Citation

Cook K, Juhnke GA, Peters SW, Marbach CR, Day S, Choucroun P, Baker RE. J. Creat. Ment. Health 2007; 2(2): 39-46.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1300/J456v02n02_05

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Suicide is a leading cause of American deaths. Given suicide's overall frequency and negative effects, specialized suicide training is warranted. This article describes a creative self-suicide assignment designed to enhance doctoral students' suicide assessment and intervention knowledge and clinical skills, and promote greater counselor empathy for clients presenting with suicidal ideation. Doctoral students who participated in the assignment reported increased suicide assessment and intervention knowledge and skills, and enhanced empathy toward clients presenting with suicide-related issues. Student summarizations related to their assignment experiences are included. © 2006/2007 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.

Language: en

Keywords

Suicide; Counseling; Creativity; Counselor education; Counselor empathy