Using Safety Planning to Assess and Manage Adults at-risk for Suicide
Friday, November 18, 2016, 9-12 pm 3 CEH’s
Course Description
This workshop is designed to prepare and provide
a review of competencies for engaging and
responding to adults who may be at risk for
suicide. In particular, this session will focus on
appropriate intake questions, assessment issues,
and a recommended tool for managing risk, with a
focus on safety planning in suicide prevention.
This session is focused on assisting clinicians to
enhance their skills.
Presented by
Dr. Monica Matthieu
Dr. Monica Matthieu is an Assistant Professor
in the School of Social Work and Chair of the
Trauma and Veterans Services
Specializations. She is engaged in evidence
based practices and research in trauma and
suicide with the Department of Veterans
Affairs. She serves as Director of the VA’s
Patient Safety Center of Inquiry on Suicide
Prevention.
All programs are held at Il Monastero
3050 Olive Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63103
Free parking located in front of the building.
If you need special accommodations or if you have
questions or concerns, please contact 314-977-6858 or
conted@slu.edu
Learning Objectives
1. Examine various intake and
assessment topics for use in adults at
risk for suicide.
2. Appraise a range of assessment tools
for suicide for use in direct practice.
3. Examine and apply safety planning
tools to manage suicide risk with adults.
November 18, 2016
9:00 a.m.-noon
check-in begins at 8:30 a.m.
Pre-register by November 14, 2016
3 CEHs
$30.00 SLU Alumni and pre-registered
current SLU practicum instructors
$50.00 Others or registration at the
door.
Pre-register online and pay by credit card or electronic check.
Pre-register and pay by check the day of the event:
conted@slu.edu or 314.977.6858
Cash or check accepted the day of the event. No credit or debit
cards can be accepted the day of the event.
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