SDTMA FREE Suicide Awareness/Prevention Training at ECPD

[Davina Dodd]

Don’t forget to sign up for this FREE and timely training about suicide awareness and prevention being held this Friday, 11/22 at El Cajon PD!!  Morning OR afternoon session available.

#CALL FOR BACKUP
SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION

WHEN:  Friday, November 22, 2019
TWO SESSIONS:  8am – Noon OR 1pm – 5pm

COST:  Absolutely FREE
LOCATION:  El Cajon Police Department
100 Civic Center Way | El Cajon, CA 92020

TO REGISTER:  https://callforbackup.org/training/


COURSE DESCRIPTION: The stress associated with law enforcement and other first response professions is enormous.  Individuals working in these most stressful occupations also face the probability that at some point in their career they will also be affected by some type of traumatic or critical incident stress.  This workshop will provide first responders and/or their family members the information necessary to recognize the signs and symptoms of job-related stress, especially as it relates to suicide, and also provide them with strategies that will enable them to provide immediate support for individuals who may be considering suicide.  Certificates available.





LOCAL CONTACT: Sgt. Tina Greer;  cgreer at cityofelcajon.us<mailto:cgreer at cityofelcajon.us>
ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Chaplain David R. Edwards is the founder and president of Call for Backup and leads the team of peer support personnel for both Call for Backup and Humanizing the Badge.  He is an ordained minister, licensed social worker, and holds board certifications as a pastoral counselor and crisis response chaplain.  He is an approved instructor the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation and member of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association.


© 2019 Call for Backup
23325 Van Born Rd. PMB 30, Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 426-2575   |   contact at callforbackup.org<mailto:contact at callforbackup.org>


TOPICS INCLUDE:

Reality of Tragedy and Crisis Events



Risk for Job-Related Stress Disorders



Unhealthy and Healthy Coping Mechanisms



Understanding First Responder Suicide



How to Assess and Refer for Help


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