Proactive
and thorough assessment and intervention can help AOD counselors
prevent suicide and self-harm. Crisis planning, continuing
education and training, and reaching out to other professionals
for assistance can help AOD counselors to best address the
needs of clients and maintain effectiveness in the therapeutic
relationship.
Communicate
with your peers
Consultation
is critical in order to increase your knowledge of suicide and
suicidal behaviors to most effectively treat and refer clients...
Electronic,
print, and multimedia resources are provided to help you to
find additional authoritative information on What to do to
help as an AOD counselor. These resources are available from
such national organizations as The National Institute of Mental
Health as well as professional organizations, not-for-profit
organizations, and educational institutions.
Article
Preuss, U.
W., Schuckit, M. A., Smith, T. L., Danko, G. P., Bucholz, K.
K., Hesselbrock, M. N., Hesselbrock, V., & Kramer, J. R.
(2003). Predictors and correlates of suicide attempts over 5
years in 1,237 alcohol-dependent men and women. American
Journal of Psychiatry, 160(1), 56-63.
Internet
American
Association of Suicidology (AAS)
The
AAS is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the understanding
and prevention of suicide. The Web site is designed as a resource
for anyone concerned about suicide, including AAS members,
suicide researchers, therapists, prevention specialists, survivors
of suicide, and persons who are themselves in crisis.
The
AAS provides a Web page with information for counselors and
social workers on the treatment of suicide and survivors of
suicide available at the following Web address:
