“When you know more people on the other side”
Assessing and treating older adults for risk of death by suicide.
Overview
Older adults represent one of the highest-risk populations for death by suicide, yet their warning signs are often subtle and frequently overlooked.
This interactive workshop provides mental health professionals with practical tools, research-based insights, and real-world strategies to recognize and respond to suicidality in older adults.
Participants will learn how to approach assessment and intervention through a trauma-sensitive and culturally humble lens, improving outcomes and strengthening support for this vulnerable population.
Focus
Participants will gain practical skills to:
• Identify risk factors and warning signs unique to older adults
• Recognize protective factors that reduce suicide risk
• Apply trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches
• Navigate ethical considerations and suicide risk assessment
• Implement meaningful intervention strategies in clinical practice
• Address real-world challenges in working with older adult populations
Who Should Attend
This training is ideal for:
Social Workers
Professional Counselors
Marriage & Family Therapists
Behavioral Health Professionals
Case Managers
Healthcare Providers
Graduate Students in Mental Health Fields
Family
Concerned Community Members
Continuing Education Units (CEU)
Participants will receive 3 CEU Credits including 1 hour of Ethics.
A Certificate of Continuing Education will be emailed to participants who attend the entire training and submit the evaluation form. If you do not need Continuing Education Credits a Certificate of Completion will be emailed to participants who attend the entire training and submit the evaluation form.
Approved CEU provider for Ohio and Michigan Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist Board.
OH-#RCST052504 MI- 50-50245
If you are licensed outside of the States of Ohio and Michigan and choose to complete this workshop you are more than welcome to do so. However, you are advised to check with your local board to confirm acceptance of post-program approvals.
Date & Location
September 11th, 2026
8:30am - 12:00pm (Check-In begins at 8:10am)
Location: Live Online via Google Meet. A login will be sent to you after registration and prior to the day of the event.
Cost
This workshop is $65 per attendee
Note: There are no refunds once the workshop is paid for however if you are unable to attend, your paid fee can be transferred to another workshop.
Register
Register now and we will confirm your seat plus send all of the information needed for your workshop.
We can't wait to see you there!
Older adults represent one of the highest-risk populations for death by suicide, yet their warning signs are often subtle and frequently overlooked.
This interactive workshop provides mental health professionals with practical tools, research-based insights, and real-world strategies to recognize and respond to suicidality in older adults.
Participants will learn how to approach assessment and intervention through a trauma-sensitive and culturally humble lens, improving outcomes and strengthening support for this vulnerable population.

