Anatomy of a suicide attempt: an in depth interview

This workshop will illustrate the role of negative thoughts or "voices" in the suicidal process. The new video Anatomy of a Suicide Attempt: An In Depth Interview will be screened. In this interview, Trish, a woman who attempted suicide by shooting herself, talks about the life events that contributed to her suicidality as well as the thoughts that precipitated her attempt. She reveals the contents of an insidious thought process the "inner voice " and how these thoughts drove the suicidal process. Because of the shame surrounding the topic of suicide, there is little information from those who survive this frequently irreversible action, especially about their thoughts prior to the actual attempt. For this reason, the filmed interview, which examines the pattern of thoughts underlying Trish's suicidal behavior, provides a valuable window into the suicidal process. This interview furthers our understanding of suicide, and the role of negative thoughts or "voices" in suicide. This knowledge allows clinicians to better understand their clients, evaluate their risk of suicide and intervene effectively. Following the video there will be time for questions and discussions. Language: en