Therapeutic Risk Management: Assessing and Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Among Those at Risk for Self-Directed Violence

When
01 Jul 2016
8:45 AM - 4:15 PM
Location
Ostrove Auditorium, Diamond Building, Colby College Waterville ME

Registration

MePA Member – $119.00
Non-Member – $159.00
Student – $30.00

Registration is closed

Featured Speaker:
Lisa Brenner, Ph.D.

$119 for MePA members,
$159 for non-members
$30 for students

(includes handouts, lunch and break)

Overview: Participants will be provided with up-to-date information regarding suicide related nomenclature, statistics, and epidemiological data. Moreover, those in attendance will be provided with information and hands-on practice with implementing evidence-based risk assessment and intervention strategies.

Individuals in attendance will be able to:

Differentiate between suicidal thoughts (ideation) and behaviors
Articulate a risk stratification strategy that allows classification with respect to severity and temporality
Discuss strategies to collaboratively develop a safety plan

MePA is approved by the Maine Board of Psychologists to offer CE credits for psychologists and maintains responsibility for the program.

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Deductibility: Association dues are not deductible as a charitable contribution, but may be deducted as an ordinary business expense. MePA estimates that 30% of dues will be allocated to lobbying expenditures, and are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. IRC Sec 162(e)(3).