Voices of Hope: Practical Strategies For Surviving Suicide Loss

In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts talks with Dr. Patricia Timerman Barbosa de Silva, a psychotherapist, author, and founder of Advocate to Create. They discuss Dr. Pat's unique career journey into mental health, her book 'Why Are We Fighting?' which introduces the IIAP model (Intention, Action, Perception), and her specialization in grief, trauma, and couples therapy. The conversation delves deeply into the unique challenges of suicide grief, the stigmatization survivors face, and practical strategies for coping, such as 'memory in the pocket' and the cognitive balance approach. Dr. Pat emphasizes the importance of letting people in, seeking support, and understanding that grief is not a linear process. They also discuss how the IIAP model can help in resolving miscommunications, especially within grieving famili ...