Sept 7 Tip: Attend "Tattered Teddies" and Learn How to Prevent Suicide in Children 12 or Younger

Attend "Tattered Teddies" and Learn How to Prevent Suicide in Children 12 or Younger

(The September 7 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace)

Norton Healthcare and

The Louisville Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Present

Tattered Teddies

Call 629-1234, #2 to register for any of the five dates:

o        Monday, 9/9/2013

o        Tuesday, 9/10/2013

o        Wednesday, 9/11/2013

o        Thursday, 9/12/2013

o        Friday, 9/13/2013

Choose your time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm or 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Location: *Monday & Tuesday  Norton Healthcare Pavilion, 4th floor downtown, Interactive Conference Room Wednesday - Friday: The Brook – DuPont 1405 Brown’s Lane

Suicidal behavior in children age 12 or younger is a subject of growing concern for those who work with children.  Suicidal thoughts and attempts in children have sometimes been overlooked, denied or ignored.

      “Tattered Teddies” speaker is Donna Bowyer, BA, who has been the branch director for the Canadian Mental Health Association for over 20 years.  Donna is certified by Livingworks, as a Master Trainer in Applied Suicide Interventions Skills Training (ASIST) and safeTALK (Suicide Alert for Everyone), as well as certified by the Center for Suicide Prevention as a trainer in Tattered Teddies.

      This workshop provides information and offers practical approaches for those working with children who are 12 years old or younger and who may be at risk of suicide.  Intervention approaches build on the skills taught in the Applied Suicide Intervention Training (ASIST) as it applies to children.

      “Tattered Teddies” Workshop is an interactive half-day workshop that includes group discussion, mini-lectures and case studies.