Suicide Prevention with Rural and Urban Youth

The Webster Institute for Clinical Scholarship (WICS), in collaboration with the Department of Professional Counseling, is thrilled to announce a 5-month Lunch & Learn Professional Development Series. The theme for this year’s professional development series is It Takes a Village: Culturally Responsive Approaches to Youth Trauma and Suicide Prevention. This Professional Development Series will culminate in the fifth annual WICS Summer Symposium on Saturday, June 13, 2026.

When: Every third Wednesday, January–May 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CST
Where: Virtual (Zoom)
Cost: NONE. This series is offered FREE.
Free CEs available for Counselors, Social Workers, and other mental health professionals

Session II: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Topic: Suicide Prevention with Rural and Urban Youth
Presenters: Joy Harris-Edwards. LPC-S, NCC, & Molly Halpin Techau, LPCC, LMFT

Register now and join the conversation that matters!
Webster Institute for Clinical Scholarship Lunch and Learn Series
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing a link to join the session. Participants needing CEs will receive a link to complete an evaluation and apply for CEs after each session.