Our education programs are designed to reach people where they are and provide them guidance for wherever they may be in their mental health journey.
Below please find information about upcoming programs offered by the AFSP Tampa Bay Florida Chapter.
Suicide prevention isn’t just about supporting someone in a moment of intense crisis. It’s also about reaching people upstream, helping them to understand how mental health is an ongoing part of all our lives, and showing them how to proactively care for their own mental health while being there for their friends, family, neighbors and coworkers.
Virtual presentations listed below are free, however, registration is required. Please register using the url listed with each training. Don't forget to keep scrolling to learn about all upcoming opportunites.
To learn more about AFSP Tampa Bay Florida Chapter Programs, how you can get invovled, or to request a program for your organization please click here to complete complete our Chapter Programs Request Form, or reach out to Jessica Toy at[email protected].
Upcoming Programs
L.E.T.S. Save Lives
April 2024
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Introduction to Supporting Those at Risk
When someone in your life attempts suicide or experiences suicidal thoughts, it can be difficult to know how to best support them in their recovery. Introduction to Supporting Those At Risk is designed to provide you with information and resources on how to support someone in your life with lived experience. In the context of this presentation, the term “lived experience” refers to someone's experience with suicidal thoughts and/or a past suicide attempt.
Suggested Participants: -Those who have supported or are supporting a loved one who has struggled or attempted suicide -Those interested in learning more, because anyone may need to support someone at some point in time
L.E.T.S. Save Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for the Black Community
L.E.T.S. (listening, empathy, trust, support) Save Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for the Black Community is a presentation that covers what we know about mental health and suicide, the most up-to-date research on prevention, and what we can all do to help save lives.
Following this presentation, participants should be able to:
Understand the scope of suicide among the Black and African American population.
Understand the racial and systemic factors that impact suicide in Black and African American communities.
Describe suicide risk and protective factors for Black and African American communities.
Describe warning signs of suicide.
Learn how to get help for someone in a suicidal crisis.
Gain confidence in talking to someone about suicide.
This presentation was developed by suicide prevention experts from the Black community and is intended for audiences that identify as Black or African American. This program will be delivered by trained presenters from the Black community.
Programa Conectando con la Investigación con los Capítulos de Florida y Puerto
Título: Trayectoria de un tratamiento para la juventud latina con comportamiento suicida y su familia
Detalles del Evento:
Fecha: Miércoles, 22 de Mayo
Hora: 12 pm EST- 1:30 pm EST
Nuestro evento Conectando con la investigació será virtual. Las personas registradas recibirán un enlace de Zoom dos días antes del evento.
Este programa es traído a ustedes gracias a la colaboracion de los capítulos de Florida y Puerto Rico de La Fundación Americana para la Prevención del Suicidio (AFSP).
Personas licenciadas en Florida bajo el capítulo 491, pueden obteber educación continua (CEU) gratis por su participación. Los certificados también estarán disponibles para aquellos que deseen evidenciar su asistencia.
Esta presentación será completamente en Español.
This presentation will be delivered fully in Spanish.
Sobre la investigación de la Dra. Duarte-Velez: Su trabajo de investigación ha estado dedicado a mejorar los servicios de terapia para la juventud latina con depresión y comportamiento suicida prestando particular atención a aspectos de la identidad étnica/cultural, de orientación sexual y de género. Su primera investigación comenzó en Puerto Rico con el desarrollo de un protocolo de tratamiento basado en la terapia cognitiva conductual centrada en la identidad y la comunicación familiar tomando en cuenta el contexto social y cultural, por lo cual le llamó, Terapia Socio-Cognitiva Conductual para el Comportamiento Suicida (TSCC-CS). La aplicación de la TSCC-CS se expandió a la juventud latina de familias migrantes a los Estados Unidos (EU). Se han realizado dos estudios de investigación (ensayos clínicos aleatorizados) en los EU comparando la TSCC-CS con el Tratamiento Usual. Los resultados del primer estudio sugieren que esta terapia es mejor que el tratamiento usual para reducir síntomas de depresión y la recurrencia de intentos de suicidio. Todavía se están recogiendo datos de seguimiento del segundo estudio. Un tercer estudio, ensayo clínico aleatorizado, está comenzando actualmente con el propósito de evaluar si añadir Promotoras de la Salud al equipo de servicios de salud mental podría dar mejores resultados que proveer terapia únicamente. Actualmente, la TSCC-CS es el tratamiento con mayor evidencia para el tratamiento de comportamientos suicidas en la juventud latina. Muchas y valiosas lecciones se han aprendido a través de esta trayectoria de investigación.
