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Course Information

Training Title
Advancing Suicide Prevention through Telehealth and Policy Development

Presenter:
Dr. Linda Timme, DSW, MSW, LCSW-C, LCSW

Date:
May 24, 2026

Time:
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET (2 hours)

Location:
Soulful RENEW Center at Beach El Peñascal, San Bartolo, Lima, Peru

Delivery Format / Method:
In-Person Continuing Education Program

Program Length & CE Credit Amount:

Program Length: 2 instructional hours
CE Credit Amount: 2 CE | 2 NBCC | 2 ASWB ACE (Clinical)

Instructional Level:
Beginner level

Content Area:
Clinical, Counseling Practice and Interventions

Target Audience:
Social workers, counselors, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, graduate-level mental health students; however, other mental health professionals may also benefit from the content.

Host Organization:
Renew Psychotherapy Center, LLC

Target Audience:

Social workers, counselors, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, graduate-level mental health students; however, other mental health professionals may also benefit from the content.

Course Description
Learning Objectives

This two-hour continuing education program trains mental health professionals in the application of evidence-based suicide risk assessment and intervention strategies, with a focused lens on telehealth delivery and the policy factors that influence access and quality of care for rural and underserved populations. Participants will identify key suicide risk and protective factors across diverse populations and apply structured, evidence-informed assessment frameworks, including the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), PHQ-9, and Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS), to guide clinical decision-making.

Participants will also develop collaborative safety plans that integrate coping strategies, crisis response tools, means-safety considerations, and linkage to community resources. The program addresses culturally responsive practice and the ethical and legal dimensions of suicide prevention in telehealth settings, including documentation standards, HIPAA-related considerations, and duty-to-warn/protect obligations. Telehealth-specific clinical challenges—such as limited nonverbal data, technology disruptions, and coordination of emergency response—are examined alongside practical strategies to maintain clinical effectiveness and continuity of care.

By integrating telehealth-adapted clinical best practices with a trauma-informed perspective and policy-aware decision-making, the course equips clinicians to strengthen the quality, accessibility, and ethical integrity of suicide prevention services across settings. This course is designed for social workers and other mental health professionals providing clinical services in diverse practice environments.

By the end of this 2-hour educational program, participants will be able to:

Differentiate suicide risk indicators by identifying at least five suicide risk factors, three protective factors, and three warning signs across diverse populations, including groups experiencing heightened risk due to structural and social determinants.
Administer and interpret at least two evidence-based suicide risk assessment approaches/tools (e.g., C-SSRS, PHQ-9, CAMS) and formulate an initial risk determination using case-based or applied telehealth scenarios, consistent with ethical practice guidelines.
Apply at least three ethical, legal, and policy standards relevant to suicide prevention in telehealth (e.g., HIPAA/privacy and documentation requirements, duty to protect/warn, telehealth safety/emergency protocols) when evaluating and managing suicide risk.
Integrate at least two culturally responsive strategies and at least two trauma-informed strategies into suicide prevention care (assessment, safety planning, treatment planning, or crisis response) to strengthen client safety, engagement, and clinical outcomes.

Agenda at a Glance

11:00 – 11:45 AM	Check-In & Networking (Not CE)
12:00 – 2:10 PM	Live Instruction (2.0 CE hours — 120 minutes of instruction + 10-minute break)

Detailed Agenda with Break

Time	Session Title	Description & Learning Activities
12:00 – 12:10 PM	Welcome & Introduction (10 min)	Introductions • Overview of objectives • Setting expectations for collaboration.
12:10 – 12:35 PM	Understanding Suicide Prevention (25 min)	Global and national suicide data (WHO, CDC) • High-risk populations • The role of telehealth and policy in prevention.
12:35 – 1:00 PM	Risk Factors, Protective Factors & Warning Signs (25 min)	Recognizing risk and protective factors • Assessing ideation, plan, and intent • Applying the 3ST model • Crisis planning.
1:00 – 1:10 PM	Break (10 min — Not CE)
1:10 – 1:40 PM	Suicide Risk Assessment Framework & Best Practices (30 min)	Evidence-based frameworks • Risk stratification • Decision-making • Tools: C-SSRS, PHQ-9, CAMS.
1:40 – 2:10 PM	Legal, Ethical, and Policy Considerations (30 min)	HIPAA & confidentiality • Duty to warn • Integrating telehealth policy • Supervision & documentation.

Instructional Time: 120 minutes (2.0 CE hours)

Breaks: One 10-minute break, clearly indicated as non-CE time.

About the Presenter

Dr. Linda Timme, DSW, MSW, LCSW-C, LCSW

EMDRIA Advanced Trainer | Certified EMDR Therapist | EMDRIA

Approved Consultant & Facilitator

Dr. Linda is the Founder and Clinical & Continuing Education Director of Renew Psychotherapy Center, LLC, an organization that provides psychotherapy services, professional training, and continuing education programs in the United States and international settings.

Dr. Linda Timme, DSW, LCSW, LCSW-C, has extensive experience as a continuing education instructor, trainer, and presenter for academic and professional audiences. Her teaching history includes invited lectures for Millersville University School of Social Work, EMDR International Association (EMDRIA), and national and international CE programs on trauma-informed care, EMDR, and couples therapy.

