Conversations With a Therapist

"I will KILL MYSELF if you leave me"


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What are you supposed to do when someone threatens to kill themselves if you leave them?

We answered this question on episode 6 of the 'Suicide Series'.
Listen and learn!

00:00 Intro

00:52 Abandonment issues

05:55 Boundaries issues

10:19 Responsibility

13:02 Feeling guilty

13:15 Should you stay?

13:44 The dangers of compliance

15:28 How their pain hurts you

16:18 Dangers of passive suicidality

18:00 What to do when someone threatens to kill themselves

22:38 Outro

23:05 Resources

Share widely, you could save a life.

Free Therapy services in Kenya: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://safespacearena.wordpress.com/2022/10/24/free-therapy-in-kenya/⁠⁠⁠⁠

For Therapists: Learn how to work with Suicidal Clients: https://safespacearena.gumroad.com/l/cydiv


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About:

Jennifer Kyalo is a Counseling Psychologist, Writer and Podcaster. She is the founder of Safe Space Arena.

Buy Jennifer Kyalo's books here: https://tally.so/r/3jW2ZQ

1. Dear Beginner Therapist: A Handbook for Mental Health Professionals.

2. Memento Mori: 366 Quotes on Life and Death to Remind You of Your Mortality. ⁠⁠⁠⁠

3. How To Set Boundaries: The life-changing, relationship-enhancing manual for nice people who are tired of being disrespected.

To book Jennifer for your next media/corporate engagement or to book a therapy session, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.jenniferkyalo.carrd.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Conversations With a TherapistBy Safe Space Arena