1st Principle Group

Disclaimer:  The intention of this article is not to encourage the reader to diagnose their child or anyone with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). NPD should be diagnosed by a qualified therapist.  Unless the child is also suffering from Borderline Personality Disorder the diagnosis of NPD is not made before the age of 18.  The intention…

Disclaimer: If you or someone you love is in imminent danger, call 911 immediately.  The following is general advice and is not a substitute for professional help or medical advice. As followers of Christ, we believe that every life is precious and created with purpose. If you or someone you love is battling suicidal thoughts,…

Disclaimer: If you or someone you love is in imminent danger, call 911 immediately.  The following is general advice and is not a substitute for professional help or medical advice. In our last blog post, we looked at what to do if you are in imminent danger of self-harm, and some steps you can take…

Disclaimer: If you or someone you love is in imminent danger, call 911 immediately.  The following is general advice and is not a substitute for professional help or medical advice. In the first blog post of this two-part series, we are going to go over what to do if you are suicidal.  If you’re experiencing…

Disclaimer: If you or someone you love is in imminent danger, call 911 immediately.  The following is general advice and is not a substitute for professional help or medical advice. In our last blog post, we continued our series on helping people we love who are struggling with suicidal thoughts, and specifically how to talk…

Disclaimer: If you or someone you love is in imminent danger, call 911 immediately.  The following is general advice, not a substitute for professional help or medical advice. In our last post, we looked at how to get immediate help for a loved one who is struggling with suicidal thoughts. In this blog post, we…

Disclaimer: If you or someone you love is in imminent danger, call 911 immediately.  The following is general advice and is not a substitute for professional help or medical advice. In the first blog post of our three-part series, we are going to look at immediate actions you can take if someone you love is…

Disclaimer: If you or someone you love is in imminent danger, call 911 immediately.  The following is general advice and is not a substitute for professional help or medical advice. The prevalence of suicide in today’s culture can be attributed to several interconnected factors that reflect our fallen world and humanity’s separation from God.  In…

Disclaimer: If you or someone you love is in imminent danger, call 911 immediately.  The following is general advice, not a substitute for professional help or medical advice. Suicide is another form of murder that hurts the One who loves us deeply. 36% more people committed suicide in 2022 compared to 2000. I have worked…

Disclaimer: If you or someone you love is in imminent danger of committing suicide, call 911 immediately.  The following are general principles and are not a substitute for professional help or medical advice. According to the CDC, 13.2 million adults thought seriously about committing suicide in 2022. In our blog Why is Suicide So Prevalent…