Speeches & Training
Dr. Freedenthal gives talks and trainings on helping suicidal people, brave listening, mental health, post-traumatic growth – and more.
Dr. Freedenthal gives talks and trainings on helping suicidal people, brave listening, mental health, post-traumatic growth – and more.
Educational
Dr. Freedenthal has conducted workshops and presentations for professional and lay audiences on the following topics:
- Helping the suicidal person: A clinical toolbox
- Loving someone with suicidal thoughts (one presentation for lay people, another for professionals helping caregivers)
- Treating chronic suicidality
- Techniques for asking about suicidal thoughts
- Brave listening
- Inspiring hope
- Client-centered vs. defensive practice
- Challenges in assessing suicidal intent
Inspirational
In keynote talks, Dr. Freedenthal shares her personal story of suicidality, healing, and growth. Topics have included:
- Her personal story of suicidality and recovery
- Understanding suicide’s allure
- Defying stigma around suicidality and mental health
- Post-traumatic growth after a suicide attempt
- Fear and hope in suicide prevention
- When the professional is personal
- Pathways to hope
Talks and trainings can be provided in-person or virtually.
If you would like Dr. Freedenthal to speak at your event, to provide training, or to conduct another kind of presentation, please complete this form or send her an email.
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