Training Calendar
This training calendar is designed to be a statewide resource about the latest training opportunities in mental health and substance abuse recovery across Washington State. Most of these trainings are organized by outside organizations, so make sure to scroll down on the page of the training you’re interested in if you have questions or need to contact someone about the training. We invite you to learn about upcoming events and/or request that your training event be added to the calendar!
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Identifying, Assessing, & Responding to Suicide Risk
October 16, 2015
This course will include research information from agencies such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the American Association of Suicidology (AAS), and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for an in-depth look at the prevalence of suicide, the warning signs, symptoms of depression, and risk factors. Case examples, stories, research articles, and interviews with professionals will be presented throughout the training with opportunities for participants to evaluate their own understanding of this subject. Greg will provide helpful risk assessment tools and present an approach he developed entitled, “A.N.C.H.O.R. Management of Suicide Risk” that includes the key components for working effectively with suicidal clients. COURSE OBJECTIVES By the end of the training participants should be able to…
- Identify the signs and symptoms of a suicidal client
- Accurately assess the client’s risk factors
- Provide a reasonable plan for the client’s safety & welfare
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS – Northwest Family Life is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP solely is responsible for all aspects of the program. 6 CEs earned (Approved by WSDOH for Psychologists, Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists, and Counselors); NBCC #6300.
REGISTRATION – To register, please email: gregwhite.trainings@gmail.com, and put “Registration For (Date)” in the subject line and Greg will respond to confirm your registration. If your agency is interested in hosting this training, the cost would be reduced to $100 per person (minimum 5 participants).
If you would like to contact Greg, please do so at gregwhite.trainings@gmail.com; or call him at 425-263-7188.
FEE (pay at the door with check made out to Gregory M. White, MS; if using major credit card, a processing fee of 2.82% will be added) NWFL Affiliates: $120 per person Non-Affiliates: $150 per person Agency Group Rates (2 or more): $120 per person LOCATION Northwest Family Life, 11320 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98215 (co-located in the Roosevelt Law Firm building). There will be a 1 hour lunch break on your own; several restaurants are located nearby.
Posting a training event
We encourage providers, state agencies, and consumer advocacy organizations to send us your training opportunities. To request that your training event be added to the calendar, please contact Alison Avery at aavery@thewashingtoncouncil.org and include the following information:
- Date
- Title
- Location
- Brief summary
- Contact information
- Copy of the flier or registration brochure