Course Overview

In the last several decades, suicide attempts among black adolescents has increased by 73% while attempts among white youth have decreased. Why aren't we sounding the alarm and doing more to raise awareness of this crisis?

During this workshop we will discuss the additional challenges faced by black youth, explore strategies to break down barriers, increase cultural competency amongst providers and the role of racial socialization as a protective strategy in reducing suicide attempts amongst black youth.  

Course Overview

  1. Evaluate the impact of structural oppression and systemic racism on help seeking
  2. Increase awareness of Racial Identity Development and explore strategies to improve cultural competency
  3. Identify 3 racial socialization strategies to increase protective factors for black youth
  4. Define internalized oppression and identify its contribution to feelings of hopelessness
  5. Participants will engage in DBT techniques that can assist youth (and adults) in emotional regulation and distress tolerance


Course Information


Location: Inside your course area
Categories: General; Suicide
Cost: $40.00 for 3.0 CEs

Inside the Course

  • 1

    Welcome to THRYVE Online Courses

    • Start Here! Welcome to Suicide Prevention: Black Youth Lives Matter, Too!

    • Have any questions?
  • 2

    Suicide Prevention: Black Youth Lives Matter, Too Course

    • Suicide Prevention: Black Youth Lives Matter, Too Video
  • 3

    Finish Here!

    • Suicide Prevention: Black Youth Lives Matter Too Post-Test

    • Suicide Prevention: Black Youth Lives Matter Too - Course Survey

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Bridgette Miller

Crystal is passionate and it shows. Her training style really stood out to me. She allowed everyone to share and made it a comfortable environment. Every minute was captivating, unlike some trainings/trainers who just read off a PowerPoint. I will be attending Crystal’s whole virtual training series