Suicide Assessment and Intervention Training (SAIT) (IN-PERSON)

This training is brought to you by the Advancing the Recruitment and Retention in our Workforce (ARROW) program Learning Community.
About this Event

Recognizing and addressing suicidal thoughts and behaviors in clients is vital for any mental health professional, yet many in the field do not receive adequate training in this critical area. Our Suicide Assessment and Intervention Training (SAIT) for Mental Health Professionals is designed to improve the skills and confidence of clinicians and other mental health professionals who identify high-risk individuals and plan for their care. Developed by clinicians, this training is based on the latest research and recommendations in the field of suicidology. This training has also demonstrated increased knowledge, confidence, and changes in clinical practice in published outcomes studies.

This full-day training is divided into 12 modules that include interactive discussions and activities. Participants will learn:

• Risk factors and warning signs for suicide in youth, adolescents, and adults;
• To identify and manage personal reactions to suicidal behavior;
• To utilize best practices in risk formulation and safety planning;
• Strategies to increase positive outcomes during the clinical interview; and
• Suicide postvention strategies, liability management, and the role of self-care.

Who should register:

This training is available to all school-based behavioral health providers (social workers, school psychologists, community-based organization clinicians, counselors) placed at DC public and public charter schools.

This training is ONLY for school-based behavioral health providers that provide services in DC public and public charter elementary schools. Ineligible registrants will have their registrations canceled.