Anthony R. Pisani, Ph.D. is Assistant Professor of Psychiatry (Psychology) and Pediatrics at the University of Rochester Center for the Study and Prevention of Suicide. Dr. Pisani is a nationally-recognized expert in clinical education and suicide prevention. He works with clinicians, service agencies, schools, and research institutions to implement practical and effective approaches to preventing suicide.
Dr. Pisani’s teaching and consulting methods are informed by experiences with challenging patients in complex service systems. A dynamic speaker and consultant, Dr. Pisani enjoys working with interdisciplinary groups, and has experience training professionals from a range of disciplines and theoretical paradigms. He is the author of a definitive article describing the current state of workshop education in the assessment and management of suicide risk (Pisani, Gould, & Cross, 2011) and an article documenting the development and efficacy of his own approach to workshop education (Pisani, Cross, & Watts, & Conner, 2011).
Dr. Pisani is available for speaking, consulting, and training on a limited basis.
Workshops Offered
Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk: Core Competencies for Mental Health Professionals (Learn more about this workshop by visiting the SPRC website.)
- 6 3/4 hours of training, comprised of an engaging mix of lecture and exercises
- A 110-page participant manual, including an extensive bibliography and other valuable resources
- A video presentation in eight segments, highlighting the competencies taught
- Journaling throughout the day
Commitment to Living: Understanding and Responding to Suicide Risk Download brochure .pdf)
- Three hours of training geared toward diverse learning styles.
- Clinically useful handouts including visual concept maps and documentation examples.
- Service planning tool customized to meet needs of specific clinical setting.
- Experiential exercise in documenting risk for suicide.
- Recommendations relevant to daily challenges of clinical work.
Contact
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