Suicidality Module 4 – Empathizing with the Suicidal Wish
Information
Recorded
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Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Identify 3 ways to empathize with the suicidal wish.
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Describe 2 ways in which empathy increases hope in the suicidal individual.
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Practice empathizing with the suicidal wish during role play.
Educational Goal
The educational goal of this course it to increase knowledge about chronic suicidality.
Description
One of the most important skills in working with individuals who are suicidal is learning to empathize with the suicidal wish while simultaneously instilling hope. Introduction of specific techniques/skills to empathize with the suicidal wish to increase rapport and decrease the intensity of the suicidal wish.
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.