Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention (CBT-SP): An Evidence-Based Structured Treatment for Suicide Prevention
6.0 CREDIT HOURS (

 
Course Overview: 
How do you respond when a client shares suicidal thoughts? Many mental health professionals carry real concerns about whether their interventions are doing enough to reduce risk and support lasting safety. Suicide remains one of the leading causes of preventable death, and clinicians are often among the last points of contact before a crisis, highlighting the critical role effective, evidence-based intervention plays in prevention.
 
This 6.0 CE credit hour training introduces Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention (CBT-SP), a structured, evidence-based model designed to reduce suicidal ideation and behaviors. Participants will learn the core principles and treatment structure of CBT-SP, along with practical strategies that can be integrated into everyday clinical practice with clients at elevated risk.
 
CBT-SP combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with suicide-specific interventions such as safety planning, addressing suicide-related beliefs, means restriction, and relapse prevention. This training is well-suited for clinicians seeking a clear, research-supported framework to strengthen suicide risk assessment and intervention across a range of clinical settings.
 
Presenter:
Dr. Lindsay Bornheimer is an Associate Professor in the University of Michigan School of Social Work, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Michigan Medicine, and Director of the Suicide prevention, Treatment, and Research (STaR) Lab in the University of Michigan School of Social Work. Dr. Bornheimer's research is focused on suicide prevention and aims to examine suicide risk and protective factors, advance theories of suicide and develop and test cognitive-behavioral interventions along with their implementation. With a background in psychology and social work involving specific training and expertise in adult mental health practice, Dr. Bornheimer is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with over 13 years of experience in psychotherapy with individuals, couples and families in both public and private settings. She completed her clinical training at the New York State Psychiatric Institute and New York Presbyterian Hospital in New York City and has received extensive training in evidence-based interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).