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Suicide prevention training and events

 

  • Foundational Safety Planning Intervention (SPI) Using the Stanley Brown

    Online/Virtual

    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. This free training offers an overview of the Stanley Brown SPI tool and provides hands-on practice to help participants build confidence in using the […]

    Free
  • Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM Clinical)

    Online/Virtual

    This training builds skills to identify when lethal means counseling is needed, ask about access to firearms or other methods, and work with individuals and families to reduce risk. CALM is an evidence-based, practical tool for suicide prevention. 3.75 continuing education credits approved for Allied Mental Health Practitioners, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors, Psychoanalysts, […]

    Free
  • Engaging Men in Suicide Prevention: “Man Therapy” and Vermont Resources for Men

    Online/Virtual

    This webinar will explore strategies for engaging men who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts, with a focus on approaches that resonate with men who may be reluctant to seek help or talk openly about mental health. A subject matter expert in “Man Therapy” will introduce key concepts and practical strategies clinicians can use to better […]

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  • Telehealth Suicide Safer Care Webinar Series: Vermont Resources for Telehealth Providers

    Online/Virtual

    In this session, representatives from 988, Pathways Vermont, Mobile Crisis, and Mental Health Urgent Care Centers for Adults and Children will provide information about each service, how to connect clients to support, and what to expect when you reach out. Jeremy Therrien, Crisis Director, Department of Mental Health Alicia Webb, 988 Lifeline Program Manager, Northeast […]

    Free
  • Ask Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ) Overview

    Online/Virtual

    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. Dr. Horowitz will also discuss effective suicide prevention practices and resources that provide guidance and support for healthcare providers. 1 continuing education […]

    Free
  • CAMS Community of Practice: Working with Teens & Their Families

    Online/Virtual

    The CAMS Community of Practice is an ongoing learning and support network for clinicians who have completed training in the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS). Participants will learn how to describe opportunities and challenges for engaging teens in the CAMS treatment process, identify strategies for working with caregivers when a teen is experiencing […]

    Free
  • Motivational Interviewing for Suicidal Thinking

    Online/Virtual

    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 […]

    Free
  • Conversations on Access to Lethal Means (CALM Conversations)

    Online/Virtual

    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. 2 […]

    Free
  • Foundational Safety Planning Intervention (SPI) Using the Stanley Brown

    Online/Virtual

    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. This free training offers an overview of the Stanley Brown SPI tool and provides hands-on practice to help participants build confidence in using the […]

    Free
  • Supporting Communities After Death by Suicide: Best Practices and Resources in Postvention

    Online/Virtual

    In the wake of a suicide death, communities are often left grieving, searching for answers, and unsure how best to support those most affected. This webinar will provide guidance on effective and compassionate postvention practices for first responders, service providers, and community members across Vermont. Panelists from local and statewide organizations will share practical strategies, […]

    Free
  • Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) Overview

    Online/Virtual

    This webinar is an opportunity to learn more about the CAMS Framework and the evidence base behind the model. Dr. Kevin Crowley provides an overview of the evidence-based CAMS framework and its benefits in clinical practice. Dr. Crowley discusses key considerations for using CAMS as an assessment and treatment model and discusses the research base […]

    Free
  • Supporting Caregivers During Youth Suicide Risk

    Online/Virtual

    Join this one-hour learning session to strengthen support for caregivers who are supporting youth with suicide care needs. Participants will learn about family-centered communication strategies, practical tools such as safety planning, and community resources to address both acute and ongoing challenges. The session will highlight approaches for fostering resilience and coordinated care. 1 continuing education […]

    Free

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