A Counselor for Every Kid Podcast

Author: Reanna Peterson, LPC

A Counselor for Every Kid Podcast provides mental health information for people of all ages, especially teens, young adults, and parents or caregivers. The content is valid and reliable, as well as faith-based and holistic! Reanna is a licensed mental health professional, a mom of two young boys, and a wife. In this podcast, we will often discuss things such as: attachment, the nervous system, brain-body connection, development (all stages, all areas), and much more as it is related to mental health. Current website: acounselorforeverykid.wordpress.com Email: reanna@ac4ek.com
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E5: What to do if someone expresses suicidal ideation (a step-by-step guide) (Part 2)
Sunday, 19 January, 2025

***This podcast is marked "explicit" due to the sensitive nature of the topic of suicide. There is no profanity or inappropriate content in this podcast episode, or show.** Important Disclaimer: IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS EXPERIENCING A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS, INCLUDING THE EXPRESSION OF SUICIDAL IDEATION, CALL THE MENTAL HEALTH HOTLINE: 988 OR CALL 911 FOR YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM. In this episdoe, we finish up this discussion about suicidal ideation with the last four steps on what to do. Episode Breakdown: Review steps 1-3 and high/medium/low intensity(04:20) Step 4: Explain the seriousness (06:50) Step 5: Establish boundaries (09:20) Step 6: Create a referral plan and DO something (14:20) Involving parents who are not emotionally well themselves/concerned how parents will respond (16:25) Importance of mental health care for individuals and families right away (19:45) Remember- YOU are not responsible for their safety (20:35) Step 7: Follow-Up (22:19) Review Steps 1-7 (26:55)