Verbal De-Escalation

Take anyone from their lizard brain to their thinking brain with verbal de-escalation skills used in real-life SWAT negotiations.

Risk Assessment

Determine where someone is on the pathway to a suicide attempt and decide which resources to refer them to accordingly.

Suicide Prevention

You have the power to save a life. Learn how to leverage safety planning and lethal means restriction to return someone in crisis to safety.

About The Course

Most suicide prevention trainings check a box. Ours saves lives. Equip yourself with the tactical, field-tested skills needed to recognize warning signs and de-escalate crises before they become tragedies. Our training is tactical, actionable, and 100% fluff-free, and it's taught by an instructor with real-world scars, not just certificates on the wall. Most people in crisis won't start by going to a therapist or calling an EAP; they'll go to a trusted friend, colleague or family member. If that support person turns out to be you, make sure you're prepared to support them with the skills you'll learn inside the How To Save A L.I.F.E. training.

About Your Trainer

Jessi Beyer, MHP, is an international TEDx speaker; the #1 best-selling author of How To Heal: A Practical Guide To Nine Integrative Therapies That Can Help Release Trauma; a crisis mental health professional in Snohomish County, Washington; and a negotiator with Region 1 SWAT.

Curriculum

10 Chapters · 47 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction

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      Course Overview

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      About Your Trainer

  2. 2

    Core Frameworks

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      The Chair

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      Behavioral Change Stairway Model

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      Minnesota Patient Interview Arc

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      Barriers to Rapport

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      Understanding Someone's Life Context

  3. 3

    L - Listen (Active Listening)

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      Why We Practice Active Listening

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      Reflection

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      Minimal Encourager

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      Mirror

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      Open-Ended Question

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      T.E.D. (Secret Service Tactic)

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      Summary

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      Silence

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      Active Listening Example

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      It's Not About The Nail

  4. 4

    L - Listen (Motivational Interviewing)

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      Introduction to Motivational Interviewing

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      Leveraging Ambivalence

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      Phases of Motivational Interviewing

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      Summary Transition

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      Affirmation

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      Ask - Offer - Ask

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      Ambivalence Reflection

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      Scaling Questions

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      Presenting A Crossroads

  5. 5

    Cues of Deception

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      What Are Cues of Deception Measuring?

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      Verbal Cues of Deception

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      Non-Verbal Cues of Deception

  6. 6

    I - Inquire and Assess Risk

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      Risk Factors and Warning Signs

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      Asking About Suicidal Ideation

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      Quick-and-Dirty Risk Assessment

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      G.I.R.P.P.A. and the Pathway to Violence

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      High-Risk Referrals

  7. 7

    F - Form A Safety Plan

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      Steps of a Safety Plan

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      How A Safety Plan Works

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      Safety Plan Challenges

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    E - Eliminating Lethal Means

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      Time and Distance

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      The Two Methods We Ask About

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      Gold-Standard Lethal Means Restriction

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      Silver-Standard Lethal Means Restriction

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      Crisis Lethal Means Restriction

  9. 9

    Bonus Tips

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      Psychosis, Intoxication, Resource Needs, and Sexual Assault

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      Free/Low-Cost Therapy Resources

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      L.I.F.E. Model Cheat Sheet

  10. 10

    Conclusion

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      Conclusion

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Course Survey

Trusted by high-impact organizations

The L.I.F.E. model has successfully been deployed in first responder departments, military organization, corporate teams, higher education, and beyond.

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Her presentation delivered timely, impactful, and highly actionable insights on suicide prevention and workplace mental health support. Jessi is not only an engaging and dynamic speaker, but also a true expert in her field. She created an inclusive and supportive environment that encouraged meaningful participation and thoughtful discussion, allowing attendees to ask important questions relevant to their organizations and teams. We highly recommend Jessi Beyer; her expertise and presentation style made a lasting impact on our attendees.
South King County SHRM

Washington

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The content - sound. Helpful. Easy to follow and implement. Jessi's expertise - spot on. Her energy - wow. This is a person who genuinely cares about helping people help others in some of of their hardest moments. With care and compassion. Jessi is an incredible professional and a delightful human. If you are looking for someone to speak about real things they can do to support one another, look no further than Jessi.
Brandy Ferrer

Founder/CEO, Pathfinder Strategies

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Hands down the best presentation on mental health I have ever attended!
Oliver Dressel

President, St. Norbert College Student Government Association

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I saw Jessi present at a conference a few years ago and I immediately talked with my supervisors about having her present to our department. We finally made it happen and she did not disappoint! She shares information that’s applicable to the work we do while keeping things interesting and fun (even when the audience isn’t as easy to engage). Jessi is knowledgeable, easy to learn from and amazing presenter all around! Can’t wait to have her back!
Kendra Carter

Mental Health Deputy, Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office

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Great energy and delivery. The information was relatable and easy to digest, presented in an engaging fashion.
Ben Heinen

Training Attendee

You don’t need another lecture. You need the confidence to act & the skills to do it well.

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