OVERVIEW:
Suicide is a growing concern among individuals with disabilities, yet their unique needs are often overlooked in mental health care. People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are at an increased risk of self-injury and suicidality, making it critical for caregivers, educators, and professionals to recognize warning signs and respond effectively. Join Elizabeth Reynolds, M.Ed., LPCC, for this essential training, Assessing Suicidality in People with Disabilities. This course provides practical tools and strategies to assess, intervene, and support individuals in crisis.
What You’ll Learn:
- Key terminology and risk factors associated with suicidality in individuals with disabilities
- The impact of mental health co-morbidities, trauma, and social isolation
- Effective suicide risk assessments and inquiry techniques
- How to develop and implement safety plans for at-risk individuals
- Crisis intervention strategies, including role-playing real-life scenarios
Why Take This Training?
- Gain critical skills to recognize and respond to suicidal behaviors
- Learn evidence-based interventions tailored for individuals with disabilities
- Enhance your professional expertise as a caregiver, clinician, educator, or advocate
This training is a must for anyone working with individuals with disabilities in mental health, education, social services, and law enforcement.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER:
Elizabeth is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a strong background in school-based mental health services, currently serving students at the Washington County Career Center through the Ohio Valley Educational Service Center. With over a decade of experience supporting youth and families across educational, behavioral health, and juvenile justice settings, Elizabeth brings deep expertise in trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and evidence-based therapy approaches including CBT, DBT, and ACT.
She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ohio University, where she graduated with a perfect 4.0 GPA and served as Co-Vice President of Chi Sigma Iota, the international honor society for counseling students.
Elizabeth is a passionate advocate for adolescent mental health, committed to collaboration, prevention, and early intervention. She recently presented “Identifying and Addressing Students at Risk for Violence” at the OVESC Common Professional Development Day and continues to support staff and students alike through training and education.
APPROVED FOR 1 CPDU HOUR THROUGH THE Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities for the following positions: County Board Member, Investigative Agent, Service Support Administration, and Superintendent.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
No cancellations will be accepted. You may transfer your registration up until 4pm on the business day prior to your event. To transfer your registration, contact Heather Campbell at heather@PAR-Ohio.org.
