The Social Work Bubble Podcast
Laura Swanson, LCSW is a therapist in Central New York, and began The Social Work Bubble to create more conversations and community around social work! The podcast is meant as a resource for those interested or in the field, and dives into clinical practice, intervention, ethics, case studies, and licensing, MSW programs, and everything in between! Use this as a space to build community with fellow social workers so we can all thrive in this wonderful field!
The Social Work Bubble Podcast
Ep. 41 Suicide Assessment & Safety Planning with Laura Swanson, LMSW
On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, Laura gives an overview of screening for suicide risk as social workers, as well as safety planning, client examples and when to refer to higher level of care. A must-listen for understanding assessment & planning!
*Disclaimer: This is a VERY general overview of suicide risk assessment and planning. Please get supervision and know that each experience is individual.
Resources Mentioned:
Columbia Suicide Severity Scale
Safety Plan Site
Laura's Safety Plan Bundle
National Lifeline Information (Call 988 to speak to a crisis counselor)
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