Wednesday, November 4, 2026
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
A4 – From Risk to Restoration: A Wellness-Oriented Paradigm for Work with Suicidal Clients

This one-hour session invites counselors into a wellness-oriented approach to suicide care. Moving beyond risk alone, it reframes suicidal distress as a disruption in meaning, mattering, and connection. Participants will explore existential anchors and learn practical ways to expand assessment, strengthen safety planning, and use relational, language-based strategies that reduce shame and support connection. The session emphasizes presence, hope, and helping clients reconnect with what makes life feel worth holding onto.

Disaster, Trauma & Crisis Counseling
Intermediate/Experienced Professionals
Session – CE Hour 1