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Understand SuicideNeed an online suicide loss support group?Are you looking for an online Suicide loss support group?
We all know how heartbreaking this kind of loss is, and how we tend to isolate ourselves because we believe nobody will either listen to us or understand what we're going through.
That’s when a support group can be a source of comfort, familiarity, and compassion, no matter where you are in your grief journey. And you might just find some peace in knowing you're not alone.
So why not give it a try? You never know how much it could help until you take that first step. The one...2024-02-0202 minUnderstand SuicideAccepting new clientsFrom time to time, some of my listeners contacted me for therapy but in the past, I have not been able to accept new clients due to a lengthy waiting list. That has recently changed because I just opened my own practice, so I am taking new patients and have a few available spots.
If you are searching for a therapist and you live in Oregon, in the US, contact me. I give a free 15-minute consultation so that we can see if we are a good fit.
I'm not taking insurance at the moment.2023-09-2301 minUnderstand SuicideRegister for a Free Online Course on helping a suicidal person (it will take place next Monday)Next Monday, June 5th I will be offering a free online course on how to help a suicidal person from 9 am to 12 pm, Pacific Time.
This course is being offered by the Department of Human Services, DHS of the State of Oregon. To register, click on the link below:
https://www.orparc.org/training/online/2040
Hope you join us, this is a rare opportunity to learn about this difficult topic and how to take care of yourself while you help those in need.
Paula
...2023-05-3104 minUnderstand SuicideHelp me create episode 100!We are reaching the 100th episode and instead of interviewing someone, you get to ask ME questions. Please send an audio recording with questions or maybe let me know how my podcast has touched your life. It would mean the world to me.
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Send it to the email understandsuicide@gmail.com.
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Understand SuicideEp. 85 - When pain is kept inside | Lori PrichardTwo years after the loss of her husband to suicide, the award-winning journalist, Lori Prichard says she still experiences confusion; At times, life feels overwhelming. In this honest interview, she tells us about Travis, his gentleness and generosity, as well as his history of depression, which had never been shared with her. “He wouldn’t let me in,” she says.
Days after his death, Lori found a journal kept by Travis. His lines revealed a tortured soul who used to write that he had a “bully in his brain” and who struggled, in silence, to search for meaning an...2022-02-2837 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 84 - Dealing with blame after suicide | Dr. Jack JordanThis episode was created at the request of my listeners. Unfortunately, the topic of blame and self-blame are ubiquitous in suicide, and it is particularly directed at the immediate family and spouses. They are victims of this in many ways. Sometimes, it comes disguised in the tone of voice of family and friends when they say things like “but you didn’t see it coming?” or “I told you he/she needed to see a doctor.” Self-blame may or not be present, but it lingers when it is.
It took me a while to find the “perfect” guest to talk...2022-02-071h 00Understand SuicideEp. 83 - Suicide rates dropped in 2020: how can that be? | John Sommers Flanagan and Stacey FreedenthalDespite the sharp rise of mental health issues and many other risk factors during the onset of COVID-19, the number of suicides in the United States decreased in 2020. Not only that but the most significant drop (14%) happened in April of 2020 when most of the country was in lockdown.
In an effort to understand this phenomenon, I invited two American leading suicide prevention experts: clinical psychologist John Sommers-Flanagan and the clinical social worker Stacey Freedenthal. Both of them are authors in the field of Suicidology and have been working with suicidal patients for decades. They are also professors...2022-01-2053 min
Therapy with PsychedelicsEp. 1 - Who we are and why we created this podcast | Paula Fontenelle and Marty MichelsonIn their first episode, Marty and Paula share their personal stories, backgrounds, values, career paths, and what brought them together to create this podcast.
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email: therapywithpsychedelics@gmail.com2022-01-0316 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 82 - She lost her son and brother to suicide | Georgena EgglestonGeorgena Eggleston lost her son and her brother to suicide. In this episode, she shares what has helped her cope with these unthinkable losses, and what she has learned over the years by being a grief therapist. Today, Georgena works with both suicide bereavement groups and individuals who are struggling to deal with this kind of loss. She is the author of the book “A new morning: discovering the gifts in grief,” in which she tells the story of her son’s life, her understanding of what happened, and her grief trajectory.
If you want to support my work...2021-12-2030 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 81 - From three suicide attempts to a meaningful life | JD SchrammI found JD Schramm by watching his TED talk. In that presentation, he came out, for the first time, about his suicide attempt. What he shared in this interview goes even deeper and covers different phases of his life, when other attempts had happened. The struggles he suffered involved drug abuse, dealing with his sexual identity, and a lot of negative self-image.
Today, he has turned his life around. He is married, engaged in mental health advocacy, has founded and led the Mastery in Communication Initiative at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business, he is a published au...2021-12-1544 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 80 - When money and success are not enough | Kellan FluckigerDespite his traumatic, abusive childhood, which left him with a constant sense of brokenness, Kellen Fluckiger worked hard to have ‘everything’ a person needs: a wife, kids, a successful career, and of course, a lot of money.
One day, at home, alone, after yet another failed relationship, he decided to watch TV, which was quite unusual for him. He realized that, although he had the most expensive TV one could buy, Kellan had no idea how to turn it on. After his daughter showed him how to do it, he came across a show called “Intervention.” The protagon...2021-12-0633 minUnderstand SuicideWant to meet online for support?The holidays are such a difficult time for those who lost loved ones, so if you want to meet online and support each other during this time, contact me and I will create a zoom link so that we can meet. Send an email to a understandsuicide@gmail.com. Let me know where you are and your time zone. Thank you
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paula-fontenelle/message2021-12-0301 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 79 - Mindfulness in your daily life | Paula FontenelleThis episode was created to answer the many questions I received from my listeners about the practice of mindfulness. I deeply believe in the power of being truly present as a way to achieve spiritual balance, internal peace, and as a valuable tool to improve relationships, so I decided to dedicate an episode to this topic.
