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“Excellent….The rationale is solid and accompanied by salient and user-friendly materials. Having this structured approach to an intense situation can help increase clinician confidence and patient outcomes. *****!”

—Doody's Review Service (on the first edition)


“In my opinion, the BCBT protocol is the leading treatment for suicide risk, because it combines rigor, precision, and accessibility with an excellent research base regarding its effectiveness. Bryan and Rudd are the world’s leaders on this treatment. The second edition of this manual and the new companion workbook provide an engaging, highly important presentation of BCBT principles and techniques.”

—Thomas Joiner, PhD, The Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor of Psychology, Florida State University


“The updated second edition of this classic work from two esteemed experts is one of the few resources that I consider essential for clinicians who work with suicidal patients. The manual describes an evidence-supported and compassionate approach, incorporating recent research and procedures to ensure an appropriate standard of care. Starting with relationship building and going through the entire course of BCBT, Bryan and Rudd offer clear instructions, descriptions of procedures, case examples, useful hints, and troubleshooting tips. The handouts and forms in the workbook help clients in BCBT develop needed perspectives and skills to create a life worth living.”

—Samuel Knapp, EdD, ABPP, former Director of Professional Affairs (retired), Pennsylvania Psychological Association

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About the Authors

Craig J. Bryan, PsyD, ABPP, is Professor of Psychiatry and Director of the Suicide Care Clinic at the University of Vermont. A board-certified clinical psychologist, Dr. Bryan has managed numerous federally funded projects focused on testing treatments for reducing suicidal behaviors, developing innovative methods to identify and detect high-risk individuals, and facilitating recovery after trauma. He has published hundreds of peer-reviewed scientific articles and multiple books and has served in leadership roles in multiple national organizations. An internationally recognized expert on suicide prevention, trauma, and resilience, Dr. Bryan is a recipient of numerous awards for his contributions to mental health and suicide prevention.

• All titles by Craig J. Bryan

M. David Rudd, PhD, ABPP, is Distinguished University Professor of Psychology, Director of the Rudd Institute for Veteran and Military Suicide Prevention, and Director of the Clinical Risk, Resilience and Intervention Lab at The University of Memphis. A board-certified clinical psychologist, Dr. Rudd served on the medical staff for tertiary care medical centers for 15 years before returning to academia full-time. He has served at every academic leadership level, including as a department chair; dean; provost at Baylor, Texas Tech, and the University of Utah; and, most recently, as president of The University of Memphis for almost a decade. Dr. Rudd is consistently ranked among the top 0.05% of researchers in suicide prevention, treatment, and assessment.

• All titles by M. David Rudd

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Audience

Clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, clinical social workers, counselors, and psychiatric nurses.

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Previous editions published by Guilford:

First Edition, © 2018
ISBN: 9781462536665

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New to this edition:

• Updated research and clinical strategies.
• Expanded discussion of suicide risk assessment and risk formulation.
• Chapter on standard of care considerations.
• Chapter on implementation FAQs across clinical settings and populations.
• New companion workbook expressly for clients.