There is a “dance” that all therapists must know how to do, and do well, which means smoothly executing the “steps” involved, and not tripping over one’s feet in the process. This dance is called The Tarasoff Two-Step.

This article discusses a number of key legal issues which are generally applicable when treating a suicidal client. The article also briefly discusses the topic of assessing and managing risk when working with suicidal clients.

Learn how information concerning a patient’s past suicide attempts and present risk of suicide are crucial pieces of information that need to be conveyed from psychotherapist to psychotherapist.