Suicide Prevention Training

Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 6PM-8PM CDT

Hosted by the Mental Health CoP

Virtual Meeting via Aspire OT 

Register Here!

About the Presentation: This suicide prevention training will equip occupational therapy practitioners to be able to recognize signs of suicidality, talk about suicidal ideation, and provide resources as needed. Due to the sensitive nature of the topic, the course is limited to 35 participants.

Course Objectives:

1. Identify warning signs of suicide
2. Ask a person if they are having thoughts of suicide
3. Describe strategies to support a person's safety
4. Explain how to refer a person to resources.

Lauren Woods, PhD, OTR/L is a graduate from University of Tennessee Health Science Center (BS in Occupational Therapy in 2002). She has clinical experience in a variety of settings including inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, home health, and school system. She is a Certified Trauma Professional (CCTSI) and has her Thermal Agents Modality certification. She previously earned her Masters in Leadership and Policy Studies with a concentration in Leadership. She recently earned her PhD in Educational Psychology at University of Memphis.

CEU Opportunity: 2 CEU hours, Free for members, $40 for non-members