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 how to avoid responses that cause further alienation and shame for survivors. An emphasis is placed on helping survivors stay connected to support systems and safe spiritual environments.
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Caregivers in Crisis: When Clients Ta...
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... -
Ethics of Suicide Intervention for Ed...
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 ... -
Conducting a Suicide Intervention
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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