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:
Matthew T Rensi, Ph. D., LPCC. is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who also holds a Ph. D. in counselor education and supervision. He has extensive experience providing therapy to people struggling with psychosis, homelessness, various mental health issues and the legal system. In addition to this, he provides trainings throughout Santa Clara County on various aspects of mental health treatment including assessment, individual therapy, and safety/crisis situations. Matt has also conducted research on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders using linguistic analysis.
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.
Cancellation 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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