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Suicide and First Reseponders: Changing how we train

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1 CE Hour On Demand
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Description

First Responder and Law Enforcement deaths continue to be on the rise. Law Enforcement suicide rates are outpacing Line of Duty deaths. This course will examine the potential reasons why this population may choose suicide. We will discuss how we currently approach suicide prevention training for these populations and explore whether that training potentially contributes to the issues. We will discuss the obstacles to care and how providers can change how we approach First Responder Training, working to change a Culture of caring for others to one that also cares for self.

Educational Goal

The educational goal of this workshop is to increasing understanding of the  challenges to the effectiveness of suicide prevention trainings and how to adjust to over come these challenges.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify 2 shortcomings of First Responder Suicide Prevention Training.

  • Describe 2 obstacles for First responders.

  • Design and prepare new and impactful lesson plans and training techniques.

  • Summarize why changing how we train is important.

References

  • I.H. Stanley et al. A systematic review of suicidal thoughts and behaviors among police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics. Clinical Psychology Review (2016) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpr.2015.12.002

  • Aldrich, R. S., & Cerel, J. (2022). Occupational Suicide Exposure and Impact on Mental Health: Examining Differences Across Helping Professions. Omega, 85(1), 23–37. https://doi.org/10.1177/0030222820933019

  • Mishara, B. L., & Fortin, L.-F. (2022). Long-term effects of a comprehensive police suicide prevention program: 22-year follow-up. Crisis: The Journal of Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention, 43(3), 183–189. https://doi.org/10.1027/0227-5910/a000774

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CE Policy
This course is fiscally sponsored by Exchange Events. There may be potential biases or conflicts of interest inherent to this relationship, and it must be disclosed to participants. These conflicts of interest have no bearing on the course content and have been resolved.
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Denise M. Coyle LMFT, CTTS

Denise M. Coyle LMFT, CTTS is a Master’s Level clinician in private practice focused on the treatment of First Responders, Law Enforcement, and Veterans. Denise serves as an area clinician for the DEA Seattle Division and peer support clinician for a local law enforcement agency. She specializes in the treatment of post-traumatic stress and acute stress as well as providing specialized training for fire departments and law enforcement agencies. Denise is the creator of “Anchor and Chain: Overcoming Suicidal Ideation for First Responders”.  She has prior experience working for the Department of Defense and Department of the Army treating combat veterans and active duty soldiers.

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