Treating Suicidal Behavior : An Effective, Time-Limited Approach

Joiner, Thomas E., Jr., Joiner, Thomas E., Rajab, M. Hasan, Rudd, M. David

ISBN 10: 1593851006 / ISBN 13: 9781593851002

Published by Guilford Publications, 2004

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Treating Suicidal Behavior : An Effective, Time-Limited Approach
• Publisher: Guilford Publications
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1593851006
• ISBN 13: 9781593851002
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1 Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 0.902 pounds

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Synopsis

Grounded in a comprehensive model of suicidality, this volume describes an empirically supported cognitive-behavioral treatment approach. The clinician is guided to assess suicidal behavior and implement interventions tailored to the severity, chronicity, and diagnostic complexity of the patient's symptoms. Provided are session-by-session guidelines and clear-cut strategies for defusing the initial crisis; reducing suicidal behavior; restructuring suicide-related beliefs; and building interpersonal assertiveness, distress tolerance, problem solving, and other key skills. A special chapter covers risk assessment. Enhancing the book's utility are tables, figures, and sample handouts and forms, some of which may be reproduced for professional use.

About the Author

M. David Rudd, PhD, is Professor of Psychology and Director of Clinical Training at Baylor University. He also maintains a part-time private practice. Dr. Rudd received his doctorate from the University of Texas at Austin and completed postdoctoral training at the Beck Institute in Philadelphia. He is the author of over 60 articles and book chapters.

Thomas E. Joiner, PhD, is Professor of Psychology and Director of the Psychology Clinic at Florida State University. He completed his doctoral training at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Joiner has authored over 100 articles and book chapters in the areas of depression, eating disorders, and suicidality.

M. Hasan Rajab, PhD, is Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at Texas A&M Health Science Center. Dr. Rajab completed his doctoral training in biostatistics at Texas A&M University. He is the author of several articles addressing a range of issues in methodology and biostatistics.