OVERVIEW

Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Abuse Treatment is organized by At Health, LLC. This course has been approved for a maximum of 6 Credits.

Description:
This manual offers guidelines for working with suicidal adults living with substance use disorders. It covers risk factors and warning signs for suicide, core competencies, and clinical vignettes.

Learning Objectives:
Based on the content of this course, I can:
• List warning signs for suicide
• Summarize the 4-step process for addressing suicidal thoughts and behaviors in substance abuse treatment using the acronym GATE
• Explain competencies that should be incorporated to work effectively with suicidal clients
• Role play representative vignettes of counseling sessions with clients who have suicidal thoughts and behaviors
• Describe specific counseling techniques for working with suicidal clients
• Give examples of legal and ethical issues to consider when managing and providing treatment to clients with suicidal thoughts and behavior