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One of therapists’ greatest fears is losing a client to suicide. That’s not surprising, considering the grief and self-doubt that can follow, plus the possibility of a lawsuit or board complaint. The fear of client suicide can lead to “defensive practise,” in which therapists interrogate clients about their suicidal thoughts, pursue emergency care when it’s not truly needed, or take other actions to protect themselves legally and emotionally rather than to meet the clients’ needs. In this recording, you’ll learn to:
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| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Listening to Suicidal Clients (4.9 MB) | 47 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Listening to Suicidal Clients - French (4.9 MB) | 47 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Listening to Suicidal Clients - Italian (4.9 MB) | 47 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Listening to Suicidal Clients - German (4.9 MB) | 47 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Listening to Suicidal Clients - Spanish (4.9 MB) | 47 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Stacey Freedenthal, PhD, LCSW, is an associate professor at the University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work and a psychotherapist in private practice. She’s the author of Helping the Suicidal Person: Tips and Techniques for Professionals and created the website Speaking of Suicide.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Stacey Freedenthal is a psychotherapist and consultant in private practice and has an employment relationship with the University of Denver. She has a family member with an employment relationship with LivingWorks. She receives royalties as a published author. Dr. Freedenthal receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Stacey Freedenthal is a member of the International Association of Suicide Prevention, the National Association of Social Workers, and the American Association of Suicidology. She uses CBT, CAMS, ACT, and other evidence-based suicide prevention strategies in her presentation.
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