of the Stanley Brown SPI tool and provides hands-on practice to help participants build confidence in using the intervention with people experiencing suicidal thoughts or behaviors. \nParticipants will learn how to understand the structure and components of the Stanley Brown SPI form and practice administering SPI through interactive role-play exercises. \n2 continuing education credits approved for Allied Mental Health Practitioners\, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors\, Psychoanalysts\, Psychologists\, and Social Workers.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/foundational-safety-planning-intervention-spi-using-the-stanley-brown-2/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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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:20260818T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T130000
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CREATED:20260311T151841Z
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SUMMARY:Supporting Caregivers During Youth Suicide Risk
DESCRIPTION:Join this one-hour learning session to strengthen support for caregivers who are supporting youth with suicide care needs. \nParticipants will learn about family-centered communication strategies\, practical tools such as safety planning\, and community resources to address both acute and ongoing challenges. \nThe session will highlight approaches for fostering resilience and coordinated care. \n1 continuing education credit approved for Allied Mental Health Practitioners\, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors\, Psychoanalysts\, Psychologists\, and Social Workers.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/supporting-caregivers-during-youth-suicide-risk/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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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:20260819T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T163000
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SUMMARY:Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) Fall Role Play Training
DESCRIPTION:A CAMS-care consultant will lead a full-day experiential workshop\, demonstrating the use of CAMS through live\, unscripted role-plays based on real patient scenarios. Attending clinicians will actively participate in these role-plays\, designed to build confidence in applying CAMS assessments and interventions. \nWhat to expect:\n– Interactive exercises to practice using CAMS\n– Demonstrations of the use of CAMS in live\, unscripted role plays\n– Group discussions to strategize challenging case presentations\, different techniques and tactics\, and application to specific patient populations\n– Recommendations for implementation in systems\n– Opportunity of one-on-one questions with trainers \nParticipants must complete the CAMS Foundational Online Video and commit to attending four CAMS consultation calls before being assigned to this training. \n7 CEs available for purchase from CAMS upon completion of training. \nLocation: Remote. \nWho should attend? This workshop is intended for clinicians who have completed the CAMS Foundational Online Video training and are ready to deepen their practical skills. It is especially valuable for providers preparing to use CAMS in real-world clinical settings\, and for those seeking hands-on experience to reinforce fidelity\, confidence\, and effectiveness in delivering suicide-specific care. \nFor more information about this training\, please reach out to Charlotte Lyman\, Training and Administrative Coordinator (charlottel@vpqhc.org)
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/collaborative-assessment-and-management-of-suicidality-camsfall-role-play-training/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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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:20260826T100000
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SUMMARY:Intermediate Safety Planning Intervention (SPI) Training Using the Stanley Brown
DESCRIPTION:This virtual training builds upon the knowledge acquired in the Foundational Safety Planning Intervention (SPI) Using the Stanley Brown training. It will include a brief review of key elements of the safety plan intervention\, didactics on frequently encountered challenges when collaboratively building a safety plan including strategies for navigating these challenges and proactively addressing barriers to access to common strategies listed in each step\, modeling of safety planning via expert videos\, discussion of complex cases drawing from the trainer’s and participants’ clinical experiences\, and role playing by participants. Note\, the entire role play will not all be monitored by a trainer. \nAttendees must have previously taken “Foundational Safety Planning Intervention (SPI) Using the Stanley Brown” training. \n3 continuing education credits approved for Allied Mental Health Practitioners\, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors\, Psychoanalysts\, Psychologists\, and Social Workers.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/intermediate-safety-planning-intervention-spi-training-using-the-stanley-brown/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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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:20260914T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T123000
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SUMMARY:Conversations on Access to Lethal Means (CALM Conversations)
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed to provide friends\, family\, and others with information on how to recognize and respond to suicide risk\, with an additional focus on reducing access to lethal means\, especially firearms. The training includes practical strategies\, real-life scenarios\, and tools to help create safer environments for individuals who may be at risk. \n2 continuing education credits approved for Allied Mental Health Practitioners\, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors\, Psychoanalysts\, Psychologists\, and Social Workers.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/conversations-on-access-to-lethal-means-calm-conversations-2/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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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:20260921T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T123000
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CREATED:20260311T151717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T151717Z
UID:10001501-1789986600-1789993800@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Foundational Safety Planning Intervention (SPI) Using the Stanley Brown
DESCRIPTION:The Stanley Brown Safety Planning Intervention (SPI) is a brief\, evidence-based approach designed to reduce suicide risk by helping individuals recognize warning signs\, build coping strategies\, and identify sources of support. \nThis free training offers an overview of the Stanley Brown SPI tool and provides hands-on practice to help participants build confidence in using the intervention with people experiencing suicidal thoughts or behaviors. \nParticipants will learn how to understand the structure and components of the Stanley Brown SPI form and practice administering SPI through interactive role-play exercises. \n2 continuing education credits approved for Allied Mental Health Practitioners\, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors\, Psychoanalysts\, Psychologists\, and Social Workers.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/foundational-safety-planning-intervention-spi-using-the-stanley-brown/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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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:20261009T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T103000
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SUMMARY:An Overview of the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
DESCRIPTION:Learn to confidently use the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) to assess suicide risk\, recognize warning signs\, and determine next steps. This practical\, skills-focused training is designed for real-world application. \n1.5 continuing education credits approved for Allied Mental Health Practitioners\, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors\, Psychoanalysts\, Psychologists\, and Social Workers.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/an-overview-of-the-columbia-suicide-severity-rating-scale-c-ssrs-3/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Program for Quality in Healthcare":MAILTO:mail@vpqhc.org
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