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210. why you’re feeling suicidal + a therapist’s advice on how to cope feat. kathryn gordon
31 Jan 2025
#210 Today's guest is Kathryn Gordon— a licensed clinical psychologist, speaker, and author. She specializes in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and has written several books on using CBT skills to prevent suicide. In this episode, we discuss:+ Why people have suicidal thoughts + The "mismatched" nature of feeling suicidal + How suicidal thoughts progress into behaviors + Having healthy conversations about suicide + Co-ruminating about suicide & setting boundaries+ What to expect when in therapy for suicidal thoughts+ CBT skills that are most effective for suicidal thoughts+ Resources for when someone is in a crisis MENTIONED + Kathryn's Website+ The Suicidal Thoughts Workbook+ The Suicidal Thoughts Guided Journal+ ABCT+ The interpersonal theory of suicide+ The three-step theory of suicide+ Heartstopper+ She Persisted episode on anxiety+ Aaron Beck & CBT+ Feeling Good+ Man's Search for Meaning+ She Persisted episode on calling 988+ She Persisted episode on Crisis Text Line+ 988 safety template+ Virtual Hope BoxSHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC⚡ This week's episode is sponsored by Magic Mind. You can get 45% off the Magic Mind Bundle by using this link: https://magicmind.com/SHEPERSISTEDJAN. STARBUCKS GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY: Want coffee on me?! Each month I'll be randomly choosing a winner to receive a Starbucks giftcard! To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is leave a review of the podcast on Spotify and/or Apple Podcasts and DM me on a screenshot of your review on Instagram. Win bonus entries by tagging the podcast on your Instagram story or TikTok! Good luck!LET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)+ [email protected]© 2020 She Persisted LLC. This podcast is copyrighted subject matter owned by She Persisted LLC and She Persisted LLC reserves all rights in and to the podcast. Any use without She Persisted LLC’s express prior written consent is prohibited.
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