AND, WALRAVENTHISSEN
WHAT TO DO AFTER SUICIDE
- ISBN 13:
- 9781785925610
- author:
- AND, WALRAVENTHISSEN
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- JESSICA KINGSLEY
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 22.8 x 15 x 1.4 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Psychology, Suicide,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Responding After Suicide: A Practical Guide to Immediate Postvention by Andrea Walraven-Thissen provides essential guidance for first responders and those dealing with the aftermath of a suicide. Drawing from her extensive experience, the author shares practical advice and real-world examples to help navigate complex situations. The book covers key aspects of responding to a suicide, including identifying and recording deaths as suicides, breaking bad news, and managing short-term, middle-term, and long-term impacts on those affected. It also addresses specific scenarios, such as dealing with difficult conversations and managing suicide in public settings like schools. With straightforward and practical advice, this guide offers valuable insights into best practice for postvention techniques, including how to talk to bereaved individuals and manage unusual cases of suicide.