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The Limits of 988 and Why Ongoing Therapy Still Matters

In 2022, the United States launched the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, a three-digit number designed to make crisis support more accessible. This development marked a major step forward in suicide prevention, ensuring that people in moments of acute despair could quickly connect with trained counselors. While 988 is a vital lifeline, it is not designed to address the deeper...[ read more ]

The Role of Narrative Therapy in Rewriting Suicidal Stories

Light blue rectangle with floral designs in the top left and bottom right corner. Center for Mindful Psychotherapy logo in the bottom center. It reads Narrative Therapy in dark blue script and "Rewriting Suicidal Stories in Therapy" below that in smaller font.

Suicidal thoughts often emerge from deeply painful life experiences, traumatic events, or overwhelming internal narratives that leave individuals feeling trapped. When a person sees no alternative story about their life beyond despair, hopelessness can take hold. The role of narrative therapy in rewriting suicidal stories is to help individuals step outside of these limiting narratives and discover new ways of...[ read more ]

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