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TRACK WORKSHOPS

521. Understanding and Preventing Veteran Suicide 1.25 credit hours Continuing Education Accreditations applicable to this workshop: APA, ASWB, NBCC, IBCC, Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling Continuing Medical Education Accreditations applicable to this workshop: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit, AOA Category 2A credits, Georgia Nurses Association, AAFP Level: Intermediate

522. Protecting the Vulnerable: A Trauma-informed Ap proach to Ethical Decision Making with Child Clients 1.25 credit hours Continuing Education Accreditations applicable to this workshop: ASWB, NBCC, IBCC, Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling Level: Intermediate Kimberly Jill Osborne, M.S., Ed.S. Jill Osbourne, LPC, LLC

Todd Burnett, M.Div., Psy.D. Veterans Health Administration

Heather Bixler, M.A. Chenal Family Therapy

Lillie Mells, LCSW, BCD, Dcn Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

Summary Mental health professionals who work with children regu larly face complex ethical dilemmas, such as mandated reporting, collaboration with caregivers and stakeholders, confidentiality, and obtaining consent for treatment. These challenges require careful consideration, especially when working with vulnerable populations. This workshop will examine ethical decision-making models within a trauma informed framework to address common issues encoun tered in working with youth and children, with special em phasis on play therapy, a common modality utilized with this age group. Participants will explore guidelines from major professional ethics codes, including those from the ACA, APA, APT, AACC, and the APT’s Paper on Touch, to analyze real-world scenarios and practice strategic deci sion-making. The session will also focus on helping partici pants navigate when and how to seek supervision, training, and consultation to ensure ethical practice. This workshop aims to provide mental health professionals with the tools necessary to make sound ethical decisions and effectively communicate these decisions to children and families in therapeutic settings, ensuring the protection and well-be ing of all involved. Learning Objectives 1. Articulate ethical dilemmas therapists face when work ing with children using a trauma-informed perspective. 2. Explain the role of play therapy, confidentiality, and boundaries to caregivers and clients to ensure informed consent. 3. Identify resources and steps to seek supervision, train ing, and consultation in response to ethical conflicts when working with young clients. 523. Trauma, Resiliency, and Theodicy: Implications for Global Workers, Treatment Providers, and the Faith Community 1.25 credit hours Continuing Education Accreditations applicable to this workshop: APA, ASWB, NAADAC, NBCC, IBCC, Florida Board of Clinical Social

Summary The 2024 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Re port provides critical insight into trends, risk factors, and effective prevention strategies that can enhance faith-based mental healthcare for Veterans. By examining key findings from the report, faith-based psychologists, licensed mental health professionals, medical personnel, and ministry lead ers can better understand the demographics, mental health challenges, and social determinants influencing Veteran sui cide rates. In this workshop, participants will gain the ability to identify risk factors, warning signs, and protective factors related to Veteran suicide and apply prevention strategies tailored to their needs. Participants will recognize high-risk groups, unique drivers of risk, and barriers to seeking help to enable medical and mental health professionals to offer more effective support. Furthermore, faith-based approach es, combined with evidence-based prevention strategies, can foster hope, belonging, and resilience among Veterans. Ad ditionally, participants will access and utilize key VA suicide prevention resources, such as the Veteran’s Crisis Line at 988, press 1, to assist Veterans in crisis. By understanding the data, participants can address early warning signs and create a supportive environment, playing a crucial role in suicide prevention efforts. Learning Objectives 1. Analyze findings from the 2024 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report to identify trends, risk factors, and effective prevention strategies, enabling them to better un derstand and address Veterans’ unique challenges. 2. Identify key risk factors, warning signs, and protective fac tors related to Veteran suicide and apply evidence-based prevention strategies, including faith-based approaches, to provide tailored support for Veterans in crisis. 3. Utilize essential VA suicide prevention resources, such as the Veteran’s Crisis Line (988, press 1), and apply these re sources effectively to support Veterans in crisis and foster a supportive, resilient environment.

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