Mindfulness Based Approaches for Suicide (2HR) Presented by Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW

After clinicians have assessed the client’s suicide risk level, the use of appropriate interventions is essential to manage and treat suicidal ideation. Understanding the dynamics of suicide treatment and how best to support suicidal clients is essential. This training will explain the suicide mode and learners will have a deeper understanding of the variables that lead to suicide risk. The foundations of mindfulness and its benefits for mental health will be presented. Learners will discover methods of integrating mindfulness exercises into clinical work to support suicidal clients. Attention will also be focused on the use of mindfulness for clinicians when working with suicidal clients.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Explain the dynamics and pattern of “the suicide mode”.
• Provide a rationale for the value of mindfulness in general mental health.
• Describe specific mindfulness-based approaches for use with suicidal clients.

Social workers completing this course receive 2 Clinical asynchronous continuing education credits.

For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 2 hours of Clinical, Evidence-Based Practices, and General Skill Building continuing education training.

Course Instructor: Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW

Recording Date: 10/09/2024