Further, a growing body of research on the paradoxical consequences of efforts to change, suppress, or control internal experiences (including thoughts and emotions; Hayes, Strosahl,& Wilson, 1999) has led to the development of acceptance-based behavioral therapies focused on increasing contact with things that are meaningful to that individual, rather than directly changing thoughts or emotions per se (Hayes et al., 1999; Linehan, 1993). A focus on increasing or strengthening one’s connection with RFL is consistent with this approach and may be a fruitful complement to existing treatments for suicidality.