NORTHERN REGION- From Risk Assessment to Information Gathering: Changing the Way we Support Suicide Intervention

Presenter: Ben Handrich, M.S, ASCA Trainer

School Counselor- South Salem High- Salem, OR

Learning Objectives:

• Identify school counselors’ appropriate role in the suicide information-gathering process
• Effectively advocate for a shift from suicide risk assessments to information-gathering tools in your school & district
• Discuss legal and ethical complications of suicide risk assessments
• Explain best practices, including gathering information and relaying information to parents/guardians
• Access the ASCA Information-Gathering Tool: Suicide Concern and implement it in your school and district
• Collaborate with fellow educators to identify suicide-prevention practices in your school and actionable steps to refine or further develop upstream supports.

Magnolia State School Counselor Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No.2090 . Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Magnolia State School Counselor Association s solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Space is LIMITED!  Register TODAY!

A LIGHT BREAKFAST & LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED FOR YOU.

DEADLINE TO REGISTER EXTENDED TO FEBRUARAY 2

REGISTRATION MUST BE PAID IN FULL OR AN OFFICIAL DISTRICT PO MUST BE SUBMITTED TO admin@magnoliastateschoolcounselor.org BY FEBRUARY 2 or your registration will be cancelled.  NO ON-SITE REGISTRATIONS.