This book presents new and innovative approaches to help identify, assess, and treat high-risk clients who suffer from challenging co-occurring disorders. The importance of identifying suicide risk factors and what these are is a primary focus of the book. Exploring how to apply the basic principles of treatment, this book presents the essential aspects of a treatment plan, and how Motivational Enhancement Therapy can be an effective treatment strategy. With an emphasis on treating people, not behaviors," this book addresses the "how to" and benefits of motivational interviewing and other treatment considerations to take into account."