Behavior Plan for Suicidal Ideation

SAMPLE BEHAVIOR PLAN FOR SUICIDAL IDEATION

Behavioral Definitions:

1. Recurrent thoughts of and preoccupation with death.
2. Recurrent or ongoing suicidal ideation without any plans.
3. Ongoing suicidal ideation with a specific plan.
4. Recent suicide attempt.
5. Family history
6. History of suicide attempts that required professional intervention.
7. Social with drawl, lethargy and apathy.
8. Engages in self-destructive behavior.
9. Self esteem, attitude coupled with recent life events that support this.

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Long-Term Goals:

1. Alleviate the suicidal thoughts/ideation and return to the highest level of previous life functioning.
2. Stabilize the suicidal crisis
3. Placement in an appropriate level of care to safely address the suicidal crisis.
4. Self development, introspection and enhance self-esteem
5. Resolve emotional conflict(s) and adjust to life events.

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Short-Term Objectives & Therapeutic Interventions:

1. State the strength of suicidal feelings, frequency of thoughts and detail of plans.

• Assess the client's