• Author:

    Terri Erbacher, Ph.D.

  • Level: 

    Foundational

  • CREDIT(S)

    1

  • Video

    1 hour

Suicide in Schools 

In this impactful episode, Dr. Terri Erbacher joins Dr. Ray Christner and Paul Wagner to explore effective strategies for addressing youth suicide in school settings. Drawing on her extensive experience, Dr. Erbacher emphasizes the importance of upstream prevention efforts focused on building strong connections, fostering a sense of belonging, and reducing feelings of burden among students. The conversation covers critical components of suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention, with a focus on practical tools, comprehensive assessment, and the implementation of multi-tiered systems of support. Dr. Erbacher also emphasizes the importance of personalized care and the integration of clinician self-care in managing high-risk situations. This episode offers mental health professionals actionable strategies and essential insights for enhancing school-based suicide prevention efforts.

Course Objectives:

1. Describe the importance of upstream suicide prevention efforts that promote connection and reduce burdensomeness in youth.
2. Explain key elements of suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention within school settings.
3. Identify strategies for conducting comprehensive suicide risk assessments in educational environments.
4. Discuss the role of multi-tiered systems of support in addressing youth mental health crises.

Terri Erbacher, Ph.D.

Terri Erbacher, Ph.D., is a licensed and certified school psychologist in Pennsylvania specializing in suicide prevention and intervention with youth. She is the co-author of Suicide in Schools, a widely used resource offering practical guidance for educators and mental health professionals. A nationally recognized speaker and consultant, Dr. Erbacher focuses on prevention, postvention, and reducing stigma around mental health. Her work bridges clinical expertise and school-based practice to support student well-being and safety.
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Psyched to Practice, LLC, is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) to offer continuing professional development (CPDs) for school psychologists.  Psyched to Practice, LLC, maintains responsibility for this program and its content. 

Other mental health and education professionals are welcome to attend our webinars, workshops, and courses. Participants will receive a continuing education certificate upon completion. We encourage individuals to consult their respective licensing or accrediting boards to determine eligibility for continuing education credit within their professional field. 

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Psyched to Practice, LLC, is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Psyched to Practice, LLC, maintains responsibility for this program and its content. 
Psyched to Practice, LLC, is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) to offer continuing professional development (CPDs) for school psychologists. Psyched to Practice, LLC, maintains responsibility for this program and its content. 
Other mental health and education professionals are welcome to attend our webinars, workshops, and courses. Participants will receive a continuing education certificate upon completion. We encourage individuals to consult their respective licensing or accrediting boards to determine eligibility for continuing education credit within their professional field.

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