What is Thwarted Belongingness?
What is Thwarted Belongingness? In the context of Suicide Assessment and Prevention it is one of the three corners of Dr. Thomas Joiner’s...
Understanding “Acquired Capacity” in Joiner’s Theory of Interpersonal Suicide
Understanding “Acquired Capacity” in Joiner’s Theory of Interpersonal Suicide This is one of the more difficult concepts to wrap your...
I want to run my car off the road!
One of the more frustrating suicidal ideations to deal with involves the persistent, low-level ideation of running your car into a...
When someone admits to Suicidal Ideations...
When someone admits to suicidal ideation … The conversation begins … but it is not your signal begin taking action. Action comes only...
Suicide Prevention is everyone business!
The first thing to understand is: Suicide IS NOT a Mental Illness. Suicide is a Situational Disorder! People often find themselves in a...