The Practical Art of Suicide Assessment
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The Practical Art of Suicide Assessment by Shawn Christopher Shea Newbury New Hampshire)
Penned with a compelling elegance and charm, the Practical Art of Suicide Assessment is brimming with clinical wisdom, enlightening case illustrations and a vibrant sense of compassion. Viewed as one of the classics in the field of mental health, and acclaimed by both beginning students and experienced clinicians alike, it describes in a step-by-step fashion exactly how to make a sound suicide assessment. Dr. Shea explores the causes of suicidal ideation as well as the nuances of risk actors, protective factors, and the complexities of the clinical formulation of risk. He skillfully integrates all of this information for the reader by using real-life case examples and addressing daunting clinical challenges head-on such as assessing suicide risk with clients coping with borderline personality disorder or psychotic process. In addition Dr. Shea brings to life the highly acclaimed interview strategy for uncovering suicidal ideation, planning, behavior and intent the Chronological Assessment of Suicide Events (CASE Approach). Dr. Shea, the originator of the CASE Approach, shows exactly how to creatively and flexibly use its innovative interviewing techniques to match the unique needs of every client. The CASE Approach has been described by the noted suicidologist and past President of the American Association of Suicidology, David Jobes, Ph.D. as follows: The CASE Approach moves the clinician almost imperceptibly into the secret internal workings of the mind and soul of the patient tormented by suicidal ideation. I believe that the CASE Approach is a remarkable conceptual and clinical contribution to the field of suicidology. It should be taught to any front-line clinician. It has the power to meaningfully save lives. Dr. Shea concludes the book with a no-nonsense approach to documenting a suicide risk assessment that can both help to save a client's life as well as keep the clinician out of court. Respected across the globe, the Practical Art of Suicide Assessment has been translated into languages as diverse as French and Japanese. Mental Health Presses is pleased to re-issue this classic in contemporary suicide prevention (originally published in 2002).Shawn Christopher Shea, M.D. is the author. has made over 850 lectures globally and is an internationally respected workshop leader and instructional pioneer in the disciplines of suicide prevention, building resiliency, clinical interviewing, and improving medication adherence. He is the author of six books and numerous papers, including The Practical Art of Suicide Assessment, a classic text in the subject of suicide prevention. His book, Happiness Is, is about building resiliency in terrible situations. The Radical Academy named it a Brodart Library Gem, a Bowker's book to Watch, and the Philosophy Book of the Month.
His works have been translated into French, Greek, Japanese, and Chinese, among other languages. The Medical Library Association has named both versions of his work, Psychiatric Interviewing: the Art of Understanding, to the Brandon/Hill List as one of the most important books in the area of psychiatry. Increasing Medication Adherence: How to Speak with Patients About Their Medicines was selected for Doody's Core Titles List of essential books in medicine and nursing. Dr. Shea is the Director of the Training Institute for Suicide Assessment and Clinical Interviewing (TISA), which offers courses, consultations, and quality assurance design in mental health assessments at www.suicideassessment.com.
He also works as a private practitioner.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780615455648 |
| ISBN 10 | 0615455646 |
| Title | The Practical Art of Suicide Assessment |
| Author | Shawn Christopher Shea Newbury New Hampshire) |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Mental Health Presses |
| Year published | 2011-04-04 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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