The Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP) is offering a two-hour workshop on Conducting Lethal Means Safety Counseling With Military-Connected Clients. The workshop will be held online via Zoom, 15 December 2025, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Eastern. Space in this event is limited and registration will close when capacity is reached, even if this is before the final registration deadline. 

Registration for the course is $15.

To access the course, on the day of the event, log into your account here: https://deploymentpsych.ce21.com/Account/MyAccount and click on the green "Launch Webinar" button.

Description:
This 120-minute training provides behavioral health providers with research-based information about the principles of lethal means safety counseling. It begins by exploring the importance of discussing means as part of suicide prevention interventions. Next, population-level efforts are compared with individual-level initiatives. Key components of Lethal Means Safety Counseling using principles of Motivational Interviewing are explored in depth. Participants view a video of Means Safety Counseling and then are provided with an opportunity to engage in a role play to practice skills introduced. The presentation concludes with an overview of suggested resources for additional learning.

Learning objectives:

1. Evaluate lethal means safety efforts at both a population and individual level.
2. Integrate cultural awareness and sensitivity into semi-structured discussions about lethal means safety.

System Requirements: This course will be presented via Zoom teleconferencing software. Participants will not have to install any additional programs on their computer to take part. However, a web browser is necessary. (Mac users are recommended to use the Chrome or Firefox browsers to minimize tech issues). Participants can test their computer's capabilities by clicking here (or visiting http://zoom.us/test). We recommend all participants test their ability to load Zoom in advance of the event to ensure there are no technical difficulties. All participants must log in via an individual connection, rather than as a group using one machine. A headset/headphones are recommended.

Continuing Education Details:
Continuing Edcuation credits are under internal review and this section will be updated once the details have been confirmed.

Inquiries regarding CE credits may be directed via email to Aric Bowie at aric.bowie.ctr@usuhs.edu.

For any questions, including technical issues, please contact Aric Bowie (aric.bowie.ctr@usuhs.edu) or Chris Adams (christopher.adams.ctr@usuhs.edu).