In this episode, you will learn about the 9 pillars of mindfulness, what this practice can bring to your life, how it can transform the way you relate to self and others, and at the end, I will give you ten examples...2021-11-2058 minUnderstand SuicideBest books on traumaIf you are interested in learning about trauma, watch my “Best books on trauma” review on YouTube. I focus on four great books, all of them written for the general public, so no jargon or complicated language.
I hope they help you understand the nature of trauma, how it affects the body, the way we perceive the world, and our relationships.
The books mentioned in the video are:
- What happened to you?: Conversations on trauma, resilience, and healing by Oprah Winfrey and Bruce D. Perry
- Trauma and recovery: the afte...2021-11-0900 minUnderstand SuicideHelp me growPlease share the show with people you know who could benefit from it. Thanks!
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paula-fontenelle/message2021-11-0800 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 78 - Self-harm and suicide | Juliana FalcãoIs self-harm a risk factor or even a suicide warning sign? Is it related to addiction? What’s the best way to help a person who self harms? These and other questions are answered in this interview by the clinical psychologist and published author Juliana Falcão, who specializes in treating self-harm, particularly teenagers.
Her insightful overview about this topic includes an evaluation of the impact of the Internet on this phenomenon, tips to parents on how to address the issue with their kids, and the different meanings that self-harm holds to those who resort to self-injurious beh...2021-11-0334 minUnderstand SuicideSend me questions about self-harmThis Friday, Oct 29th, I will interview a psychologist specializing in self-harm and suicide.
Participate by sending me your voice memo to 541-9463141 (USA, add country code). Let me know if you want me to play using your name or keep the name out.
You can also send an email to: understandsuicide@gmail.com.
Thanks!
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paula-fontenelle/message2021-10-2601 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 77 - Finding answers within the self | John SiddiqueJohn Siddique is a British author and poet who found answers to existential questions in spirituality. For quite some time, he struggled with self-doubt, negativity, and unhealthy relationships, but he would constantly hit a wall.
John wanted to understand himself: “I didn’t know how to love or how to live this life,” he told me. “I was living through certain objects (work, relationships). We try to move into those things to find meaning and not one of them has sufficient meaning in them.” Then, his path was lit by spiritual awareness, a journey within himself, or “back home,”...2021-10-1548 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 76 - Aaron Wanserski: quitting his job saved his life | Suicide Awareness Month SeriesOn our last episode of the Suicide Awareness Month series, I interview Aaron Wanserski, host of the podcast Center for Suicide Awareness. This US-based organization is dedicated to preventing suicide through proactive education, training, emotional support, collaboration, and intervention.
In this interview, Aaron shares his personal story of suicidal ideation and how leaving his job as a police officer sent him on a different path. At the time, he knew little about mental illness, but with the support of his wife, he decided to change his life around.
If you want to support my work...2021-09-2844 minUnderstand SuicideNew way to contact me (phone)Now you have a new way to contact me directly, but most importantly, to participate in the podcast! By phone!
I get a lot of individual questions from the listeners, so I decided to host episodes that will address these questions directly. Please send them in either written or voice formats. Make sure to let me know whether or not you would like for me to mention your name and where you're calling from, ok?
Also, when I have a new guest scheduled for the podcast, I will let you know in advance so that that you can send your...2021-09-2102 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 75 - Chris Parker: a mental health advocate with suicidal ideation | Suicide Awareness Month SeriesToday’s interview is the second in the Suicide Prevention Awareness Month series, an initiative that aims to offer additional resources to my listeners. My guest, Christopher Parker, is a suicide attempt survivor who hosts the podcast Coffee over suicide, which he describes as “a dramedy podcast about mental illness and choosing life over death one cup of coffee at a time.”
Chris is a remarkable person who advocates for mental health and brings this difficult conversation into people’s homes with his podcast. In this interview, I felt touched by how genuine and caring he was. With a co...2021-09-1941 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 74 - Craig Foust: Teen Suicide | Suicide Awareness Month SeriesIn light of the Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, I’ve started a short series where I interview fellow podcasters whose podcasts cover the field of mental health. Some of them are specifically about suicide, others are broad but are equally helpful in dealing with a personal crises. My main objective is to offer additional resources to my listeners.
Today, I talk to Craig Foust, an American licensed counselor, and we explore the theme of teen suicide. His podcast is called “Mental Health Insights,” and you can access it at the link below:
https://bit.ly/3jP1Vrq 2021-09-0847 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 73 - Reshaping negative self-talk | Dr. Srikumar RaoDr. Srikumar Rao is a speaker, author, former business school professor and the creator of Creativity and Personal Mastery, a course designed to effect personal transformation.
Through beautiful stories, Dr. Rao brings awareness to the negative internal talk we many times nourish in ourselves. “It's a self-reinforcing loop: the more you think about it, the deeper it becomes,” he says. The mental chatter influences how we relate, how we feel our experiences, and most importantly, how we create our reality.
He also sheds light into what he calls our “mental models,” our deep-rooted beliefs about how the...2021-08-2547 minUnderstand SuicideHow to help suicidal peopleIf you have a friend or loved one who struggles with suicidal thoughts, ideation or previous attempts, click on the link below to find out about my course “How to help suicidal people.”
In this course, you will learn about the mental state of a suicidal person, how it impacts the way they view life, how to bring hope into the conversation, how to prepare yourself to listen, how to create a safety plan, how to assess their risk level, the role of medication, and much more.
For more information and to watch a free sample, CLICK HERE or copy and...2021-08-1602 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 72 - A Rabbi who lost his brother to suicide | David-Seth KirshnerWhen Rabbi David-Seth Kirshner was told, twenty five years ago, that he needed to call home, he knew it was bad news, but what he didn’t expect was that later that day, his parents would answer the phone together so that they could tell him that his older brother, Gabriel, who was 36 years old at the time, had died by suicide. What he also didn’t know, because we never do, is that Gabriel’s devastating death would change their lives forever.
In this interview, Rabbi Kirshner talks about how each member of his family reacted to Gabr...2021-08-0645 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 71 - Her three kids struggle with suicidal thoughts | Dawn Day“Mom, I want to die.” Within a period of 4 years, my guest Dawn Day heard this from all her three teenage daughters. One of them almost died from 2 suicide attempts; the other suffered from debilitating panic attacks; all struggle with depression. Dawn had the traumatic experience of reading a good-bye letter from one of her daughters. All this pain has transformed her life. Today, she educates parents who have children struggling with mental illness and suicidal ideation.
In this interview, Dawn talks about the individual traumas that her kids have endured, including different types of abuse. “I didn’t...2021-07-1957 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 70 - Getting unstuck and redesigning your life | Dave EvansMost of us have felt stuck at some point in our lives. This interview with Dave Evans will help you move forward. Together with Bill Burnett, he wrote the book “Designing your life: how to build a well-lived, joyful life.” They also founded the Stanford Life Design Lab, where they teach one of the most popular classes there.
Dave also knows about suicide loss. At the age of nine, he lost his father to suicide. He was only 49 years old at the time. Decades later, in a painful search for his own identity, Dave found himself rebuilding the...2021-07-0149 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 69 - What does the Bible say about suicide? | Dr. Marty MichelsonI’ve been researching suicide within the context of religions for many years, but I never seem to find clear answers to fundamental questions, such as, how is suicide portrayed and view by the major religions? Is it mentioned in their Holy Books? In general, the answer is: suicide is condemned by them for it is considered a mortal sin. This doesn’t seem enough because I know that it’s not that simple, so I’ve been searching for religious leaders and scholars that can be more specific, individuals who can give my audience knowledgeable guidance on this topic. 2021-06-1746 minUnderstand SuicideHelp me create the content you needAs you know, I created this podcast to prevent suicide and provide comfort for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide.
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2021-05-2540 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 67 - Understanding grief dreams | Dr. Joshua BlackAs for most of us in Western cultures, dreams used to mean nothing to Dr. Joshua Black, but that completely changed after the death of his father. At the time, he remembers feeling numb, his life’s colors had disappeared. One day, after a peaceful dream with his dad, “the color was back,” he says, and, as if by magic, he could suddenly function again. Even though it was helpful to him then, he still had no idea that that specific dream would transform and guide his life.
Today, Dr. Joshua Black, a PhD in psychology, dedicates his re...2021-05-1359 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 66 - Talking openly about having bipolar disorder | Bill ClemoThe first time Bill Clemo realized that he needed to look into his mental health was right after he started college. At the time, he thought that his sleep deprivation was temporary, so were the mood swings, but after a suicide attempt, it became clear that he needed help.
It has been over thirty years since he started treatment for bipolar disorder but the decision to openly talk about it did not come easily to him. Today, he leads a group that helps others share their experience with mental illness. At work and within his group of...2021-05-0128 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 65 - She lost both parents to suicide | Joanna GraceJoanna has a history of painful losses, including her brother and two successive suicides of both her mother and father. In this interview, she talks about how each member of her family grieved these losses, her struggle with mental illness and suicidal thoughts, and what has helped her along the way. She also explores the impact of racism in her life.
She is part of the Stability Network, an organization that fights the stigma associated with mental illness.
To know more about this initiative, visit:
https://www.thestabilitynetwork.org/
You can...2021-04-1654 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 64 - She questioned her multiple mental health diagnoses | Jess FritzJess Fritz had her first mental health diagnosis at the age of twelve, after being sexually abused. Since then, the labels that have been attached to her identity include bipolar affective disorder, borderline personality disorder, complex PTSD, and substance use disorder. As a young woman, she had no hope of having a normal life. “I was raised to believe that I was sick and recovery was not possible. I had big dreams and they looked me in the face and told me I wouldn’t become anything in my life. I was continually told that I belonged contained and locked...2021-04-0131 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 63 - The secrets we keep | Ted WeissWhen seen from the outside, Ted Weiss' life reflected only a fragment of a complex, intricate picture. When he was in his 20’s, what everyone saw was a bright young man starting a career in law with everything going for him but on the inside, he struggled with depression. The first major episode hit him when he was 28 years old, in a time when there was no conversation about mental illness.
Fortunately, since then, much has changed, and the same can be said about Ted's life. After decades of putting a front and hiding his condition from tho...2021-03-2539 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 62 - His mental health deteriorated after his father's suicide | Jim MillerJim Miller was 22 years old when his father took his life, in 1992, and this is the first time he shares his story publicly. At the time, he was the one responsible to fly to Spain in order to have his father’s body be sent back to the United Kingdom. On the same day, after experiencing the trauma of seeing the place where the suicide took place, he started having his first episode of psychosis, which was followed by a long period of depression.
Now, thirty years later, Jim can finally bring out all the feelings he kept bottled up, pa...2021-03-2136 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 61 - She lost her mother to suicide | Katrina CableKatrina Cable was 14 years old when her mother died by suicide, but her story goes beyond the pain caused by this kind of loss. At a young age, she had to deal with the death of her father, grandmother, and the rocky road that lied ahead. In this interview, she shares with us how all these losses affected her, the many times she thought she was undeserving of love, and her path to healing.
One of the challenges she faced was to come to terms with the fact that her mother had her own issues and traumas, w...2021-03-1132 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 60 - Helping suicidal people and grieving families | My interview to the podcast "Which way?"I gave this interview to the podcast "Which way?" which I highly recommend. It is hosted by daughter and mother Shari and Jann Simmons. We talked about suicide grief and how to help suicidal people.
