About this Presentation
To save one human being is to save the entire world. This presentation explores the efficacy of TOC in suicide prevention and intervention.
What Will You Learn
To help you get the most value from this session, we’ve highlighted a few key points. These takeaways capture the main ideas and practical insights from the presentation, making it easier for you to review, reflect, and apply what you’ve learned.
TOC provides a structure to explore how personal resources are being constrained and what can be done to increase capacity for managing life's uncertainties.
Suicidal ideation is not only seen in those with mental illness but also in those who are overwhelmed and don't know how to continue living.
TOC can be used as an effective intervention in suicide prevention.
Instructor(s)
Debi Roberts
Debi Roberts MA Ed is recognised for her work in suicide prevention, creating novel resources and applying critical thinking approaches to intervention and prevention. As the CEO of The OLLIE Foundation, a UK-based suicide prevention charity, Debi leads initiatives to facilitate effective conversations about suicide risk and protective factors within diverse communities. She is the first person in the world to use TOC as an effective suicide intervention. With a Masters in Emotional Literacy in Educational Settings, 18 years of experience volunteering with Theory of Constraints for Education (TOCFE), and a deep understanding of emotional literacy, conflict resolution, and goal-setting, she brings a wealth of expertise to drive positive change. She set up and ran the first young person’s befriending service in two A&E Departments and has created a range of courses including a CBT Programme for CYP in Herts and a Mental Health Course for the Royal Society of Public Health Her first book, Storytelling For Better Behaviour' is published through Routledge