Love You Adam proceeds go to evidence-based suicide prevention methods, including providing funds for crisis response planning (CRP) training for those who directly support people at risk for suicide. CRP has shown to reduce suicide attempts by 76% over typical methods.
CRP is a brief procedure drawn from brief cognitive behavioral therapy (BCBT), targeting two major contributors to a person's risk of suicide: Emotion dysregulation and cognitive (in)flexibility. Originally developed as a shorter version of BCBT to address acutely high-risk patients, CRP use is increasing in both healthcare and non-healthcare settings including emergency rooms, primary care doctors, churches, schools, correctional institutions, criminal justice settings, and other community organizations.
CRP involves creating a personalized checklist of coping strategies for individuals at risk. This checklist, often on an index card, serves as a reminder during emotional distress on strategies to use when feeling overwhelmed.
CRP is comprised of five key sections:
- Personal warning signs: Indicators of an emerging emotional crisis.
- Self-management strategies: Simple strategies to help reduce stress
- Reasons for living: Things that provide a sense of purpose in life.
- Social support: People who provide support during tough times
- Professional crisis support: Contact information for health care providers, crisis hotlines, and emergency services.
More information on CRP including training options is available below.
Suicide Prevention through Crisis Response Planning
A general virtual seminar that provides a brief overview of crisis response planning is available also at the link below.