Sobre la Dra. Duarte-Velez: La Dra. Duarte-Velez es profesora asociada en investigación en el Departamento de Psiquiatría y Comportamiento Humano del Hospital de Bradley y la Universidad de Brown. Ella posee una licencia en psicología clínica en el estado de Rhode Island donde lleva más de 10 años trabajando con la juventud latina y sus familias. Ella es la fundadora y directora clínica del Programa Mi Gente. Este programa se enfoca en proveer tratamientos basados en la evidencia para la juventud latina que experimenta depresión, trauma y comportamientos suicidas. En este programa se ofrecen servicios centrados en la familia con un enfoque afirmativo. La Dra. Duarte-Velez tiene amplia experiencia proveyendo entrenamientos a otros profesionales y a la comunidad en general en temas diversos sobre la salud mental, evaluación y tratamiento, entre otros.
Mientras más sepamos del suicidio, más podremos prevenirlo. La investigación ha sido financiada por La Fundacion Americana para la Prevención del Suicidio (AFSP) ya que es esencial para nuestra misión de salvar vidas y llevar esperanza a aquellos afectados por el suicidio. Nuestros fondos de investigación se destinan a estudios desde perspectivas neurobiológicas, psicosociales y genéticas, así como a temas que incluyen tratamiento clínico, intervención comunitaria y sobrevivientes de pérdidas por suicidio o aquellos que han perdido a un ser querido por el suicidio. Nuestros fondos ayudan a patrocinar jóvenes investigadores, involucrar a investigadores con experiencia en la prevención del suicidio y fomentar nuevas ideas de investigadores sobre el suicidio en todos los niveles para construir una comunidad científica. Creemos que es importante compartir nuestros hallazgos para aumentar el conocimiento y la conciencia pública. Únase a nosotros en el Programa conectando con la Investigación de AFSP, donde tendrá la oportunidad de participar en una conversación con un investigador Puertorriqueña sobre su trabajo en la prevención del suicidio.
The more we understand about suicide, the more we can prevent it. AFSP-funded research is essential to our mission of saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. Our research funding goes toward studies from neurobiological, psychosocial, and genetic perspectives, as well as topics including clinical treatment, community intervention, and survivors of suicide loss. Our grants help sponsor young investigators, engage senior researchers in suicide prevention, and foster new ideas from suicide researchers at all levels to build a scientific community. We believe it is important to share our findings to increase public knowledge and awareness. Join us for an AFSP Research Connection Program, where you will have the opportunity to engage in a conversation with a researcher about their work and about suicide prevention.
MTS
May 2024
Tuesday, May 7 - 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Talk Saves Lives: A Brief Introduction to Suicide Prevention
Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention is a community-based presentation that covers the general scope of suicide, the research on prevention, and what people can do to fight suicide. Participants will learn common risk factors and warning signs associated with suicide, and how to keep themselves and others safe.
More Than Sad for Parents program teaches parents how to recognize signs of depression and other mental health problems, initiate a conversation about mental health with their child, and get help. This program focuses on parents and guardians of teen youth.
L.E.T.S. Save Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for the Black Community
L.E.T.S. (listening, empathy, trust, support) Save Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for the Black Community is a presentation that covers what we know about mental health and suicide, the most up-to-date research on prevention, and what we can all do to help save lives.
Following this presentation, participants should be able to:
Understand the scope of suicide among the Black and African American population.
Understand the racial and systemic factors that impact suicide in Black and African American communities.
Describe suicide risk and protective factors for Black and African American communities.
Describe warning signs of suicide.
Learn how to get help for someone in a suicidal crisis.
Gain confidence in talking to someone about suicide.
This presentation was developed by suicide prevention experts from the Black community and is intended for audiences that identify as Black or African American. This program will be delivered by trained presenters from the Black community.
Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for Latinx and Hispanic Communities
Monday, June 24, 2024 - 12 pm - 1 pm EST
Talk Saves Lives- Latinx: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for Latinx and Hispanic Communities (Presented in English)
Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for Latinx and Hispanic Communities is a community presentation that covers what we know about this leading cause of death, the most up-to-date research on prevention, and the strategies that can help save lives.
Following this presentation, participants should be able to: 1. Describe the scope of the problem of suicide within Latinx and Hispanic Communities 2. Describe suicide risk and protective factors specific to Latinx and Hispanic Communities 3. Describe warning signs of suicide 4. Explain how to get help for yourself or someone in a suicidal crisis 5. Explain how to seek and offer support for yourself or others
It's Real: Teens and Mental Health for High School Students
Intended for high school classes or community settings with groups of teens, ages from 14 to 18, It’s Real: Teens and Mental Health is a 45-minute program that provides young people with mental health education and resources. The program raises awareness about mental health issues, how to start a conversation about mental health, the importance of self-care, and how to reach out for help.
Attendees will learn:
What mental health is and how it's both similar to and different from, physical health
How to notice signs of someone needing help
Tips and strategies for having a caring conversation with someone they might be worried about
Methods of self-care for mind, body, soul, and surroundings
Examples of trustworthy resources
How reaching out to trusted adults can help teens manage their mental health
*Please note that the intended audience for this presentation is High School Students. The purpose of this public, virtual presentation is to showcase this presentation for those who may wish to bring it to their schools or other groups. You are also welcome to watch it with your High School Student. Just note that the language and voice used will be speaking directly to students.
