Learning Objectives:

• Explore current statistics on suicide and identify signs and symptoms that indicate suicidal ideation. List and describe 3 areas of impact vulnerability that set clients up for suicidal ideation: (Traumatized Brain, Guilt/Shame/Complex Trauma, Existential Shattering)
• Be able to list and describe the CAMS Model for assessing, managing and treating primary and secondary drivers contributing to suicidal ideation, as well as how to incorporate other theoretical orientations and disciplines to accommodate a wide range of suicidal patients across treatment settings.
• Explore a list of specific strategies that foster adaptation and resiliency, including somatic resourcing, remembered resources, art, writing and mindfulness

CE Credit: 1 NBCC Hours; 0 CRCC Hours; 1 WA Hours; 0 APT Hours; 0 NAADAC Hours; 1 NY Hours; 0 Ethics Hours