Suicide Assessment and Crisis Intervention (8 Hours)
                                           
                        
                                                    
                                        Objectives
	- Define a mental health crisis
 
	- Review the goals of crisis services Identify essential skills in the triage and screening process
 
	- Recognize the components of crisis screening
 
	- Understand crisis intervention strategies and application
 
	- Define what is involved in the crisis intervention process
 
	- Review active listening, minimal encouragement, emotional labeling and validation
 
	- Enhance knowledge regarding crisis plans and follow up measures
 
	- Define risk factors for suicide
 
	- Explore substance use in conjunction with depression or crisis
 
	- Identify basic guidelines for working with someone who is potentially violent