Learn to view suicidal crises through a DBT lens, transforming suicide assessment from a checklist into a framework for confident clinical decision-making.
This interactive 2-hour continuing education training combines lecture, discussion, case examples, and practical application to help clinicians strengthen their understanding of suicidal crises, improve suicide risk assessment skills, and increase confidence in clinical decision-making.
Whether you are new to suicide assessment or looking to deepen your DBT practice, you'll leave with a clearer framework for understanding why suicidal crises occur, and how that understanding can transform the way you assess, document, and intervene.
This May Be Helpful if YouÂ
- Feel anxious when assessing suicide risk and want a clearer framework for clinical decision-making.
- Know the questions to ask but aren't always sure how to interpret the answers.
- Want to move beyond checklists toward thoughtful case conceptualization.
- Are looking for a practical, DBT-informed approach to understanding suicidal crises.
- Work with clients who experience suicidal ideation, self-harm, or chronic suicidality.
- Want to strengthen your documentation and clinical reasoning.
- Are new to suicide assessment or want to refresh your skills with an evidence-informed framework.
- Please note that no previous DBT training is required.Â
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Basic Info
Format: Offered live online and in person throughout the year.
Duration: 2 Hours
Continuing Education: This course is approved for 2 continuing education hours for Missouri Licensed Social Workers. Professionals licensed in other disciplines and states should consult their licensing board regarding acceptance of this training for continuing education credit.
Audience: Social Workers, Professional Counselors, Psychologists, Marriage and Family Therapists, graduate students, and other behavioral health professionals.
Training Includes:
- Interactive instruction
- Case examples and clinical discussion
- Practical application of the Linehan Risk Assessment and Management Protocol (L-RAMP)
- Certificate of completion
- Opportunities for questions and discussion
Registration: Select from upcoming live online or in-person training dates below.
Springfield, MO
9/11/26
10:00 am - 12:00 pm CST
space is very limited
Virtual
9/18/26
10:00 am - 12:00 pm CST
meets live online
Meet Your Facilitators
Kristen Shuler, LCSW is the owner and lead therapist at DBT Ozarks. She has been practicing in the field of Social Work for over 20 years and specializes in helping adults experiencing intense emotions, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI). Her approach is grounded in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), helping clients build lives worth living through evidence-based, compassionate care.
Mackenzie Schmid, LPC, is the founder of The Healing Connection, a private practice that specializes in trauma focused treatment. She provides Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) informed therapy. She has completed extensive training for treating First Responder populations. Mackenzie has experience in working with groups, individuals, and in residential treatment settings for youth.
Bring This Training to
Your Organization
Looking for suicide assessment training for your team?
This offering is available as a private training for community mental health centers, hospitals, private practices, universities, and behavioral health organizations. We offer both in-person and live virtual training and can tailor delivery to meet your team's scheduling needs.
Group and organizational pricing is available based on the size of your organization and training format.
Complete the inquiry form below, and we'll be in touch to discuss your organization's needs and provide a customized quote.
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DBT Ozarks is a division of Social Work SC, LLC