Conducting Lethal Means Safety Counseling
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- Categories:
- Suicide Prevention
- Faculty:
- Kristyn Heins
- Course Levels:
- Introductory
- Duration:
- 2 Hours
- Media Type:
- Webinar
- License:
- Access for event date only.
Description
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:
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Evaluate lethal means safety efforts at both a population and individual level.
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Integrate cultural awareness and sensitivity into semi-structured discussions about lethal means safety.
Credits
Handouts
| 1_Safety Plan Worksheet_Jan2025 (0.07 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| 2_LMSC Role Play Instructions_Jan2025 (0.24 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| 3_LMSC Resources_Jan2025 (0.11 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| 4_DSPO Lethal Means handout_Jan2025 (3.33 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| LMSC Combined Handouts Packet (3.66 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
Faculty
Kristyn Heins Related Seminars and Products
Military Behavioral Health Counselor
CDP
Kristyn Heins, Ph.D., is a Licensed Professional Counselor serving as a Military Behavioral Health Counselor for the Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP) at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland. In this role, she supports the CDP’s efforts of training clinicians in evidenced-based practice focused on suicide prevention. Dr. Heins completed her doctoral degree at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi where her dissertation focused on treatment of moral injury. She received a Master’s degree from Western Michigan University, and a Bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan University.
Prior to joining the CDP, Dr. Heins worked at the Department of Veteran Affairs in various roles including primary care mental health, and suicide prevention telehealth. Dr. Heins is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy- Suicide Prevention, and Problem Solving Therapy- Suicide Prevention. She also has worked in a Federally Qualified Health Center and in a non-profit setting. Dr. Heins has extensive experience working with presenting problems including insomnia, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, PTSD, schizoaffective disorder, and bipolar disorder. Along with suicide prevention, Dr. Heins has a professional interest in integrated mental health services, employee wellness, and education of future clinicians.