Historically mental health treatment for suicidal individuals has involved extensive psychopharmacology, repeated cognitive behavioral self-esteem and stress reduction exercises, or deep therapy into family of origin issues, all proven to be ineffective in long term prevention of suicide.
According to the World Health Organization (2009), there has been a 60 percent increase in the worldwide suicide rates in the last 45 years, with 1 million suicides worldwide each year, relating to someone dying by suicide every 40 second. Twenty-two US military veterans kill themselves every single day.
This workshop presents original concepts in the development of suicidality as an ingenious coping mechanism which develops over time. The brain's neuroplasticity forms neural pathways which underpin the reinforcing suicidal thought pattern. Brain retraining provides formation of new healthful neural pathways. The healing process is directed, encouraged and supported through a specifically designed peer protocol based on existing evidence-based social support.
Research shows that the first suicide attempt is often the first time anyone intervenes. However, it is never the first time the danger has been known. Love ones just don't know what to do. They take the suicidal individual to a hospital or professional where the treatment protocol has not changed for decades. When the suicidal individual comes home after the attempt, family and friends just don't know how to help prevent the next one.
The Jensen Suicide Peer Protocol (JSP3), based on evidence-based principles, is a prescribed method for the family members and concerned others to take an active part in the recovery of their loved one. Randi has used this method for decades and has saved lives.
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