Exploring Dynamics and Interventions for Youth Suicide

DATE: Thursday, July 23, 2026

TIME: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET //  4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. CT  // 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT // 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. MT

PLATFORM: Via Zoom Webinar

COST: $49

FEATURES:

  • Live & Interactive Webinar
  • Presentation Slides PDF & Additional Resources Included
  • Provides for 2 CE hours of Clinical

This youth suicide prevention and intervention webinar prepares mental health professionals to effectively assess and respond to suicidal ideation and behavior in children and adolescents. Participants will learn how to conduct developmentally appropriate suicide risk assessments, identify warning signs, and address unique considerations such as peer influence, family dynamics, identity development, and access to means. The course emphasizes the importance of cultural humility and responsiveness to the diverse backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences of youth. Clinicians will be introduced to evidence-based clinical interventions, including safety planning, therapeutic engagement, and collaboration with families and schools. A variety of resources and referral options will be shared to support comprehensive and coordinated care.

Upon completion of the webinar, participants will be able to:

  • Conduct developmentally appropriate suicide risk assessments for youth, incorporating clinical tools, observational data, and collateral information from caregivers and support systems.
  • Identify and address unique developmental, cultural, and contextual factors that influence suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children and adolescents.
  • Implement evidence-based clinical interventions and safety planning strategies to support at-risk youth and engage families and community resources in ongoing care and prevention efforts.

$49.00

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2 CE Hours of Clinical Continuing Education

NBCC #7091 & ASWB #1770 Approved Provider

Target Audience: Mental Health Counselors, Social Workers, Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialists, Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselors, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists

Course Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

NBCC ACEP # 7091, CE Training Workshops has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP #7091. Programs that do not qualify are clearly identified. CE Training Workshops is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. CE Training Workshops designates this continuing education activity for 2 continuing education hours.

CE Training Workshops, LLC, #1770, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 08/02/2025 to 08/02/2028. Social workers completing this course receive 2 Clinical continuing education credits.

Purchase Instructions

Registration Deadline: Register up until the start time!

Cost Includes: A PDF of the presentation slides and any supplemental training materials and a certificate of completion.

Evaluation / Certificate: Within 4 hours of the completion of the webinar, participants will receive an email with a link to complete an evaluation. Once completed, the participant will be able to download/print the certificate.

System Requirements: Internet and the ability to log into Zoom webinars when provided a meeting link which will be sent upon registration.

Interactive Webinar: This is a live & interactive webinar which means that participants can interact with other participants and the instructor in live time. Participants must be signed in by the webinar start time, attend the entire course, and complete the course evaluation to receive CE credit. Partial credit is not provided.

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Meet Your Facilitator

Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri and Kansas with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. She has held clinical positions as an outpatient and in-home therapist, and clinical supervisor. Diane was an Adjunct Professor of Social Work for 10 years at The University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare, and a Field Liaison and Field Instructor. She has also held administrative positions as a Program Director and Coordinator.

Diane is a popular local and national trainer on a wide variety of mental health and workplace development topics for clinicians and corporations. Diane is most passionate about providing quality professional development to clinicians, employees, and leaders. For fun, Diane loves to spoil her four Dachshunds and rock out to 80’s music.