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Scott McConnell interviews Dr. Gary Sibcy on suicide research. The Suicide and the Church Research Study was sponsored by the American Association of Christian Counselors, Liberty University Graduate Counseling program, the Liberty University School of Medicine, and the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention.
Be sure to Tweet your questions and comments to us: @LifewayResearch and individually: @smcconn, @statsguycasey, and @lizettebeard. Join us next time for another edition of Keep Asking.
Additional resources:
- Suicide Remains a Taboo Topic at Churches by Lifeway Research
- 1 in 3 Proestant Churchgoers Personally Affected by Suicide by Bob Smietana
- New Research: How Can Churches Help Prevent Suicides? by Facts & Trends
- Download the Suicide and the Church Research Study Report
Gary A. Sibcy II, Ph.D. is a professor of counselor education and supervision and he is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has educated, trained, and supervised counselors for over 15 years. Dr. Sibcy has a broad range of research and clinical interests, including the assessment and treatment of childhood disorders, anxiety and trauma disorders, and personality disorders. He also has an interest in the integration of religious beliefs in clinical practice. His current research interests focus on developing and disseminating empirically supported treatments for both children and adults. Dr. Sibcy writes, speaks, and consults nationally and internationally.
