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Here, I reflect on my experiences, whether in the field, behind the desk, at work, or at home. Sharing these reflections publicly not only aids in my process but compels me to approach it with diligence. This platform also invites readers to interact, offering their insights, concerns, or queries, thereby enriching the conversation.
My exploration of interpersonal communication spans various professional and personal contexts, leading to a diverse range of blog post categories, each tagged for easy navigation. My advocacy work, in particular, affords me a systemic lens through which to examine the intersections—or disconnects—between research and practice, and their implications for our shared societal fabric. Posts, therefore, carry tags for both ‘close-up’ analyses and ‘big-picture’ perspectives, reflecting the dual focus of my observations and insights.
Thank you so so much for your interest in this research project and how its findings apply to suicide and crisis intervention! On this page,
We connect with others most easily when we share. We use empathy to build common ground from shared experiences and often a shared identity, which,
The context The term Person-in-Crisis (PIC) is used by police to categorize 911 calls involving individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis. Many of
For de-escalation to truly be effective in any situation, merely knowing the skills and techniques from crisis intervention and negotiation training is not enough. To
What better way to start this blog than with a big-picture big-idea post. This is an excerpt from the introductory chapter to our edited two-volume
Thank you all so much for the engagement, ideas, and discussion! Slides are cleaned up now, with a bunch bullets on the major discussion points