EP13 Clinical Demonstration 15 – Treatment of a Suicidal Patient with a History of Victimization: A Constructive Narrative Perspective – Donald Meichenbaum, PhD

Description:

In this video presentation, Dr. Meichenbaum works with a young woman who is depressed and who has attempted suicide seven times. She has undergone multiple traumas in her life, including rape, suicide by her mother, substance abuse. The case illustrates ways to conduct risk assessment and how to use a constructive narrative treatment approach to identify and bolster the client’s strengths and resilience.

Educational Objectives:

1. Describe ways to conduct risk assessment in suicidal patients.
2. Implement a constructive narrative treatment approach to identify and bolster strengths and resilience in high-risk clients. 

*Sessions may be edited for content and to preserve confidentiality*