Suicide Risk and Support: Being Present When It Matters Most

Course overview

OVERVIEW: Participants will learn to recognize common signs of emotional distress, understand key risk and protective factors, and respond with empathy, presence, and clarity. The session explores the emotional impact of suicide on individuals and relationships, offers guidance for navigating challenging conversations, and emphasizes how to remain present with someone experiencing intense emotions without needing to have immediate solutions. Participants will leave with increased confidence and practical tools to support others in a thoughtful, compassionate, and effective manner.  OBJECTIVES: After attending this Zoom webinar, the participant will be able to: Recognize common verbal, emotional, and behavioral indicators of suicide risk and distinguish between key risk and protective factors that influence suicidal thoughts and behaviors,   Utilize practical strategies to foster a supportive environment for open, respectful conversations about suicide and to respond effectively to individuals and families affected by suicide-related distress,  Differentiate between grief and trauma responses among family members impacted by suicide and identify appropriate steps for connecting individuals to mental health professionals and additional support resources.