Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS)

Hosted By: The Lynn J. Darby School of Psychology and Adolescent Counseling
The deadline to register is 02/25/2026.

Venue

Gainesville Renaissance Building
106 Spring Street SW
Gainesville, GA 30501
Free Parking: Brenau University Downtown Center Parking Garage, 301 Main Street SW, Gainesville, GA 30501 (The parking garage is located directly behind the Gainesville Renaissance Building.)

Directions to meeting room: The Gainesville Renaissance Building is located at 106 Spring St. SW, Gainesville, GA 30501 on the downtown Gainesville square. Enter the building through the main door on the side of the building that faces the Gainesville courthouse as well as a small courtyard (on the same end of the building as Cotto Modern Italian restaurant). Take the elevator up to the second floor.

Workshop Presenter

Patricia Daza, Ph.D., ABPP
Dr. Patricia Daza is a senior psychologist and the director of Psychology Services at the Menninger Clinic in Houston, Texas. In addition to her clinical roles, Dr. Daza is the director of Clinical Training for The Clinic and an associate professor in the Menninger Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine.

Workshop Description

Suicide remains one of the most pressing public health challenges in the United States. It is currently the second leading cause of death among individuals aged 10 to 34 (CDC, 2024), affecting people across all demographic groups. The impact of suicide is profound and far-reaching, disrupting families, educational systems, and entire communities. Despite its significance, suicide-specific training is notably absent from many graduate programs and mental health agencies. As mental health professionals, we are uniquely positioned to identify, assess, and treat individuals experiencing suicidal ideation. It is imperative that we are equipped with evidence-based approaches that directly address suicidality. This training will introduce participants to the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS), an evidence-based therapeutic framework developed by Dr. David Jobes at The Catholic University of America. CAMS has been extensively researched and validated in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

Workshop CE Approval: PENDING

• 3 CORE hours of continuing education have been approved by The Georgia Society for Clinical Social Work (GSCSW CEU Approval #012626)
• 3 hours of continuing education have been approved by the Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia LPCA S-0126-137.
• The Georgia Psychological Association has granted this program with GPA-Approval. GPA-Approval allows for psychologists to apply this program to Georgia licensure CE requirements under Area IV, Please check with other states on eligibility for credit 3 hours of CORE credit for psychologists is awarded for this CE program, (GPA CE Reference# 26.03.06) Level of Workshop: Basic to Intermediate, Prerequisites: None.

Workshop Schedule

• 8:30-9 a.m.: Check-In/Login
• 9-10:30 a.m.: Training (1.5 hours) – Understanding current suicide statistics and dispelling common myths, recognizing how suicide manifests differently across diverse demographic groups, and establishing the importance of using a suicide-specific assessment and intervention tool to reduce malpractice liability.
• 10:30-10:45 a.m.: Break
• 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.: Training (1.5 hours) Participants will engage in role-play exercises and receive individualized feedback to deepen their understanding of each section of the Suicide Status Form (SSF). At the conclusion of the training, workshop evaluations will be completed to assess learning outcomes and overall experience.

Workshop Objectives

• Describe the magnitude of the problem of suicide
• Discuss suicide misconceptions & myths
• Provide an overview of CAMS

Registration Fees

All Current Brenau Graduate Students – $20
Brenau MS Clinical Counseling Program Alum – $60
Graduate Students from other Universities – $20
Brenau Faculty and Adjuncts – $60
Community Professionals – $90

** You will receive a confirmation email with the in-person workshop session(s) location and payment total. Contact Dr. Marshall Bruner at [email protected] if you do not receive this confirmation.

Cancellation Policy

A 30% cancellation fee will be charged for any cancellations prior to 02/25/2026. No refunds will be given after 02/25/2026. Paid reservations may not be transferred to other individuals.
**Important Messages for Lynn J, Darby School of Psychology and Adolescent Counseling Graduate Students ONLY: You will receive three Professional Development activity credits by attending, You are encouraged to sign up early to reserve your spot for this professional development event HOWEVER, if you decide at any time that you cannot attend this event, you MUST cancel your reservation. Otherwise, you will not be invited to the next two professional development events hosted by Brenau, and you will not receive Professional Development credits even if you do attend those events.

Conflict of Interest Statement

Dr. Patricia Daza has no conflicts of interest related to the presentation.