Virtual 1 CE hour Micro-courses offered 2nd Wednesday monthly.

Description: This course will provide an overview of suicide awareness and prevention, including a review of key terminology, current statistics and trends, and recognition of signs that an individual may be struggling with thoughts of suicide. Participants will also explore the development and practical use of Safety Plans, including how to begin supportive conversations surrounding safety and collaboratively create meaningful, individualized plans intended to promote connection, support, and positive outcomes for clients.

Course Objectives:

• Participants will be able to define “suicidal ideations” 
• Participants will demonstrate knowledge of Risk Factors of death by suicide
• Participants will be able to safety plan with clients as appropriate. 

Featuring: Travis Walter, LCSW-C

Travis is a clinical social work who specializes in crisis intervention. He is currently the Director of Crisis Services for the Mental Health Association of Frederick County. He has been involved in the creation and/or implementation of several crisis programs within the Western Maryland area to include Mobile, Residential, and Walk-in Crisis Services. He has also served Crisis Intervention Team Mental Health Coordinator for Frederick County where he provided training to first responders on various topics of mental health and suicide awareness. He has a strong passion for helping community members limit and navigate crises in which the individual is able to achieve their highest level of mental and emotional wellness. 

Course Format: Virtual – Links will be provided to registrants prior to the course.

With gratitude, Brook Lane acknowledges that this program is funded in part by the William B. and Sylvia A. Hunsberger Fund.