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Listen ""Ask a Therapist": How Do I Know if my Own Child is at Risk of Suicide? And is Prevention Possible?"
Episode Synopsis
What are the 3 factors highly increasing your teen's risk of suicide?Is my child at risk?Do I really know my child? Do I know how my child sees themselves?Does my child really feel seen and like they belong here? In this episode, Dr. Skinner shares how suicidal thoughts are actually much more common than we might believe, noting that most people have momentarily entertained the thought. However, those at risk are typically individuals who align with these 3 factors:1. I'm impulsive, 2. I feel I am in a crisis, 3. I have access.Hence, the unusually high risk of teen suicide.Studies show access to a gun or a form of poisoning likely through medical pills or substances, HIGHLY increases chances of a teen attempting suicide. Also, most teens attempt suicide under an hour of deciding. Our discussion also highlights the role we have as parents of creating and sustaining a warm home environment, drawing on the Grant Study to show how loving, deeply communicative relationships in childhood lead to longterm resilience, safety and belonging.The concept of "accompaniment" is introduced, illustrating how attuned parenting help children feel known and safe along their years of tender growth. Our conversation concludes with the importance of community support, kindness, education...... and these resources below.Support and Resources Mentioned in this Episode: My Life Is Worth Living Series: https://mylifeisworthliving.org/Parent Guidance Courses On Suicide: https://parentguidance.org/all-courses/"How to Know a Person" by David Brooks:https://a.co/d/45LYFUDShow Notes:00:00 Introduction to Finding Noble00:28 Special Edition: Suicide Awareness02:36 Understanding Who is at Risk of Suicide 05:40 Warning Signs and Prevention08:31 The Necessity for Vulnerable Dialogue13:32 The Story Formation of Identity17:43 Numbing Out of our Feelings23:27 Loneliness, Trust, and Safety in our Closest Relationships24:13 Understanding the Art of Connection24:27 The Core Need to Be Seen25:28 Reframing to See Oneself as Part of Whole– Belonging to the World27:49 The Impact of Childhood Relationships– Grant Study28:41 Warm Homes vs. Cold Homes31:41 Eliminating Barriers and Realigning our Time with our Values37:45 Generational Trauma and Cellular Memories42:25 The Power of Accompaniment47:54 Support for Families Facing SuicideWatch the episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@FindingNoblePodcastWe are hoping to help homes, families and educators everywhere…so please like, review, subscribe and... even share with friends and family looking for parenting support.To subscribe to helpful emails head here: https://findingnoble.com/about/***SEND YOUR PARENTING QUESTIONS TO: [email protected]
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