Suicide Prevention Training for College Staff and Faculty (Webinar)

September 17th, 2024 | 12:00 p.m. EST - 1:15 p.m. EST | $395

Explore warning signs and strategies to approach a student who might be suicidal.


Why This Topic Matters

With the growing mental health concerns on today’s campuses, students’ well-being has become more of a campus-wide initiative. Yet, too few faculty and staff have specific or adequate training in how to help those at risk of suicide.

Who Should Attend?

This program is ideal for college faculty, staff and peer leaders, including:

  • Faculty and Instructors

  • Academic Deans, Provosts and Vice Presidents who oversee Student Success, Student Affairs and Academic Affairs

  • Academic Advisors

  • Career Counselors

  • Student Success Professionals

  • Peer Leaders: Mentors/Advisors/Counselors

  • TRIO, Student Support Services

Overview

Universities across the country have experienced a significant increase in the demand for mental health services. The acuity of mental health concerns has increased and the responsibility for students’ well-being has increasingly become more of a campus-wide initiative.

This workshop* will explore various myths around suicide, some warning signs, and ways to approach a student who might be suicidal. In the clinical field experts report the more confident a clinician can feel working with a suicidal client, the more confident they will feel working with ANY client. College staff and faculty can gain the same benefits working with college students. Join the facilitator on a journey to increase your confidence. In this interactive webinar you will explore:

  • Thomas Joiner’s Interpersonal Theory of Suicidal Behavior

  • Myths about “Psych-Ache”

  • Warning signs

  • Conversation starters with your student

  • Questions to ask your student

  • Encouraging statements

  • Do’s

  • And…Don’t’s

  • When to Refer

  • Resources

*Disclaimer: The facilitator is QPR trained/certified and the intervention method that will be discussed is similar to QPR. However, QPR requires longer training and is very specific. This training is not considered QPR training. If you would like that level of training, please check out the QPR Institute.


Pricing and Webinar Connection Information

Live Webinar Site Connection and On-Demand Recording    $395

Includes:

  • 5 connections for staff members from your institution with each registration

  • Connection information sent one week prior to the event and again the day before the event. Any questions can be emailed to the program contact at the bottom of this web page.

  • An electronic link containing a recording of the webinar and resources emailed to you within 7 business days following the live webinar date (active for 30 days). The link can be shared with your entire staff to view the recording.

  • Follow-up resources and assignments to help you implement your learning.

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Instructor

Kel Lee Cutrell, PsyD, LPC, CPCS, Associate Director, Counseling Services, University of North Georgia

Kel Lee currently supervises staff across 5 campuses, conducts group therapy sessions, and holds a caseload for individual therapy. She oversees the PostVention Guide for the university and coordinates the training of those members. She participates in multiple campus-wide events such as Fresh Check Day, ReFresh Check, DeStress Fest, and Paws and Relax. She has worked with doctoral practicum students and will begin this training again with master’s level students at a local university.

 Kel Lee has been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 1997. She completed her doctorate in 2005. She has had extensive training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal Neurobiology, and Animal-Assisted Psychotherapy. Kel Lee is also certified in College and University Suicide Prevention. Kel Lee has been a counselor with UNG Gainesville Student Counseling Center since 2012, but has worked in higher education since 2004 and believes there is no better job!


Questions about the program?

Please email info@eduology.org.