Sally Spencer-Thomas – Suicide Assessment and Intervention: Assess Suicidal Ideation and Effectively Intervene in Crisis Situations with Confidence, Composure and Sensitivity

“Suicide Assessment and Intervention: Assess Suicidal Ideation and Effectively Intervene in Crisis Situations with Confidence, Composure, and Sensitivity” is a course by Sally Spencer-Thomas that teaches mental health professionals how to assess and intervene in suicidal crises with confidence, composure, and sensitivity. The course covers topics such as the principles of suicide assessment and intervention, practical techniques for assessing suicidal ideation, and strategies for intervening in crisis situations. It also includes case studies and examples of successful suicide interventions, as well as resources and tools that can help mental health professionals improve their suicide assessment and intervention skills and knowledge. The course aims to increase understanding of ambivalence in suicidal thinking, the idea of suicide as a coping strategy, and tools and interviewing strategies for assessing risk of clients with suicidal ideation or behaviors. Sally Spencer-Thomas is an experienced mental health professional and suicide prevention advocate who has helped many individuals and organizations improve their suicide prevention efforts through her courses and consulting.