26413 - Connection as Medicine: Understanding Youth Suicide through Post-Mortem Analysis - September 25 at 1 pm

Title: Connection as Medicine: Understanding Youth Suicide through Post-Mortem Analysis

Presented By: Shari Grady, PhD, LPC, LCPC

Program #: 26413

Date(s): Thursday, September 25, 2025

Time: 1:00 PM – 4:15 PM, Central Time

Format: Live Interactive Webinar, Synchronous Distance Learning

Location: Online

CE Credit Awarded: 3 [Suicide Prevention/Clinical] CE Credits

Total Minutes of Educational Instruction: 180 Minutes

Fee: $69; fee collected at registration includes attendance for the training and CE certificate issuance

 

Agenda:

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (90 minutes)

• Youth Suicide Overview
• National statistics and scope of problem, intro to post-mortem analysis methodology and dataset (~10,000 cases)
• Post-Mortem Findings, part 1
• Precipitating circumstances; differences between suicide attempts and completions
• Identifying Red Flags
• Behavioral, emotional, and situational indicators

 

2:30 PM – 2:45 PM – BREAK

 

2:45 PM– 4:15 PM (90 minutes)

• Post-Mortem Findings, part 2
• Additional patterns and insights
• Building Protective Connections
• Practical strategies for clinicians to foster connection and resilience, evidence based interventions
• Case Studies and Application
• Real-life examples, early intervention opportunities
• Integration and Action Planning
• Applying strategies in participants’ own setting

 

Speaker Bio: Dr. Grady brings over 25 years of expertise to the helping profession, marked by a rich background that includes 12 years in child welfare and diverse roles in psychiatric emergency rooms, inpatient and outpatient units at psychiatric hospitals, grief support centers, and wellness clinics. As the owner of a private practice in Prairie Village, she extends her influence nationally, addressing audiences in education, first responders, and school districts, with a particular focus on youth suicide.

 

In the counseling room, Dr. Grady excels in guiding individuals, families, and couples through challenges related to anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. Dr. Grady specializes in a holistic approach that goes beyond addressing the surface symptoms of mental illness. She delves into the core issues that underlie these challenges, aiming to identify and address the root causes. This approach recognizes the interconnectedness of mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being, emphasizing the importance of the mind-body connection.

 

Learning Objectives:

1. Examine 10,000 pediatric suicides to determine factors, causes, and warning signs

2. Identify red flags in suicidal youth

3. Explore practical strategies for building a protective connection with suicidal youth

 

Description: Suicide ranks as one of the top three causes of death for school-aged people in the United States. Despite the various suicide prevention initiatives, the number of youth who die by suicide continues to rise. Notable differences exist between those who merely attempt suicide and those who complete it. This presentation will utilize post-mortem analysis to take a brief look at approximately 10,000 youth suicides. Statistics will show listeners the various precipitating circumstances that are more likely to lead to suicide, as well as red flags in suicidal youth. Additionally, this presentation will explore ways clinicians may better treat suicidal youth by increasing connectedness.

 

Target Audience: Social Workers, Counselors, and/or other Mental Health Professionals

 

Accreditations:

 

Missouri Institute of Mental Health (MIMH)

The University of Missouri-St. Louis, Missouri Institute of Mental Health will be responsible for this program and will maintain a record of your continuing education credits earned.

MIMH awards 3 clock hour(s) or 3.6 contact hour(s) (.36 CEUs) for this program, including 0 clock hour(s) towards ethics, 3 clock hour(s) towards suicide prevention, and 0 clock hour(s) towards cultural competency.

 

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

MIMH is an NBCC - Approved Continuing Education Provider, No. 6339 (ACEP^TM) and may offer NBCC - approved clock hours for events (or programs) that meet NBCC requirements. Sessions (or programs) for which NBCC – approved clock hours will be awarded are identified in the program bulletin (or web site). The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects for the program.

3 clock hour(s) are offered to the participant for this program.

 

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) ACE

University of Missouri - St. Louis, Missouri Institute of Mental Health, Professional Training Center, provider number: 1880, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: September 5, 2025 – September 5, 2028. Social workers completing this course receive [3] [Clinical] continuing education credits.

 

Accommodations Policy: Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact MIMH, Professional Training Center in writing at conferences@mimh.edu , as early as possible to request reasonable accommodations, such as ASL interpreters, alternate format materials, and map of accessible features.

 

Grievance Policy for UMSL | MIMH, Professional Training Center:

Complaints about Course Content, Speakers, Facilities, Nonreceipt of Certificates, Miscellaneous:

UMSL | MIMH, Professional Training Center is committed to providing quality professional continuing education trainings. If you experience dissatisfaction with the quality of services provided, the course content, speakers, facilities used, certificates or nonreceipt of certificates, etc., please email conferences@mimh.edu to notify UMSL | MIMH, Professional Training Center of your grievance. UMSL | MIMH, Professional Training Center CE Director, Kelly Gregory (kelly.gregory@mimh.edu ) and Social Work Consultant, Megan Galmiche (megan.galmiche@mimh.edu ) will review the grievance and will provide a response within 10 business days of communication. All grievances and actions taken to resolve the grievance will be documented, kept confidential, and only used to improve future courses.

 

Refund and/or Cancellation Requests:

If you are unable to attend and/or exhibit, we ask that you notify us as soon as possible at conferences@mimh.edu . Cancellations received in writing 5 business days prior for online programs, and 30 business days prior for in-person programs prior to the date of the program will be refunded, less a processing fee. For registrants, you may send a substitute, but we ask that you notify us in writing of this change at conferences@mimh.edu . If you do not attend or send a substitute, you or your employer will be responsible for the registration fee and/or exhibit fee in full.

 

Course Completion Requirements:

1. Attend course
2. Submit the online course evaluation
3. Your CE Certificate will be available in your Canvas account upon submission of the course evaluation

 

Deadline to Register: Registrations may be taken up until one hour before the start of the program to allow for time to receive instructions and login.

 

System Requirements:

• An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless (4G/LTE or 5G)
• Speakers and a microphone – built-in, USB plug-in, or wireless Bluetooth. Participants’ audio and video functionality will initially be off during the webinar. Participants may choose to turn on their own video and/or audio, but are not required to. Participants may type questions in the Q&A or Chat functions in Zoom. The host or speaker will read each question/comment and respond to them during the training.
• A webcam is not required for participants. Participants may choose to turn on their own video and/or audio, but are not required to. The speaker and the host will have their webcam and audio functionality turned on throughout the webinar, so you may see the speaker, host, and slides.

 

Certificate of Credit:

1. Certificate of credit will be available in your Canvas account after the course evaluation has been submitted
2. Save your certificate of credit and any pertinent course information (flyer, brochure, program, schedule, agenda, etc.) for your records
3. UMSL | MIMH, Professional Training Center will maintain a record of your attendance and certificate of credit for seven years after program start date

 

Organization Responsible for Course:

UMSL | Missouri Institute of Mental Health, Professional Training Center

RCEW Building

8225 Florissant Rd.

St. Louis, MO 63121-2020

Website: www.mimhtraining.com 

Contact Information: conferences@mimh.edu | 314-516-8419