My research on suicide & trauma uncovered that those who experienced trauma are 15 times more likely to die by suicide—a clear role for EMDR.

Suicide postvention is the actions taken after a death by suicide, which includes working with the community, individuals, and families.

EMDR therapists respond to how aspects of a client’s culture/race are meaningful as a resource/challenge in using EMDR with clients who present with suicide risk.

The author has found EMDR therapy extremely effective while working with clients who are suicidal or use self-harm to alleviate pain.

EMDR therapists are very likely to work with clients who either have attempted suicide or have a family member or friend who died by suicide.

Considerations when working with suicidal ideation clients are assessment of risk, stability, coping, & a gradual approach to EMDR therapy.