Using humor, media & digital engagement, Sally Spencer-Thomas, a national speaker, will offer an excellent continuing education opportunity for mental health clinicians and allied professionals. During this innovated session, clinicians will learn how to engage the male client in mental health care and suicide prevention.

“The Colorado Psychological Association (CPA) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CPA maintains responsibility for this program and its content.”

Two (2) CE will be offered for this program. For more information including education objectives, schedule, instructor credentials and description of target audience please, CLICK HERE.

Click here to Register (required for CE)- FREE

Presentation learning objectives:

• To describe why suicide prevention needs to target working aged men

• To identify key elements of focused communication strategy aimed at “double jeopardy” men and how these are tied to a successful suicide prevention strategy

• To describe the goals and impact of “Man Therapy”

• To build “Collaborative Safety Agreements and Wellness Planning” with suicidal men while Helping Men Living with Suicidal Intensity Regulate Emotions and Feel Safe, Valued, and Connected

Program Agenda | April 1, 2020 | 9am-11am

9:00AM- Why Suicide Prevention Needs to Target Working Aged Men

10:00AM- Communication Strategy in Suicide Prevention for Men

10:15AM- ManTherapy.org- Why it Works

10:30AM- Collaborative Safety Agreements and Wellness Planning for Suicidal Men

Sally Spencer-Thomas is a clinical psychologist, inspirational international speaker and an impact entrepreneur. Dr. Spencer-Thomas was moved to work in suicide prevention after her younger brother, a Denver entrepreneur, died of suicide after a difficult battle with bipolar condition. Known as an innovator in social change, Spencer-Thomas has helped start up multiple large-scale, gap filling efforts in mental health including the award-winning campaign Man Therapy and is the lead author on the National Guidelines for Workplace Suicide Prevention. She currently serves as the Executive Secretary for the American Association of Suicidology and the President of United Suicide Survivors International. Connect with Sally at www.SallySpencerThomas.com and on Facebook (@DrSallySpeaks), Twitter (@sspencerthomas) and LinkedIn.