Therapist Retreats, CE & Therapy

Course Information

Training Title
Advancing Suicide Prevention through Telehealth and Policy Development

Date:
May 24, 2025

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:
In-person course

Course Level:
Beginner level

Content Area:
Clinical, Counseling Practice and Interventions

CE Credit:
2.0 CE Credits

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

Organizer:
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 educational program offers a comprehensive exploration of suicide prevention through evidence-based assessments, strategies, and best practices, with a strong emphasis on the role of telehealth and policy development in expanding access to mental health care for rural and underserved populations. Participants will examine key suicide risk and protective factors across diverse populations, apply evidence-based assessment frameworks such as the C-SSRS, PHQ-9, and CAMS, and develop collaborative safety plans that integrate coping strategies, crisis response tools, and community resources.

The training also addresses cultural competence and the ethical and legal dimensions of suicide prevention, particularly in telehealth contexts. Participants will learn to navigate documentation standards, HIPAA compliance, and duty-to-warn obligations while managing the unique challenges of virtual intervention, including the interpretation of nonverbal cues, technology limitations, and policy barriers.

By integrating clinical best practices with policy advocacy and a trauma-informed perspective, this course empowers mental health professionals to enhance the quality, accessibility, and ethical integrity of suicide prevention efforts across settings. This course is developed for social workers and other mental health professionals working in diverse clinical settings.

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

Identify and analyze at least five key suicide risk factors, three protective factors, and three warning signs among diverse populations, including high-risk and marginalized groups.
Demonstrate proficiency in administering and interpreting a minimum of two evidence-based suicide risk assessment tools (e.g., C-SSRS, PHQ-9, CAMS) within ethical practice guidelines through case discussion or applied scenarios.
Apply at least three relevant ethical, legal, and policy principles (e.g., HIPAA confidentiality, duty to warn/Tarasoff, telehealth safety standards) when evaluating and managing suicide risk.
Integrate at least two culturally responsive and two trauma-informed prevention or intervention strategies into clinical assessment, treatment planning, or crisis management to enhance client safety and outcomes.

Date and Time: May 24, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET

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 – 1:30 PM	Suicide Risk Assessment Framework & Best Practices (30 min)	Evidence-based frameworks • Risk stratification • Decision-making • Tools: C-SSRS, PHQ-9, CAMS.
1:30 – 2:00 PM	Legal, Ethical, and Policy Considerations (30 min)	HIPAA & confidentiality • Duty to warn • Integrating telehealth policy • Supervision & documentation.

Instructional Time: 2.0 CE hours

Provider Approval Statement

ACE Individual Course Approval Statement
Advancing Suicide Prevention through Telehealth and Policy Development, course # 1234, is approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program to be offered by Renew Psychotherapy Center, LLC as an individual course. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE course approval period: [insert dates when assigned]. Social workers completing this course receive 2.0 Clinical continuing education credits.

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.

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 is approved for 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.
No commercial support was received for this program.
Presenters and planners report no relevant conflicts of interest.

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.

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