Counseling on Access to Lethal Means:
Clinicians, Healthcare Providers &
those involved in safety planning
August 19th 9am -1pm PST
LIVE 4 Hour Virtual Training
Help save lives by learning how to have essential conversations about lethal means during the safety planning process with clients.
Many Professionals Report
"I want to increase my effectiveness when talking
with clients/patients about reducing access to lethal means."
I'm Uncertain of How to Bring Up the Topic of Lethal Means
I'm Fearful of Saying the Wrong Thing
I Want some
Practical Tools to Aid in Safety Planning
I Want to Increase my Confidence in Talking about Lethal Means
You're not alone, many professionals say the same!
It's more common then you may think!
What you will learn?
1
Build confidence with the safety planning process
2
Understand the link between access to lethal means and suicide risk
3
Identify when and how to introduce lethal means counseling during safety planning
4
Explore real-world case examples and practice skills in a safe learning environment
🎓 Continuing Education ... this course has been approved by the
National Association of Social Workers (NASW) for 3.5 CEUs
A certificate of completion will be provided following
attendance and post-course evaluation.
What past participants
say about CALM?
"I really like that we were given concrete examples of how to begin and have these difficult conversations!"
Psychiatrist, FL
"I enjoyed that the training was engaging and provided ways to talk with clients about their access to lethal means. I was previously very nervous with this part of safety planning!"
Therapist, OR
"I think this course gave valuable tools. I wish I would have had this years ago."
Clinical Director, CA
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for professionals who work with individuals experiencing suicidal ideation. Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) provides evidence-informed strategies for engaging in conversations about reducing access to lethal means.
How long is the course?
The course is provided in a Live Virtual format, with video required for participants. The course is 4 hours in length and includes 1 break midway.
What will I walk away with?
A deeper understanding of the link between access to lethal means and suicide risk. How to identify when and how to introduce lethal means counseling during safety planning. Learn ways to
engage clients and families in collaborative, respectful conversations.
