Tim Clinton, Ed.D.
Introduction to “Suicide: Prevention, Assessment, Intervention and Aftercare” program of study.

Jennifer Cisney Ellers, M.A.
A spiritual battle takes place every day between light and dark, and suicide risk is a battleground. Studies show suicide is on the increase with attempts outnumbering completions. There are certain factors that increase someone’s risk for committing suicide, such a...

Jennifer Cisney Ellers, M.A.
Jennifer Cisney Ellers reviews Dr. Thomas Joiner’s model of understanding how and why suicide occurs. The desire to die because of a perceived burdensomeness and a low level of belonging
or social connectedness and the ability to take one’s own life lead a person ...

Frank Page, Ph.D.
Suicide is a devastating issue in our world today, yet has been an age-old tragedy for mankind. One can look back at history to see examples of suicide. Scripture records seven suicides: Abimelech, Samson, King Saul, Saul’s armor bearer, Ahithophel, Zimri, and Judas. Although...

Linda Mintle, Ph.D.
Suicide is a complex issue with multiple contributing genetic and environmental factors. Mental illness is a key factor in identifying someone as having a predisposition for suicide. There are risk factors surrounding suicide, such as gender, age, race/ethnicity, marital stat...

Sylvia Frejd, D.Min, Catherine Hart Weber, Ph.D.
Today’s culture is one of distraction. Technology is everywhere and impacts how we relate to the people around us. This extensive technology brings negative influences on our lives. More and more people are fitting into the category of languishin...

Miriam Parent, Ph.D.
Working with people in suicidal crisis is a very stressful and ethically complicated scenario. The ethical principles of beneficence, non-maleficence, autonomy, justice, fidelity, and veracity are important when dealing with clients in regard to suicide. It is important to n...

Joshua Straub, Ph.D.
Suicidal behaviors, suicidal ideation, and non-suicidal self-mutilating behaviors (SMB) are issues surrounding today’s adolescents. Today’s youth may engage in SMB to stop bad feelings, feel something (even if it is pain), punish themselves, relieve feelings of numbness or ...

Jennifer Cisney Ellers, M.A, Eric Scalise, Ph.D.
Critical for anyone working with adults in a caregiving setting. Participants will discover risk factors for suicide. Key scripture and biblical examples of depression are reviewed. Definitions of prevention and intervention will be explored. Dr....

Gary Sibcy, Ph.D.
Dr. Gary Sibcy reviews and unpacks the Safe-T 5 Step Evaluation & Triage System for Suicide Assessment developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) of the American Psychological Association (APA). Through three role
plays, Dr. Sibcy de...

Jennifer Cisney Ellers, M.A., Kevin Ellers, D.Min.
Suicide typically comes as a deep shock to surviving loved ones. Discovering the body of someone who has committed suicide or receiving a death notification can be traumatic to the point that the chemistry of the brain changes in the immediate ...

Jennifer Cisney Ellers, M.A., Eric Scalise, Ph.D.
Jennifer Cisney Ellers and Dr. Eric Scalise describe the complicated grief that follows a suicide and the experience of survivors. Strategies to facilitate healthy grieving and healing are outlined. Viewers will also learn what is unhelpful and...

Eric Scalise, Ph.D., Jennifer Cisney Ellers, M.A
Caregivers who experience the suicidal death of a client or parishioner experience a multitude of emotions ranging from guilt, shame, sadness, grief and loss to anger and anxiety. In addition to the profound personal impact, these professionals fe...

Miriam Parent, Ph.D.
Working with people in suicidal crisis is a very stressful and ethically complicated scenario. The ethical principles of beneficence, non-maleficence, autonomy, justice, fidelity, and veracity are important when dealing with individuals in regard to suicide. It is important ...

Gary Sibcy, Ph.D.
Dr. Sibcy again utilizes the Safe-T method, but this time with an emphasis on the role of pastors and other lay caregivers in conducting a suicide intervention. It is of utmost importance that when a suicide risk is clearly present, referral systems are in place to get the
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