Year: 1993 Source: New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company, 1993. p.95-117 References, p.199-229 SIEC No: 19950671

Behavioural strategies & techniques for working with suicidal patients are described. They include: activity scheduling, mastery & pleasure ratings, graded task assignments, behavioural rehearsal, social skills & assertiveness training, bibliotherapy, in vivo exposure, & relaxation, meditation & breathing exercises. Strategies to overcome treatment noncompliance are presented. A model for relapse prevention is outlined. The necessity of planning for therapy termination is discussed.