EP149: Relational Engagement with Suicidal Clients
1 hour | 1 CE
This on-demand podcast on Relational Engagement with Suicidal Clients is presented by Stacey Freedenthal, PhD as part of our Thoughtful Counselor Podcast series.
Mike speaks with Stacey Freedenthal about how culture informs the way we as professionals approach suicidal risk assessment, how we have been trained to be “suicide police,” and how we might learn to sit with pain before checking boxes on our assessments.
Intended Audience
This on-demand professional training program is intended for mental health and other allied professionals
Experience Level
This on-demand professional training program is appropriate for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level clinicians.
CE / CPD Credit
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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program you will be able to:
Describe how culture informs the way professionals approach suicidal risk assessment
Describe how counselors can manage their own discomfort when working with suicidal clients
Describe ways to learn how to sit with pain
Presented By
Stacey Freedenthal, PhD, LCSW
Stacey Freedenthal, Ph.D., LCSW, writes extensively about suicide assessment and intervention. Her book, Helping the Suicidal Person: Tips and Techniques for Professionals, contains evidence-based instructions and advice for assessing risk, planning for safety, and helping the suicidal person to bui...
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