ONLINE: Advanced Training in Suicide Prevention Black Dog Institute
This small group learning is brought to you by the Black Dog Institute and aims to increase health professionals’ skill and confidence in taking a detailed suicide history and developing a collaborative management plan to increase the safety of people planning suicide.
It provides practical tools for health professionals managing the full spectrum of suicide risk presentations including the acute suicidal crisis, care after a suicide attempt and assisting families experiencing suicide bereavement.
Acceditation:
- 7.5 CPD hours incl. 4 hrs Education Activity & 3.5 hrs, Reviewing Performance (RACGP & ACRRM)
- Mental Health CPD (GPMHSC)
- 7.5 CPD hours for psychologists
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Learning Outcomes:
- Undertake a suicide risk assessment effectively
- Develop a collaborative safety plan
- Implement a team approach to treatment planning
- Provide effective management following a suicide attempt
- Respond to the needs of people bereaved by suicide
Program:
Topic 1 – Suicide and Stigma
Topic 2 – The Suicidal Crisis
Topic 3 – Acute Management
Topic 4 – After the attempt
Topic 5 – Bereaved by Suicide
Speakers:
Nicole Prendergast | Clinical Psychologist (Neuropsychology)
Nicole is a Clinical Psychologist with neuropsychology expertise and over 20 years’ experience. She works with children, adolescents, and adults, providing assessment and treatment for a wide range of mental health conditions from her Northern Gold Coast clinic.
Nicole uses evidence-based approaches, including CBT, DBT, and ACT, tailored to individual needs.
She is also a National Facilitator with the Black Dog Institute, delivering training for health and education professionals, and has experience supporting workplace wellbeing, providing supervision, and conducting organisational assessments and coaching.
Target Audience:
GPs & GP Registrars, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, Psychologists, Social Workers, Other mental health professionals working in the Sydney North Health Network region.
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Enquiries:
Robi Education Coordinator – 9432 8250 or events@snhn.org.au.
NOTE: This is a full day extended version of the Talking about suicide prevention that we have scheduled for the 16 September, you should not register for both sessions as the information will be duplicated