Counseling Functions: Crisis Intervention and Suicidality for the Substance Abuse Professional (15 hours)

About This Course Your Course Instructors Course Formats This 15 hour course by Lawrence Clayton and Kevin Scheel provides an in-depth look at the counseling function of crisis intervention. This course provided a detailed look at the types of problems and crises typically faced by clients seeking chemical dependency treatment. Includes a detailed examination on the guidelines for the identification, assessment, and treatment of suicidality. Goals/Objectives By participating in this Distance Learning Course, the trainee will: Recognize the components of a crisis. Examine methods to appropriately assess client needs during a crisis. Evaluate methods to employ strategies to resolve the various crises that are common to clients. Seek ways to use crises to further the therapeutic aims of treatment. Learn to develop an adequate referral base for use in dealing with client crises. Identify ways to prevent burnout due to ineffective self-care. Explore guidelines for identification, asse