The purpose of this
study was to collect data pertaining to Sedillo’s Resiliency Theory of Suicidal
ideation utilizing the Sedillo/Comallie-Caplan-(SOAR) Suicide Observation
Assessment of Resiliency to measure its effectiveness as an assessment tool.
The study directed subjects to present recommendations of what worked or did
not who participated in a session utilizing this assessment tool in order to
revamp and make the assessment more user friendly when administering. Benefits
are enormous as this assessment could provide individuals to deter suicide or
suicidal ideation because the tool pinpoints negative and positive
external/internal resiliency factors, resulting in locating and providing a
solution at a faster pace. The assessment is also designed for all subjects
ranging from ages 18-60+ and include all sexual orientations, gender/sex
identities, gifted, and non-gifted individuals. Other benefits contribute to
improved assessment of suicidal risk and protective factors, and improved
interventions for individuals at risk for suicide.
