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Suicide Assessment and Treatment Planning

Suicide Assessment and Treatment Planning

A Strengths-Based Approach
EducationHealth
Published
2021
Language
English

Synopsis

This practical guide provides a holistic, wellness-oriented approach to understanding suicide and working effectively with clients who are suicidal. John and Rita Sommers-Flanagans' culturally sensitive, seven-dimension model offers new ways to collaboratively integrate solution-focused and strengths-based strategies into clinical interactions and treatment planning with children, adolescents, and adults. Each chapter contains diverse case studies and key practitioner guidance points to deepen learning in addition to a wellness practice intervention to elevate mood. Personal and professional self-care and emotional preparation techniques are emphasized, as are ethical issues, counselor competencies, and clinically nuanced skill building

Prose complexity
7/10

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InformativeIntellectualHopeful

Genres

Education Health Self-Help & Psychology Psychology

Authors

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John Sommers-Flanagan

John Sommers-Flanagan is a clinical psychologist, professor of counselor education at the University of Montana, and author. He received his doctorate in psychology in 1986, completing his pre-doctoral internship at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, NY.

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Rita Sommers-Flanagan

Rita Sommers-Flanagan is a clinical psychologist and was a professor of counselor education at the University of Montana for over two decades. For many years, she served as a mental health consultant for the Vet Center in Missoula Montana and for Trapper Creek Job Corps. She has particular interests in feminist theory and therapy, as well as professional and applied ethics.