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Mirick, Rebecca G.; Berkowitz, Lawrence; Bridger, Joanna; McCauley, James – Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 2020
In the United States, suicide rates have risen 30% from 1999 to 2016. To decrease suicide rates, mental health professionals must use best practices to assess, manage, and intervene with clients with suicidal thoughts and behaviors. This qualitative research study (N = 60) interviewed participants of a one-day continuing education training titled…
Descriptors: Suicide, Intervention, Counselor Training, Social Work
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Mirick, Rebecca G.; Bridger, Joanna; McCauley, James; Berkowitz, Larry – Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 2016
Historically, graduate training programs have not taught suicide assessment and intervention skills in depth; therefore, the development of effective continuing education offerings is relevant and necessary for practicing social workers. Although the ability to increase knowledge and confidence is critical, a focus on competency-based education…
Descriptors: Suicide, Intervention, Pretests Posttests, Continuing Education