Practical Art of Suicide Assessment A Guide for Mental Health Professionals and Substance Abuse Counselors

Name: Practical Art of Suicide Assessment A Guide for Mental Health Professionals and Substance Abuse Counselors
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ISBN: 9780471237617

ISBN-10: 0471237612

ISBN-13: 9780471237617

Edition: 2nd 2002

Authors: Shawn Christopher Shea

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Critical Acclaim for The Practical Art of Suicide Assessment "There is . . . no better guide for learning about and clinically assessing the phenomenology of suicidal states. Penned with a compelling elegance and charm, The Practical Art of Suicide Assessment is brimming with clinical wisdom, enlightening case illustrations, and a vibrant sense of compassion."-David A. Jobes, PhD, past president, American Association of Suicidology "If I were asked to recommend only one book to equip clinicians to conduct the best possible suicide risk assessments, The Practical Art of Suicide Assessment would be it."-Thomas E. Ellis, PsyD, ABPP, past director, Clinical Division of the American…

Book details

List price: $36.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 8/22/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 336
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.188
Language: English



Foreword



Preface to the Paperback Edition


Preface


Acknowledgments to Paperback Edition


Acknowledgments



The Experience of Suicide: Etiology, Phenomenology, and Risk Factors



Suicide: The Ultimate Paradox



Descent into the Maelstrom: Etiology and Phenomenology of Suicide



Risk Factors: Harbingers of Death



Uncovering Suicidal Ideation: Principles, Techniques, and Strategies



Before the Interview Begins: Overcoming the Taboo against Talking about Suicide



Validity Techniques: Simple Tools for Uncovering Complex Secrets



Eliciting Suicidal Ideation: Practical Techniques and Effective Strategies



Practical Assessment of Risk: Flexible Strategies and Sound Formulations



Putting It All Together: Safe and Effective Decision Making



How to Document a Suicide Assessment



Safety Contracting Revisited: Pros, Cons, and Documentation



A Quick Guide to Suicide Prevention Web Sites


Index