This practical guide provides a holistic, wellness\-oriented approach to understanding suicide and working effectively with clients who are suicidal. John and Rita Sommers\-Flanagans\x27 culturally sensitive, seven\-dimension model offers new ways to collaboratively integrate solution\-focused and strengths\-based strategies into clinical interactions and treatment planning with children, adolescents, and adults. Each chapter contains diverse case studies and key practitioner guidance points to deepen learning in addition to a wellness practice intervention to elevate mood. Personal and professional self\-care and emotional preparation techniques are emphasized, as are ethical issues, counselor competencies, and clinically nuanced skill building