Welcome to Suicide Assessment and Brief Interventions to Maintain Safety.

This training will include a brief review of the risk factors and warning signs associated with suicide, detailed information on how to conceptualize client risk and undertake a practical suicide assessment, and a review of two evidence-based brief interventions (safety planning and lethal means counseling) to maintain client "safety for now." The primary goal of the training is to provide clinicians with clear, practical guidance so that any time a client expresses thoughts of suicide, you feel confident and prepared to assess the risk and support your client in maintaining safety. The assessment presented is based on the model used by the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in crisis centers nationwide.

This training is designed for behavioral health professionals, including but not limited to psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, counselors, and nurses, who want to enhance their skills in working with individuals at risk of suicide. It is appropriate for both early career clinicians as well as any seasoned clinician hoping to further develop their competence and confidence in working with those at risk of suicide. In developing this training, particular consideration was given to the needs of private practitioners who often operate without the structured support that is available in larger clinic settings - but the content applies to behavioral health clinicians in any setting.

This is a live interactive 2 hour training with an opportunity for Q/A at the end.

Educational Goals

The goals of this training are to

1. Increase clinical knowledge in suicide risk assessment and brief interventions that can be implemented to maintain safety
2. Increase the application of safety planning and lethal means counseling with those at risk of suicide
3. Increase a sense of competence and confidence in clinicians when working with individuals at risk of suicide

Learning Objectives

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

1. Identify four core principles that can guide the suicide assessment process
2. Describe how to explore thoughts of suicide with clients
3. Identify two brief interventions that can be implemented to maintain client safety



Cost of Attendance

There are two options available:

FREE: Anyone who registers can attend the event for free.

CE Credits: If you would like to obtain CE credits, you can choose the paid option below.

Additional Information

About the Presenter

Dr. Gillian Murphy has over 25 years of experience in the field of crisis intervention and suicide prevention. Through her work with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (now 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline), Dr. Murphy led a clinical team to establish national standards of excellence and clinical best practice guidelines in suicide assessment for telephone, chat, and text-based services. The clinical guidelines developed at the Lifeline now serve as the standardized approach for crisis centers nationwide through the newly established 988 service.

Dr. Murphy received both her Masters and Ph.D. from Columbia University. She currently maintains a psychotherapy and consultation practice in NYC where she works extensively with both adults and teens experiencing depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and self-harm. In addition, she provides clinical supervision and training in suicide assessment, intervention, and crisis management for clinicians.

CE Credit

This course is approved for 2 CE credits by the following boards. CE certificate will be issued upon completion of the course and the submission of a course evaluation and a passing score on the course quiz (80%). 

New York State Education Department State Board for Social Work

Gillian Murphy, PhD, LCSW is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0789.

New York State Education Department State Board for Psychology

Gillian Murphy, PhD, LCSW is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0263.

CAMFT CEPA

Gillian Murphy, PhD, LCSW is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFT’s, LCSW’s, LPCC’s, and LEPs (CAMFT CEPA Provider# 10060889). Gillian Murphy, PhD, LCSW maintains responsibility for the program and all its content.

Course Format

This course is presented in a live online interactive format. There will be a video presentation followed by an opportunity for Q&A. The presentation is over zoom and can be accessed through any web browser. The presentation is 2 hours long.

Instructional Level

Intermediate

FAQ

If I don't pass the course quiz can I resubmit it or have I lost my opportunity for my CE Certificate?

There are 10 questions in the course quiz. You must receive a score of 80% (or 8/10) to receive your CE Certificate. You will receive feedback after you submit your responses, indicating which ones were correct/incorrect and will have an opportunity to resubmit the quiz as many times as you need.

Is there a registration deadline?

Registration for this event will close 24 hrs prior to the scheduled start time.

What is your refund policy?

Unfortunately, refunds are not available for live events.

How do I contact you if I have questions about the course or if I encounter technical difficulties accessing the training?

If you have any concerns, such as non-receipt of your CE certificate or issues about the content of the course, or any general complaints or questions, you can reach out via email to gm@gillianmurphycbt.com

If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact me at the above email with details of your request. I will do my best to provide reasonable accommodations in a timely manner.

Will this training be recorded and accessible after the live presentation?

This training will be recorded and made available online for 14 days following the event for those requiring CE Credits. Posting the recorded content can take up to 1 week.