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Understanding the Psychodynamics of Suicidal Clients: Exploring Suicidal and Presuicidal States

Pages 219-228
Published online: 28 Dec 2017
 
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The author discusses some aspects of suicidal and presuicidal states, in particular the psychodynamics of suicide and suicide attempts. The focus is on the internal dynamics of the suicidal client and the nature of the therapeutic relationship. The author draws on the work of Donald Campbell and Glen Gabbard and on the film The Bridge(Steel, 2006) as well as on his own clinical/ supervisory experience and formulations while acknowledging that what is described here does not apply to all suicidal clients.

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Ray Little

Ray Little is a Certified Transactional Analyst (psychotherapy) and maintains a private adult psychotherapy practice in Edinburgh, Scotland. He also supervises psychotherapists and counselors and facilitates professional development seminars in both Edinburgh and London. Ray can be reached at 4/1F2 Oxford Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9PJ, United Kingdom; e-mail: www.enderbyassociates.co.uk.
 

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