Northwest AHEC
Course Number: 73692
Supporting Veterans into Safety
Nov 13, 2024 - 09:00 AM EST to 11:00 AM EST
Lisa Thomas
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Event Description: This presentation will provide knowledge and background on Veteran risk and protective factors to support risk assessment and safety planning. Attending this training will improve competencies related to supporting Veterans in crisis.
Objectives
Discuss Veteran suicide data and suicide prevention efforts.
Identify risk factors and unique needs of Veterans related to suicide.
Review tools to aid in suicide risk management clinical decision making.
Describe the purpose of safety planning and strategies for collaborating in developing safety plans.
Cite resources for continued education and competencies related to serving the military community.
Available Credits
Audience
This workshop will be beneficial to behavioral health and human service practitioners, including psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, substance use and addictions professionals, clinicians and all others interested in this topic.
Speakers
Kendra Danzer, MSW, LCSW, LISW