Interventions for Self-Harm and Suicide Using Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills for Adolescents

July 11, 2025

Overview

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There is no cost to attend.

If you are interested in participating, please email echo@iowapca.org.
 

Target Audience

Primary care physicians, nurses, mental health professionals, substance use disorder professionals, or clinic staff who support behavioral health services.

Purpose

Led by a panel of behavioral health experts, Behavioral Health ECHO helps participants learn best practices for treating common mental health conditions and connect with peers from around the state to discuss and learn best practices for identifying and treating behavioral health issues. The curriculum is delivered free of charge through case-based learning strategies, utilizing videoconferencing technology.

Learning Objectives

  1. Define self-injury.
  2. Identify key components of an effective assessment process.
  3. Apply dialectical behavior therapy crisis management skills to support individuals experiencing acute distress.
  4. Demonstrate "On the Fly" techniques.

Speaker

Angela Murray-Gregory, LCSW-R
Concert Health

Ms. Murray-Gregory has over 30 years of experience in the field. She worked with Marsha Linehan for 13 years on her studies, working with suicidal patients, where she has had multiple publications on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She has implemented DBT programs in residential centers and psychiatric hospitals. Ms. Murray-Gregory's expertise is working with suicidal patients, specifically Borderline Personality Disorder, and using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for anxiety. She currently works at Concert Health as the subject matter expert for suicide/self-injury or safety planning.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 1.50 AOA Category 2­A
  • 1.50 CE Contact Hour(s)
Course opens: 
07/11/2025
Course expires: 
07/11/2025
Event starts: 
07/11/2025 - 12:00pm CDT
Event ends: 
07/11/2025 - 1:30pm CDT
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Accreditation Statements

  • MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS) through the joint providership of Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) and the Iowa Primary Care Association. DMU is accredited by IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • DO: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this activity for a maximum of 1.5 AOA Category 2-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
  • Other Healthcare Professionals: This activity is designated for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

Educational Grants

No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity.

Disclosures

The speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals, medical procedures, or devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The activity director is responsible for determining educational content and selecting speakers.

Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) have no conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

  • Autumn Brunia, DO - Planning Committee Member 
  • Tiffany Conroy, MSW, LISW - Activity Director and Moderator
  • Jon Decker, LMHC - Planning Committee Member 
  • Bery Engebretsen, MD - Moderator and Planning Committee Member
  • Morgan Friend - Activity Coordinator and Moderator
  • Anasara Henry, DNP, ARNP, PMHNP-BC - Planning Committee Member
  • Danielle O'Brien-Day, LMHC, NCC - Planning Committee Member
  • Angela Murray-Gregory, LCSW-R - Speaker

Disclaimer

The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only. It is not a substitute for a healthcare provider's independent medical judgment regarding diagnostic and treatment options for a specific patient's medical condition. 

Available Credit

  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 1.50 AOA Category 2­A
  • 1.50 CE Contact Hour(s)

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