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Midlife Suicide: Examination Through An Ecological And Interpersonal Lens, Jayna Bonfini
Midlife Suicide: Examination Through An Ecological And Interpersonal Lens, Jayna Bonfini
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Suicide has increased over the past decade among midlife adults in the United States. It is the fourth leading cause of death among persons aged 35–54 years and the eighth leading cause of death among persons aged 55–64 years. The primary purpose of this hermeneutic phenomenological study is to examine, describe, and understand the lived experiences of midlife adults who have contemplated suicide and who have sought assistance and support from their peers via an online forum for those with an interest in and/or history of suicidality. Bronfenbrenner’s (1977) bioecological model, Joiner’s (2005) interpersonal theory of suicide, and van Manen’s …
They Don't Know I Want To Die: Can Parents Predict Child Suicidality?, Jamie Matson
They Don't Know I Want To Die: Can Parents Predict Child Suicidality?, Jamie Matson
Counselor Education Capstones
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Suicide, Associated Factors, And Treatment Recommendations For Youth Who Identify As Lgtbq, Natalie Jech
Suicide, Associated Factors, And Treatment Recommendations For Youth Who Identify As Lgtbq, Natalie Jech
Counselor Education Capstones
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Evaluation Of A Youth Suicide Prevention Course: Increasing Counseling Students’ Knowledge, Skills, And Self-Efficacy, Laura L. Gallo, Diana M. Doumas, Regina Moro, Aida Midgett, Sherise Porchia
Evaluation Of A Youth Suicide Prevention Course: Increasing Counseling Students’ Knowledge, Skills, And Self-Efficacy, Laura L. Gallo, Diana M. Doumas, Regina Moro, Aida Midgett, Sherise Porchia
Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision
Adolescent suicide rates continue to rise within the United States. This study evaluated a Youth Suicide Prevention course in a Master’s in Counseling Program. Participants reported increases in knowledge and perceived ability to help suicidal clients post-training and in suicide prevention skills and suicide assessment and intervention self-efficacy at the 3-month follow-up. Implications for counselor education programs, such as using both experiential and didactic teaching methods, as well as timing suicide training before practicum, are discussed.