Stop the Crisis, Save a Life! LGBTQ Focus

One Day Seminar

September 4, 2018

10:15AM – 5:00PM

Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)

*NEW LOCATION*

 1050 First St NE 

First Floor

Washington, DC 20002

(Accessible by Metro Red line, Union Station, 1st Street Exit)

This One Day Seminar includes two excellent classes, a total of 6 category I CEUs. Class 2 Meets the DC LGBTQ requirement. The cost for the full day is $99. You may attend an individual class for $59. Refreshments (healthy and not-so-healthy) are served through out the day.

Class 1 – 10:15am-1:15pm

Crisis Intervention: Responding to the Midnight Call! (3 Category I CEUs)

We all know the feeling of answering the phone and hearing a client in crisis on the other end of the line. The client’s severe distress or escalated tone can unnerve even experienced clinicians. Participants will learn how to assess any crises, react effectively and draw on the client’s strengths to de-escalate situations. Attendees will examine some of the common mistakes that occur in crisis intervention and will come away with a highly effective approach to crisis intervention. (Trainer, Jeffrey Davidson, LCSW-C, LICSW, Executive Director, CE You!)

Class 2 – 2:00pm – 5:00pm

QPR: Ask a question save a Life – LGBTQ Focus (3 Category I CEUs)

Everyday, approximately 123 Americans die by Suicide. Members of the LGBTQ population face additional risks for suicide. Suicide is currently the 10th leading form of death in the US. Yet suicide is also the most preventable form of death.  The QPR Method will teach you 3 simple steps that can help you prevent a suicide. This interactive training will bust common myths about suicide. We will also look at risks and rates of suicide among the LGBTQ popluation and look at how the QPR method can prevent suicide.   Participants will engage in discussion and increase their comfort level in working with suicidal clients. You will learn to recognize signs of suicidality, including situational, behavioral and verbal clues. Participants will walk away with a better understanding of the nature of suicide and how to work with clients in a suicidal crisis. (Trainer, Jeffrey Davidson, LCSW-C, LICSW, Executive Director, CE You!)

The Full Seminars consist of two trainings totaling 6 CEUs and costing $99. Participants can attend an individual class for $59. Includes refreshments (healthy and not-so healthy) through out the day.

Agencies sending 3 or more staff members only pay $89 per person for the full seminar.