When Grief and Risk Collide: Suicide Prevention/Awareness Training Track
Online Training for Clinicians of Color
About this Training
Title: Navigating the Slow Burn of Grief in a Fast-Paced Society
Date: September 14, 2026
Time: 5:00–7:00 PM (EST)
Whether expected or not, the grief of loss can be deeply disruptive to our busy lives. Navigating this process is challenging, whether you are supporting a client, a loved one, or coping with personal loss. This seminar explores common and uncommon causes of grief, expected and unexpected reactions to loss, and various coping strategies. We will also discuss how helping professionals can empower others while maintaining the personal wellness necessary to show up for their clients. Additionally, we will examine the cultural awareness required to competently support individuals during their time of grief.
Title: The Ethical Considerations of Suicide Prevention among Helping Professions
Date: September 21, 2026
Time: 5:00–7:00 PM (EST)
The Ethical Considerations of Suicide Prevention among Helping Professions explores the ethical responsibilities clinicians face when assessing and responding to suicide risk. Grounded in the NASW Code of Ethics, this training will review key ethical principles that guide decision-making in healthcare and mental health settings.
Participants will examine the balance between client autonomy and the duty to ensure safety, ethical challenges related to confidentiality, and the legal and ethical considerations of involuntary commitment for individuals at high risk of suicide. The session will also highlight how ethical standards apply when supporting diverse and at-risk populations.
By the end of the training, clinicians will be better equipped to apply ethical principles when assessing suicide risk and navigating complex situations with confidence, responsibility, and care.
About Your Trainer
Arlesia Malone, PhD, LCSW, is an experienced Clinical Social Worker and dedicated suicide prevention specialist with extensive frontline expertise in crisis intervention and risk assessment. Throughout her career, she has supported individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, chronic and life-threatening illnesses, grief, adolescent distress, aging-related transitions, and complex psychosocial challenges.
Dr. Malone currently serves as a Program Specialist and Trainer with the Veterans Crisis Line at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, where she prepares and mentors crisis responders and mental health professionals who support veterans in moments of acute emotional and psychological distress. Her work centers on strengthening clinical judgment, ethical decision-making, safety planning, and compassionate response during high-risk situations.
In this Suicide Prevention Training Track, Dr. Malone brings real-world insight, clinical depth, and ethical clarity to the critical work of assessing risk, navigating complex presentations, and holding hope in life-threatening moments. Participants will leave equipped with practical tools, heightened confidence, and a deeper understanding of their role in preventing suicide and supporting individuals through crisis.
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