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Conceptualization and Pilot Testing of a Core Competency‐Based Training Workshop in Suicide Risk Assessment and Management: Notes From the Field
Author(s) -
Cramer Robert J.,
Bryson Claire N.,
Eichorst Morgam K.,
Keyes Lee N.,
Ridge Brittany E.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of clinical psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.124
H-Index - 119
eISSN - 1097-4679
pISSN - 0021-9762
DOI - 10.1002/jclp.22329
Subject(s) - conceptualization , psychology , core competency , applied psychology , field (mathematics) , core (optical fiber) , field training , poison control , suicide prevention , clinical psychology , medical education , medical emergency , medicine , engineering , computer science , artificial intelligence , management , economics , telecommunications , mathematics , pure mathematics
Objectives As professional psychology training programs and continuing education have moved toward competency based approaches, it has become equally important to develop uniform, evidence‐based approaches for suicide risk assessment and management. The present article presents a workshop curriculum based on established core competencies in suicide risk assessment and management. Method Drawing on theories suicide risk formation, the workshop features an integration of didactic, process, and experiential components. We present pilot data from 2 small group workshops (n = 17): 1 from a clinical psychology doctoral program and 1 from a university counseling center. Results Workshop participation yielded increases in (a) the ability to recognize appropriate clinician responses to suicidal client statements, (b) self‐perceptions of general capacity to interface with suicidal patients and mastery of the 10 core competencies, (c) factual knowledge concerning suicide risk assessment and management, and (d) the self‐rated ability to assess and manage a suicidal patient. Conclusion We discuss statistical and generalizability limitations as well as implications for future modification, implementation, and provision of this training method.