Product Description

A Conversation with Dr. David Jobes hosted by Dr. Lisa Firestone –  Dr. David Jobes is a leading researcher on the forefront of creating a standard of care in treating suicidal patients. Dr. Jobes’ CAMS (Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality) approach is one of few empirically validated methods for treating suicidal individuals. Developed over 25 years, CAMS is a unique, collaborative approach that regards the suicidal person as an expert on their situation. Practitioners using this method engage the patient in the development of his or her own treatment plan. The flexible, adaptive, clinical approach has proven to be highly effective in a variety of clinical settings with a range of suicidal clients. In this online discussion, Dr. Jobes will introduce the methodology and research behind CAMS. By educating people on a treatment that’s been proven to be highly effective across a range of clinical studies, Dr. Jobes is offering new hope to individuals who struggle with suicidal ideation.

Learning Objectives:

1. Summarize basic CAMS approach to suicidality
2 Utilize suicide specific assessment and treatment planning
3. Describe the tracking of ongoing risk for suicide
4. Explain the interactive assessment process between client and therapist

Presenter: David Jobes, Ph.D. (Interviewed by Dr. Lisa Firestone)

60 Minutes

Price: $15 (CE’s not included)

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About David Jobes

Dr. Jobes is a Professor of Psychology and Associate Director of Clinical Training at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., where he was awarded the University’s Faculty Achievement Award for Research in 2014. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Dr. Jobes’ research and writing in suicide has produced over 100 peer reviewed publications (including five books on clinical suicidology).