Suicide Risk Assessment: Techniques and Do’s and Don’ts - 5th Edition (Self-Study)
Self-Study
KEY INFORMATION:
This course is eligible for 2 CEUs for Licensed Social Workers, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselors (CASACs), and Psychologists in New York State
For more information about CEU approval, please click here.
Introduction
Before we even get to asking about plan, method, and intent, there are techniques that are essential for us to follow in order to do a comprehensive suicide risk assessment and work with our patients and clients to get to the root of the matter.
Once you have screened and then assessed for suicide, what is the context of what is happening for your client? What do they even know about suicide? What are the best techniques for asking about suicide, obtaining a reliable response, and getting to the root of the situation?
Come join us and master the techniques for doing a Suicide Risk Assessment.
- Learned the framework of the Socratic Motivational Practice to increase your effectiveness in assessing for suicide risk.
- Learned the Techniques, Do's, and Don'ts of the Socratic Motivational Practice to help you assess your patients and clients for suicide risk.
- Increased your tools to talking with patients and clients by identifying at least one thing you will start doing differently at the end of the seminar, as a result of the Socratic Motivational Practice framework.
- Everything you want in one place, including an illustration of how to implement the newly learned skills during our role plays.
- Received your certificate by email immediately after your post-test and evaluation are completed.
HERE'S WHAT ATTENDEES ARE SAYING ABOUT OUR SWEET SEMINARS:
"The facilitator gave good explanations for all the skills he taught."
- Theresa, LMSW
"I love the learning experience, the format, and that I can take as many courses as I am able to, especially since becoming a member. It is so rewarding, and I feel that I am learning in a warm and wonderful atmosphere. Dr Sidor and Karen are amazing educators, and I feel so welcome and appreciated."
- Mary Grace, LCSW-R
"I appreciate the opportunity to revisit the content, whenever I choose."
- Ann-Elizabeth, LCSW
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Your Facilitator and Co-Facilitator
Mardoche Sidor, MD, is a Harvard-trained Quadruple Board Certified Psychiatrist, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University, School of Physicians and Surgeons, trained in and taught all major psychotherapeutic modalities, including and not limited to CBT, DBT, Family Systems, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. He is also the author of 11 books including Journey to Empowerment, Discovering Your Worth, The Power of Faith. and, The Art of Living. Dr. Sidor has worked both as a primary care physician and Medical Director in three different settings, including a Chief Medical Officer of the Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services (CASES). He is a main facilitator for the SWEET Institute. His 11th book, entitled, NLP for Clinicians is now available to the public.
Karen Dubin, PhD, LCSW, is a Columbia-trained Social Worker with wide clinical, teaching, and supervision experience. She also has a background in management, mentorship, and leadership that spans more than 20 years. Her added passion is in advocacy and coaching. She has previously held Executive level positions, and two other directorships in different organizations. She is currently Adjunct Faculty at Columbia University School of Social Work and Adelphi University School of Social Work. She also maintains a private practice, provides supervision, and clinical and management training. She is also a personal and executive-level coach. She is a main facilitator for the SWEET Institute.