Monday, October 23, 2017
Coping with Students At-Risk for Suicide
Hosted by Western Suffolk BOCES
Presented by Shane G. Owens, Ph.D., ABPP
Dr. Owens will cover the latest research and expert opinions on risk factors, warning signs, and environmental circumstances that contribute to suicide in youth. Participants will have the opportunity to practice approaching, assessing, and making decisions about students at risk for suicide. Finally, he will describe one model for appropriate systemic intervention for at-risk students. About the Trainer: Dr Owens is an authority on behavioral risk management working with schools and colleges on training staff on suicide prevention and other behavioral interventions. He maintains a private practice on Commack, NY, and specializes in the behavioral and cognitive treatment of college students and emerging adults. He is the 2017-2019 President of the Suffolk County Psychological Association. The Participants: This workshop is intended for all staff charged with maintaining the mental, physical, and behavioral health of students. Some mental health training is expected.
Location: 31 Lee Avenue, Wheatley Heights, NY 11798
If you are employed by a school district, registration is now open in My Learning Plan, WSB catalog. If not, please contact Susan Kessler at skessler@wsboces.org and she will assist you with registration. Please encourage your school administrators to take these courses as well. Completion of PREPaRE Workshop 2 is required by at least one mental health crisis team member in a school district in order for that school district to join the Long Island School Practitioner Network (LISPAN). For more information about LISPAN, please visit www.lispan.org. If you have any questions, please call me at 631-543-8336. Thank you.
Dr. Anthony Pantaleno