Introducing The ASCA Suicide Information Gathering Tool!
Presenter: Dr. Sharie Sevier For a number of years, concern has risen about school counselors being asked to quantify suicide risk in students. Quantifying this risk is worrisome at best and tragic at worst. However, school counselors need a way to assess the status of a student, collect critical information, and make appropriate referrals when students are in crisis. After a lengthy process, ASCA has developed the Suicide Information Gathering Tool (SIGT). This tool helps guide school counselors through a conversation with students who have expressed suicidal ideation or have been engaging in self-harm. It also guides them through a discussion with parents/guardians and is a key piece of documentation. SIGT also fits well with, and is adaptable to, district and building protocols that are already in place. This user-friendly tool is a new and highly useful response to a serious need! Here is the link and QR code to join MMSCA: https://www.mmsca.us/join-or-renew-mmsca-membership.html 
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11/4/2024 02:05:53 am
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I like how clearly you broke this down. 2/12/2026 02:11:45 am
Your article gave a clear, comprehensive overview—perfect for beginners like me. 3/17/2026 02:57:13 pm
Really helpful PD info for school counselors! The focus on tools like SIGT shows great support for handling difficult conversations with students and strengthening our practice. 5/14/2026 12:32:45 am
This is a great initiative by MMSCA to provide meaningful professional development opportunities for school counselors and educators. I really appreciate the focus on student well-being, collaboration, and practical tools that can make a real difference in schools. Keep up the excellent work supporting the counseling community! 5/20/2026 04:14:06 am
Great to see MMSCA continuing to offer meaningful professional development opportunities for school counselors. Events like this help strengthen skills, collaboration, and ultimately better support for students in schools. Leave a Reply. |
