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What to do to help as an AOD counselor
 
Introduction

What can be done

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...

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References for What to do to help as an AOD counselor
Resources
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:

http://www.suicidology.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=4

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What to do to help
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