This free, one-day workshop is open to everyone and designed for the “gatekeepers” in young people’s lives: teachers, coaches, youth workers, therapists, clinical staff, and anyone in a youth-focused role who may be first to notice when a young person is struggling. Offered by the ABFT International Training Institute, it introduces empirically supported, family-based practices for managing adolescent suicide risk. There is no cost to attend, with an option to donate. Teton Youth & Family Services believes this training is vital for our community.

What you’ll learn

• Risk assessment: Recognize risk factors and warning signs, understand how standardized measures are used, and learn how to decide what level of support a young person needs. This section also covers documentation, confidentiality, and including caregivers ethically.
• Safety planning: Learn a family-based approach that makes caregivers a foundation of support while helping them manage their own anxiety. You’ll practice these skills through role-play.
• Family engagement: Learn how to engage families despite barriers such as stigma, lack of trust, or shame.