Understanding and Managing Chronic Suicidality (2HR)

Some clients will experience suicidal thoughts that can be disturbing and create a desire to understand and rid themselves of these incidents as soon as possible. And then, sometimes we encounter clients who describe themselves as consistently having thoughts of suicide, perhaps with a desire to curb them, and perhaps also finding solace in these thoughts. What is the difference and how can we, as clinicians, better address the clients that have overwhelmingly been immersed in these thoughts for so long? In this training, we will address some of the root causes of these thoughts and find ways to redirect them without negating the needs underneath.

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

• Define the root causes of chronic suicidal ideation
• Relay the science and understanding regarding these to clients
• Be able to provide interventions to assist clients with managing these thoughts with skills

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: Stacy Blankenship, MSW, LCSW-S