Training

Recognizing & Responding to Suicidal & Homicidal Ideation-May 5, 2026

May 5, 2026 • 9:00 am - 11:00 am PST
Zoom In-person
$60.00

Price: $60 per person

Course Description: 

This course covers an introduction to assessing for and engaging with clients who are experiencing suicidal and/or homicidal ideation. It focuses on Joiner’s interpersonal theory of suicide and gives practical and actionable items for mental health professionals..

By the conclusion of this workshop, participants will:

  • Key observable signs and behaviors associated with suicidal and homicidal ideation, and the significance of changes in behavior, mood, and verbal expressions.
  • Intervention strategies for immediate crisis management and de-escalation.
  • Ability to apply at least 1 safety planning strategy

About the Trainer: 

Melanie Davis, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in behavioral health, clinical supervision, and workforce development. She currently serves as Lead Clinical Workforce Development Facilitator at Community Solutions, where she designs and delivers evidence-based training, mentor’s clinicians, and supports organizational learning initiatives. Her clinical expertise serving children, adults, couples, and families includes TF-CBT, EMDR, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, and Family Systems therapy, and she is a Certified Instructor in Crisis Prevention Institute’s Nonviolence Crisis Intervention model. A BBS-approved clinical supervisor, Melanie, has extensive experience providing reflective supervision, Medi-Cal/CalAIMs compliance training, and continuing education for mental health professionals. She is passionate about advancing equitable access to care, reducing stigma, and strengthening the behavioral health workforce.

CE’s: This course is approved for  2 continuing education hours for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs and/or LEPs as required by the California B.B.S. under CEPA Provider #129412, and for RADT, CADC, and LAADC by CCAPP-EI CADAAC Provider # 7213401223.

Community Solutions is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs and/or LEPs. Community Solutions maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.

Cancelation Policy: Cancellations are requested at least 48 hours prior to the training day. Kindly email Trainings@communitysolutions.org  to un-enroll from the training if you unable to attend after registration in order to receive a refund.

Questions? Please contact our Training Division:
Training@communitysolutions.org or 408-846-4791

If you need special accommodations to ensure a comfortable learning experience please contact our Training Division.

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