TIME
Registration: 11:45 a.m.
Seminar: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
COST
$50 - ECBA Members (Judges & Attorneys) and their Paraprofessional Staff
$65 - Non-members
NOTE: All lunches are $10 in addition to the rates.
This course has been approved for 1 Hour Ethics CLE Credit
SPEAKER
Sharon Sandberg, LCSW, serves as the Program Manager for Crisis Services and the Crisis Residential Unit. She is a seasoned mental health professional and licensed clinical social worker, specializing in crisis intervention, suicide prevention and intervention, clinical coordination, therapy, psychiatric rehabilitation, and both clinical and administrative supervision. Additionally, she is adept at connecting individuals with community supports and resources. Sharon holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work and a Bachelor’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. She is an active member of the Erie County Suicide Prevention Advisory Board and chairs the annual Suicide Prevention Conference for Erie County. Furthermore, she is a master trainer in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) and a certified supervisor for Peer Support Specialists. She is also trained as a member of a critical incident stress management team and is a certified trainer in Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCM) and Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR). She is a trained member of the crisis negotiation team in Erie.
SEMINAR
Participants will gain insights into mental illness, including its symptoms and key indicators to observe, as well as available support and resources. Additionally, they will explore suicide prevention, focusing on statistics, warning signs, and available support and resources.
Reservations due to the ECBA office by Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
Cancellation Policy for ECBA Events/Seminars: Cancellations received on or before the last reservation deadline will be fully refunded. Cancellations received after the deadline or non-attendance will not be refunded. If you register for an event without payment in advance and don’t attend, it will be necessary for the ECBA to send you an invoice for the event.
