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Person-Centered Crisis Response Planning for Suicidal Individuals

Justin C. Baker, PhD, ABPP
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Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Conduct a narrative assessment with a suicidal individual.

  • Develop a Crisis Response Plan that is tailored and specific to an individual needs.

  • Identify and explain key considerations when conducting a person-centered crisis response plan with those with serious mental illness.

Educational Goal

This training aims to equip attendees with the knowledge and skills to conduct a person-centered narrative assessment of a suicidal crisis and develop an individualized Crisis Response Plan grounded in self-management strategies. Particular emphasis will be placed on adapting this approach for individuals with serious mental illness, ensuring attendees can apply these evidence-based strategies across diverse clinical populations.

Description

Crisis Response Planning, which includes the Narrative Assessment, is a person-centered approach that has demonstrated effectiveness in reducing suicide attempts. Attendees in this training will learn specific strategies for conducting a patient-centered narrative assessment of a suicidal crisis and how to develop a tailored crisis response plan that prioritizes self-management strategies. Special considerations for those with serious mental illness will be explored.

Target Audience

  • Addiction Professional
  • Counselor
  • Marriage & Family Therapist
  • Psychologist
  • Social Worker

Presenters

Justin C. Baker, PhD, ABPP
Justin C. Baker, PhD, ABPP, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at The Ohio State University and the Director for the Suicide and Trauma Reduction Initiative (STRIVE), a research and clinical treatment program that prioritizes evidence-based treatment for veterans, first responders, and civilians suffering from trauma and/or suicide. He is a board-certified clinical psychologist and military veteran focused on improving interventions for trauma and suicide related disorders. His work has been funded by the Department of Defense and other private foundations. Dr. Baker is also a national consultant and sought out trainer for suicide focused treatments. A recent recipient of the Outstanding Research Accomplishment Individual/Academia Award for Excellence from the 2025 Military Health System Research Symposium, his work has been featured in various media outlets to include CNN, Psychiatric Times, CBS, ABC News, CNN Health, NPR The American Homefront Project, Yahoo, and U.S. News & World Report.

Financially Sponsored By

  • APA Division 18: Psychologists in Public Service