Provider Approval Statements

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
Renew Psychotherapy Center, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7875. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Renew Psychotherapy Center, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Participants are encouraged to check with their professional licensing board regarding CE acceptance.

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE)
Renew Psychotherapy Center, LLC, provider # 2539, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 11/26/2025–11/26/2026. Social workers completing this course receive 2.0 clinical continuing education credits.

Jurisdiction Disclaimer
Regulatory boards have final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Participants are responsible for verifying approval in their jurisdiction.

REGISTRATION and INFORMATION

Course Fees and What’s Covered

The registration fee for this event is $25, which includes:

Official Certificate of Completion
Light refreshments provided onsite

Registration Options

Online: Register at https://renewdr.org
Email: Request support or submit registration forms at hello@renewdr.org

Registration Deadline: All registrations must be completed by March 2, 2025.

Questions, Concerns, or Grievances

Participants may submit questions, concerns, or formal grievances at any time. All grievances must be submitted in writing to admin@renewdr.org. A written response will be provided within 5–10 business days.

Full Grievance Policy: https://renewdr.org

How to Submit a Request

Requests may be communicated by phone, email, or in writing.

To submit a request: Email admin@renewdr.org with:

Your full name
The event title
Event date
The specific request or concern

Questions by phone: (717) 743-0765

Cancellation and Refund Information

Cancellations must be received 60 days or more before the event date to be eligible for a refund.

Cancellations & Refunds

60+ days before the program: 50% refund of the total program cost
30–59 days before: 25% refund
Fewer than 30 days before: No refund
This policy applies to all paid trainings and CE programs hosted by Renew Psychotherapy Center, LLC (“Renew”), unless otherwise stated for a specific event.

Event Changes by Renew Psychotherapy Center (RPC), LLC

If an event is rescheduled or canceled due to low enrollment, presenter illness, or a force-majeure event, participants may choose:

A full refund, or
A complimentary transfer to a future event of equal value.

Accessibility, ADA & Special Needs Accommodations

RPC is committed to full accessibility and inclusion. Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Participants requiring accommodations should contact admin@renewdr.org at least two weeks prior to the event. Every effort will be made to ensure equal access and participation.

If the event is held internationally, please note that some physical accessibility features may differ from U.S. ADA building standards. Renew will make every reasonable effort to support full participation.

Course Completion & CE Information

CE Credit Awarded

This course offers 2.0 Clinical continuing education credits.
Course completion requirements:

To eligible for CE credit participants must:

Attend the entire course session (no partial credit).
Active participation in all course activities is required. Participation in structured skill practice and role-play exercises is mandatory. Certificates will not be issued without full participation and completion of the evaluation.
Complete and submit the course evaluation at the conclusion of the training.
Late arrival, early departure, or missing any portion of the live session results in ineligibility for CE credit. Refunds are not provided for partial attendance.
Partial credit cannot be awarded in accordance with CE standards. Participants must attend the full course session to receive credit.

Attendance Verification

Attendance for this in-person course is verified through:

A signed attendance sheet (sign-in and sign-out)
Participation monitoring by the instructor
Completion and submission of the required course evaluation

Course Evaluation

A completed course evaluation to be eligible for CE credit.

Certificate of Completion

Certificates of completion will be emailed within 14 business days of course completion.

Course Materials

Participants receive digital training materials at the event. Supplemental readings are provided to support course content. All materials adhere to the requirements for accessibility, fairness, and instructional alignment.

Delivery Method

Live, interactive, in-person continuing education program. No recordings are available.

Learning Methods

Instruction is delivered through:

Live lecture (40%)
Case examples (25%)
Guided discussion (20%)
Structured skills practice (15%)

These learning strategies meet the standards for interactive continuing education.

Course Interactivity Type

Interactive. The program incorporates live lecture, group discussion, case-based learning, Q&A, and structured practice activities, meeting the interactivity criteria.

Terms and Conditions

Conflict of Interest Disclosure

Financial Disclosure: Dr. Linda Timme receives compensation as the presenter.
Non-Financial Disclosure: Dr. Timme reports no relevant non-financial relationships with any ineligible companies.
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships and Commercial Support Relevant Financial Relationships: All presenters and planners have no relevant financial or non-financial relationships with any ineligible companies.
Commercial Support: This program receives no commercial support.

Equal Opportunity / Non-Discrimination

RPC do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national origin, or any protected status.

Privacy and Confidentiality

Participant data are used only for attendance verification, certificate issuance, and quality improvement. No third-party sharing.

All participant information, case material, and discussion content will remain confidential and will not be recorded, stored, or distributed.

Community Standards

Professional, respectful conduct is required. No harassment, intimidation, or unauthorized recording/sharing. Violations may result in removal without refund.

Program Review & Board Approvals

All programs are reviewed for quality and alignment with continuing education standards. Approval details are published in promotional materials once confirmed.

Participant Support / Contact for Assistance

For questions, concerns, or grievances, contact admin@renewdr.org or (717) 743-0765.

Contact Information

Dr. Linda Timme, DSW, MSW, LCSW, LCSW-C
Chief Executive Officer | Clinical and Continuing Education Director
Renew Psychotherapy Center, LLC
📧 admin@renewdr.org
🌐 https://renewdr.org
📞 (717) 743-0765 (U.S.)

Renew Psychotherapy Center, LLC

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ADVANCING SUICIDE PREVENTION THROUGH TELEHEALTH AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT