Working with Suicide: Compassion in the Presence of Despair - Malcolm Stern

How do we hold the presence of suicidal thoughts with our clients — without panicking, retreating into procedure, or losing sight of the human being in front of us?

In this workshop, Malcolm Stern will guide us through the complex terrain of working with suicide in therapeutic practice. Together, we will explore how to remain in compassionate contact with our clients while taking the risk seriously, recognising signs that may be easily missed, and staying grounded in our role as therapists.

The session will consider the personal, ethical, and practical challenges we face when suicide is in the room — and how supervision can serve as a vital space for making sense of what may feel unbearable.

This workshop invites an honest reflection on our fears, our responsibilities, and our capacity to offer compassion in the presence of despair.

RECORDING 

This event will be recorded and you can use the ticket function to pre-purchase the recording before the event. This will be useful for colleagues who are not able to attend the event live and also for those who attend the event live and want to watch it again.

ZOOM 

This event will be hosted on the Zoom meeting platform where we will use our cameras and microphones to interact with each other as a group.

SELF-SELECT FEE

The self-select fee is a radical inclusion policy to open learning for all colleagues. The guide price for this event is £20.00, however, we appreciate that income varies greatly in different locations and circumstances. Please contribute what you can to help us maintain inclusive professional training.

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Malcolm Stern

Malcolm Stern is a psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience in individual and group therapy. He co-founded Alternatives at St James' Church in London and runs international workshops and groups. His latest book, Slay Your Dragons with Compassion, was published by Watkins in 2020.

Malcolm's approach centres around connecting with the heart and helping people access their truth. His London One-Year Group has been the cornerstone of his work since 1990, creating a space for trust, integrity, and community.

Malcolm is deeply committed to fostering environments where individuals can explore their inner worlds and heal from past traumas. He believes in the power of community to uplift and transform, and he uses his extensive experience to guide participants on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. With Malcolm's support, you will learn to embrace every part of yourself with compassion and understanding, transforming fear into courage and uncertainty into purpose. His work is grounded in the belief that each of us has the capacity for profound growth and that, by facing our inner dragons, we can unlock our true potential.