Suicide Assessment and Safety Planning: Evidence-Based Approaches
Suicide assessment is one of the most critical competencies for mental health professionals. This comprehensive 3-hour course provides evidence-based frameworks for assessing suicide risk, identifying warning signs and risk factors, conducting thorough clinical interviews, developing collaborative safety plans, and managing ongoing risk. Through clinical examples and practical tools, you will develop confidence in this essential area of practice.
3
CE Hours
6
Modules
20
Quiz Questions
3
Est. Minutes
What you'll learn
- Describe current suicide epidemiology and demographic patterns
- Differentiate between static risk factors and acute warning signs
- Identify protective factors that buffer against suicide risk
- Apply evidence-based screening instruments appropriately
- Conduct comprehensive suicide risk assessments through clinical interview
- Develop collaborative, individualized safety plans using the Stanley-Brown model
- Document suicide assessment and safety planning appropriately
- Implement ongoing risk monitoring and follow-up care
Approval & credit
CounselorReady is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP #7760). This course awards 3 NBCC-approved CE hours; a certificate is issued on completion. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CounselorReady is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.