Name
Suicide Safe Care for Students
Description
This presentation focuses on suicide within our culture with specific attention towards the role of school counselors in assessment and intervention with high-risk suicidal students. The training is based the Zero Suicide Initiative. The training covers national and Montana data, demographics of a suicidal student, warning signs, depression screening with the PHQ-9 or PHQ-A (pediatric), suicide risk assessment utilizing the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale or the ASQ (pediatric), safety planning, lethal means counseling, and caring contact. The training also focuses on evidenced-based practices, and resources available.
Speakers
Track
MSCA (School Counselors)
Date
Friday, October 20, 2023
Time
10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Professional Development (Renewal) Units
2
Type of Session
Session - In-Person
This sectional targets grade level(s):
8-12
Handout