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Find my book "Understanding suicide: living with loss, paths to p...2021-03-0549 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 59 - It's ok that you're not ok | Megan DevineEvery time someone asks me to suggest a grief book, I add Megan Devine’s bestselling book “It's ok that you’re not ok: meeting grief and loss in a culture that doesn’t understand” to the top of the list. It is a beautifully written testimonial of the messy, unpredictable, often judged process of grief. Megan is a psychotherapist, writer, and grief advocate. Her work has been featured widely in the media, including the New York Times, The Atlantic, Washington Post, GQ, Harvard Business Review, and NPR’s Marketplace. Her latest collaborative project, Speaking Grief, debuted in 2020, from PBS.
In...2021-02-2757 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 58 - His wife attempted suicide | Adam BuckThis episode is a continuation of the previous one, so if you didn’t listen to it, please do.
Mequell’s husband, Adam Buck talks about his side of their story: how he coped with her suicide attempt and all the changes they had to make so that the family could break free from an unhealthy lifestyle. One of the things he shared was a daily fear he had every time he left home. When driving off to work, he would think: “Will she make it?”
When referring to daily chores and work obligations, he feels th...2021-02-1340 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 57 - Her suicide attempt was a wake up call | Mequell BuckBefore her suicide attempt, Mequell Buck had always been a high achiever. Like so many other women, she juggled work, taking care of her kids, and being a wife, all of it trying to maintain the highest levels of perfection possible. But her life changed drastically when she woke up in the hospital and realized what had happened.
From that day on, she knew then that her priorities had to be reset and her future could not be focused on results and achievement anymore. Mequell learned to respect her own limitations, how to say “no,” the importance of m...2021-02-0543 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 56 - A story of resilience | Shari and Jann SimmonsThis has been one of the most inspirational stories I’ve come across since I started this podcast. For the first time, I invited two guests to participate: Shari and Jann Simmons. I listened to them a few months ago and decided that having them together would be a powerful experience for my audience.
Shari is a therapist who works with trauma and she does a beautiful job in explaining to us how our brains respond to painful experiences. Then, well, I guess you will have to listen to the episode because I want to avoid ruining th...2021-01-2350 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 55 - His job was to approach suicidal people at the Golden Gate bridge | Kevin BriggsKevin Briggs has had a life of service: First in the Army, then as a correctional officer, and finally in the Highway patrol in CA, which included patrolling the Golden Gate Bridge, a hotspot for suicide. His job was precisely to talk to people who were threatening to jump off the bridge. He has a TED Talk called “The bridge between suicide and life,” which has been watched for over 3.5 million people. Today he is a mental health and suicide prevention speaker and trainer.
For more than a decade, he would go to the bridge and talk to those at risk...2021-01-1649 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 54 - She lost her partner, then her father to suicide | JessicaWhen Jessica contacted me by email, she wrote that her life had been “engulfed by suicide.” First, it was her partner when their kid was a few days from turning two years of age. Then, eight years later, her father took his life and this happened only three months ago. Jessica contacted me because she wanted to share her story, a story that was put on hold because of the grief she couldn’t experience eight years ago. “I had to raise my son, to work, to go on with life,” she explained.
As it often happens with suici...2021-01-0836 minUnderstand SuicideGoodbye 2020This is my end of the year message to you with some announcements for 2021. May 2020 be behind us!
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paula-fontenelle/message2020-12-2708 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 53 - He is a multiple suicide attempt survivor | Topher JeromeTopher Jerome has struggled with suicide ideation most of his life and he has experienced multiple attempts. In this interview, he talks to us about the many times he thought he was done with life, including his life-long battle against substance use disorder. After the most serious of his attempts, when he was hospitalized and almost died, he promised his family it would be the last one.
Topher says that one of the ways he found towards healing was to use his lived experience to help others. He helped develop Jaspr Health, a platform that is now...2020-12-1944 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 52 - Managing chronic pain | David HallPeople who struggle with chronic pain have a much higher risk of dying by suicide than the general population, and my guest, David Hall, knows about this personally. In 2007, he was run over by a driver who was talking on the phone. Since then, he has had dozens of surgeries, including spinal cord fusion and stimulator implants to manage the pain.
Because of one of the operations, he developed Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, CRPS, a rare disease, also known as “the suicide illness.” Having learned how to manage his own pain, David now coaches people who experience the...2020-12-1244 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 51 - Healing indigenous people | Eduardo DuranSuicide disproportionately affects American Indian and Alaska Native populations, especially youth ages 15 to 34, so I wanted to address this topic with someone who has the experience and deep knowledge of indigenous people.
Eduardo Duran is precisely that. He is a psychologist and veteran of the US Navy and one of the first professionals to bring attention to soul wounding, also known as historical trauma.
In this interview, he teaches us how to address this population, especially when it comes to language. He also explores ways to apply different approaches when trying to help them. “We ca...2020-12-0446 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 50 - Talking to kids in crisis, what to say and avoid | Dr. Mark GoulstonWe have reached episode #50, a milestone for all of us and I chose to address youth suicide because the rates have been rising worldwide - today it is the second leading cause of death in the 15-29 age group. I also have received messages from parents who have kids in crisis, some who have attempted suicide so I decided to provide them with practical tools on how to help.
My guest is Dr. Mark Goulston, an American psychiatrist with thirty years of experience treating suicidal patients, particularly youth. He was a UCLA professor of psychiatry for over 25...2020-11-2042 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 49 - She witnessed her father's suicide at age 10 | Interview Josephine HallamJosephine Hallam is one of those good souls who tries to help others by sharing her story. She contacted me with the wish to give guidance to parents and therapists on how children process trauma. It is the first time she opens up about her pain. At the age of ten, she saw her father take his life, an event that according to her, defined who she was, from the profession she chose - Josephine is a criminal lawyer - to her outlook on life.
One of the things she says in this interview is that no...2020-11-1457 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 48 - When trauma happens before speech development: pre-verbal trauma | Interview Suzanne RuttiWe often think of processing trauma through talking but what happens when the trauma occurred before the child developed language? Is it possible to access it? How does it affect development, relationships, and future behavior? These were some of the questions answered by Suzanne Rutti, a therapist in Columbus, Ohio, specialized in pre-verbal trauma.
