Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Suicide Prevention
Summary
Suicide is a leading cause of preventable death in the United States and worldwide. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for suicide prevention is an evidence-based intervention that is both valuable and effective in practice with clients. This workshop will provide training for clinicians to learn about the intervention approach and gain skills for delivery, with a specific focus on the adult population (18+). Clinical skills will be broken down into phases of treatment with use of examples and recommended techniques. Importantly, anti-oppressive practice will be discussed in addition to navigating challenges in delivering CBT for suicide prevention.
- Explain the cognitive and behavioral theoretical-foundations of CBT for suicide prevention.
- Name and describe 2 behavioral-specific CBT for suicide prevention techniques.
- Name and describe 2 cognitive-specific CBT for suicide prevention techniques.
- Describe and differentiate two challenges in practice when delivering CBT for suicide prevention.
Self-Paced Agenda
| Expected Duration | Description |
|---|---|
| self-paced | Brief overview of CBT |
| self-paced | Introduction to CBT for Suicide Prevention |
| self-paced | CBT for Suicide Prevention: Early phase of treatment |
| self-paced | CBT for Suicide Prevention: Middle phase of treatment |
| self-paced | CBT for Suicide Prevention: Late phase of treatment |
| self-paced | Application of skills to clinical case |
| self-paced | Synthesis, anti-oppressive practice, challenges in practice |
Instructor
Lindsay A. Bornheimerwebinar (asynchronous)
CE Contact Hours
- 3.5 regular asynchronous online
Skill Level
Intermediate
Location
online
