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Most therapists agree: no clinical tasks are more stressful than suicide assessment and treatment planning. When working with people who are suicidal, it’s all-too-easy for clinicians to overfocus on psychopathology and experience feelings of hopelessness and helplessness. However, framing suicidal ideation as an unparalleled opportunity to help alleviate your client’s deep psychological pain, and embracing a strengths-based orientation, you can relieve some of your own anxiety. In this practice-oriented session, you’ll discover:
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| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - A Strengths-Based Approach to Suicidality (1 MB) | 25 Pages | Available after Purchase |
John Sommers-Flanagan is a professor of counselor education at the University of Montana. He received his doctorate in psychology in 1986, completing his pre-doctoral internship at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, NY.
In addition to teaching, research, and supervision, John also has a small independent practice. Previously he was the mental health consultant for Trapper Creek Job Corps (2003-2014), served as executive director of Families First Parenting Programs (1995 to 2003), and was co-host of a radio talk-show on Montana Public Radio titled, “What is it with Men?” His work with youth and parents has been captured for educational purposes on numerous different local and national video productions.
John primarily specializes in working with children, parents, and families. He is author or coauthor of over 50 professional publications, including eight books.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: John Sommers-Flanagan maintains a private practice. He is a professor at the University of Montana. Dr. Sommers-Flanagan receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: John Sommers-Flanagan is a member of the American Counseling Association; the American School Counselors Association; the Montana School Counselor Association; and the American Psychological Association.
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