Did you know that 1 in 4 psychologists eventually has a patient who commits suicide? And that suicidal behavior differs across age groups? Expand your expertise in this area by attending a CE workshop that will provide you with a developmental framework for assessing and managing suicide risk in adults of all ages. Topics include the prevalence and risk factors for suicidal behavior across age groups, differentiating acute from chronic risk for suicide, conducting risk assessment and managing acute and chronic suicide risk, and documenting with legal considerations in mind. Videotapes, examples, and structured role-plays will illustrate the process of gathering information, formulating risk, and taking steps to reduce risk.
Workshop leaders are Amy Fiske, PhD, West Virginia University, and David Rudd, PhD, ABPP, Texas Tech University. The workshop will be held at the Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel on Wednesday, August 13 from 8:00 - 4:00.
Further information and registration details are available at:
http://www.apa.org/convention08/
This workshop is jointly sponsored by Division 20 (Adult Development and Aging) and the APA Office of Continuing Education in Psychology. This workshop is also supported by APA Division 12.2 (Society for Clinical Geropsychology).
