09/04/2026
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The Science and Practice of Effective Clinical Suicidology (Webinar)
Presenter: David A. Jobes, PhD, ABPP
Approved for 3CE Credits
LIVE WEBINAR – September 18, 2026, 11:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. CST
The webinar will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. CST and includes a 15-minute break. Register by September 18 to attend the live session. You can also access the archived recording through the National Register’s continuing education platform. All attendees will earn three CE credits. The cost for LPA members and National Register members is $95.00.
Registration is on the National Register website:
https://ce.nationalregister.org/products/the-science-and-practice-of-effective-clinical-suicidology
Webinar Summary:
In this three-hour webinar, Dr. David Jobes will highlight key evidence-based approached for effective assessment, management, and treatment of suicidal risk with an appreciation of ethical issues and risk management. The presentation will explore some of the relevant history that shapes contemporary clinical suicidology as well as key models that shape our understanding of suicidality. The primary focus will be on clinical approaches to screening and assessment, interventions for acute stabilization, and treatments of what makes a patient suicidal based on randomized controlled trials. Finally, various ethical considerations and how to decrease exposure to malpractice liability will be discussed.
About the Speaker:
David A. Jobes, PhD, ABPP, is a Professor of Psychology, Director of the Su***de Prevention Laboratory, and Associate Director of Clinical Training at The Catholic University of America in Washington DC. He has authored seven books and hundreds of published articles and book chapters. He is the creator of the “Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality” (CAMS) which is an evidence-based, su***de-focused, treatment approach for su***de risk. He is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and is a board certified clinical psychologist (American Board of Professional Psychology). Dr. Jobes maintains a private clinical and consulting practice in Washington DC and Maryland.