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Legal and Ethical Supervision: Jurisdictional Borders, High-Risk Settings, and Professional Misconduct
Presented by Allan Barsky, JD, MSW, PhD
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Course: #2762Level: Intermediate3 Hours
This comprehensive 3-hour course examines the ethical and legal complexities inherent in clinical supervision across diverse and high-risk settings. Participants will explore jurisdictional challenges, including legal compliance and reporting obligations when supervising practitioners in different states or countries. The course addresses practical strategies for navigating ethical dilemmas in high-stakes situations such as child protection, suicide risk, and threats of violence. Additionally, the session outlines the supervisor's responsibility in managing supervisee misconduct while balancing client safety and professional development. This course equips supervisors with a clear framework for maintaining professionalism and accountability in complex clinical environments.

Ethics of Clinical Supervision in High-Risk Settings
Presented by Allan Barsky, JD, MSW, PhD
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Course: #2627Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This webinar examines challenging ethical situations faced by mental health supervisors in high-risk contexts, including child protection, suicide, threats of violence, and substance use. It also highlights practical strategies supervisors can apply to navigate these complex situations with professionalism and care.

Comprehensive Suicide Prevention & Risk Management: Assessment, Intervention, and Ethical Considerations for Health Professionals
Presented by Ryan Kirk, PsyD, MSW, HSPP
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Course: #2535Level: Introductory6 Hours
This 6-hour course equips healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and tools for suicide prevention, awareness, and the management of non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI). Participants will learn to identify risk factors, warning signs, and at-risk groups, focusing on screening, assessment for imminent harm/risk, safety planning, and making informed referrals. The course also covers the distinctions between NSSI and suicidal behavior, best practices for intervention, and strategies for addressing self-injury in various clinical settings. Additionally, tailored approaches for specific populations, including veterans, ethical considerations, and collaborative methods to enhance patient safety, will be explored. By the end, attendees will be prepared to implement effective interventions in their professional settings.

Comprehensive Suicide Prevention for Health Professionals: Awareness, Screening, Referrals, and Veterans Issues
Presented by Ryan Kirk, PsyD, MSW, HSPP
Video
Course: #2537Level: Introductory3 Hours
This course provides healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and tools for suicide prevention and referrals, focusing on evidence-based practices and the unique needs of at-risk populations, including veterans. Participants will gain an understanding of suicide epidemiology, risk factors, warning signs, and effective referral and prevention strategies. The course covers key considerations for implementing suicide screenings, utilizing assessment tools, and making informed referrals as part of a comprehensive prevention program. By the end, attendees will be equipped with practical strategies to support individuals at risk and develop impactful suicide prevention initiatives in their workplace.

Suicide Prevention for Health Professionals: Awareness and Screening
Presented by Ryan Kirk, PsyD, MSW, HSPP
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Course: #2463Level: Introductory1 Hour
This introductory course offers healthcare professionals essential knowledge and resources for suicide prevention. It includes an evidence-based overview of suicide epidemiology, focusing on at-risk groups, risk factors, and warning signs. Participants will explore key considerations for implementing suicide screenings and review current screening tools. The course also covers best practices for suicide-related terminology and provides a comprehensive list of additional resources. By the end of the course, participants will have the foundational information and tools to begin developing a suicide prevention program in their workplace.

Suicide Prevention for Health Professionals: Screening, Referrals, and Veterans Issues
Presented by Ryan Kirk, PsyD, MSW, HSPP
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Course: #2471Level: Introductory2 Hours
This course is designed for health professionals to deepen their understanding of suicide screening and referrals, with a specific focus on the veteran population. Participants will learn to identify and describe essential suicide screening and assessment tools to aid in early identification and intervention. The course will also cover critical risk factors, warning signs, and effective prevention strategies tailored to the unique needs of veterans. Additionally, key considerations for making informed and effective suicide referrals as part of a comprehensive suicide prevention program will be explored. Through this training, health professionals will be equipped with practical knowledge and strategies to support individuals at risk and make meaningful impacts in suicide prevention efforts.

Trauma & Suicide Risk in Veteran Populations
Presented by Sophie Nathenson, PhD
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Course: #2281Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course provides an overview of the well-being of Veterans in America, including physical and mental health. The role of trauma is discussed in relation to mental health outcomes such as suicide and increased risk of adverse social determinants of health. Aspects of trauma-informed care that address the unique needs of the Veteran population are presented as they relate to individual and societal-level interventions.

Suicide Prevention: Risk Assessment, Lethal Means, Treatment and Ethical Considerations
Presented by Ryan Kirk, PsyD, MSW, HSPP
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Course: #2371Level: Introductory3 Hours
This course provides healthcare providers with an overview of how to work with suicidal patients. It explores suicide assessment, an understanding of lethal means and reduction of access, and recommendations on how to refer clients to an appropriate level of care. It also reviews safety planning and risk and how to collaborate with healthcare teams to best support patient safety. Ethical considerations are addressed from a general healthcare lens.

Understanding and Assessing Suicidality in Adolescents: A Comprehensive Approach
Presented by Lauren Dennelly, PhD, MSW, LCSW
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Course: #1855Level: Intermediate1.03 Hours
In this course, participants learn about contributing factors to adolescent suicidal thoughts and behaviors and how to intervene in these situations. Application via case study examples are discussed.

Too Young to Say Goodbye: Childhood Grief and Tragic Loss
Presented by Tanika Johnson, EdD, MA, LPC-MHSP, LMHC, NCC, BC-TMH, CCTP
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Course: #1817Level: Intermediate1.02 Hours
Too Young to Say Goodbye is Part I of the Young Survivors Traumatic Grief Series. In the wake of losing a beloved parent or family member, friend or classmate, school administrator, teacher, or support staff, children may develop more questions than answers as they understand death's permanence. A traumatic loss arising from a suicide, homicide, or school violence can evoke a child’s trauma symptoms and feelings of fearfulness, panic, and terror. Throughout this training, participants will discover the power of collaborative support and best practices for talking to children about unexpected loss.