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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention

CBTSP - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Suicide Prevention Banner. Quote by John Green “There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t.”

This CBT-SP course can help you:

  • Improve your ability to manage suicidal thoughts.
  • Build a sense of hope for the future.
  • Increase your reasons for living.
  • Reduce or stop suicidal behaviors.

Although you may find this course helpful, it is not intended to replace treatment with a healthcare professional. For more information on how to access VA mental health services, visit: https://www.va.gov/health/appointments.asp

Note: This course does not offer a “certificate of completion.”

Quick Access:

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Is this course right for you?

Watch this video to learn how this course can help you and if this course is right for you. (1:48)
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What is CBT-SP?

Jump to this page in the course for an overview of CBT-SP.
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Your Safety Plan

Watch this video to learn more about what a Safety Plan is and how it works. (0:57)

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SMART GOALS

Watch this video to learn more about the five characteristics of effective goals. (1:49)
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Your Hope Kit

Jump to this page in the course to learn about a Hope Kit.

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Mindfulness Exercises

Jump to this page in the course to practice a mindfulness exercise.
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Skills to Use Along the Suicide Risk Curve

Jump to this page in the course to review Red, Yellow, and Green Skills.

Resources:

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Videos

Watch videos available in the course.
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CBT-SP Workbook

This workbook accompanies the course and reinforces the topics covered. It is also a helpful tool for controlling and preventing future suicidal crises.

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Games, exercises, and activities

Replay all the games and exercises in the course! Refresh the skills you learned.

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Links

Access helpful resources to get help when you need it.
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Glossary

Quickly access definitions for the terms used in this course.
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