In this episode, Heena continues the discussion on Suicide Awareness Month, focusing on postvention and the troubling phenomenon of suicide contagion.

She delves into the concept of suicide contagion, explaining how exposure to suicidal behaviors can influence vulnerable individuals. She emphasizes the importance of responsible media reporting and offers guidelines for how news organizations can minimize the risk of suicide contagion.

The episode also explores postvention strategies, which are essential for providing support and healing to those affected by a suicide. Heena outlines the different levels of postvention—active, delayed, and passive—and discusses the importance of having a postvention plan in place for communities and organizations.

Finally, Heena addresses the unique and often complicated grief experienced by those who have lost someone to suicide, highlighting the mixed emotions and stigma that can accompany such a loss. Tune in to gain valuable insights into these critical aspects of trauma and grief therapy.

Links:

Adoption and Disenfranchised Grief Webinar (3 CEU): https://uplift-counseling-services.newzenler.com/live-class/adoption-disenfranchised-grief-3-ceu-live-virtual/register

Courses & professional development for Therapists: https://uplift-counseling-services.newzenler.com/therapiststreatingtrauma

References:

Treatment for SI, SH and Suicide attempts among youth. https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/pep20-06-01-002.pdf

Emmresourcecenter.org

In this episode, Heena delves into the critical topic of suicide awareness, providing essential definitions and distinctions between terms like suicide attempt, suicidal ideation, and self-harm.

September is Suicide Awareness Month, and Heena shares staggering statistics to highlight the prevalence of suicide, particularly among youth, veterans, and other vulnerable groups. She emphasizes the importance of assessing both risk and protective factors in clients, offering practical insights for therapists to better support their clients.

Hannah also introduces the concept of suicide contagion and the importance of postvention services to mitigate its effects. This episode is a must-listen for therapists seeking to deepen their understanding and improve their practice in dealing with suicide-related issues.

Links:

Adoption and Disenfranchised Grief Webinar (3 CEU): https://uplift-counseling-services.newzenler.com/live-class/adoption-disenfranchised-grief-3-ceu-live-virtual/register

Courses & professional development for Therapists: https://uplift-counseling-services.newzenler.com/therapiststreatingtrauma

In this episode, Heena introduces listeners to the topic of reproductive coercion, offering insights drawn from her extensive work with trauma survivors. She explains the concept of coercive control and how it manifests in intimate partner violence, particularly in relation to reproductive choices.

Resources:

The Therapist Cafe™: A community of Therapists focused on building cultural competence, engage in discussion & consultation, address imposter syndrome, and prevent burnout & vicarious trauma. ($32/month)

More info here: https://uplift-counseling-services.newzenler.com/courses/dj8dco7p

UPCOMING WEBINAR: Introduction to Sand Tray Therapy (1.5 CEU, $25)

More info here: https://uplift-counseling-services.newzenler.com/live-class/introduction-to-sand-tray-therapy-part-1-1-5-ceu-in-person/register