In this interview, she gave us tips on how pre-verbal trauma manifests in kids, things to watch out for, the impact it has on learning, common misdiagnosis related to this kind of trauma, and tools on how to help children heal. She also...2020-11-0634 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 47 - Suicide brought them together | Briana and MichaelBriana and Michael’s story is an example of how empathy can break the barriers of judgment and fear. The couple had been exchanging messages on a dating app not knowing that both their lives had been touched by suicide: she had recently attempted and he had lost his wife a few years prior. We would think that as soon as they learned about their shared stories, it would be the end of it, but what happened was the opposite. I recommend listening to it until the end.
Briana contacted me through my website because the couple wa...2020-10-2936 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 46 - Recognizing and healing from shame | Interview Richard ShawNo one is free of shame and when it comes to suicide, this topic is at its core. For Dr. Richard Shaw, a licensed counselor and a professor at George Fox University, helping people identify shame in their lives and find healing has become a life mission. In this interview, he shows us how to recognize the impact of shame in us and others, the manner in which it can sometimes take over our lives and identities, the differences between shame and guilt, and finally, how to find healing so that we can develop long-lasting, authentic relationships.
...2020-10-2350 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 45 - My interview to "Grief Out Loud"This podcast is produced by the Dougy Center, in Portland/OR. This institution offers free grief treatment to kids and parents. I deeply respect their work. In this episode, I talk about my own grief and those I've witnessed over the years. I also share about a loss that I hardly ever talk about: my brother's.
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Find my book "Understanding suicide: living with loss, pat...2020-10-1839 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 44 - How much of you is really you? Interview Johanna LynnDo you have a feeling that your actions don’t belong to you because they make no sense when you look at the evidence of your life but still, you keep experiencing them over and over again? This is exactly what the fascinating field of Epigenetics explores. In this compelling interview, Johanna Lynn, Canadian, founder of The Family Imprint Institute, explains what seems unexplainable. She gives us clear and simple examples of how to investigate our family history in ways that lead us toward healing.
“Epigenetics helps you get closer to the clarity of what’s right for you...2020-10-1634 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 43 - Grieving her brother's suicide | Interview Tara LalTara Lal is an Australian firefighter (British born), mental health speaker, and author of the beautifully written book “Standing on my Brother’s Shoulders,” which traces back the losses she has experienced in her life and the suicide of her brother Adam. As a child, she had to come to terms with her father's debilitating mental illness and her mother's early death by cancer. While all that was happening, her brother Adam was her anchor, the safe place where she could go to for support and love.
Tragically, the family's losses and his internal struggles were too much for...2020-10-0848 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 42 - He lost his daughter to suicide | Interview Malcolm SternMalcolm Stern is a British psychotherapist who lost his daughter Melissa to suicide in 2014. He recently published his book "Slay your dragons with compassion: ," which tells the story of her loss and his process through grief. In this interview, he told me that it took him months until he shed his first tears, and only then did he start his healing path.
One of the things that helped him was to become selective about his relationship because he noticed that some people would avoid him. "We are drawn to the places inside us that are not healed. R...2020-10-0142 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 41 - He is a comedian with chronic suicidal ideation | Interview Frank KingFrank King is one of those perfect examples of the saying “don't judge by the cover.” For over twenty years, he wrote comedy for the Tonight Show, but while world audiences laughed at his jokes, he struggled with chronic suicidal ideation. No one knew of his pain.
In 2012, while talking to an older cousin about their great-aunt’s death, it was revealed to him that the story he knew about her, which was that she had died peacefully, was a lie. When told of the details of her suicide, all the memories came back to him at once...2020-09-2429 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 40 - Building hope when talking to a suicidal person | Interview John Sommers-FlanaganI wanted the one-year anniversary episode to be a special one, so I reached out to a person I admire deeply for his work with people who are at risk for suicide. John Sommer-Flanagan is one of those individuals who can get anyone to open up and truly feel listened to. I came across his name when taking an online course for therapists on how to treat suicidal patients and developed immense respect for him. His soothing voice and demeanor touched my heart. I learned a lot and you will too.
With more than thirty years of p...2020-09-1756 minUnderstand SuicideToday we celebrate 1 year of the podcastI talk about the things I've learned with the podcast and ask the listeners if they would be interested in having a monthly group to share our stories. Doing the podcast is great, it gives me purpose but it is quite solitary, so I would love to be able to hear more from my audience. Thank you for a fulfilling year and the chance to honor my dad's memory.
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Send in a voice...2020-09-1710 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 39 - Anxiety and intergenerational trauma | Interview Sarah PaytonSarah Peyton is an international speaker who applies groundbreaking knowledge of neuroscience in treating individuals. She is the author of "Your resonant self: Guided meditations and exercises to engage your brain's capacity for healing."
In this interview, she explains how trauma is imprinted and passed on through our DNA, which later can be expressed in emotions such as fear and anxiety. Sarah describes anxiety as having two ' flavors:' fear, which most of us associate it with, and the realm of alarm/loneliness. She also talks about the different ways in which individuals deal with trauma d...2020-09-1047 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 38 - Do you live according to your values? Interview Jenna LeJeuneHave you ever felt disconnected from the things that are important to you? This may be a strange question when thinking about suicide, but I assure you, it is central and should be assessed in different phases of our lives because when we are out of touch with what we believe in and from whom we want to be, life feels meaningless.
