Knowledge will be provided on S.M.A.R.T. goals and utilizing goal planning in conjunction with Solution Focused Brief Therapy to counsel individuals who are considering suicide. Counselors will see how SFBT and goal planning can effectively counsel youth who are suicidal in thought or behavior. The presenter has created tools that combine these skills into one easy-to-use worksheet that has shown effectiveness when working with adolescents. These tools will be shared with the audience during the presentation.