Insights into suicide bereavement: Supporting unique grief journeys

Who should view this webinar recording?

Anyone who works in a professional care role or supports people through all forms of loss and grief. Our content is applicable to a wide variety of professions including counsellors, social workers, teachers, emergency response teams, medical, corrections, mental health, hospice, volunteers, caregivers and more.

Overview

Suicide has a profound impact on families and communities, with each loss leaving loved ones to navigate a unique and complex grief. This webinar explores how suicide bereavement can differ from other types of loss, including the emotional challenges, social stigma and questioning around ‘why?’ and ‘what could I have done?’.

We will discuss some of the immediate and wider impacts of suicide, practical strategies for supporting individuals, families and children and tools to foster resilience and meaning-making. Designed for counsellors and other support and care workers, this session offers insights and resources to enable practitioners to better support those grieving a suicide loss.

Key learning points

• The Unique Nature of Suicide Grief – Exploring the emotional complexity, stigma, and trauma that can be associated with this type of loss.
• Psychological and Emotional Impact – Understanding the heightened risk of PTSD, depression, and suicidal thoughts in the bereaved.
• Family and Social Dynamics – The ripple effect of suicide loss on families and communities
• Meaning-Making and Resilience – Supporting individuals in finding meaning, fostering resilience, and navigating their unique grief journey.
• Practical Guidance for Support – Providing tools and resources for managing investigations, memorials, and ongoing bereavement needs.
• Counsellor Well-Being and Self-Care – Recognizing the challenges of working with suicide loss survivors and implementing self-care strategies.

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