Professional Development Training Modules

This training is a more in-depth study of the problem of youth suicide and how teachers/youth workers can make a difference by gaining the tools and resources to help an at-risk student. It uses the educator’s tools of observation, identification, and intervention to hopefully direct a positive future for a young person who may be suffering from suicidal ideation. Information from experts is included as well as a discussion of some of the mental health issues surrounding suicidal ideation.

This training module gives teachers and youth leaders practical information to establish a plan of action for the school and the teacher if suicide ideation is suspected or identified in a student. Suggestions for designing protocols of action to promote a safe environment and what actions to take for the teacher and the school at large are included. Prevention is the key, and this module is a guide to being proactive in establishing the best possible attributes for the prevention of youth suicide or suicide attempts.

In this training module, Dr. Kenneth Tullis shares his extensive research into the history of suicide prevention. He shares how religion, the law, and science have all played a part in developing suicide prevention efforts and explores whether suicide is a sin, a crime, or has something to do with mental health. You will find this study to be interesting and informative.

This training module delves into the problem of bullying in schools and its relation to suicide. Facts, myths, and research regarding bullying and suicide are discussed. Suggested protective factors and recommendations are provided for educators.

This training module looks at depression in children and teens. Childhood and teen depression differs greatly from adult depression in many aspects. Depression is one of the leading causes of suicide attempts.

This training module aims to provide a blueprint for suicide prevention in elementary schools, specifically for students in K-6.   Safe messaging, depression incidence among elementary-aged children and protocol suggestions are discussed.

This training discusses the issue of non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) and how it relates to suicidal ideation. Examples of NSSI, contributing factors, and signs associated with the behavior are studied. Also, recommendations on how to respond to a young person who may be struggling with these habits are provided.

A closer look at suicide contagion and clusters, defining each and the part you can play in preventing them in your schools and communities. You’ll learn about how these contagions and clusters are not new in our society and what groups are most at risk.

This training module discusses creating an action plan for the aftermath of a suicide. There are many actions that schools should avoid in the wake of a student suicide. The presenters examine the scope and magnitude of people affected by a suicide.

From pandemics to social unrest, challenging times seem to be the norm. In this training module, noted suicide prevention expert Scott Poland explains how all of us can play a role in helping to prevent suicide from becoming a normal response to the challenges we face. Poland discusses everything from bullying to self-care and how you can recognize the signs and concerns surrounding suicidal behavior among the young people in your life.

This module features Clark Flatt, Founder, and President of The Jason Foundation, along with noted experts in the suicide prevention field, Dr. Scott Poland and Richard Lieberman. COVID’s impact on youth risk factors, trends in youth suicide, safe messaging, and contemporary issues in suicide prevention are discussed.

This training module examines how suicide affects the LGBTQ community. The school environment can have an enormous impact on a young person’s life. It is vitally important to ensure that schools make all students feel welcome and safe. LGBTQ students are more likely to have suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts than their heterosexual peers.