Course Description

This course is designed for those who work with young adults in a community context.  Youth suicidality is examined through the lens of the recovery model, lived experience, and moving away from fear-based actions. Learners will self-reflect on what it means to be a supporter, gain skills on how to be proactive in prevention from a recovery perspective, and learn best-practices for healthy youth development. This course is eligible for CEU credits.

Meet Your Instructor

Program Manager, Family Education and Support

Lydia Cooper, CPS, ADHD-PC

Lydia Cooper is the Program Manager of Family Education and Support and brings over 40 years of experience in the Social Services field with over 25 years of training in adult education. Most recently Lydia served as a lead trainer and content developer in the child welfare field with a focus on Kinship Foster Care. She is a seasoned trainer on the effects of trauma on children, and how to employ the methods that will assist in their healing. She was also the Principal trainer for Caregivers for children with Special Behavioral Health needs. As Chairperson of the Training Workgroup for the Quality Parenting Initiative, Lydia advocated for virtual learning and led the development of an e-learning platform for resource parents in Philadelphia. Lydia is a State Certified Peer Specialist; her other certifications include ADHD Parent Coaching, Effective Black Parenting, Family Group Decision Making, CSEC, The ABC Method, and the American Red Cross.

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    FreeDBHIDS [Online Live] Understanding Youth Suicidality: Supporting Young People in Our Community 10/17/2022 9:00am-4:00pm

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