Course Objectives

This training uses a collaborative, trauma-informed approach to screening for and responding to suicide and self-harming behaviors. Learn to engage in thoughtful assessments where youth and families feel safe to be open, honest, and forthcoming about suicidal thoughts and behaviors.

  • Practice developmentally sensitive, relationship-based conversations with youth who express suicidal thoughts or engage in self-harm.

  • Gain confidence using the SAFE-T and Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) to support suicide risk screening.

  • Understand the similarities and differences when assessing for and responding to non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) and suicide risk.

  • Identify protective factors, trusted adults, and resources to strengthen youth safety and resilience.