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Course Description:

Many of us have confided in others during dark times, and vice versa. But it can feel awkward, if not downright frightening, not knowing what to do when a loved one or a peer shows suicide warning signs. Developed by Forefront, the five simple and effective LEARN steps empower individuals to help others move in the direction of hope, recovery, and survival. The Advanced LEARN for Educational Staff Associates covers additional important topics for school staff, including suicide screening and safety planning intervention, and gives participants an opportunity to practice these important skills with experts in the field. The Advanced LEARN is listed as a model course by the WA Department of Health.

Detailed Agenda:

00:30: Introduction and public health issue of youth suicide (Covers risk factors, why people die by suicide, and recent data)

00:30 – 2:00: Suicide prevention skills using Forefront’s LEARN model (Includes imminent harm by lethal means, practice using screening tools, and key components of safety planning intervention)

2:00 – 3:00: Prevention approaches practice (Gives participants an opportunity to practice completing a safety planning intervention with their peers)

Learning Objectives:

Overview:

– Explain the public health issue of youth suicide & why people die by suicide- Understand Forefront’s LEARN model

Screening:

– Identify an individual at risk for suicide & use the ASQ screening tool

Safety Planning:

– Complete a safety plan for an individual at risk for suicide

Please note: This course is listed as a model course by the WA Department of Health and meets the 3 Hour training requirement for ESA staff, ESAs needing to document their suicide prevention hours can use form 4020-S. Educators are eligible for up to three (3) clock hours for completing the suicide prevention training course.

This workshop has been approved for 3 CEUs by the Washington Chapter, National Association of Social Workers (NASW) for Licensed Social Workers, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists and Licensed Mental Health Counselors. Our Provider number is #1975-473. NASW is also an approved clock hour provider for Educators.