ACT-ing on Mental Health: Supporting Suicidal Thoughts with Compassion and Practical Skills

ACT-ing on Mental Health: Supporting Suicidal Thoughts with Compassion and Practical Skills

In this episode of The Suicide Prevention Lady Podcast, Dr. Rikki Turner sits down with ACT experts Matt Boone and Dr. Jennifer Gregg for a powerful, real-world conversation about how to support someone with suicidal thoughts and how to carry your own pain with compassion.

Together, they break down common fears about “saying the wrong thing,” explore how helplessness drives inaction, and share why emotional presence, not perfection, is what truly saves lives.

Whether you're a therapist, a parent, a partner, or just someone who cares deeply, this episode is filled with guidance you can actually use.

We cover:

  • What not to do when someone shares they’re struggling

  • How ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) helps people carry pain without being consumed by it

  • The difference between suicidal thoughts and suicidal intent

  • How to support someone when you feel helpless

  • A simple framework anyone can use to intervene with compassion

📘 Mentioned in this episode:
🔗 Stop Avoiding Stuff: 25 Micro-Skills to Face Your Fears and Do It Anyway
🔗 The Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Skills Workbook

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