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Bullying and Suicide Awareness Training

September 20th, 2024

10 am – 1 pm

Virtually

FREE Training!

While suicide awareness and bullying awareness are two unique topics, research has found that bullying is a significant risk factor for suicide. While these two topics are associated in this training module, it is important to underscore that suicide is a complex behavior that is rarely attributed to one cause. All course attendees should leave this course with an understanding of the following:

Learning Objectives:

Part A:  Bullying Awareness

• Definition of bullying
• Differentiating cyber bullying from physical/in-person bullying
• Identify warning signs of bullying: signs of youth who are engaged in bullying, and signs of youth who are being bullied
• Overview of bullying and its impact on youth mental health and school related outcomes
• Gain a brief overview of laws and policies related to bullying that may impact school employees
• Identify resources for youth who are experiencing bullying or engaging in it

Part B: Suicide Awareness

• Gain an overview of the pervasive myths, misconceptions, and stigma surrounding suicide
• Discover how to identify youth who may be at risk of suicide
• Learn about suicide risk factors, protective factors, and warning signs
• What to consider when responding to youth who may be at risk of suicide
• Learn how to refer youth who may be at risk of suicide
• Gain a brief overview of laws and policies related to suicide awareness that may impact school employees
• Identify national, state and local crisis resources