Focus Fridays
recognizing
Risk
Equip yourself with the tools in suicide prevention to recognize those at risk.
The training series is designed for behavioral health professionals committed to making a difference in suicide prevention, empowering participants with cutting-edge strategies to identify and intervene effectively with high-risk populations and occupations.
What You'll Learn
Recognizing risk in behavioral health care.
Recognizing Warning Signs
Identify indicators of high-risk individuals.
Foster Supportive Environments
Create safe and supportive spaces for vulnerable communities.
Resources & Tools
Gain access to valuable research, tools, and resources to facilitate your work.
Upcoming Trainings
Reducing Risk and Intellectual Disability
Advance your expertise in addressing the vulnerabilities of the intellectual and developmentally disabled community. See Details
March 13, 2026,
8:30 - 10:30am CST Virtual via Zoom
Fee: $10 full members; $25 partial members and nonmembers
Continuing Education Hours: 2.0
Trainer(s): William Hutter, PsyD, LMFT, NDCCDP
Motivational Interviewing
Listening to Understand When Clients are in Struggle
Implementing motivational interviewing basics, we will enhance our understanding of a client's mental health and develop a crisis/wellness plan. See Details
April 10, 2026,
8:30 - 10:30am CST Virtual via Zoom
Fee: $10 full members; $25 partial members and nonmembers
Continuing Education Hours: 2.0
Trainer(s): Kim Davidson, LCSW
Construction Safety
Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: The Next Dimension in Safety
Explore suicide risk factors in construction and educate leaders on protective measures to build a caring culture. See Details
May 8, 2026,
8:30 - 10:30am CST Virtual via Zoom
Fee: $10 full members; $25 partial members and nonmembers
Continuing Education Hours: 2.0
Trainer(s): Sonya Bohmann
Suicidality in Geriatric Care
Unveiling the Silent Struggle
Enhance your skills in geriatric suicidality to identify risk factors, warning signs, interventions, best practices, self-care for providers, and resources. See Details
June 12, 2026,
8:30 - 10:30am CST Virtual via Zoom
Fee: $10 full members; $25 partial members and nonmembers
Continuing Education Hours: 2.0
Trainer(s): Todd Sigler, PsyD, LP, NCC
questions about Focus Friday series?
BHTP Trainer Liz Bartz can help. Contact Liz at 920-465-2361 or via email at bartze@uwgb.edu.