ASPIN Member Dunn Center Presents: Why People Die by Suicide May 8th, 2009

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Date: April 10th 2009


Thomas Joiner Ph. D		Why People Die by Suicide May 8th, 2009, Friday IU East Vivian Auditorium Whitewater Hall 2325 Chester Blvd. Richmond, IN 47374
SEMINAR SUMMARY: Dr. Thomas Joiner’s new theory identifies three factors that mark those at risk of death; the feeling of being a burden on loved ones ; the sense of isolation; as well as the learned ability to hurt oneself. His work tests the theory against diverse facts taken from clinical anecdotes, history, literature, popular culture, anthropology, epidemiology, genetics, and neurobiology. Dr. Joiner is a distinguished Research Professor & The Bright-Burton Professor of Psychology, and Director, University Psychology Clinic, in the Department of Psychology at the Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. Dr. Joiner’s work is on the psychology, neurobiology and treatment of suicidal behavior, depression, anxiety and eating disorders.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Dr. Joiner went to college at Princeton and received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin. He is Distinguished Research Professor & The Bright-Burton Professor of Psychology, and Director, University Psychology Clinic, in the Department of Psychology at the Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. Dr. Joiner's work is on the psychology, neurobiology, and treatment of suicidal behavior, depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. Author of over 375 peer-reviewed publications, he was elected Fellow of the American Psychological Association, and received the Young Investigator Award from the National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression, the Shakow Award for Early Career Achievement from the Division of Clinical Psychology of the American Psychological Association, the Shneidman Award for excellence in suicide research from the American Association of Suicidology, and the Award for Distinguished Scientific Early Career Contributions from the American Psychological Association. He is editor of APA's Clinician's Research Digest and editor of the Journal of Social & Clinical Psychology. He is author of 14 books, including Why People Die By Suicide,which was published by Harvard University Press in 2005.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: School Administrators Teachers / Counselors Psychologists Social Workers Law Enforcement Community-based / mentor agencies Caregivers Crisis Workers Individuals who work with others who want to learn more about suicide prevention.		SCHEDULE: 8:00 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast 8:30-11:45 Seminar Begins 12 noon Lunch (on your own) *Discounts will be available at select local restaurants. 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. Resume Seminar
REGISTRATION DETAILS The fee is $95.00 per person For two or more registrants from the same organization, discounted fee is $75 per person. Registrations must be received at same time. 6 CEU’s available upon completion of seminar. Registration Deadline May 4th For full seminar information and to register please visit: www.dunncenter.org or call (765) 973-8535
In Partnership With: Indiana University East, Centerstone, NAMI, NASW, CPY

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