The role of connectedness in suicide prevention

Dr Katie McGill, will explore the role of connectedness in building connections to life and hope, where someone may be experiencing suicidality . She will reflect on the Interpersonal Theory of Suicide as a principle underpinning connectedness.

Consider:

• The role of connectedness
• Why connectedness matters
• The Interpersonal Theory of Suicide (Joiner, 2005)
• Flexibility versus doing it all
• Synchrony and mutuality

Finally, we offer you 5 tips to enhance connectedness with others you may be working with.

You also have access to reading note and reflections workbook that accompanies the presentation.