Dr. Renata Nero, an accomplished licensed psychologist who has facilitated and presented numerous workshops in the area of  teen suicide prevention, will be holding a two hour weekend workshop on this relevant and important topic.  She will be discussing topics such as:  warning signs of suicidal behavior, biological/psychological/social factors that may contribute to the rise in suicidal behavior among youth, how to begin a conversation about suicide with suicidal youth, and treatment options for adolescents.  She will also have a question and answer period.    

Dr. Nero  received her first Master's degree from UCLA, and a second Master's degree and her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from University of Massachusetts at Amherst.  She completed her post doctoral training at Baylor College of Medicine.  In addition, Dr. Nero is on the Board of Directors for the Ashley Jadine Foundation, where she raises awareness about teen suicide and facilitates workshops.  She recently retired from her career as a Professor of Psychology, Director of Graduate Programs in Psychology, and Chair of the Behavioral Sciences department at Houston Baptist University.