Above and Beyond the Crisis: Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention for Clinicians and Recovery Support Teams
This 90-minute training equips mental health and behavioral health professionals with a comprehensive framework for addressing suicide across the continuum of care, from prevention and risk identification to clinical intervention and postvention support.
Drawing from lived experience, evidence-based practice, and real-world case examples, Dr. Marlon Rollins, licensed therapist, suicide loss survivor, and national mental health leader, will guide participants through culturally responsive, trauma-informed approaches to suicide care. Special emphasis will be placed on high-risk populations, pra...Read morectical tools for clinical assessment, and strategies for building postvention protocols that reduce contagion and support healing among survivors, staff, and community systems.
This training is especially timely given the rising rates of suicide-related distress across diverse populations and the burnout risk among providers managing crises. Participants will leave with both clinical tools and a renewed sense of purpose in supporting clients through life-threatening emotional pain. Less...
Learning Objectives
- Describe current suicide trends and risk factors across various populations, including youth, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and individuals with co-occurring disorders.
- Demonstrate at least two evidence-based suicide screening and intervention tools (e.g., C-SSRS, Safety Planning Intervention).
- Develop a basic postvention plan to support families, peers, and staff following a suicide or attempt in residential or outpatient settings.