Suicide Postvention
Death by suicide is always an extremely traumatic loss. It is a crisis. It has severe emotional and psychological effects. It is accompanied by complicated and prolonged bereavement. The response after a death by suicide might feel almost impossible, but there is path forward. This training was created to help to understand suicide as well as the public health concerns that surround this tragic death of despair.
Postvention is the provision of crisis intervention, support, and assistance for two groups of people. For those who have lost a loved one to suicide and those who have experienced their own suicide attempt.
Delivery & Audience: Training is designed for individuals impacted by suicide and are presented in-person or virtually.
Training Time: 60-90 minutes
Goals:
Support the survivor bereavement experience
Support the healing/recovery process after an attempt
Encourage safe and effective public messaging and media reporting of suicide
Prevent further suicides and provide hope for the future
The contents of this training is for general informational purposes only, and are not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any condition/disease. This is not a substitute for medical advice.
Disclaimer: If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or a crisis, please call, text, or chat with the Suicide Lifeline at 988. These services are free and confidential.