ACSW_PSYC170: Suicide Prevention Techniques (Professional)

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About Course

  • This course is designed to teach the principles and skills of suicide prevention and intervention.
  • Content addresses how to reduce attitudinal barriers, dispel myths, identify indicators, assess risk, intervene and marshal resources for after-care.

After the completion of this course, you will be able to delve into the following mentioned streams of Suicide Prevention Techniques

  • Stress Management
  • Relaxation Practices
  • Assessing Acute Suicidal Ideation
  • Promoting Clinician Self-Care
  • Building Rapport with Individuals at Risk
  • Health and Wellness Integration
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What Will You Learn?

  • Identify the key indicators and warning signs of suicide risk in individuals across diverse populations.
  • Analyze the myths and misconceptions surrounding suicide to reduce attitudinal barriers during prevention and intervention.
  • Assess suicide risk by applying evidence-based evaluation techniques in various scenarios.
  • Demonstrate effective intervention strategies for suicide prevention, including communication skills and resource mobilization.
  • Create an after-care plan that incorporates community resources and ongoing support for individuals post-intervention.

Course Content

Module 1

  • 03:52
  • 10:39
  • LO2: Analyze the progression of a Suicidal Crisis
    10:27
  • LO3: Evaluate the effectiveness of Suicide Prevention Techniques
    11:15
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • 03:49
  • 17:57
  • LO2: Analyze the role of Chronic Conditions in elevating Suicide Risk
    16:02
  • LO3: Utilize Evidence-based approaches to prioritize Risk factors
    13:11
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • 03:53
  • 08:55
  • LO2: Identify patterns of Escalating Risk
    18:31
  • LO3: Describe Improving Active Listening and Observation Skills
    12:20
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • Topic 4: Assessing Acute Suicidal Ideation
    04:09
  • LO1: Discuss the nature of Acute Suicidal Ideation
    11:19
  • LO2: Describe Incorporating the Patient’s Narrative
    13:32
  • LO3: Explain Implementing immediate intervention strategies
    18:21
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • Topic 5: Psychological and Emotional States Linked to Suicide
    04:00
  • LO1: Identify key Psychological States linked to Suicide
    14:27
  • LO2: Describe the role of Emotional Dysregulation
    13:46
  • LO3: Explain Developing Empathy and Support strategies
    12:52
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • Topic 6: Clinical Assessment Tools for Suicide Risk
    04:31
  • LO1: Discuss Familiarizing with key Clinical Assessment Tools
    10:42
  • LO2: Describe Integrating Assessment Tools into practice
    20:17
  • LO3: Design the Tailor Assessments to Individual needs
    17:30
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • Topic 7: Crisis Intervention Techniques
    04:22
  • LO1: Describe the principles of Crisis Intervention
    12:47
  • LO2: Utilize De-Escalation Techniques
    08:50
  • LO3: Apply a Client-Centered approach in Crisis Situations
    15:03
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • Topic 8: The Role of Mental Health Disorders in Suicide Risk
    04:04
  • LO1: Explain the link between Mental Health Disorders and Suicide Risk
    16:32
  • LO2: Analyze the impact of Comorbid Conditions
    11:57
  • LO3: Integrate Mental Health Assessments in Suicide Risk Evaluation
    07:47
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • Topic 9: Building Rapport with Suicidal Individuals
    03:50
  • LO1: Describe the importance of Rapport in Crisis Situations
    11:19
  • LO2: Explain Empathetic Communication
    10:12
  • LO3: Identify barriers to Rapport-Building
    08:17
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • Topic 10: Safety Planning and Immediate Risk Management
    03:42
  • LO1: Define Safety Planning and its Significance
    11:31
  • LO2: Evaluate the Effectiveness of Safety Plans
    12:50
  • LO3: Explain Implementing immediate Risk Management Strategies
    17:00
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • Topic 11: Family Involvement in Suicide Prevention
    04:17
  • LO1: Discuss Recognizing the role of Family in Suicide Prevention
    18:59
  • LO2: Describe Educating Families on Warning Signs and Risk Factors
    14:53
  • LO3: Explain Facilitating Open Communication within Families
    09:14
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • Topic 12: Ethical Considerations in Suicide Risk Assessment
    04:06
  • LO1: Define Ethical Principles in Suicide Prevention
    08:21
  • LO2: Explain Recognizing the importance of Cultural Competence
    14:09
  • LO3: Develop Strategies for Ethical Documentation
    13:00
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • Topic 13: Post-Intervention Care and Follow-Up
    04:18
  • LO1: Explain Recognizing the importance of Post-Intervention Care
    06:43
  • LO2: Assess the Effectiveness of Interventions
    06:06
  • LO3: Describe Engaging Support Networks in Follow-up Care
    05:04
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • Topic 14: Strategies for Clinician Self-Care and Avoiding Burnout
    04:16
  • LO1: Identify signs of Burnout in Clinicians
    10:19
  • LO2: Explain Professional Support Resources
    11:11
  • LO3: Evaluate the impact of Self-care on Professional Practice
    13:07
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • Module Based Quiz

Final Exam

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