Hear stories of loss and grief through suicide - how others have healed the only way they know how. This podcast is about hope and healing. It is about reducing the stigma and helping others understand the significance of suicide and suicide loss.
Please look after yourself when you listen to this podcast. It is not designed as therapy - take your time and know there is support out there if you need it:
Some charitable organisations designed for suicide loss support:
http://uksobs.org/
http://supportaftersuicide.org.uk/
http://suicidegriefsupport.com
If you are seriously worried about yourself or anyone else, please contact the following organisations for advice and support:
http://www.samaritans.org/ FREE 24/7 HELPLINE: 116 123
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/suicide/
http://www.rethink.org/advice-and-information/carers-hub/suicidal-thoughts-how-to-support-someone/
http://www.mind.org.uk/
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Hear stories of loss and grief through suicide - how others have healed the only way they know how. This podcast is about hope and healing. It is about reducing the stigma and helping others understand the significance of suicide and suicide loss.
Please look after yourself when you listen to this podcast. It is not designed as therapy - take your time and know there is support out there if you need it:
Some charitable organisations designed for suicide loss support:
http://uksobs.org/
http://supportaftersuicide.org.uk/
http://suicidegriefsupport.com
If you are seriously worried about yourself or anyone else, please contact the following organisations for advice and support:
http://www.samaritans.org/ FREE 24/7 HELPLINE: 116 123
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/suicide/
http://www.rethink.org/advice-and-information/carers-hub/suicidal-thoughts-how-to-support-someone/
http://www.mind.org.uk/
the Healing Narratives of Suicide Grief - Supporting a Child
The Healing Narratives of Suicide Grief
44 minutes 43 seconds
3 years ago
the Healing Narratives of Suicide Grief - Supporting a Child
Andrea lost a good friend to suicide 8 years ago and shared her story of this in episode 28 Andrea is back to share what it was like telling her 7 year old twins and how she has coped with the mental health difficulties of her son, Isaac.
We discuss-
how to tell the children of a suicide loss and how to support them in grief.
the effect suicide loss had on Isaac.
how Andrea coped with Isaac’s suicide attempt and strategies she used to support him.
how Andrea started to look after her own mental health and find her own support.
the compassionate use of language around mental health.
school ‘refusal’ and how to cope.
how as parents and caregivers we need to understand the impact on ourselves in order to become assertive with other people about our children’s best interests.
Please listen with care and know there are people out there that can help and support you.
Within the UK:
Samaritans - Free on 116 123
Suicide&Co - Free on 0800 054 8400 Mon-Friday 9aam-9pm
Within the US:
Suicide Hotline: Free on 1-800-273-8255 or text 742741
Find Dr Sue:
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For more resources: www.suicidegriefsupport.com
For EMDR Grief Retreats - www.EMDRGriefRetreat.com
The links you need from this episode:
Andrea on Instagram
Andrea on Facebook
Andrea's website
Parenting Mental Health Website
The Healing Narratives of Suicide Grief
Hear stories of loss and grief through suicide - how others have healed the only way they know how. This podcast is about hope and healing. It is about reducing the stigma and helping others understand the significance of suicide and suicide loss.
Please look after yourself when you listen to this podcast. It is not designed as therapy - take your time and know there is support out there if you need it:
Some charitable organisations designed for suicide loss support:
http://uksobs.org/
http://supportaftersuicide.org.uk/
http://suicidegriefsupport.com
If you are seriously worried about yourself or anyone else, please contact the following organisations for advice and support:
http://www.samaritans.org/ FREE 24/7 HELPLINE: 116 123
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/suicide/
http://www.rethink.org/advice-and-information/carers-hub/suicidal-thoughts-how-to-support-someone/
http://www.mind.org.uk/
