2011 RRSR Training Events
SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING FOR MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIANS
Most mental health clinicians have had little or no formal training in assessing suicide risk, yet they are often called upon to do so.
Recognizing and Responding to Suicide Risk: Essential Skills for Clinicians (RRSR) has been developed by the American Association of Suicidology specifically to fill this training gap. RRSR is an advanced, interactive training based on established core competencies that mental health professionals need in order to effectively assess and manage suicide risk in their patients. The program has several components, including a web-based assessment; two on-line, self-paced modules; a two-day face-to-face workshop; and post-workshop mentorship through on-line learning activities.
RRSR is appropriate for any mental health clinicians working with clients on an ongoing basis. Participants come from college/university campuses, community mental health agencies and private practice and typically include licensed private counselors, licensed clinical social workers, clinical psychologists, psychiatrists and psychiatric nurses, addiction counselors, licensed marriage and family therapists and pastoral counselors.
Additional information about RRSR is available at
http://www.suicidology.org/web/guest/education-and-training/rrsr
The Virginia Department of Health will host 4 RRSR trainings in 2011. This training is for all mental health professionals, regardless of your place of work. Through a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) each training will be offered at
no cost to 40 participants; the training is typically valued at $250. All training materials will be provided.
Continuing Education Credits are available for physicians/psychiatrists, social workers, counselors, and psychologist. Additional information about CEUs will be provided to registered participants prior to the training date.
The training will be from 8:30-4:45 both days. One hour will be given for lunch; meals will be "on your own".
Because of the demand for seats, please register only if you are able to attend the entire two day course, and are not 'on-call' for other duties during that time.
2011 Training Dates, Locations, and Registration:
February 28- March 1, 2011 in Richmond, VA:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RRSRRichmond
April 12-13, 2011 in Ashburn, VA;
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RRSRNOVA
May 2-3, 2011 in Virginia Beach, VA;
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RRSRVABeach
September 19-20, 2011 in Lynchburg, VA;
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RRSRLynchburg
