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Led by Dr. Rob Hindman, this interactive on-demand course presents an evidence-based, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) approach for suicide prevention. You’ll learn to conduct a thorough suicide risk assessment, strengthen the therapeutic relationship, conceptualize suicidal ideation and plan treatment, develop a safety plan, and much more.
Dr. Hindman describes how to conceptualize clients at risk for suicide according to Problem-Based and Strength-Based Cognitive Conceptualizations as well as the cognitive model of suicidal acts. Clinicians see how to tailor treatment to their individual clients using affective, behavioral, and cognitive interventions for suicide prevention. Additionally, Dr. Hindman presents how to use imagery as a method for relapse prevention. These topics are demonstrated through didactic lectures, video recordings of therapy sessions, and roundtable discussions between expert Beck Institute clinicians, including Dr. Judith Beck.
Modules 1-4
Module 1: Basics of CBT for Suicide Prevention
Introduction to Module 1
Lesson 1: The Basics of CBT
Lesson 2: Cognitive Model of Suicidal Acts
Module 2: Beginning Treatment
Introduction to Module 2
Lesson 1: Treatment Engagement
Lesson 2: Assessing Suicide Risk
Module 3: How to Develop a Safety Plan
Introduction to Module 3
Lesson 1: Safety Plan Components
Lesson 2: Reducing Means
Lesson 3: Reasons for Living and Setting and Action Plan
Module 4: Conceptualizing Clients using a CBT Framework
Introduction to Module 4
Lesson 1: Suicidal Crisis Timeline
Lesson 2: Problem-Based Cognitive Conceptualization
Lesson 3: Strength-Based Cognitive Conceptualization
Module 5: Techniques for the Middle Phase of Treatment
Introduction to Module 5
Lesson 1: Goal Setting and Affective Strategies
Lesson 2: Behavioral Strategies
Lesson 3: Cognitive Strategies
Module 6: Relapse Prevention
Introduction to Module 6
Lesson 1: Imagery Exercises for Relapse Prevention
Lesson 2: Consolidation of Learning and Next Steps
This course was created to help health and mental health professionals provide compassionate care for clients experiencing suicidal thoughts.