External Webinar | Black Dog Institute | Youth in Distress

With a focus on self-harm and suicide in adolescence, this program will assist clinicians to manage youth in distress, self-harm and suicidality. The program has been designed to build on the current level of skills of participants and to further develop confidence in undertaking risk assessment and safety planning for youth in distress. Module 1 will need to be completed prior to the commencement of module 2. CPD certificates will be given after completion of all 4 modules in their entirety.

Times: Modules 2, 3 & 4 run between 9am-4pm, including breaks.

Suitable for: Counsellors, Counsellor – School, Psychologists, Youth Workers
Please note This training assumes a baseline of knowledge and skills in providing mental health support and if you do not have this, this training will not be suitable for you

Topics covered:

• The suicidal crisis
• Assessing and managing risk
• Self-harm
• After the attempt
• Self-care

Learning Objectives:

• Manage youth in distress and self-harm
• Undertake a suicide risk assessment effectively
•  Develop a collaborative safety plan
• Implement a team approach to treatment planning
• Provide effective management following a suicide attempt
• Identify strategies for self-care