Lessons from the Suicide Hotline: Turning Crisis into Hope with Shirley Shani Ben Zvi
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Please note that this episode discusses sensitive and triggering topics - audience discretion advised
In this Suicide Awareness Month episode of the Warrior Parent Podcast, Marci and Debbie speak with family therapist and crisis-line trainer Shirley Shani Ben Zvi about understanding suicidal ideation, the life-saving power of means reduction, and how compassionate, nonjudgmental conversation can keep people safe. Shirley reframes hope as a practical lens for living with grief, offers grounding tools like noticing tiny wins, and shares how to talk openly—without glamorizing—about suicide to reduce risk. Sensitive content is discussed; if you or someone you know needs support, you can call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
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