To talk about values, I invited the clinical psychologist Jenna LeJeune, author of the book “Values in Therapy: A Clinician’s Guide to Helping Clients Explore Values, Increase Psychological Flexibility, and Live a More Meaningful Life...2020-09-0536 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 37 - Healing from trauma even if you don't remember them | Interview Shari BotwinFor many years of her life, Shari felt like a misfit, which was quite confusing and hurtful for her because she could not understand where all that pain came from. She had a hard time building relationships, was haunted by self-doubt, and struggled with suicidal ideation. When she finally decided to explore her story, she sought treatment with a therapist, and what she found out was that she had repeatedly been sexually abused as a child.
Her painful repressed memories surfaced but only after she felt safe to open up. “For two years, I sat in therapy on...2020-08-2640 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 36 - What is trauma and how it impacts our lives / Interview Esly CarvalhoEsly Carvalho is a Brazilian/American clinical psychologist with decades of experience treating trauma patients. Her specialty is the technique EMDR, which stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (she is a trainer of trainers).
In this interview, I wanted to invite my audience to reconsider some of their misconceptions about trauma because we tend to see it only as something that includes violence. This is true but it doesn’t give the full picture. Esly did a great job explaining what trauma is with many examples from her clinical work.
She also explored the ma...2020-08-2042 minUnderstand SuicideRequest: Send me your questionsThis podcast is for you and I'm sure that one of the reasons to come here is to find answers. This doesn't mean you find them all, so if you do have questions regarding suicide, please send them to me and I will do my best to answer them through interviews. I will never reveal your name, so feel free to ask, ok? Here are two ways to do it:
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Let's do this...2020-08-1602 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 35 - How guilt, shame, and religion show up in suicide grief / Interview Tamara Webb (part 2)This is part two of my interview with Tamara Webb, a professional counselor in Portland/OR who specializes in grief. In this episode, we focus on the impact of guilt, shame, and religion on suicide loss. I also pose myself as a client and ask her a few common questions regarding suicide grief:
1. what to say when feels their loved one's death was their responsibility?
2. How about when the last thing you said to him/her was harsh/rude?
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In this interview, Tamara addresses how you can move toward healing by paying attention to what you eat and the importance of exercise: "Th...2020-08-0633 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 33 - My interview to Lori Massicot on her "To 50 and Beyond" PodcastLori Massicot has an empowering podcast called To 50 and Beyond, where she invites guests to discuss various topics. I encourage you to check it out.
In this episode, we talked about the myths about suicide, my personal story and how I delt with my father's death, warning signs, tips on what to do (and to avoid) when talking to someone who is contemplating suicide, misconceptions regarding this theme, the stigma that surrounds it, and my mission to help break the silence around this subject.
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https://bit.ly/3maL9RO2020-07-3149 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 32 - Dealing with daily struggles: your emotional response may be the natural way to react to them / Interview Dr. Steven ReisnerAmerican clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst Dr. Steven Reisner is a human rights activist; this gives him a very unique perspective on how the mental health profession interacts with culture and society. I start this conversation by asking him whether or not he believes that COVID-19 will constitute a traumatic experience for most of us. Through a social justice lens, he argues that this will depend on our capacity to learn from it and society's ability to mobilize and demand change.
Another topic covered in this episode is loneliness. The pandemic has pushed the theme of loneliness to...2020-07-2827 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 31 - Are clinicians afraid to treat suicidal patients? Interview Dr. Steven Reisner (Part 1)American clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst Dr. Steven Reisner has fought tirelessly to improve the ethics of his profession. During more than a decade, he denounced the participation of psychologists in designing programs of torture for the US government, which resulted in a shift in the policies of the American Psychological Association, APA. He is also critical of his colleagues for the way they often treat suicidal patients, which is the main topic of Part 1 of our conversation.
In this interview, Dr. Reisner talks about the increased fear of mental health professionals to manage suicidal clients, possible ways...2020-07-2238 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 30 - What to say to a suicidal person / Interview Stacey FreedenthalKnowing how to help a suicidal person is difficult for most of us. We are afraid to “do the wrong thing” and stimulate their resolve. In order to help with this issue, the clinical social worker Stacey Freedenthal wrote the book “Helping the suicidal person,” with eighty-nine tips on how to approach someone who is contemplating suicide.
Stacey has personal experience with suicide ideation because she experienced it herself in her 20s; she also lost friends to voluntary death. Today, she works in Dever, Colorado, treating suicidal patients and grief related to this kind of loss.
In thi...2020-07-0646 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 29 - Suicide grief and how COVID-19 has impacted bereavement - Interview Jill Johnson-Young (Part 2)Jill Johnson-Young knows grief profoundly and from many perspectives. She was widowed twice before the age of fifty; as a medical social worker, she has worked with dying patients; she has run grief support groups; she has created the Your Path Through Grief program, and she is married to a funeral director.
In part 2 of our conversation, Jill focuses on the peculiarities of suicide grief. One of the topics we covered was how to respond to those we love but make us uncomfortable with our own pain.
The impact of COVID-19 on bereavement is also e...2020-06-2529 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 28 - Phases of grief? Interview Jill Johnson-Young (Part 1)Jill Johnson-Young knows grief profoundly and from many perspectives. She was widowed twice before the age of fifty; as a medical social worker, she has worked with dying patients; she has run grief support groups; she has created the Your Path Through Grief program, and she is married to a funeral director. In this first part of our conversation, she gave us an insightful view on Dr. Kübler-Ross's popularized 'phases of grief'. Jill also walked us through the need to address emotions after the loss of a loved one, the differences between depression and grief, and her experience wi...2020-06-1825 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 27 - Her sexual assault led her to a suicide attempt - Interview Catherine ChapmanCatherine is a victim of child sex abuse, and as it often happens with children, she grew up believing it was her fault. There were times when she tried to warn her parents about her contact with pornography but they often dismissed her claims. Later, as an adolescent, her internalized shame and distorted self-image - one that shouted ‘you are ugly, dirty, and chronically bad,’ - pushed her towards self-harming behavior.
