CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health

141 - Navigating Suicidal Thoughts (feat. Dr. Kathryn Gordon)

11.15.2021 - By Robert Vore & Dr. Holly OxhandlerPlay

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Content warning: suicide, suicidal thoughtsThis week we share part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Kathryn Gordon based on The Suicidal Thoughts Workbook. She talks us through some strategies for navigating suicidal thoughts such as Uncovering Causes (08:18), Coping with Crises (10:27), Reducing Emotional Pain (14:26), Fostering Self-Acceptance and Compassion (17:46), and Making Meaning (20:51).Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- last week’s episode is part 1 of this conversation: ep. 140 - Understanding Suicidal Thoughts (feat. Dr. Kathryn Gordon) (https://cxmhpodcast.com/show-notes/2021/11/08/140-gordon-1)- the funding opportunity Holly mentioned in the intro (https://www.spiritualandreligiouscompetenciesproject.com/request-for-funding-proposal)- Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl- Dr. Thomas Joiner’s book Why People Die By Suicide- learn more about Klonsky & May’s ‘3 Step Theory of Suicide’ here (https://kathrynhgordon.com/2019/03/24/science-can-meaningfully-advance-public-discussion-about-suicide/).- CXMH ep. 63 - Uncluttering Our Spaces, Our Schedules, & Our Lives (feat. Courtney Ellis) (https://cxmhpodcast.com/show-notes/2019/02/04/63-uncluttered)- CXMH ep. 37 - Diagnosing Darth Vader (feat. Dr. Katie Gordon & Brandon Saxton) (https://cxmhpodcast.com/show-notes/2018/4/16/37-jedi-counsel)- CXMH ep. Bonus! Suicide Prevention Resources (https://cxmhpodcast.com/show-notes/2017/9/28/bonus-suicide-prevention-resources)- CXMH ep. 12 - Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (feat. Dr. Janis Whitlock) (https://cxmhpodcast.com/show-notes/2017/4/17/12-non-suicidal-self-injury-feat-dr-janis-whitlock?rq=suicide)- CXMH ep. 15 - Suicide Prevention (feat. Dr. Jonathan Singer & Dr. Sherry Molock) (https://cxmhpodcast.com/show-notes/2017/5/8/15-suicide-prevention-feat-dr-jonathan-singer-dr-sherry-molock?rq=suicide)- CXMH ep. 24 - Speaking of Suicide (feat. Dr. Stacey Freedenthal) (https://cxmhpodcast.com/show-notes/2017/11/24-speaking-of-suicide-feat-dr-stacey-freedenthal?rq=suicide)- CXMH ep. 130 - I Love Jesus, but I Want to Die (feat. Sarah J. Robinson) (https://cxmhpodcast.com/show-notes/2021/04/26/130-sarah-robinson?rq=suicide)Connect with Dr. Gordon on her website (https://kathrynhgordon.com), on Twitter (https://twitter.com/DrKathrynGordon), or on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/drkathryngordon/). Buy The Suicidal Thoughts Workbook: CBT Skills to Reduce Emotional Pain, Increase Hope, and Prevent Suicide on Amazon (https://amzn.to/2Xs8nw2).Quotes:- “Let the suicidal thoughts be a starting point for opening the discussion about the underlying causes.” (tweet (https://ctt.ac/0S78_))- “One of the big aspects of struggling with suicidal thoughts is isolation and feeling like there’s something wrong with you.” (tweet (https://ctt.ac/9_KJt))- “We sometimes think we can criticize ourselves into feeling better, but it just doesn’t tend to work.” (tweet (https://ctt.ac/BZdWY))- “Our connections to life can save us when we’re experiencing severe emotional pain.” (tweet (https://ctt.ac/5N4kL))- “In suffering, if we feel some meaning in our lives, that helps us get through it.” (tweet (https://ctt.ac/7fXom))Join the Cxmhunity on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/cxmhunity/)!Connect with Robert on his website (https://robert-vore.com),

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