Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Suicide Prevention
Course Type: Online-Self Paced
Course Available Now
Sponsor Name: University of Michigan School of Social Work
Course Registration Link: http://www.ssw.umich.edu/r/CE-catalog
CE Value (credits): 2
CE Type: Standard
Contact Information:
Alia Wesala
724-763-5723
mailto:ssw.conted@umich.edu
Course Description:
suicide see a primary care provider within a month of death, yet suicide risk assessment and treatment is consistently difficult in practice. With the majority of mental health services in the US being delivered by social workers, it is imperative that knowledge and skills are in place for our work with clients with the ultimate goal being to prevent premature suicidal death. Cognitive-behavioral therapy for suicide prevention is an evidence-based intervention is a valuable and effective approach to use in practice for individuals experiencing suicidal ideation and/or whom have made an attempt. This webinar will discuss suicide as public health issue in the US, suicide risk assessment, a brief overview of CBT theory and basics, and a central focus on intervention using CBT for suicide prevention.