Focus Fridays

recognizing

Risk

Equip yourself with the tools in suicide prevention to recognize those at risk.

The training series is designed for behavioral health professionals committed to making a difference in suicide prevention, empowering participants with cutting-edge strategies to identify and intervene effectively with high-risk populations and occupations.

Well-Being across

the Lifespan

Identify cognitive, emotional, and social concerns from birth through older adulthood.

This training series guides behavioral health professionals in identifying cognitive, emotional, and social concerns from infancy to older adulthood. Each session highlights how developmental needs evolve with age and offers evidence‑based frameworks paired with practical strategies to support individuals as they navigate life’s many transitions and challenges.

What You'll Learn

Supporting Well-Being Across the Lifespan.

Recognizing Concerns

Identify challenges through the lifespan.

Foster Supportive Environments

Create safe and supportive spaces for individuals.

Resources & Tools

Gain access to valuable research, tools, and resources to facilitate your work.

Upcoming Trainings

Reducing Risk and Intellectual Disability

Advance your expertise in addressing the vulnerabilities of the intellectual and developmentally disabled community. See Details

March 13, 2026, 8:30 - 10:30am CST
Virtual via Zoom
Fee: $10 full members; $25 partial members and nonmembers
Continuing Education Hours: 2.0
Trainer(s): William Hutter, PsyD, LMFT, NDCCDP

Motivational Interviewing

Listening to Understand When Clients are in Struggle

Implementing motivational interviewing basics, we will enhance our understanding of a client's mental health and develop a crisis/wellness plan. See Details

April 10, 2026, 8:30 - 10:30am CST
Virtual via Zoom
Fee: $10 full members; $25 partial members and nonmembers
Continuing Education Hours: 2.0
Trainer(s): Kim Davidson, LCSW

Construction Safety

Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: The Next Dimension in Safety

Explore suicide risk factors in construction and educate leaders on protective measures to build a caring culture. See Details

May 8, 2026, 8:30 - 10:30am CST
Virtual via Zoom
Fee: $10 full members; $25 partial members and nonmembers
Continuing Education Hours: 2.0
Trainer(s): Sonya Bohmann

Suicidality in Geriatric Care

Unveiling the Silent Struggle

Enhance your skills in geriatric suicidality to identify risk factors, warning signs, interventions, best practices, self-care for providers, and resources. See Details

June 12, 2026, 8:30 - 10:30am CST
Virtual via Zoom
Fee: $10 full members; $25 partial members and nonmembers
Continuing Education Hours: 2.0
Trainer(s): Todd Sigler, PsyD, LP, NCC

Teaching Our Boys How to Cry

Examine how masculinity norms suppress boys’ emotional expression and contribute to rising male suicide rates, while offering evidence‑based strategies to build emotional resilience. See Details

July 17, 2026, 10:00am - 12:00pm CT
Virtual via Zoom
Fee: $10 full members; $25 partial members and nonmembers
Continuing Education Hours: 2.0
Trainer(s): Elan Javanfard, LMFT

questions about Focus Friday series?

BHTP Trainer Liz Bartz can help. Contact Liz at 920-465-2361 or via email at bartze@uwgb.edu.