Best Practice In Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention: Responding to the Needs of High Risk Patients Across the Diagnostic Spectrum - Jason Deselms, PhD
04/27/12 (Friday) - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm - Lunch Provided Onsite
Presbyterian Village North
8600 Skyline Drive
Dallas, TX 75243
Workshop Overview:
Considering one in five psychologists will lose a patient to suicide in their clinical career, there is a clear need for more extensive training in the management and treatment of suicidal patients. This workshop will provide an in-depth understanding of the interplay between the legal, ethical, and practical issues when treating suicidal patients. Best practices in the field of suicide assessment and intervention will be reviewed and discussed, including special considerations for high risk patients across the diagnostic spectrum. Further discussion of recent developments within the field of suicide prevention will provide participants with practical skill enhancements that can be directly applied in their clinical practice.
Learning Objectives:
- To identify competencies needed to effectively assess and treat patients at risk for suicide
- To identify the psychiatric, psychological, and social risk factors associated with suicide through the use of appropriate assessment and interview techniques
- To identify risk management strategies in working with patients at risk for suicide
- To plan appropriate crisis interventions and case management strategies for suicidal patients, including the use of an effective methodology of the long-term treatment of suicidal patient.
About the Presenter:
Dr. Deselms received his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Wichita State University. Prior to joining the Department of Veterans Affairs in 2007, he served as the Director of Crisis and Access Services for COMCARE of Sedgwick County. He is currently the Suicide Prevention Coordinator for the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. In this capacity, Dr. Deselms is responsible for VA staff education and training regarding suicide prevention; screening and intervening with high risk veterans; and community outreach activities which educate important community partners regarding the specific needs of veterans and their families. Dr. Deselms is the Chair of the Sedgwick County Suicide Prevention Coalition and is Past President of the Kansas Psychological Association.
Early-Bird Registration (before 04/24/12):
DPA Member - $125; Non-Member - $165; Student/Intern/Postdoc Member - $55; Non-Member Student/Intern/Postdoc - $65 - Don't miss out on this unique opportunity - Non-Members may join DPA now to receive the rate reduction!
On-site or Late Registration (after 04/24/12):
DPA Member - $145; Non-Member - $185; Student/Intern/Postdoc Member - $75; Non-Member Student/Intern/Postdoc - $85 - Onsite registration begins at 8:30 am
Other Details:
Workshop starts promptly at 9:00 am - Lunch provided onsite for pre-registrants but is not guaranteed for those registering late or on-site.
Questions or Additional Info:
Please direct questions regarding the workshop to Jamie McNichol, PsyD at
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or by phone at 469-878-9850.