Being a pastor’s daughter, she felt that her family had to serve as an example of what it means to be Christian, which often meant keeping...2020-06-1133 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 26 - How can schools be prepared to address suicide? Interview Jonathan SingerJonathan Singer is a clinical social worker, the president of the American Association of Suicidology, and co-author of the book “Suicide in Schools: A Practitioner’s Guide to Multi-level Prevention, Assessment, Intervention, and Postvention.” In this interview, he explains how schools can be ready to address suicide in a holistic and effective way.
All the resources (programs) mentioned by Dr. Jonathan Singer can be found https://www.understandsuicide.com/for-schools
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D...2020-06-0421 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 25 - The pandemic and its toll on mental health - Interview Jonathan SingerJonathan Singer is a clinical social worker and the president of the American Association of Suicidology. In this interview, we discuss how the pandemic has impacted individuals, families, work relations, and communities. He talks about the challenges we all face to maintain a healthy routine, how mental health workers are dealing with the demand, the effect of losing social connection with others, and how to deal with anxiety and loneliness during the quarantine.
Dr. Singer is the co-author of the 2015 Routledge text “Suicide in Schools: A Practitioner’s Guide to Multi-level Prevention, Assessment, Intervention, and Postvention.” He is the...2020-05-2826 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 24 - She reinvented her life after losing her brother to suicide / Sally Spencer-ThomasSally Spencer-Thomas is an award-winning speaker in mental health. After losing her brother Carson to suicide, in 2004, she focused her work as a psychologist to fighting the stigma surrounding suicide.
In this interview, she tells her Carson's story, how it impacted her family, and how she dealt with her own mental illness, which was partially caused by the trauma of losing him. Sally discusses how suicide affects first-responders, who often experience compassion fatigue, the importance of being open about our own struggles, and sends a powerful message to religious leaders regarding their approach to suicide.
She...2020-05-2142 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 23 - The masks we wear when in pain: he attempted suicide but all everyone saw was a perfect life / Interview John NieuwenburgJohn Nieuwenburg is an award-winning business coach from Canada with a supportive family and wife, but this is only one side of his story. For years, he hid from everyone his feelings of hopelessness, until his depression took its toll and he attempted suicide.
In this interview, John told me that when he looks back, it's hard for him to recognize the man from that past, particularly the person who attempted suicide. "The last 5 years have been the best in my life. Off the charts great!"
He also talks about the shame he felt for not...2020-05-1434 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 22 - Stigma and mental illness: Is awareness enough? Interview Dr. Patrick CorriganPsychologist Dr. Patrick Corrigan has struggled with mental illness all his life and has dedicated his profession to fighting the discrimination experienced by those with psychiatric conditions. In this eye-opening interview, I asked him what we can do to help society fight the stigma associated with mental illnesses, which leads so many people to suicide. He said that contrary to general belief, education is just a small step; sometimes, it can make matter worse. The most effective way is to connect with others who have lived experience with mental illness.
Dr. Patrick has dedicated his life to u...2020-05-0639 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 21 - Childhood grief: how to tell kids about death / Interview Donna SchuurmanIn this interview, Donna Schuurman talks about how to open up a dialogue about grief with children. She gives valuable tips on finding appropriate language, how kids express emotions, what to avoid, and ways in which families can come together after the loss of a loved one. She also discusses the peculiarities of suicide grief and the challenges that come with having to talk about this kind of death.
Donna is the senior director of advocacy and training at The Dougy Center, in Portland/OR, a place where families receive free grief therapy and other services. For m...2020-04-2839 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 20 - Youth suicide: helping parents take action / Interview Norine VanderhoovenFor the past 3 years, Norine Vanderhooven has been the Chair of the Youth Suicide Prevention Committee of the American Association of Suicidology. As a clinical social worker, she has vast experience in treating trauma and suicide-related issues.
In this interview, she helps parents understand the main factors associated with youth suicide, identify signs, and take action to protect their kids.
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For more information on suicide visit www.und...2020-04-2031 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 19 - Talking to my sister about dad's suicideSuicide has a devastating impact on families, especially if blaming is present and the individual ways of grieving are not respected. In this conversation, I talk to my older sister Renata about the ways we see dad's suicide and our personal grieving processes. We go through some of the emotions both of us experienced (or not), such as sadness, anger, guilt, memory loss, and mental confusion, as well as the differences in our views. If you want to watch this interview, go to my Youtube channel "Understand Suicide."
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https://bit.ly/3m...2020-04-1226 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 18 - Grieving a loved one / A conversation with clinical psychologist Brian GoffBrian Goff is a Clinical Psychologist with a private practice in Portland, OR. In this interview, he talks about the natural responses we experience when grieving, particularly when the death is by suicide. We discuss emotions, society's expectations of what is "healthy," what differentiates suicide grief from other types of death, and ways to go through it in a more compassionate manner.
If you want to watch this interview, go to my Youtube channel "Understand Suicide."
If you want to support my work, buy me a coffee. This will help me keep bringing hope to t...2020-04-0233 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 17 - Struggling with suicidal ideation / Interview Heidi LindmanHeidi Lindman has struggled with suicidal ideation since her teenage years, but she has found a compassionate way to deal with them. In this interview, we talk about when these thoughts first came up, their impact on her life, and how she has developed a relationship with them. Heidi says that her recurrent ideation has taught her how to recognize and welcome emotions. Today, she works as a therapist in Broomfield/CO, helping others find alternatives to suicide, as well as to reframe their suicidal thoughts.
If you want to support my work, buy me a coffee...2020-03-2630 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 16 - She lost her brother to suicide, then turned pain into healing others / Interview Mariangela AbeoMariangela Abeo attempted suicide at the age of 17. Her brother helped her then. Years later, he took his own life. One of the ways she found to cope with the pain was by creating the project Faces of Fortitude. She travels the country photographing people who lost loved ones to suicide. In this interview, she shares what led her to a suicide attempt, the need we survivors have to break the silence surrounding this theme, and how her initiative has helped bring healing to those touched by voluntary death.
