What to Do When the Client Mentions Suicide, Harm, Abuse, or Other Things That Should Be Reported

What to Do When the Client Mentions Suicide, Harm, Abuse or Other Things That Should Be Reported

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.

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 hot lines.

This webinar does not provide a continuing education unit.

YOUR PRESENTER

Dr. Michael J. Marx is a Professional Certified Coach (ICF), a Certified Professional Life Coach (PCCI) and a Certified Professional Christian Coach (CCNI) specializing in executive, business, and life coaching. He has devoted himself to the advancement of the coaching industry and to its coaches and clients, and places emphasis on the ethics of the coaching practice. His enthusiasm for the subject brought him to write Ethics and Risk Management for Christian Coaches (2016). Michael leads the ICF Global Ethics Community of Practice, and teaches Ethics for Professional Christian Coaching Institute.