One aspect of our work can be supporting people in deep pain. As professionals providing care to clients at risk of self harm and suicide, this worksheet can provide a part of the framework we create with our clients to support their safety.
It offers a process of collaboration between client and therapist, moving through the following sections.
- Moving to a safe location
- Removing immediate risk
- Regulating the physical experience
- Reasons for living
- Asking for Help
- Specifying Next Action
- Emergency Procedure