This essential training equips parents and caregivers with the knowledge and skills to recognize and respond to warning signs of suicide in children and teenagers. You’ll learn to distinguish between self-injury and suicidal intent and gain a clear understanding of the key risk and protective factors that influence a young person’s safety and wellbeing. Stay informed with the latest trends and discover practical, prevention-focused strategies to support your child. We’ll guide you through how to respond when concerns arise, what to do in a crisis situation, and effective steps you can take to promote safety and hope. This course is prevention‑focused, giving caregivers the confidence to take concerns seriously and act early. Meet the Instructor: Susan Dannen is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. Susan trained at Jane Addams College of Social Work, University of Illinois Chicago for her MSW and specializes in child and adult mental health, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, play therapy, foster care, and adoption. Susan has held positions as an in-home therapist, day treatment therapist, school-based therapist, outpatient therapist, hospital/clinic therapist, program supervisor, and director. She has served as a trainer/writer for the Minnesota Child Welfare Training System, and as an Adjunct Professor at Adler Graduate School. She is passionate about educating and supporting others to find hope and healing.