Citation

Paulson BL, Worth M. J. Couns. Dev. 2002; 80(1): 86-93.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, John Wiley & Sons)

DOI

10.1002/j.1556-6678.2002.tb00170.x

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to describe key therapeutic processes that facilitated overcoming suicidal ideation and behaviors in previously suicidal clients. A research method called "concept-mapping" was used to develop an understanding of what was helpful in counseling. Thirty-five (9 male, 26 female) previously suicidal clients (M = 38 years) performed card sorts on 65 statements derived from qualitative interviews of 9 (2 male, 7 female) previously suicidal individuals (M = 42 years). Participants identified 3 therapeutic processes that contributed to overcoming their suicidal thoughts and behaviors: (a) validating relationships, (b) working with emotions, and (c) developing a new identity.

Language: en