Southeast Region Webinar Series | Host Chapter: ICF San Antonio

What To Do When a Client Mentions Suicide

CCEU: 1.0 Ethics Core Competency

Suicide is a topic no one likes to discuss. Yet discussing it is very needed. There is a real possibility that someone will reach out to their coach for help for themselves or – more likely – for someone else. This presentation will give you the basics you need for such a conversation. Coaches listen well, ask powerful questions, and help the client formulate an action plan. A layman’s suicide intervention is very similar. The only difference is the action plan becomes a safety plan. 

Breaching confidentiality is sometimes necessary when a client threatens harm – either to themselves or someone else. This webinar will center on the actions a coach can take when the red flags go up and provide ample time for Q & A to address relevant concerns. 

Learning points: 

1. Becoming sensitive to some of the signs of someone who may be considering self-harm; 
2. Learning how to engage in a productive discussion about the topic of suicide/harm, rather than avoiding the topic; and, 
3. Knowing what community resources are available for suicidal individuals, such as local mental health professionals, emergency clinics, and suicide hotlines.  

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Michael J. Marx, MBA, EdD, PCC, CPCC.  Michael is an ICF Professional Certified Coach specializing in business coaching and corporate consultation. Dr. Marx has served as the leader of the ICF ‘Global Community of Practice on Ethics.’ He also serves on the ICF Independent Review Board and Leads Ethics Code Review Team for the Interpretive Statements. Additionally, he is a past-president of Christian Coaches Network International and the author of

WEBINAR DETAILS

• Thursday, January 14, 2021
  
• 12:00pm–1:00pm, CST (US and Canada) 
• Cost: $10 for Global Members / $20 for Local Members and Guests
• After you register here, you'll receive a link to register for the Zoom call.

HOW TO REGISTER

Please note this is a Zoom webinar and there are two steps to register.

Step 1:  Pay your registration fees by registering through this site.

Step 2: After you've paid your registration fees, you'll be sent an email that'll give you access to register for the Zoom Call. You have to register for the Zoom call to gain access to the webinar.

Continued Coaching Education Units (CCEUs)

1.0 Core Competency CCEU will be offered for this webinar. Please make sure you list your ICF Chapter so you can get your CCEU.