About the webinar
Working with chronically suicidal clients can be one of the most challenging and anxiety-provoking aspects of mental health practice. This live webinar is designed to give clinicians clear, practical strategies for supporting clients with elevated and persistent suicide risk, helping you navigate these complex situations with confidence and competence.
Through this session, you will learn evidence-based approaches to assess risk, engage clients in meaningful dialogue, and implement interventions that reduce immediate and long-term danger. The webinar also addresses common fears and uncertainties that mental health workers face, providing tools to respond effectively and safely in high-stakes situations.
Whether you work with adults, adolescents, or diverse populations, this training equips you with actionable strategies to feel grounded and prepared. You’ll leave with increased confidence, greater clarity, and practical techniques that can be applied immediately in your practice.
Empower yourself to make a real difference—help clients stay safe while strengthening your clinical skills.
Learning Objectives:
- Assess Chronic Suicide Risk
- Engage Clients Effectively
- Apply Evidence-Based Interventions
- Manage Professional Anxiety
- Build Confidence and Competence
Agenda:
Lecture & Brief Discussion (60 min) – Explore strategies for supporting chronically suicidal clients with confidence. Learn to assess risk, engage clients effectively, and apply practical interventions while managing professional anxiety.
CBT, Suicide, Trauma, Psychologist
Dr. Josephine Ridley, Ph.D., clinical psychologist, and owner of Ridley Behavioral Health, LLC, is an international speaker and expert in suicide prevention and diversity. Dr. Ridley consults for state and national organizations, teaches at Case Western Reserve University, and leads trainings on men...
CBT, Suicide, Trauma, Psychologist
Dr. Josephine Ridley, Ph.D., clinical psychologist, and owner of Ridley Behavioral Health, LLC, is an international speaker and expert in suicide prevention and diversity. Dr. Ridley consults for state and national organizations, teaches at Case Western Reserve University, and leads trainings on men...
Learning Objectives
Learn how to accurately evaluate persistent suicide risk in clients across ages and populations.
Develop strategies to start meaningful, compassionate conversations about suicide.
Use practical approaches that reduce both immediate and long-term suicide risk.
Gain tools to navigate fears and uncertainties while maintaining safety and composure.
Strengthen your clinical skills and feel prepared to support chronically suicidal clients safely.
