Safety Planning

Estimated Course Length: 1 Hour

Course Includes: 14 sections with components in each section (components consist of a mixed media approach with an animated overview video, a subject matter expert fireside chat, role plays, and a knowledge game)

Companion Videos: 10 companion videos created for enhanced learning on key course topics in Safety Planning; over 120 mental health literacy videos on a host of mental health topics

Downloadable PDFs: 6 downloadable PDFs expanding on relevant course topics

Target Audience: Mental Health and Medical Providers, Healthcare Staff, Case Managers, Employers, Caregivers, Coaches, First Responders, Teachers, Attorneys, and other pertinent professionals

Level of Instruction: Introductory

Prerequisite: None

Instructional Method: Self-paced, interactive, hybrid of audio, text, video, and learning checks

Accessibility Accommodations: Color contrast; transcripts of video components; closed captioning of audio and video components.

After completing this course, you will be able to describe and employ the following:

1. Identify 2 or more myths about intimate partner violence and 2 or more myths about suicide.

2. Describe 3 or more key considerations before developing an intimate partner violence safety plan & 2 factors in writing the safety plan including how roles differ & safety plan uniqueness. The description must include aspects of both emotional & physical safety.

3. Summarize suicide risk assessment including four questions that serve as a screener for identifying suicide risk. The summary must include one key consideration to developing a safety plan for suicide and four steps to include in writing the safety plan.

• Course Overview & Introduction (5+ minutes)

• What is a Safety Plan? (1+ minute)Intimate Partner Violence (4+ minutes)

• Common Myths Often Associated with Intimate Partner Violence (4+ minutes)

• Key Considerations for Developing a Safety Plan (1+ minute)

• Developing a Safety Plan (2+ minutes)

• Additional Factors of a Safety Plan (6+ minutes)

• Suicidal Behaviors (1+ minute)

• Risk and Protective Factors Associated with Suicide (2+ minutes)

• Common Myths About Suicide (2+ minutes)

• Assessing for Suicide Risk (12+ minutes)

• Creating a Safety Plan (12+ minutes)

• Knowledge Check (1+ minute)

• Discussion Summary & Course Outro (2+ minutes)

• References

• Post-Course Assessment (8+ minutes)