Assessing suicide risk is the topic of a daylong professional development workshop to be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, at Western Carolina University. Lunch is included.
“Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk” will include lectures, exercises, journaling and group discussion.
Participants also will watch a video and receive a training manual. They will gain knowledge in maintaining an effective attitude and approach; collecting accurate assessment information; formulating risk; developing a treatment and services plan; and managing care.
Glen Martin of Counseling and Wellness Services at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will lead the workshop.
Registration required. Contact Susan Fouts at 828.227.3688 or visit learn.wcu.edu.
