Course Overview:
This interactive workshop will help Career Development Practitioners build confidence in recognizing and responding appropriately to clients who are experiencing suicidal ideation. Participants will examine common signs, symptoms, and warning statements associated with suicide-related crisis situations while exploring the ethical responsibilities, scope of practice, and role boundaries of CDPs when supporting clients in distress.
Through case studies, discussions, and practical activities, participants will learn how to assess levels of concern using the CPR (Current/Previous/Resources) framework, communicate effectively with clients about sensitive concerns, and determine appropriate intervention and referral strategies.
Participants will also explore strategies for maintaining psychological safety, managing emotional reactions during difficult client interactions, and recognizing the impact of vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue. Participants will receive a practical one-page reference guide summarizing key response steps and resources.
This course is for all Career Development Practitioners and other professionals working in client-facing roles within the career development field.
Key Takeaways:
Recognize common signs, symptoms, and warning statements associated with suicidal ideation and suicide-related crisis situations.
Apply ethical decision-making, scope of practice, and the CPR (Current/Previous/Resources) framework to assess risk and respond appropriately to clients in distress.
Develop practical strategies for communicating with clients in crisis, making referrals, and managing potential vicarious trauma through self-care and debriefing practices.
Relationship to the Competency Framework for CDPs:
Professional Responsibility
Ethics and Regulations
Client-Practitioner Relationships
Health & Wellness
Communication
Service Delivery Process
Referrals to Professional Services
Total Hours:
3 hours, synchronous, on Zoom.
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