Finding Hope: Guidance for Supporting Those at Risk
When someone in your life attempts suicide or struggles with suicidal thoughts, it can be difficult to know how to best support them in their recovery. Whether you are a family member, close friend, co-worker, neighbor, or other caring person of someone with lived experience, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention wants to help you understand and navigate this process.
This program was designed to provide you with information, resources, and practical guidance on how to support someone in your life with lived experience of suicide.
The following topics will be addressed as part of this program:
Understanding Suicide
Providing Support during the Recovery Process
Understanding the Perspective of the Suicidal Person
Identifying an Individual’s Warning Signs
Safety Planning
Making the Environment Safe
How to check-in with your loved one
Learning about Treatment Options
Responding to a Crisis
Self-Care
Suggested Participants:
This program is intended for those who care about and aresupporting another person with lived experience(i.e. someone who has made a suicide attempt, struggles with suicidal thoughts currently or in the past, or both). While the program may benefit those with lived experience of suicide themselves,the content is focusing on providing support to others. AFSP understands that attendees interested in learning to best support those they care about may also have their own lived experience.
Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention
Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention is a community-based presentation that covers the general scope of suicide, the research on prevention, and what people can do to fight suicide. Participants will learn common risk factors and warning signs associated with suicide, and how to keep themselves and others safe.
Date: Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10 2024 (Must attend both days to receive certificate) Time: 8 am - 4:30 pm on both Friday and Saturday Location: Suntree United Methodist Church, 7400 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne FL 32940
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
LivingWorks ASISTis a two-day,two-trainer,workshop designed for members of all caregiving groups. Family, friends, and other community members may be the first to talk with a person at risk, but have little or no training. ASIST can also provide those in formal helping roles with professional development to ensure that they are prepared to provide suicide first aid help as part of the care they provide.
The emphasis is on teaching suicide first-aid to help a person at risk stay safe and seek further help as needed. Participants learn to use a suicide intervention model to identify persons with thoughts of suicide, seek a shared understanding of reasons for dying and living, develop a safeplan based upon a review of safety needs, be prepared to do follow-up, and become involved in suicide-safer community networks. The learning process is based on adult learning principles and highly participatory. Graduated skills development occurs through mini-lectures, facilitated discussions, group simulations, and role plays.
More Than Sad: Suicide Prevention Education for Parents and Caregivers
More Than Sad for Parents program teaches parents and caregivers how to recognize signs of depression and other mental health problems, initiate a conversation about mental health with their child, and get help. This program focuses on parents and guardians of teen youth.
It's Real: Teens and Mental Health for High School Students
Intended for high school classes or community settings with groups of teens, ages from 14 to 18, It’s Real: Teens and Mental Health is a 45-minute program that provides young people with mental health education and resources. The program raises awareness about mental health issues, how to start a conversation about mental health, the importance of self-care, and how to reach out for help.
Attendees will learn:
What mental health is and how it's both similar to and different from, physical health
How to notice signs of someone needing help
Tips and strategies for having a caring conversation with someone they might be worried about
Methods of self-care for mind, body, soul, and surroundings
Examples of trustworthy resources
How reaching out to trusted adults can help teens manage their mental health
*Please note that the intended audience for this presentation is High School Students. The purpose of this public, virtual presentation is to showcase this presentation for those who may wish to bring it to their schools or other groups. You are also welcome to watch it with your High School Student. Just note that the language and voice used will be speaking directly to students.
Finding Hope: Guidance for Supporting Those at Risk
When someone in your life attempts suicide or struggles with suicidal thoughts, it can be difficult to know how to best support them in their recovery. Whether you are a family member, close friend, co-worker, neighbor, or other caring person of someone with lived experience, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention wants to help you understand and navigate this process.
This program was designed to provide you with information, resources, and practical guidance on how to support someone in your life with lived experience of suicide.
The following topics will be addressed as part of this program:
Understanding Suicide
Providing Support during the Recovery Process
Understanding the Perspective of the Suicidal Person
Identifying an Individual’s Warning Signs
Safety Planning
Making the Environment Safe
How to check-in with your loved one
Learning about Treatment Options
Responding to a Crisis
Self-Care
Suggested Participants:
This program is intended for those who care about and aresupporting another person with lived experience(i.e. someone who has made a suicide attempt, struggles with suicidal thoughts currently or in the past, or both). While the program may benefit those with lived experience of suicide themselves,the content is focusing on providing support to others. AFSP understands that attendees interested in learning to best support those they care about may also have their own lived experience.
Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention
Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention is a community-based presentation that covers the general scope of suicide, the research on prevention, and what people can do to fight suicide. Participants will learn common risk factors and warning signs associated with suicide, and how to keep themselves and others safe.
