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Counselling Suicidal Clients: Therapy in Practice

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Suicide is a leading cause of death worldwide, and it can be a devastating experience for both the individual and their loved ones. Therapists play a vital role in providing support and helping clients to overcome suicidal thoughts and behaviors. This comprehensive guide provides essential knowledge and skills for therapists working with suicidal clients.

Counselling Suicidal Clients (Therapy in Practice)

by Andrew Reeves

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Assessing Suicide Risk

The first step in working with suicidal clients is to assess their risk of suicide. This involves gathering information about their current thoughts and feelings, as well as their past history of suicidal behavior. Therapists need to be able to identify the warning signs of suicide and to know how to respond appropriately.

Managing Risk

Once a therapist has assessed a client's risk of suicide, they need to develop a plan to manage that risk. This may involve providing the client with safety planning tools, such as a list of crisis contacts or a plan for what to do if they feel suicidal. Therapists also need to be able to work with clients to develop coping mechanisms and to address the underlying issues that may be contributing to their suicidal thoughts.

Therapeutic Interventions

There are a number of different therapeutic interventions that can be used to help suicidal clients. These interventions may include:

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
Mindfulness-based interventions

The therapist will work with the client to choose the intervention that is most appropriate for their individual needs.

Ongoing Support

Working with suicidal clients can be a challenging and emotionally demanding experience for therapists. It is important for therapists to have access to ongoing support and supervision. This support can help therapists to manage their own stress and to provide the best possible care to their clients.

This comprehensive guide provides essential knowledge and skills for therapists working with suicidal clients. From assessment and risk management to therapeutic interventions and ongoing support, this book is an invaluable resource for helping clients to overcome suicidal thoughts and behaviors.

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Counselling Suicidal Clients (Therapy in Practice)

by Andrew Reeves

4.5 out of 5