Wednesday, September 11, 2024
3-4:15 PM (ET), 12-1:15 PM (PT)

For the first time, the 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention specifically references the intersection of suicide with substance use, misuse, and substance use disorder. This is significant as the country continues to grapple with the ongoing drug overdose crisis.

By attending this webinar during Suicide Prevention Month, you will gain practical skills and techniques for initiating ongoing conversations with children and young adults about the potentially deadly consequences of substance use and misuse.

After this session, attendees will be able to:

• Understand the current data trends regarding preteen, teen, and young adult substance use.
• Identify the signs and symptoms of substance misuse.
• Learn practical tips for parents, guardians, and caretakers to be a source of protection for children and young adults on substance use.
• Gain insights on age-appropriate language and techniques for speaking to youth and young adults about making safe choices involving substance use.

Level & Prerequisites
This is a group-internet webinar at the Basic Level. No prerequisites or advanced preparation required.

CPE Information
Earn 1.5 CPE credits in the field of Personal Development. Please note that CPE credit can only be earned by attending the live session and is not available by watching the recording.

CCIFP Information
Earn 1.5 CCIFP Professional Development credits toward the General or Construction Knowledge Requirement.

Who Should Attend?

•                    Anyone interested in learning more about how to prevent substance use in young adults.

Price
Free for CFMA Members and Non-Members.

Cal Beyer, Senior Director, SAFE Workplaces
Leslie Plaia, Executive Director, SAFE Workplaces
Ronna Yablonski, Senior Director, SAFE Choices

Sponsored by

The Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org