About this Presentation
To save one human being is to save the entire world. This presentation explores the efficacy of TOC in suicide prevention and intervention.
What Will You Learn
To help you get the most value from this session, we’ve highlighted a few key points. These takeaways capture the main ideas and practical insights from the presentation, making it easier for you to review, reflect, and apply what you’ve learned.
TOC provides a structure to explore how personal resources are being constrained and what can be done to increase capacity for managing life's uncertainties.
Suicidal ideation is not only seen in those with mental illness but also in those who are overwhelmed and don't know how to continue living.
TOC can be used as an effective intervention in suicide prevention.
Instructor(s)
Debi Roberts
Debi Roberts MA Ed is recognised for her work in suicide prevention, creating novel resources and applying critical thinking approaches to intervention and prevention. As the CEO of The OLLIE Foundation, a UK-based suicide prevention charity, Debi leads initiatives to facilitate effective conversations about suicide risk and protective factors within diverse communities. She is the first person in the world to use TOC as an effective suicide intervention. With a Masters in Emotional Literacy in Educational Settings, 18 years of experience volunteering with Theory of Constraints for Education (TOCFE), and a deep understanding of emotional literacy, conflict resolution, and goal-setting, she brings a wealth of expertise to drive positive change. She set up and ran the first young person’s befriending service in two A&E Departments and has created a range of courses including a CBT Programme for CYP in Herts and a Mental Health Course for the Royal Society of Public Health Her first book, Storytelling For Better Behaviour' is published through Routledge
Ms Alka Wadhwa
Alka Wadhwa is an experienced consultant and process improvement expert with over 24 years of expertise in the Theory of Constraints (TOC), Lean Six Sigma, and organizational performance optimization. She has successfully led projects in healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing, driving significant improvements such as a 67% boost in hospital operations and a 140% increase in outpatient visits.
Previously, Alka Wadhwa spent 17+ years at GE Global Research Center, where she led initiatives to enhance various GE businesses through advanced technologies, process redesign, and system optimization. Founder of Better Solutions Consulting, LLC, she specializes in using TOC, Six Sigma, and data analytics to streamline operations and build high-performance teams.
Her work has earned her multiple accolades, including the Empire State Award of Excellence in healthcare.
Dr Gary Wadhwa
Dr. Gary Wadhwa is a Board Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon with extensive experience in the field. He completed his Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery training at Montefiore Hospital, Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, NY, and has served as an Attending at prestigious institutions like St. Peters Hospitals, Ellis Hospital, and Beth Israel Hospital in NY. With a career spanning over two decades, he was the former CEO and President of a group specialty practice in NY from 1994 to 2015. Dr. Wadhwa holds an MBA from UT at Knoxville, TN, and has undergone additional training in System Dynamics at MIT, Health System Management at Harvard Business School, and Entrepreneurship and healthcare innovations at Columbia Business School. Committed to expanding access to Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery care, he is currently engaged in a meaningful project to provide healthcare services to underserved populations in inner city and rural areas through non-profit Community Health Centers.