Moving from Alert to Acceptance: Helping Clinicians Heal from Client Suicide - Paperback

by Khara Croswaite Brindle (Author)

This book presents suicide assessment from a clear and relatable ALERT acronym, factoring in the latest research on suicide risks; illustrates suicide risks through two case studies of client suicidal ideation, both chronic and acute; and provides thoughtful grief and loss tools to clinicians who have a client die by suicide.

Author Biography

Khara Croswaite Brindle, MA, LPC, ACS, CFT-I is passionate about turning pain points into possibilities for mental health professionals and Financial Therapists. She is a TEDx Speaker, Consultant, Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Professor, and Financial Therapist in Colorado. Her mission is to provide quality products and services to mental health professionals that spark curiosity and possibilities in alignment with professional growth and work-life balance. Khara values giving back to the next generation of therapists through teaching, consultation, and clinical supervision. She has served her community as a dedicated suicide assessment trainer and speaker both nationally and internationally since 2017. Khara's passion for suicide prevention includes training hundreds of mental health professionals on suicide assessment and safety planning, creating the CACS Suicide Risk Tool for helping professionals, as well as founding Catalively, a nonprofit that focused on reducing youth suicide in Colorado.