Let's Talk Bereavement - Bereaved by Suicide (Cohort 4)

WHO IS IT FOR?

These sessions are open to anyone living, working, or volunteering in North Cumbria. Priority is given to this group, however, any spare funded places can be given to anyone outside this area that has expressed an interest in attending. Anyone who wishes to develop their knowledge and understanding further in order to support others will benefit from this session.

ABOUT THE SESSION

The aim of this session is to to understand why suicide is a unique loss and how best to support those bereaved by suicide.

Learning Outcomes:

• To feel more confident and comfortable in supporting someone bereaved by suicide.
• To increase knowledge of grief, especially in relation to suicide.
• To appreciate the individual nature of grief.
• To recognise what can be helpful to support someone bereaved by suicide including the power and use of language.
• To be aware of local & national suicide bereavement support resources.

The session will include small and large group discussion, lived experience input and PowerPoint based learning.

PRE-WORK

If you have not yet attended the Let's Talk Bereavement Core training, you can view available dates and register here 

The session will take place via Zoom, and a link will be emailed to registered delegates a few days in advance.

Please note we are planning to record this event for the purposes of sharing with those who are not able to attend, and for use in our programmes. If you have any concerns about this please get in touch via [email protected], and/or speak to a member of the team on the day. 

If you have any queries about this event or any special requirements, please contact [email protected]