If you want to watch this interview, go t...2020-03-1933 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 15 - He had given up / Interview Steven WebbSteve has lived a life of adversity. Some of the struggles he deals with on a daily basis would make most of us question the meaning of life, including being paralyzed from the neck down, having experienced a painful divorce, and bankruptcy. In this interview, we talk about the day he planned to take his life, and what made him change his mind. In his own words: "I have found ways to have freedom, calmness and ultimately peace of mind. I love my life. By helping you to change your perspective, look at things differently and take control of y...2020-03-1240 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 14 - Trauma and the body / Interview Danielle RousseauWe tend to believe that trauma is a "thing of the mind," but that is not true. Part of this experience is stored in the body, which should be incorporated into one's healing journey. In this interview, I talked to author Danielle Rousseau, who teaches at Boston University and works as a counselor, and a certified yoga teacher. She discusses the many ways in which trauma expresses itself in the body, how to treat it, and the benefits of adopting a holistic approach to trauma-informed care.
Find more resources on trauma-informed yoga, including links to online classes...2020-03-0441 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 13 - The US Military, PTSD and suicide / Interview Timothy WieneckeThere are many misconceptions regarding the US Military, PTSD, and suicide. In this episode, Timothy Wienecke - who was in the Air Force for five years and now works as a counselor - talks about the struggles surrounding the military community, how they deal with mental health, myths that need to be combatted, and how to support this population.
For the Veterans Crisis Line, call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, use the Veterans Crisis Line online chat, or send a text message to the Veterans Crisis Line at 838255.
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https://bit.ly/3maL9RO2020-02-1826 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 11 - Relationships and suicide / Interview Peter LovenheimHaving a strong support system is a protective factor against suicide, so relationships are central to healing. In this interview, the award-winning journalist Peter Lovenheim, author of "The Attachment Effect" talks about how early childhood bonds shape the way we relate to others. For more on the author, visit www.peterlovenheim.com.
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My book "Understanding Suicide: living with loss, paths to prevention" can be found...2020-02-1239 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 10 - Helping suicidal people / Interview Khara CroswaiteMost of us have encountered a person who is contemplating suicide, but very few of us know that. In this interview, counselor Khara Croswaite Brindle talks about the common traits shared by those who are suicidal, how to approach them and build effective safety plans, and how suicidality shows up in the younger generations. Khara works in Denver, Colorado. Her work focuses on young adult professionals, with an emphasis on healing trauma and supporting personal growth.
If you want to support my work, buy me a coffee. This will help me keep bringing hope to those touched...2020-01-2136 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 9 - Suicide Warning SignsKnowing how to identify warning signs is the first step to save a life. In this episode, I give many examples of the verbal and non-verbal warning signs given by those who are contemplating self-inflicted death. After detailing them, I give suggestions on what can be done in case you believe a loved one is at risk for suicide, as well as the common mistakes that should be avoided so that such actions can lead to saving lives.
If you want to support my work, buy me a coffee. This will help me keep bringing hope to...2020-01-1124 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 8 - Suicide in schools / Interview Marti Diaz DommMarti Diaz Domm worked in the Oregon educational system for more than two decades. She describes how mental health issues are handled within the schools, the changes that need to be made so that educators are better prepared to deal with them, and she shares with us her own story involving a loss of a dear student by suicide.
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My book "Understanding Suicide: living with loss, paths to prevention" can be...2019-12-2336 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 7 - My interview to Cynthia BoydIn this interview, we covered quite a range of topics. Cynthia Boyd asked me about youth suicide: its causes, the impact of social media, and why it has been rising in the United States. We also talked about warning signs and what to do if you know someone at risk for suicide, especially how to listen to them.
Cynthia’s podcast Our Collaboration Station is a space for people to connect and encourage one another to pursue their goals and obtain their peace in life. It can be found on Anchor.fm and Spotify.
If yo...2019-12-0936 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 6 - Struggling with mental illness / Interview Doree D'AngeloDoree talks about her life with mental illness and how it led her to suicide attempts. In the midst of her struggle, she found people who were understanding of her condition and willing to help. Doree brings a message of hope to those who are at risk for suicide.
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My book "Understanding Suicide: living with l...2019-11-3026 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 5 - Support groups and grief counseling / Leslie Storm part 2In this episode, Leslie Storm talks about grief counseling and support groups. She also shares the story of her own loss as a counselor, when one of her patients took her own life.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paula-fontenelle/message2019-11-1125 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 4 - Losing a husband to suicide - Interview Leslie Storm Part 1Leslie Storm knows suicide from both personal and professional viewpoints. After losing her husband to self-inflicted death, she became a grief counselor and a facilitator of suicide support groups in Portland, Oregon. In part one of this interview, she talks from the perspective of a survivor, highlighting the events that led to her husband's death to how friends and family reacted to it.
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2019-10-2626 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 3 Religion and suicide - Interview Dr. Rand MichaelDr. Rand Michael is a clergy person, a counselor, and was a professor for twenty-six years. In this interview, he talks about the importance of listening to someone's pain without judgment, regardless of one's religion or spiritual view on suicide.
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My book "Understanding Suicide: living with loss, paths to prevention" can be found on Amazon.2019-10-1431 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 2 - Losing a daughter to suicide / Interview MindyMindy lost her daughter to suicide in 2017. She shares her grief process, what has helped her, rituals that keep her daughter present, and how her other kids have each dealt differently with the loss.
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My book "Understanding Suicide: living with loss, paths t...2019-10-0430 minUnderstand SuicideEp. 1 - My storyIn this episode, I tell the story of my father's suicide and how it affected my family.
If you want to support my work, buy me a coffee. This will help me keep bringing hope to those touched by suicide: https://bit.ly/3whorPH
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For more information on suicide, visit:
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My book "Understanding Suicide: living with loss, paths to prevention" can be found on Amazon.
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