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News Items

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Clinical Risk Management
This brief summary includes some vital statistics that will be of interest to professionals


From the Front Line


Police Suicide
Police officers have a suicide rate that is 3 times that of other municipal workers. A look at the increased risks and prevention strategies.

Teaching QPR Can Help Survivors to Heal
Encouraging words from a survivor who is now teaching QPR

Tips for Handling the Q&A
Useful pointers for handling this important part of the session

What Am I Doing in Front of all of These People?
Simple and concrete techniques for effective presentation

In the Service of God
QPR in faith-based settings

With Young People in Mind
observations by Robin Mandelas

Tips for Talking to Young People
a collaborative effort of the QPR Institute team

Outreach in the Heartland
QPR activity in the community of Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Domestic Violence and Suicide
Suicide prevention is violence prevention


Toolkit Updates

Who Should We Train as Gatekeepers?

Role Play "Practice Sessions"

Professional Generic Suicide Knowledge Survey
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"Working Together..."
a suggested closing for a QPR training session

"Did You Know?"
Suicide statistics for fire fighters and police

Tips for Presentions to Personnel in School Settings

Mental Illness and Suicide In Young People

Sample Promotional Flyer for promoting trainings

The Myth That Talking With Kids About Suicide Will "Plant" the Idea

Youth Versus Adult Presentations of Distress

Evaluation Measures


Book Reviews

Police Suicide: Epidemic in Blue
By John Violant, a police officer for 23 years investigates case studies and research involving police suicde. Reviewed by Paul Quinnett.

Thoughts for the Lonely Nights
By Doug Manning, reviewed by Vickie Watson. An excellent resource for those struggling through the grief process.

Waking Up, ALIVE
By Richard A. Heckler, reviewed by Vickie Watson. The descent through depression to suicide attempt and recovery.

What does the Bible say about Suicide?
By Dr. James T. Clemons, reviewed by Paul Quinnett. Ordering instructions are included at the end of the review.

Learning to say Good-By
By Eda LeShan, a review of this highly recommended book by Vickie Watson

Night Falls Fast: Understanding Suicide
By Kay Redfield Jamison, also highly recommended -- hard to put it down

But I Didn't Say Goodbye
Helping children that are survivors of suicide

Healing From Depression
By Douglas Bloch, a survivor's guide to overcoming anxiety and clinical depression


Role Plays

QPR Adolescent Role Plays

QPR Adult Role Plays

QPR Law Enforcement Role Plays

QPR College Student Role Plays


Download Library


Powerpoint files that can be directly downloaded to your computer

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