Utilising narrative ideas when meeting with people experiencing suicidal thoughts By Loretta Pederson
Loretta Pederson works within a narrative practice team at Telopea Family Support (Hope Connect) in Sydney’s western suburbs. In this presentation she considers ways that we can utilise narrative ideas when meeting with people experiencing suicidal thoughts. Practitioners are invited to enter the experience of the people we meet with, in a way that is supportive and sustaining for all involved.
Loretta recently gave a longer version of this presentation through the Caspersen Therapy and Training Centre.
Powerpoint and document
Workers’ responses in dark times document
References
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