Blog 22: Senior Project Reflection

Positive Statement:
I am most proud of getting through to at least one person. After I finished presenting I had many people come up and thank me. THANK ME?! No, thank them. I am so happy that I was able to change at least one person's life. Whether in the presentation or with my mentees.

Questions to Consider
a) I would give myself a P.
b) I would also give myself a P on the senior project, I was able to meet all of the requirements.

What worked for you in your senior project?
I knew that because I had just recently overcome suicide it was rather risky to research suicide. What worked was that I was able to be strong enough to go through my nine month journey and came out stronger than when I went in.

What didn't work?
I wouldn't change a thing. I loved everything that I did and I am so thankful for having gotten this opportunity.

Finding Value
I know for certain that I want to pursue psychology. Working with Jessica and Miranda was not easy, but I know that I can do  it. I am going to be Majoring in Psychology at the University of La Verne. This project and the presentation was able to justify what I want to do.

Blog 16 Advisory Meeting #2

Content:

What is the most effective way to help a suicidal teen overcome suicidal thoughts?

The most effective way to help a suicidal teen overcome suicidal thoughts is by helping them increase their self confidence. 

Self confidence often gives someone a positive outtake on life.
~Demi Lovato was suicidal, one of the things that helped her was gaining self confidence, it allowed her to look at the world a little differently.
Someone who lacks self confidence often finds it hard to be successful. 

~I used to lack self confidence, it was hard for me to do anything. I didn't want to really talk to others in fear of what they would think of me. Now that I've gained some I feel comfortable enough to talk to others, I have a job, co-captain of the drama club etc.

Someone with self confidence often works hard to cover up mistakes.

~One can consider self harming a mistake, instead of reaching out for help most just literally cover up and try to forget about it.
Building self confidence is a very important part of overcoming suicide. My mentor has tried it and succeeded.