Lighting the Way: Interventions for Teens and Their Families in Navigating Suicide Risk with Nicole Siegfried, PhD, CEDS-C (September 18, 2026)

Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among youth ages 14-24, yet many clinicians receive limited training in the assessment and treatment of adolescent suicidality. Family involvement is essential in supporting recovery, but clinicians often lack practical tools to educate and engage caregivers. This workshop will provide attendees with a comprehensive intervention toolbox for working with suicidal teens and their families. Although the presentation focuses on adolescents, the clinical principles and interventions presented are applicable to clinicians working with suicidal clients across the lifespan. Learning Objectives: Describe the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral characteristics of the suicidal mind. Differentiate suicide risk levels using a structured assessment process and identify corresponding clinical interventions. Demonstrate the use of a family-centered safety and stabilization plan to reduce suicide risk and increase caregiver engagement. Bio: Dr. Nicole Siegfried, PhD, CEDS-C (she/her) is the Chief Clinical Officer for Lightfully Behavioral Health and is a licensed clinical psychologist. She has worked in mental health for over 20 years and has served in national leadership positions for the past 10 years. She specializes in complex mental health disorders, eating disorders, and suicide. Nicole believes that recovery is possible for all individuals with mental health disorders, and that all individuals are capable and deserving of a life worth living. Sponsor (Silver Level): Evolve Adolescent Behavioral Health. DBT-adherent residential (RTC), PHP, and IOP treatment for teens ages 12–17, with six LA-area residential homes — including two comprehensive DBT programs overseen by a Linehan-certified clinician, and a new neuroaffirming residential program for autistic teens in Woodland Hills — plus Northern California and San Diego locations and virtual outpatient therapy and psychiatry statewide. Contact: Daria Raines, 800-665-4769, https://evolvetreatment.com/