Suicidality Module 2 – Why People Wish to Die, Understanding the Suicidal Mindset: Understanding the Suicidal Mindset
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Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Identify 3 commonalities of all suicidology theories.
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Identify 3 components of one theory of suicidal behavior that you plan to use with clients.
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Discuss 2 differences between acute and chronic suicidality.
Educational Goal
The educational goal of this course it to increase knowledge about chronic suicidality.
Description
Learning the purpose behind the constant suicidal wish and being able to empathize while instilling hope can save lives. This workshop will review suicidology theories and provide detailed information about the seven main theories of suicidal behavior: Interpersonal theory of suicide, Stress-Diathesis model of suicide, Intersectionality theory, Biosocial theory (Linehan), Fluid Vulnerability theory, Integrated Motivational-Volitional model, and Suicidal Mode.
Target Audience
- Counselor
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Psychologist
- Social Worker
- Substance Use Disorder Professionals
Presenters
Anna Lieber (she/hers) has over 25 years of experience in behavioral health in direct client care, program development, and administration. Prior to starting at Westminster University, Anna was the Chief Clinical Officer of a 118-bed free-standing psychiatric hospital, where she oversaw all inpatient and outpatient clinical programming. Anna has worked in numerous treatment settings throughout Utah and Florida. Anna is passionate about behavioral health and the mental health counseling field and uses her drive to enhance the mental health profession by giving back through service. Anna is the Past-President of the Utah Mental Health Counselors Association, a Utah Crime Victim Reparations and Assistance Board member, and provides numerous trainings to therapists and medical providers. Anna is a Nationally Certified Counselor and member of the NBCC, American Association of Suicidology, ACA, ACEs, AMHCA, and the LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapist Guild of Utah. Anna has extensive experience in treatment and program development for many disorders and populations, including developmental trauma, military issues, dual-diagnosis, addiction, psychosis, PTSD/trauma, anxiety, mood, personality, LGBTQIA+. Anna’s clinical interests include chronic suicidal behaviors, personality disorders, trauma/PTSD, obsessive-compulsive disorders, suicide prevention/postvention, and clinical supervision. Outside of work, Anna loves to read all genres, play/listen to music, and enjoy time outdoors. Anna spends most of her time working, reading, cooking, and camping (when it’s not winter). Her spouse and dogs enjoy camping and cooking but miss her when she works too much.