Crisis Point: Youth Suicide – Part 1 with Guest Jennifer Cisney-Ellers

Between mask mandates and social distancing, the CDC claims the COVID pandemic has led to a dramatic increase in adolescent suicide attempts. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton and Jennifer Cisney- Ellers, a professional counselor and crisis response trainer, explain that due to the pandemic, many youths experienced tremendous loss of experiences and opportunities they will never get back. Dr. Clinton and Cisney-Ellers urge Christian parents to be attuned to their teens’ mental and emotional well-being, and watch out for emotional disconnect. If needed, parents can also consider strategies such as home education and limited use of smartphones and social media.

About Today's Guest: Jennifer Cisney-Ellers
Jennifer Cisney-Ellers is a professional counselor, life coach, crisis response trainer, author, and speaker. She speaks extensively in the field of grief, crisis, and trauma through the Institute for Compassionate Care. Jennifer is an approved instructor for the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, teaching several courses therein. In addition, she serves as director of the Grief, Crisis and Disaster Network of the American Association of Christian Counselors, along with being the clinical director for the Crisis Response Team of the United States Concealed Carry Association. Jennifer is the co-author of The First 48 Hours: Spiritual Caregivers as First Responders and Spiritual and Psychological First Aid, both of which she wrote with her husband, Dr. Kevin Ellers.

Resources Mentioned:
The First 48 Hours: Spiritual Caregivers as First Responders book by Jennifer Cisney-Ellers and Dr. Kevin Ellers

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