Suicide objectivesIdentify risk factors and reasons for suicide DefinitionRisk factorsMental illnessDiscuss the theories regarding the causes of suicideAs a complex actGenetic theoristsInterpersonal factorsBehaviors theoristsOutline the assessment process for a suicidal clientThe taboo topicProtective factorsClient’s behaviorsAffective characteristicsCognitive componentsInterpersonal relationshipsDevelop a safe, comprehensive plan of careKeep the client alivePriorities of careDevelop and implement the planDiscuss the key points in counseling a suicidal clientListen carefullyIdentify the concerns/fearsManage high risk symptomsTreatment planning  - What is a good treatment planFormatThree tiered system (goals, objectives, and interventions)Methods of assessmentFormal vs. informalObjective vs. subjectiveInventoriesClinical interviewsMental status examsCase ConceptualizationIdentifying patterns and themesApplying a theoryCultural factorsAssessing a client’s motivation for changeDiagnosisPurposeReasons to be skilled in diagnosisRisks and concernsUsing the DSM-IV-TRComprehensive Models BASIC IDDO A CLIENT MAP  AboutDr. Ken Sanders, LPCKen Sanders, Ph.D., is a licensed professional counselor who has a private practice in Downtown Decatur. With close to 20 years of professional experiences, Dr. Sanders has served in the following capacities; middle school teacher, school counselor, K-12 administrator, adjunct professor, and counselor in private practice.  He has published articles in peer-reviewed journals and has more than 20 national presentations at American Counseling Association, Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, American School Counselor Association, to name a few.Dr. Sanders, licensed for 12 years, works with couples, adults, and adolescents in a wide range of areas that include: Career counseling, couples counseling, GLBT population, anxiety, depression, HIV/AIDS, family issues, and adjustment issues. Individual 40.00