Apr 19, 2024  
Academic Catalog 2021-2022 
    
Academic Catalog 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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CE-541 Suicide Assessment and Intervention


The seminar will focus on standards of care and malpractice issues relevant to the practicing psychologist, as well as consider suicide risk among specific populations, such as the military, schools, and culturally stigmatized groups. It will cover a number of different approaches to assessing suicide risk and treating suicidal patients.
Delivery Method: Online
Grading Default: Credit/No Credit only
Note: 1 CE
Learning Outcome(s):  

  1. Become conversant with contemporary theories and models of suicide risk and behavior.
  2. Be able to assess suicide risk based on an understanding of correlates of suicide and available risk assessment tools.
  3. Utilize appropriate standards of care for working with suicidal patients.
  4. Apply the distinction between crisis intervention and longer term interventions addressing suicide risk and behavior.
  5. Respond appropriately and sensitively to the needs of family members and friends who are survivors of suicide.



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