A Date With Darkness Podcast is hosted by Dr. Natalie Jones, Psyd, LPCC, a licensed psychotherapist in California. Join Dr. Jones for an intimate discussion about the effects of abuse dynamics and healing from relationship trauma. Dr. Meagan Houston-Bright, PhD is a police psychologist based out of Houston, TX; who specializes in working with those who struggle with suicide and self-harm. Today, she joins us to explain how the difference between suicide, self-harm, suicidal gestures, and morbid ideations. She discusses the importance of taking threats seriously. Lastly, we discuss the impact of the threat of self-harm on toxic relationships.    Resources: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline  - 800-273-8255 https://www.samhsa.gov/ Treating Suicidal Clients and Self-Harming Behaviors, by Dr. Meagan N. Houston, PhD Why Does He Do That, by Lundy Bancroft The White Knight Syndrome, by Marilyn Kreiger & Mary Lamia Healing From Hidden Abuse, by Shannon Thomas LCSW Healing the Trauma of Abuse Workbook by Mary Copeland MS & Maxine Harris, PhD Abused Men: The Hidden Side of Domestic Violence by Philip Cook To contact Dr. Houston-Bright, PhD please visit  Dr. Houston's Website Dr. Houston's Instagram Dr. Houston's Facebook Email questions/comments to Dr. Jones at adatewithdarkness@gmail.com Visit the website for more information: https://www.adatewithdarkness.com Let's keep the conversation going via social media: Instagram: A Date With Darkness Twitter: @Adatewdarkness Facebook: A Date With Darkness To connect with others who are seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships please join the Facebook group: A Date With Darkness group