Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Workshop

This two-day workshop is geared towards mental health professionals seeking to acquire entry-level information and training on the assessment, management, and treatment of suicide risk among suicidal individuals. The first portion of the workshop provides intensive training in core competencies for the clinical care of suicidal patients, including general interpersonal dynamics, standardization of suicide-related terminology, and documentation strategies. The workshop then provides a detailed, step-by-step review of the 12-session brief cognitive behavioral therapy (BCBT) treatment protocol. The treatment is divided into three phases including Emotion Regulation and Crisis Management, Undermining the Suicidal Belief System, and Relapse Prevention. Practical strategies for effective treatment delivery are provided using case examples, role plays, videos, and skills practice, which illustrate concepts and interventions.