Suicide is an intentional, self-inflicted act that results in death. Self-harm is intentional and often repetitive behaviour that involves the infliction of harm to one’s body and without suicidal intent. Please reach out for help. I have a specialty in this field and working as a crisis intervention worker especially with kids aged 12-18 years I can help you and your child cope with suicidal ideation/behaviors and or self-harm thoughts/behaviors.
It can be overwhelming when you're feeling suicidal. You might feel like you have no other option than to act on these feelings. That there’s nothing that will make the thoughts or feelings go away. Or that it’s the only way the pain will stop. Your feelings of pain are very real. But it’s important to know they can pass.
With a deep commitment to supporting individuals at their most vulnerable, I specialize in suicide prevention counselling.
In my practice, I create a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Using a trauma-informed and empowerment-focused approach, I work collaboratively with folks to develop strategies that foster resilience, hope, and a sense of purpose.
Psychotherapy can often be beneficial for people who are experiencing chronic suicidal ideation and behavior. However, when individuals are at risk of suicide it is essential that they receive a higher level of care and weekly psychotherapy is not always sufficient on its own to protect those who are in crisis and adequately address risk. Once an individual is no longer in crisis, therapy to treat the underlying causes of suicidal ideation or behavior is typically recommended. The psychotherapy model considers hopelessness to be the strongest contributing factor to suicidal ideation, and a large part of crisis intervention and post crisis counseling aims to restore hope. An individual who continues in therapy once the point of crisis has passed will likely explore ways to resist urges to self-harm, address the factors that led to suicidal thoughts, and create a plan that includes coping strategies and methods to address suicidal thoughts in the event that they recur.