About this Event
REGISTRATION OPENS at 8:00 a.m.
**Please note: Only light refreshments will be provided so please plan accordingly.**
Welcome to the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention (CBT-SP) event. Join us at Berkshire Innovation Center on April 10, 2026. Registration opens at 8:00 a.m. Program begins at 8:30 a.m.
This program will offer 4 hours of Continuing Education (CE) / Continuing Medical Education (CMEs). CE for Social Work, LMHC, LMFT, Psychology, Nursing and CMEs for MDs & DOs.
Clinicians who have previously completed training in CBT-SP, or who have knowledge of this model of treatment are invited to register for this more advanced workshop. This training will increase knowledge of and facility with the early phase of an evidence-based model for treating suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Clinicians will continue developing skills to more effectively work with patients with suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
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This training is provided with support from the Mass Department of Public Health Suicide Prevention Division, Berkshire Medical Center Dept of Psychiatry, Berkshire Health Systems and the Berkshire Coaltion for Suicide Prevention.
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CEUs / CMEs
Physicians
Accreditation Statement: Berkshire Health Systems is accredited by the Massachusetts Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians
AMA Credit Designation Statement: Berkshire Health Systems designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.
Licensed social workers, clinicians, psychologists & nursing
Social Work: Application for Social Worker continuing education credits has been submitted. Please contact Berkshire AHEC at 413-842-5160 for the status of Social Worker CE accreditation.
LMHC: This program has been approved for 4 Category I MaMHCA hours for re-licensure in accordance with 262 CMR. MEACP Authorization 26-2006
LMFT: Application for MA Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist continuing education credits has been submitted. Please contact Berkshire AHEC at 413-842-5160 for the status of Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist CE accreditation.
Psychology: Application for Psychology continuing education credits will be submitted. Please contact Berkshire AHEC at 413-842-5160 for the status ofPsychology CE accreditation
Nursing: Program meets the requirements for Nursing contact hours as specified by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing 244 CMR 5.04
Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Registration / Check-in
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Introduction
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Narrative Assessment and Suicide Mode Diagram
🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Break
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Crisis Response Plan (CRP)
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Break
🕑: 12:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Means Safety Counseling
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Berkshire Innovation Center, Woodlawn Avenue, Pittsfield, MA, USA, United States
USD 35.00






