Expert Speaker: DAVID A JOBES, Ph.D, ABPP
Professor of Psychology, Co-Director, Clinical Training The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC Dr. Jobes is a member of the American Psychological Association, the American Association of Suicidology, the International Association for Suicide Prevention, and the International Academy of Suicide Research. He has published extensively in suicide prevention; he consults widely and routinely provides professional training in clinical suicidology. Dr. Jobes is currently a consultant to the Department of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and the U.S. Air Force Suicide Prevention Program. He is also on the Advisory Board of Give-an-Hour. GOAL The goal of this activity is to teach professionals how to identify risk factors, protective factors and warning signs for suicide among the bereaved, as well as learn elements of formal risk assessment and intervention strategies. There will also be a special focus on the loss of a military service member and unique aspects of surviving families. TARGET AUDIENCE This activity is intended for all professional caregivers providing services to grieving families and includes, but is not limited to chaplains, casualty assistance officers, social workers, nurses, counselors, marriage and family therapists, case managers, employee assistance professionals, school counselors, program directors, and other health and mental health professionals. |
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Times:
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12pm - 1pm
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11am - 12pm
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CST
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10am - 11am
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MST
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9am - 10am
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PST
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Program Fee is $25.00. All active duty military personnel and Department of Veterans Affairs personnel are invited to attend without CEs free of charge. Send email to education@taps.org from your work email address. Civilians and those seeking CEs are asked to provide a small program fee of $25.00 to offset the costs of the program and CEU administration. |
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