the blog
A place for our team to share about topics they are passionate about, in hopes of allowing you to see and understand a bit more behind the faces on these pages.
Why Does Self-Harm Happen?
"...when a person intentionally hurts themselves, they're tapping into and "using" this natural pain-relieving response, which is a part of the automatic stress response, to immediately feel better fr... ...more
Suicide
November 27, 2023•3 min read
The Myth of Selfishness
"The problem with the thinking that suicide is selfish is that it misses the underlying function and mechanism. Just like a person isn't selfish for running away from danger, they aren't selfish for h... ...more
Suicide
November 04, 2023•2 min read
Passive vs Active Suicidal Ideation
"It's important to know that some people with suicidal ideation can go back and forth across the spectrum or may appear to span the spectrum at different times. In all cases, when suicidal ideation of... ...more
Suicide
October 21, 2023•3 min read
Why Do Suicidal Ideations Happen?
Our brain has a primitive fight, flight, freeze and fawn system that’s designed to keep us safe from danger or at least protect us from pain if there’s no escape... When life seems like there’s no way... ...more
Suicide
October 06, 2023•2 min read
Why Talk about Suicidality?
Suicidality is often misunderstood. Conversations about suicide reveal stigma, fear, and numerous misconceptions. Fear is natural when contemplating the potential outcomes of suicidal thoughts. Yet, t... ...more
Suicide
September 29, 2023•1 min read
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