Course Code: REL-BHC-0-CBIRSR
Hours: 1.75
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Explain what upstream suicide prevention means and why it is important.
Summarize the impact of connectedness as an upstream suicide prevention approach.
Describe how fostering life skills and resilience can help to prevent suicide.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: An Overview of Upstream Interventions
What Do We Mean by Upstream Interventions?
Purpose of Upstream Approaches
Review
Summary
Section 3: Life Skills, Resilience, and Suicide Prevention
Life Skills and Resilience
Social-Emotional Learning
Family-Focused Preventative Interventions
How You Can Use This Information
Review
Summary
Section 4: Connectedness and Suicide Prevention
Connectedness
Approaches that Promote Connectedness
Bullying and Suicide
Stigma and Suicide
How You Can Use This Information
Review
Summary
Section 5: Workplace Interventions
Upstream Interventions in the Workplace
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Bridgett Ross, PsyD
Bridgett Ross, Psy.D. received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Philosophy from Boston College and then her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University. She is a licensed psychologist in California and was in private practice for 13 years treating various issues including trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, grief/loss, and issues around self-concept, identity, and attachment. Having supervised pre-licensed and licensed clinicians, she maintains an interest in professional issues in the field of psychology. Dr. Ross’ training and work history include Children’s Hospital Chadwick Center for Children and Families, Kaiser Permanente, Alvarado Parkway Institute, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, which informed her focus on providing evidence-based trauma treatment to diverse populations.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Alcohol and Drug Counselors; Beginner level Social Workers; Case Managers; Marriage and Family Therapists; Nurses; Physicians; Professional Counselors; Psychologists; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.