The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
and
VISN 19 MIRECC
present
SURVIVOR of SUICIDE LOSS SUPPORT GROUP FACILITATOR TRAINING

February 5-6, 2009 Denver, CO

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's comprehensive, hands-on training program teaches the how-to's of creating and facilitating a support group for survivors of suicide loss. This two-day program is conducted by members of AFSP's Training Corps and combines lecture, interactive discussion, and role-playing with feedback.

The program is appropriate both for survivors who would like to start a new group, as well as those who currently facilitate a group and would like to increase their knowledge and skills. Mental health professionals are also welcome. Note: Since this training program is not meant to serve as a healing conference, it's important for survivors to consider where they are in their own journey of healing prior to attending. In order to create an environment in which participants can best develop and practice the skills necessary to facilitate a group effectively, we ask that survivors wait at least 2 years after the suicide of their loved one before attending.

Schedule: Thursday, February 5th, 1:00-9:00 pm; Friday, February 6th, 8:00 am-3:30 p.m.
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel at the Denver Intl. Airport.
Cost:$175, which includes a working dinner on Thursday evening, breakfast and lunch on Friday, and all training materials. Limited partial scholarship money may be available.
Registration deadline: January 14, 2009.

Post-Doctoral Fellowship Opportunity in Clinical Psychology VISN 19 Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center (MIRECC)

Please find more information by following this link.

Mission:

The mission of the VISN 19 MIRECC is to study suicide with the goal of reducing suicidality in the veteran population. To carry out this mission members of the VISN 19 MIRECC will:

• Focus on cognitive and neurobiological underpinnings that may contribute to suicidality.
• Develop evidence-based educational and clinical materials to identify and optimally treat veterans who are suicidal.
• Provide consultation regarding assessment and treatment planning for highly suicidal veterans.
• Mentor researchers in the area of suicidology.
• Collaborate with others in the study and treatment of veterans who are at risk of suicide.