ODL 324: An In-Depth Overview of Suicide Assessments and Interventions

Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure the transferability of CE credit for an asynchronous course. Some state boards may place restrictions regarding the modality of training required for ethics credits to be awarded. If this training indicates ethics credits are available, please verify that your state allows them to be earned through an on-demand course format.

6 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 6 CE Credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work –  6 Contact Hours
Psychologists
APA – 6 CE Credits
Counselors
NBCC ACEP – 6 Contact Hours
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 6 Contact Hours
Substance Abuse Counselors
NAADAC – 6 Contact Hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 6 Contact Hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 6 Contact Hours

Created On: 2/12/25 Revised On: 7/11/25

Target Audience:

This course is targeted for social workers, psychologists, counselors, nurses and case managers.

Counselor Skill Groups:

2. Clinical Assessment
3. Treatment Plan
4. Counseling Services

Overview:

Assessing and intervening with suicidal clients is one of the most critical responsibilities for clinicians. This training provides an in-depth exploration of comprehensive suicide assessment tools and approaches, emphasizing best practices for conducting thorough evaluations. Participants will delve into evidenced-based intervention methods to address suicidality and reduce risk, while also examining the legal and ethical requirements for effective practice. Additionally, the training includes case studies and interactive exercises to reinforce learned skills. Leave this workshop equipped with enhanced confidence, advanced tools, and a deeper understanding to support clients experiencing suicidality.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the session – the participant will be able to:

• Identify thorough suicide assessment procedures and practices.
• Formulate a risk level and employ strategies to reduce suicidality.
• Explain therapeutic approaches for supporting suicidal clients.
• Apply evidenced-based approaches to intervene with suicide.
• Identify legal and ethical requirements for effective practice.
• Analyze case studies to apply suicide assessment and intervention techniques in diverse clinical scenarios.

Presenter:

Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW, and owner of Diane Bigler Therapy Services, Inc. 

Diane Bigler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri and Kansas. She has over 20 years of experience in the social services field. Diane has held positions as a therapist (in-home and outpatient), private practice owner, trainer/facilitator, clinical supervisor, and Professor of Social Work. She also has experience in corporate wellness training and coaching. Diane is most passionate about providing quality educational training to professionals. She enjoys spoiling her four dachshunds and anything 80s-related.