Knowledge for the Moment:
Ethical Imperatives in Suicide Ideation, Attempt, and Completion
Jennifer Ellers, M.A. Mercy Connors, Ph.D.
Friday, September 13, 2024
1:00 – 3:30 PM ET
Level: Intermediate
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Continuing Education
Continuing Education Accreditations applicable to this workshop:
On Demand: Approved for 2 CE’s for LPC, LMFT, LCSW
Approved for 2 CE’s for IBCC
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Summary
During a crisis moment, it can be difficult to think through the do’s and do not’s of the moment, but when it comes to suicide ideation, attempts, or completions, licensed mental health professionals and ministry leaders need to be aware of the ethical guidelines they must follow. In this workshop, participants will be presented case studies of suicide ideations, attempts, and completions to demonstrate the ethical steps a participant should take when these actions occur. In this workshop, participants will be able to describe the processes of notification, referral, and documentation for these serious incidents. Furthermore, the trainers will encourage proper consultation and self-care after these types of actions within a participant’s caseload.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
- Describe the steps for notification, referral and documentation during suicide ideation, attempt, and completion.
- Apply these steps to case studies presented in the session.
- Outline various consultation and self-care needed for the clinician after these actions occur.
Continuing Education Statement
Approved for 2 CE’s for LPC, LMFT, LCSW Approved for 2 CE’s for IBCC
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Presenters
Jennifer Cisney Ellers is a Christian counselor, professional life coach, crisis responder, trainer and author. She has a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Wake Forest University. She is Senior Director of Advancement, Special Projects and Church Engagement with the American Association of Christian Counselors and serves as Acquisitions Editor for AACC Publishing. She provides training, consulting, and care for issues of grief, crisis, trauma and suicide.
Mercy Connors is the Director of Program Development and Professional Relations, Director of Counseling, Director of the International Board of Christian Care for the American Association of Christian Counselors, the Clinical Compliance Officer for Light Counseling in Forest, Virginia, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor, and a Certified Enneagram Coach. She is a member of American Association of Christian Counselors and the Virginia Counseling Association. Dr. Connors received her B.S. in Counseling Psychology from Toccoa Falls College, her M.A. in Human Services and her Ph.D. in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. As an expert in Christian Counseling Ethics, Dr. Connors was the Chief Editor for the Y-2023 American Association of Christian Counselors Code of Ethics and she fields all ethical questions from the members of the AACC. She has spoken on the topic of ethics at professional conferences and private events and is the Co-Director of the Ethics and Advocacy Division of the AACC. Dr. Connors also wrote her dissertation on the attachment of youth and its effects on life satisfaction and well-being.