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Suicide Risk Assessment: A must for clients reporting TBI and Depression
Former Detroit Lions quarterback, Erik Kramer, attempted suicide by way of gunshot wound to the head. °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ speaker Meagan Houston, Ph.D., SAP, discusses how traumatic brain injury and major depressive disorder are connected and the importance of conducting a suicide risk assessment with a patient who reports a mild or severe form of TBI.
LGBTQ Youth: A FREE tool to promote well-being
Every one of us, and especially those of us who are youth-serving professionals, have two urgent tasks: we must reassure our youth of their value, dignity and future, and we must identify and protect young people who are at risk.
That's why we've created this powerful infographic full of strategies to promote well-being for LGBTQ youth...
How to Develop a Safety Plan with Suicidal Clients
A Process of Inquiry That Promotes Empathic Connection
Effective suicide assessments are built on a foundation of empathic connection. When clients feel heard, understood, and respected, they’re likelier to let down their guard and explore sensitive topics.
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The Rise of Suicide and Trauma in Teens
How "13 Reasons Why" Missed the Mark
Whether you find the show compelling or troublesome, one thing is certain: We need to talk about the rise of teen suicide and trauma in kids and teens. That’s why we created a free, one hour online CE seminar designed for clinicians, educators, and even parents to learn how to talk about suicide and mental health with teens. Read more to get instant access...
Six Steps of the Self-Mutilation Sequence
Join Daniel J. Fox, Ph.D., as he talks about self-sabotage and self-mutilation. Get the worksheet "Six Steps of the Self-Mutilation Sequence" to help you significantly decrease the probability of your client's self-mutilating.