Please join us for AFSP Indiana's Virtual Research Connection program, featuring:
Dr. Karen Bluth
Topic: Mindful Self-Compassion to Reduce Suicide Ideation in Transgender Adolescents
Date: Tuesday, June 9th
Time: 12:00PM - 1:30PM (Eastern) / 11:00AM - 12:30PM (Central)
Cost: Free
To register, visit:
https://afspindianarcpjune9.attendease.com/
Mindful Self-Compassion to Reduce Suicide Ideation in Transgender Adolescents:
This presentation describes a study in which a mindful self-compassion program for transgender adolescents was implemented; this program teaches teens how to be kinder and more supportive to themselves. Measures of mental health were administered before the program began, after the program was over, and at 2 months follow-up. Notably, suicidal ideation decreased significantly across the study. Quotes from participants of the study will be shared that articulate their experience of the program. In addition, audience members will be invited to participate in experiential practices from the mindful self-compassion program so that the audience gets a full understanding of what self-compassion is.
Researcher Bio:
Dr. Karen Bluth is Associate Professor Emerita at the University of North Carolina, where she conducts research on self-compassion and its influences on the emotional wellbeing of teens. Dr. Bluth is co-creator of the curriculum Mindful Self-Compassion for Teens and the author of “The Self-Compassion Workbook for Teens: Mindfulness and Compassion Skills to Overcome Self-Criticism and Embrace Who You Are”, “The Self-Compassionate Teen: Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Skills to Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice”, co-author of “Mindfulness and Self-Compassion for Teen ADHD: Build Executive Functioning Skills, Increase Motivation, and Improve Self-Confidence” and the Audible Original “Self-Compassion for Teen Girls: A Guide for Parents, Teachers, and Coaches.” Her latest book, “Mindful Self-Compassion for Teens in Schools: A 16-session Social and Emotional Learning Curriculum” was released June 2024, and offers a version of the Mindful Self-Compassion for Teens curriculum that is formatted for the classroom. She is also a developer of Embracing Your Life: A Self-Compassion Program for Young Adults and Self-Compassion for Educators. In addition, she is the 2022 recipient of the inaugural Mind and Life Foundation award for Public Communication of Contemplative Research.
As a mindfulness practitioner for over 45 years, a mindfulness teacher, and an educator with 18 years of classroom teaching experience, Dr. Bluth frequently gives talks, conducts workshops, and teaches classes in self-compassion and mindfulness in educational and community settings. In addition, she trains teachers in Mindful Self-Compassion for Teens internationally.
Research Connection programs provide a unique opportunity for AFSP-funded researchers to share their work with communities following publication of findings.
To register, visit:
https://afspindianarcpjune9.attendease.com/
You may also like the following events from American Foundation for Suicide Prevention- Indiana Chapter:
- Next Monday, 9th June, 04:00 pm, Mindful Self-Compassion to Reduce Suicide Ideation in Transgender Adolescents (virtual) in Noblesville, Indiana
- Next Tuesday, 10th June, 04:00 pm, Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention (virtual) in Noblesville, Indiana
- This month, 21st June, 09:00 am, Northwest Indiana Ride to Fight Suicide-15th Annual Benefiting AFSP in Cedar Lake
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