Cultural Considerations in BIPOC and LGBTQIA Youth Suicide Prevention

Title of Event: Cultural Considerations in BIPOC and LGBTQIA Youth Suicide Prevention

Description of Event:

Over the past several years the rates of suicide for Hispanic, Black, Asian and Pacific Islander youth have seen significant increases, while the rate of suicide amongst White youth has decreased.  Additionally, the risk of suicide among 2SLGBTQIA+ youth is three times that of their heterosexual and cisgender peers. (Chu, J., O’Neill, S.E., Ng, J.F., Khoury, O. (2022). The Cultural Theory and Model of Suicide for Youth.)

Using the Cultural Theory and Model of Suicide for Youth participants will explore the role of culture as a risk factor as a well as a protective factor.  We will explore strategies to break down barriers, increase cultural humility amongst providers and apply culturally responsive strategies in suicide prevention.  

Date of Event: July 20th, 2026  

Time of Event: 10:45 AM PDT -1:45 PM PDT

Location: Online Synchronous

Sex Therapy (ST) Training: 
ST1. Theory and methods of sex-related psychotherapy, including several different models.,

ST2. Techniques of sex-related assessment and diagnosis of the Psychosexual Disorders described in the current edition of the DSM.,

ST3. Theory and methods of approach to intervention in relationship systems experiencing sex and intimacy problems.,

ST7. Practicum Experience: Exposure to treatment of clinical sex therapy cases through direct observation, demonstration, case review or role-playing. eLearning cannot be applied. Applicants must be very clear in their documentation as to how they gained exposure to sex therapy cases.

Presenter/Speaker: Crystal Rozelle-Bennett, LMSW

Contact Name: Raiza Queen Calda Enriquez

Contact Email: office@rivkasidorsky.com

Event Website: https://rivkasidorsky.org/workshops/CulturalConsiderations43322/view

AASECT Approved CEs: 3